A note oh HANDLES

BB raised an interesting point about handle styles:-
the Pram bar was an option available aimed at people that just had a straight flat lawn
without any turns or twists, much like a bowling green.

I would argue that this is a good reason why the pram handle was
not offered as an 'option' for the Model 45.
[I have argued the pram handle was a branding tool]

The SB people came up with a beautiful compromise to a decade's old problem.
In the 1930s, greenkeepers were arguing that the 'American style' handle was
better than the 'English style' for making quick turns on golf greens.
The manufacturers offered two options. Typically like this:

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The beauty and brilliance of the Model 45 handle is that it took
the best of both views and compromised. The 45 handle, narrowing in the middle
and flaring at the top, permitted great manoeuvrability and quick turning.

Cheers
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JACK.