ASP Tactical Batons
The difference between the 5 different models is in the steel, grip style and the metal finish
The first 2 batons are the black chrome and the federal. The main difference between these three is the grip style. The black chrome and the chrome have a vinyl grip, while the Federal sports a Rubber grip. Some may find the vinyl handle more comfortable because it is softer. The rubber is harder material, but it will last longer than the vinyl.
Also, the chrome has a shiny finish while the black chrome and federal have a bright black finish.
The next 2 models are the Airweight and the Duratec. If you are concerned about weight, you want to consider these two because they are made out of aluminum. The drawback is the 40% reduction in strength as aluminum is weaker than the 4140 steel used in the other batons.
Besides that, the difference between the airweight and duratec is in the grip. The airweight has the vinyl grip while the duratec has the rubber grip. Even though the airweight and duratec are 40% lighter, they still maintain 98% of their striking potential!
The last baton is the Electroless. It is made of the same strong 4140 steel as the black chrome and federal. If you are working or living in a very humid environment (Florida?), this baton will give you more corrosion resistance because it is plated with electroless nickel. The electroless also has the vinyl grip.
You may click on the text links to get more information on each Asp Tactical Baton.
Black Chrome
Federal
Airweight
Duratec
Electroless
