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AroundSquare Titan Hardcore Ultem Begleri

$ 60.00 
SKU: ASHCULT-AMPO

from AroundSquare

The Titans begleri are one of Aroundsquare's classic designs. The design is time tested and player approved, and over the years we have produced a whole range of different sizes, materials, weights, and so on. Among these, one of the cult classics has always been the Hardcore Titans - the favourite of many, including several elite players. These sets consist of an exterior shell, paired with an interior "Hardcore" metal bead for weight. This arrangment allows players to mix and match shells and cores in order to create a unique begleri setup tailored to their own preferences.

We're excited to introduce a few new options to the Hardcore Titans family. The Ultem version brings the durability and amber beauty of the material to the range, and we're pairing it up with titanium Newton cores, for an optimized weight of around 19g per set. These are avaiable in a polished (higher grip) version, and a machine finished/ frosted finish.

Specs:
2 Ultem Titans+ 2 Titanium Newton Cores
19mm x 19mm dimension for the shells (Newton Cores protrude an additional 2mm from the bottom)
Finish:
Polished
Machined
Weight: ~19g
Drilled out with a 3.5mm bore for compatibility with either 275 or 550 paracord

Ultem

Ultem is the branded name for a high-performance polymer also known as polyetherimide, or PEI. It's solidly in the category of what we might call badass plastics. These are materials that demonstrate exceptional properties, which truly set them apart from conventional polymers. Ultem has actually been around since the 1980s, but has only recently become widely commercially avaiable, and has subsequently exploded into the EDC scene. You'll see it in everything from knife handles to flashlights and everything in between. Part of what makes Ultem special is that when it sets and solidifies, the polymers bond in a way that prevents re-melting, even under extreme heat. This gives the material excellent thermal properties. It's also UV, chemical, and flame resistant, and due to its hardness, it can be machined very precisely, and much thinner than other plastics. Strictly speaking, none of these properties are required for a set of beads, but as with titanium on kevlar, there's just something awesome in knowing that what you have in your hand is exceptional.. that you could, if you wanted, use it for aerospace applications. The material has a crisp and solid feel in the hand. The polished versions have a glossy texture, similar to acrylic, while the machined finished versions have a soft feel, almsot like sea glass.