Wasp TriGrip First Impressions

The Wasp TriGrip is an OTT aluminium cast and powder coated slingshot. I understand the casting is done by Pro-Shot UK for Wasp.

I would have liked it as a polished steel frame but that wasn't an available option (at least not at my time of purchase) so I chose the more tactical matt black version though there is also a glossier satin black available.

Unpacking it, I was immediately struck by how small the frame is. It is a lot smaller than pictures might suggest. Then I began to admire how well made it is. The frame is coated evenly and everything is perfectly smoothed. They did a really good job with this. The fit and finish of the TriGrip is superb - everything I have come to expect in quality from a Wasp frame.

The design of this slingshot is rather unique with a "V" profile section and forks that fold forward towards the target. It is touted to provide a supportive grip where the spine of the grip would rest into the crease of the palm aided by recurve contouring. There is also a flattened butt end at the handle conveniently located for the heel of the palm to sit into. In usage, I found it to offer decent ergonomics. However, after shooting about 50 rounds, I added a strip of racquet grip just around the neck to for a better, more comfortable hold. For me, it just needed it and with it, was made perfect.

The forks of the frame are exclusively for wrap and tuck attachment. They have a slight 5 percent slope back and are also gently rounded. I do have a preference for sloped OTT tips and I was happy to find it featured on this frame. I began loving these tips even more as I shot it. Not only are the tips sloped back but the outer sides are also chamfered in, funnelling along the line of the bands drawn back. Everything works together for a very quick and clean sight picture when aiming. The top-tip corner as reference point was just spot on for me at the 10 m range. I like these tips so much I think my future builds are going to emulate it.

The forks are low with a straight forward "V" extension that locate the thumb and index finger naturally in a semi-brace along the frame. It holds very much like a Chinese style "feihu". Because the forks were so low, I found my thumb and index fingers wanting to overshoot the top of the frame. This may take a bit of getting used to. It doesn't seem to interfere with or throw off any shots though. In hand, it is well balanced agile shooter.

I do have two other minor gripes about this frame. One is that it does not have a lanyard hole. While it may not need one owing to its decent grip ergonomics, the added security would have been nice. Secondly, there is a dimple at the bottom of the frame that makes it a little goofy? It kinda looks like a toy doggy bone and from some angles it even resembles a shrimp tail. These are however really very minor, nit-picking observations. I actually do like this frame a lot. I had no trouble dialling in accuracy. It is a solid, fun little frame that will definitely find a place in my rotation. I am happy to have added it to my collection. Best thing about it for me is the discovery of fork-tips that I love.

Dimensions:

Overall length - 118 mm

Fork Width - 85 mm

Fork Tips - 20 mm