Though these are the methods we use, they do serve as general guidelines, and are not necessarily hard and fast rules. They can be modified to best suit customer preference. For instance, if a customer desires a Standard Whip to be shot-loaded (bb-loaded) in place of the e-cord, that's not a problem. We build whips for the individual, and if you order a whip to be bb-loaded, then you can be assured that's what you'll receive.
As a side note, the main differences between a shot-loaded nylon whip and one built with e-cord, are weight & speed. An 8 foot Standard Whip that is shot-loaded will be slightly heavier than one with an e-cord core of the same length. The shot-loaded whip will therefore also be slower. Also, a shot-loaded whip will feel a bit more flexible from the start because of this weight difference. This may be what you want, a slower, heavier whip, and we can accomodate your preferences.
Click on the Whip Gallery to see samples of bullwhips we've made.