The 9 Best Wakesurf Ropes & Handles of 2023
By: Jack Mace: Watersports Buyer | May 19, 2023
While it's easy to focus on finding the perfect wakesurf board and fine-tuning your boat for the ultimate wake, it's crucial not to overlook the essential components that connect you to your boat: your wakesurf rope and handle. As the primary contact point for your hands, the design of your rope and handle significantly impacts the power transfer from the boat to you. The best wakesurf handles should be comfortable yet firm, providing excellent grip without causing discomfort to your hands, and be designed to facilitate handoffs, transfers, and grabs with ease. Similarly, the best wakesurf ropes should have just the right amount of stretch, ensuring smooth power delivery without harsh yanks or jerks, and be both durable and reliable. To help you find the perfect combination for an enjoyable wakesurfing experience, we've compiled a list of the best wakesurf ropes and handles for 2023.
New This Year:
Although wakesurf ropes and handles may seem relatively basic and unchanged, this year's offerings showcase brands' commitment to refining their designs for enhanced grip, comfort, and consistency. These products are designed as a cohesive system, working together seamlessly to deliver a smooth and enjoyable ride. Moreover, the durability of this year's wakesurf ropes and handles has significantly improved compared to previous years. So don't overlook the importance of your rope and handle—invest in a high-quality combination that enhances your wakesurfing experience and keeps you stoked and comfortable out on the water.
This Year's Best Wakesurf Ropes & Handles:
Hyperlite 25 ft Pro Surf Rope with Handle
You don't have to compete to enjoy everything the Hyperlite 25 ft Pro Surf Rope with Handle has to offer. Made with a soft and grippy 10 inch handle, this brightly colored surf rope compliments any style and boat with ease.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 25’ | 4 Machined Floats Included | $109.99 |
Hyperlite 25 ft Arc Surf Rope with Handle
The Hyperlite 25 ft Arc Surf Rope with Handle is the most advanced surf rope in the line. Featuring 4 machined floats and a 10' handle, this 25 foot neon surf rope is a winner.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 25’ | Oversized Foam End Caps for Boat / Board Protection | $139.99 |
Liquid Force 9" Ultra Suede Handle + Surf Rope
For wakesurfing, you need a durable rope that you can find in the water. The Liquid Force 8" Handle with Floating Surf Rope has a unique foam core that keeps it afloat in the water - which means the rope won't snag and tangle as easily as other ropes. That means more time wakesurfing, and less hassle dealing with the rope.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 24’ | PE Fiber Line Resists Fading | $129.99 |
Liquid Force 9" DLX Handle + Floating Surf Rope
Don't get all tied up picking between ropes. The Liquid Force 9" DLX Handle + Floating Surf Rope gets the job done with integrated hassle free floats as well as a thick, braided PE mainline.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 24’ | Integrated Safety Floats | $109.99 |
Liquid Force 8" Handle with Floating Surf Rope
For wakesurfing, you need a durable rope that you can actually find in the water. The Liquid Force 8" Handle with Floating Surf Rope has a unique foam core that keeps it afloat in the water - which means the rope won't snag and tangle as easily as other ropes.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 24’ | Foam Core Handle for Increased Visibility, Fewer Snags & Tangles | $109.99 |
Ronix 10" Surf Handle + 25 ft Bungee Surf Rope - Women's
How does one get into the pocket faster? The Ronix 10" Surf Handle + 25 ft Bungee Surf Rope is here for support, featuring a 2ft bungee section to slingshot you into the sweet spot.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 25’ | 2' Bungee Section | $69.99 |
Ronix 11" Handle + 25ft 5-Section Silicone Bungee Surf Rope
Mark up your calendar for a day of fun. The Ronix 11" Handle + 25ft 5-Section Silicone Bungee Surf Rope helps you get in the pocket faster, so you can get on with the good part.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 25’ | 2' Bungee Section | $99.99 |
Ronix 11" Hide Grip Handle + 25 ft 4-Section PU Syn. Bungee Surf Rope
Designed for everyone from shaky legged beginner surfers to experienced pro rippers, the Ronix 10" Hide Grip Handle + 25 ft 4-Section PU Syn. Bungee Surf Rope is key for a solid sesh. Featuring a two-foot bungee section to relieve you from unwanted whips and an easy set up into the pocket.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 25’ | Hide Grip w/ 3D Molded Pattern For Extra Tacky Grip | $109.99 |
Ronix 11" Surf Handle + 30 ft Spinner Surf Rope
The Ronix 10" Surf Handle + 30 ft Spinner Surf Rope has nine sections, so you can dial in your perfect length. It's designed to resist twisting, has a floating handle, and is thick to give you maximum purchase as you work your way along its length. Like a wake-riding spider.
| Rope Length | Special Features | Original Price |
| 30’ | Swivel Attachment to Minimize Rope Twisting | $159.99 |
Learn More With Our Other Wake Guides:
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- Wakeboard Boots & Bindings - How to Choose
- Wakeboards & Wakeboard Bindings - Compatibility Guide
- Wakeskates - How to Choose
- Wakesurf Boards - How to Choose
- Wakesurfing - How to Wakesurf & Beginner Tips
- Wakesurfing - Boat Setup / Safety
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- Wakeboard Vests / Life Jackets - How to Choose
- Wakeboard Ropes & Handles - How to Choose
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The Selection Process:
Our wake buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things watersports stemming from years of experience in the watersports industry in tandem with their countless hours out in the water catching waves behind the boat or ripping at the cable park. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jack Mace
I grew up on the north end of Lake Washington and was surrounded by watersports enthusiasts who all had an immense passion for any activity done on the water. My dad has also worked in the boating industry my whole life, so those two factors were the main building blocks that shaped my love for the industry from a young age.
After attending Western Washington University, I moved back to the Seattle area and worked as a sailing instructor for a number of years at my cousin’s rental shop on Lake Union before joining the evo family in 2012.
At evo, I started out on the customer service team and worked my way onto the merchandising team which gave me the opportunity to integrate my passion and love for the water into a career as the Watersports Buyer. I still reside in the Seattle area with my wife Katie and two sons, Wes and Carter.