Minelab Handle Repair Kit for GPX, Excalibur II, Sovereign GT & Eureka

The Minelab Handle Repair Kit delivers two foam handgrips engineered for Minelab's GPX, Excalibur II, Sovereign GT, and Eureka detector series, replacing worn grips on machines that see heavy field hours. GPX prospectors working mineralized ground and Excalibur II beach hunters swinging in saltwater conditions wear through foam faster than park users, and this kit restores the original factory grip feel without sending the detector to a service center. Minelab manufactures the grips from the same materials used on new detectors, so the foam density and diameter match the stock configuration.

What's Included with the Minelab Handle Repair Kit

• Two foam handgrips (Minelab part 8005-0043)

Why GPX and Excalibur II Owners Replace Worn Handgrips

• Factory-spec foam density restores the original grip diameter and cushioning that deteriorates after years of field use, eliminating the hand fatigue that develops when compressed foam no longer absorbs swing weight.
• Two-grip kit supports users who rotate between detectors in the same series or who keep a spare for mid-hunt field replacement when a grip tears during a multi-day prospecting trip.
• Direct Minelab replacement avoids the diameter and texture mismatches common with third-party foam that doesn't fit the handle contour, ensuring the grip seats fully without gaps.
• Compatible across multiple Minelab series from the SD 2000 through GPX 5000 and Excalibur models, so prospectors running older PI machines and beach hunters with legacy pulse units use the same replacement part.
• Affordable maintenance extends detector lifespan: replacing worn grips costs less than adapting to aftermarket handles and preserves the balance point Minelab engineered into the original design. Compare this kit to other metal detector parts & accessories for your Minelab machine.

Foam Construction for Multi-Hour Swings on GPX and Sovereign Models

The foam handgrips use closed-cell construction that resists moisture absorption during wet-sand hunts and humid prospecting sessions, maintaining cushioning performance across temperature swings from desert heat to mountain cold. The grip diameter matches the original factory specification, so users who have adapted their swing technique to the stock handle feel no adjustment period after installation. The foam grips slide onto the handle shaft without requiring adhesive, allowing field replacement with no tools beyond the detector's existing hardware.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Minelab Eureka Ace Dual, Eureka Gold, Excalibur, Excalibur 1000, Excalibur 800, Excalibur II, GP 3000, GP 3500, GP Extreme, GPX 4000, GPX 4500, GPX 4800, GPX 5000, SD 2000, SD 2100, SD 2100e, SD 2200d, SD 2100v2, SD 2200v2, Sovereign, Sovereign Elite, Sovereign GT, Sovereign XS, Sovereign XS-2, XS-2 Pro, Sovereign XS-2a Pro
• Quantity: 2 foam handgrips
• Part Number: 8005-0043 (foam handgrip), 3011-0142 (kit)
• Material: Closed-cell foam
• Manufacturer: Minelab

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, shipping genuine Minelab replacement parts with the manufacturer's quality guarantee. Our team runs Minelab metal detectors & gold prospecting equipment in the field and stocks the wear parts prospectors and beach hunters replace most often, so orders ship the same day for GPX and Excalibur users who need grips before the next hunt. Every order includes free shipping on purchases over $99, a 30-day return window, and our price-match guarantee. Minelab backs the kit with their standard parts warranty, and our customer care team answers compatibility questions for detectorists running older Sovereign and SD-series machines.