Which of These Racks is Better for the Pipes?

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Option A looks unusual, and I would also worry about bending the stem after storage for years. For sale it is a good idea.

Option B is what they use at Briarworks, which I think is where the picture was taken. When I was there, I looked at the set up and decided not to consider it. It did take some force to put the pipes into the holder, and I would worry that it would mark up the finish over time.

Has anyone used this type of wall hanger? It would hang it upside down with only gravity and has a protected surface. You could also space it according to the size of the pipe. Anythoughts?

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Option A looks unusual, and I would also worry about bending the stem after storage for years. For sale it is a good idea.

Option B is what they use at Briarworks, which I think is where the picture was taken. When I was there, I looked at the set up and decided not to consider it. It did take some force to put the pipes into the holder, and I would worry that it would mark up the finish over time.

Has anyone used this type of wall hanger? It would hang it upside down with only gravity and has a protected surface. You could also space it according to the size of the pipe. Anythoughts?

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Yes, I think B is from BriarWorks. It looks good but I agree (and others have commented) that it would likely wear out the finish on the shank.