Begali Sculpture Keys

Begali Sculpture Keys are the culmination of many years of work, combining the most desirable elements of the best paddles in the world with exclusive features of their own. Begali has made every attempt, with the Sculpture, to not only produce a technical instrument that serves its purpose with the highest possible precision, but also to make it aesthetically pleasing. This has been a hallmark of all keys that bear the Begali name. This is truly a work of art that embodies the best that Begali produces — a Sculpture and a monument to Morse code.

The original Begali Sculpture is the polished "SS" – Stainless Steel version. Every fixed part of Sculpture keys is made from AISI-304 stainless steel – practically an indestructible material that can only be shaped to perfection with specialized machinery. These artfully crafted parts are polished to a finish that should stay perfect for a lifetime. Unlike plated surfaces, you can always remove any blemishes from stainless steel with fine abrasive compounds like jeweler’s rouge or car polish.

Begali Sculpture keys are also available in three distinctive colors, Black, Copper or Gold, with a special Cerakote/Titanium Nitride finish that is applied over the stainless steel base and bearing block. Except for these surface finish variations, these gorgeous keys are identical to the original Stainless Steel version.

The arms of this iambic paddle, with a 1:1 leverage ratio, are extremely short and are made from a lightweight alloy. The finger pieces are carved out of an exceptionally light, stiff, and robust carbon fiber material that provides excellent tactile feedback. Minimal moving mass, in combination with the highest grade racing bearings and magnetic return, results in a responsiveness and precision that cannot be found in other paddles.

Sculpture keys have the fine adjustments of our best paddles, and massive 14k gold contacts are also a standard feature. The original Sculpture Key has been featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal, and there is an online video clip that shows Chuck Adams and his Sculpture in action! A friend of Pietro Begali, Carlo Consoli, IK0YGJ, can cruise at 50 words per minute with his Sculpture key. Few keys in the world allow sustained operation at these speeds without fatigue.