Its 1-1/2 inches thick. I have the long handled version of the s2 slider with the rubber mesh. I really like it. Oh, just so you know. I bought mine and got it in and on the first time out with my new net, I had an issue come up with my handle. It malfunctioned within itself. I waited about 2 weeks as I really just dreaded calling them, but after I called them up and the lady on the phone was so nice, I was extremely pleased. She did NOT make me pay to return my old handle and was very sorry I had an issue. I was treated exactly as you would hope, and she got me a new one out and in 2 days later, it was on my front porch as a replacement. This handle has worked flawlessly for months now.