Originally Posted by gauvins

Hmmm... not much else to say.... The grip is smooth leather. Very comfortable and shows no sign of wear after 4 seasons. As I said, those that come with a synthetic rubber finish become sticky over time -- Apparently "dissolved" by palm sweat... Expensive, even more so in in the US (100$), A tad cheaper in Germany (<60 euros). Worth it to me, as they certainly improve comfort and appear to be very durable. (the more recent models show a pattern of ridges on the leather -- they are very shallow and do not compromise comfort.