black soyos on rb021s



i dont know why everyone is suggesting hairspray, wd40, and all those weird ways to get them on. i did the hot soapy water install and it was soooooo easy! just let the grips "marinate" in HOT (not boiling) soapy water for 5 minutes. they should be really pliable by now. work the grips over the tips and start twisting them on. it's still pretty pliable after a few minutes so adjust them accordingly. after a few hours cooling off near the window, the grips should "harden" and shrink to a perfect fit with no loose twists.

i love these grips but the only downside is that my palms get exfoliated if i dont wear gloves. i didn't know the diamond-pattern would be so abrasive! the champ grips appear to have a less aggressive texture.