Grip Guide - What Grip to choose?Updated 2 years ago

We offer three types of grip for our Contact and Dragon staffs: EPDM, Silicone, and F-Grip

Each has its own unique properties; read on to find out which is best suited to you.

SILICONE

Silicone is an environmentally sound, clean product. It's washable and very durable. It's the longest-lasting grip and provides excellent grip when dry. It does suffer when wet whether that be from humidity or sweat which is its only real downfall.

+ Extremely long-lasting – you won't have to replace it often
+ Excellent grip in dry conditions
+ Fully washable to keep it looking and feeling new
+ Transparent so you can see markers underneath for more precise spinning

- Doesn't handle wet conditions/sweat well. You may have to wipe it down with a dry cloth occasionally during use. 

EPDM

EPDM is simply a black foam strip. The foam is soft, and grippy and stays grippy in most situations – even when wet. It does leave some black residue on the skin after use as the foam is uncoated to maximise grip and it will need to be replaced after a while once it wears out.

+ Great level of grip
+ Grippy in wet or dry conditions
+ User replaceable at home

- Wears out – you will have to replace this grip after a while
- Leaves black residue on the skin

F-GRIP

F-Grip is our newest grip. The F stands for fusion and it is the most grippy of all the grip types. It is made of the same material as high-quality yoga mats which means it stays grippy when wet or dry and is very durable as well. 

+ Great level of grip
+ Grippy in wet or dry conditions
+ User replaceable at home

- Some may find it too grippy and a bit rough on the skin
- Heaviest of the grips
- More expensive than EPDM or Silicone