How hard is the cork rubber compound that the grip is made of? Compare it to gummy bear, pencil eraser, car tire, etc.
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It is more comparable to an inflated tire. It is firm with a small amount of "give". I believe there is a set that is softer, if that is what you prefer. Do get a set that has the anchor screw. I had a set of soft rubber grips on another bicycle. They were comfortable, but constantly turned on the bars, not having an anchor screw. This made them a nuisance.
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The rubber compound insert in the grip is flexible, closer to a pencil eraser than a gummy bear. I find that that I do not need gloves with this grip. It is very comfortable and fits the heel of my small hands quite well.
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A pencil eraser is more like it. Just a slight amount of give. If you are considering these I would tell you that I have used them for about 8 mos now and I won't be switching back any time soon. I myself find them comfortable and very supportive and I usually ride about 30 to 45 miles a week. If you have small hands get the small... But they do add to the feel of control over the bike. I like em.
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The cork is quite hard but it is tacky, giving you a good grip if your hands are sweaty. It is natural cork and not synthetic. It has metal tips on the ends of the grip to keep it from getting chewed up if the bike falls over. As far as hardness, there is no give in the cork. Hope this helps
209806
Like the other two people said, its kind of in between. Its not slippery but its not like rubber. The outer black part that goesThis is the flower i sent you a picture of the other day. It has a lot of other blooms that havent opened yet around the edge has a hard rubber feel and the back plastic case is smooth but not slippery. It may take a day or two to get use to it but I really like the feel and grip. I hate slippery but I would say it is in between slippery and the solid grip feel of rubber.
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It does seem to be a soft rubber or silicone type material. It has a very slightly "tacky" feel to it, so it's easy to grip, but not at all sticky, if that makes sense. Seems very durable, and wipes clean very easily. Overall, i love it, and even I git my daughter an iPad I got another case just like mine for her. I am VERY happy with this product.
1008022
Seems like a composite not a soft rubber but a harder material, very comfortable. Lightweight and your hand won't sweat. You'll love it. I just wish It was longer.
641441
It is hard plastic on back and rubbery on sides or bumper for grip friction. I have a bad hand and this is a good case for holding.
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I don't know the material the handle has in it. Probably rubber. I like it and it grips well when wet. It comes razor sharp and is very light.
1901338
It's a hard type of rubber. It has work perfectly for me. Once you get use to a harder cover, it serves its purpose.
1349319
It appears to be a harder rubber but pliable. Provides good protection and gripe.
1658645
It's easy to grasp, but hard to grip. I've not dropped any, but I've come close and I don't have any such issues (yet).
2235805
The finish on the grip isn't fine smooth but not rough, I have no problem holding or using it. The length and weight and grip are perfect for checking my tires and at half the price of others it's perfect for what I needed and recommend it. If you would need to make the grip smoother a few passes with fine sandpaper would do the trick.
2121384
I can't say that it's rubber but it's not hard. It's good protection though. Hope this helps.
840842
Wow! I didn't realize there was any rubber. On the left click there is rubber, but sort of hard, on the right click side, it's hard plastic. Fyi, For the price it's pretty good compared to any wireless mice I have had (and still do). The button on top allows you to actually speed up or slow down the cursor movements, which is pretty cool.
317641
Its more rubber like, easy to untangle....Have had mine for a long time...they can get "sticky"...simply put some baby powder on the chord and they'll be good as new.
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The black part of the grip is a hard polymer, the colored grip is a dot textured and contoured hard silicon coat I believe. The feel is almost plastic but gripping seems to be a very hard silicon. Not latex I'm sure...
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I would describe it as a smooth rubber. Not 'sticky' but something you can grip. Not as easy to slip into your pocket like the phone with nothing on it, but not a struggle, just takes a little more effort.
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Although I don't think it looks like hard rubber, it has a bit of that feel to it so there is a grip. It is not slick.
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It's more like rubber. It lasts quite a long time unless you do a whole lot of erasing.