The shell texture or coating is repeatedly praised for helping grip without feeling slippery. Matte and coated finishes are a recurring positive in day-to-day use.
The surface texture and included grip tape are usually praised for providing secure control, though a few reviews note oil marks or differing coating preferences.
Grip texture is mixed. Some reviewers found the coating grippy and stable under sweat, while others called the smooth shell slippery or too texture-light without grip tape.