We offer a variety of grips so that athletes can choose materials and diameters that fit them best.
Replacement grips are available for purchase. For oars older than 2004 (on a fixed length or 10 cm length adjustable handle), please contact us for assistance.
Smooth Green
- 32 mm (thin), 34.5 mm (medium), 37 mm (thick) outside hand diameter
- 43 mm inside hand diameter
- Firm, smooth texture
- Most durable, easy to clean
Microfiber Suede
- 37 mm outside hand diameter
- 40 mm inside hand diameter
- Soft, suede-like texture
- Adhesive-backed synthetic suede grip layer
- Easy and inexpensive to replace; no tools required
- Requires more frequent replacement than our other grip options
Wood Veneer
- 39 mm outside hand diameter
- 41.5 mm inside hand diameter
- Real mahogany
- Surface can be sanded carefully for more texture
- Additional fees apply
Blue Cellular Foam
- 35 mm outside hand diameter
- 46 mm inside hand diameter
- Soft feel with a firm, sponge-like texture
- Requires more frequent cleaning to retain grip properties
Note: We recommend our Microfiber Suede sweep grips over our Blue Cellular Foam grip, as many customers have confirmed our opinion that the grip and feel of the suede is better than the blue foam. Both the suede and blue foam feature a surface that is slightly absorbent, and both will wear out much faster than the very durable green rubber grips; however, the suede is easier and less costly to replace then the blue foam.
Contoured Orange
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either Smooth Green, Suede, Wood Veneer or Blue Cellular for your inside grip.
- 32 mm (thin) or 33.5 mm (medium) outside diameters
- Radial finger sized contours and brushed texture
- Firm, durable material
Ice Blue and Azure Blue
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either Smooth Green, Suede, Wood Veneer or Blue Cellular for your inside grip.
- 33.5 mm (Ice Blue) or 36 mm (Azure Blue) outside diameter
- Firm feel with longitudinal ribs
- Easy to clean
Black Rubber
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either Smooth Green, Suede, Wood Veneer or Blue Cellular for your inside grip.
- 35 mm outside diameter
- Firm, rubber texture
- Durable, does not show dirt
None or Bare Core
The bare core is meant to be rowed with a grip, but we offer this option for people who plan to use their own or another manufacturer's grips on their oars.
Diameter Charts
Diameter Chart
| Sweep Grip Diameters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grip | Outside Hand Diameter | Inside Hand Diameter | ||
| Green Rubber | ||||
| Thin | 32 mm | 43 mm | ||
| Medium | 34.5 mm | 43 mm | ||
| Thick | 37 mm | 43 mm | ||
| Microfiber Suede | 37 mm | 40 mm | ||
| Wood Veneer | 39 mm | 41.5 mm | ||
| Blue Cellular Foam | 35 mm | 46 mm | ||
| Contoured Orange | ||||
| Thin | 32 mm | n/a | ||
| Medium | 33.5 mm | n/a | ||
| Ice Blue | 33.5 mm | n/a | ||
| Azure Blue | 36 mm | n/a | ||
| Black Rubber | 35 mm | n/a | ||