Grips cover the relevant parts of the Fusion staff for comfort and control during use. F-Grip and silicone are sleeves; EPDM is wrapped on.
Coverage and handling
| Staff type | Grip coverage | Diameter and purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Spin | F-Grip only, on the central handle; end tubes are bare | A 19mm handle plus grip is approximately 22mm OD, matching the bare ends. Users hold the handle to spin the staff. |
| Contact / Dragon | Most of the staff, across the handle and end sections | Approximately 25mm OD with grip. Users roll the staff across their body, making contact with much more than the central handle. |
Contact and dragon staffs use the same parts. Their grip stops short of the ends to avoid being burnt. Grip adds approximately 3mm to the overall diameter, not 3mm on each side.
The installed grip affects whether a combination is suitable: a spin handle can physically connect to contact/dragon ends, but its approximately 22mm gripped diameter does not match their approximately 25mm gripped diameter. This combination is not recommended. See Compatibility with gripped ends.
Options
F-Grip (Default)
- Natural rubber compound
- Sleeves over the staff
- Very grippy, very durable, nice feel
- Reasonably grippy when sweating
- Customisable with colour O-rings
- Current version is V2 (tube format) — replaced the original V1 tape format in Aug 2025.
Silicone Tube
- Clear silicone product
- Slides onto the staff
- Dimensions: 17mm ID × 20mm OD (recently downsized 2mm for tighter fit)
- Works well in dry conditions
- Gets pretty slippery when sweating
EPDM Foam
- Wrapped-on foam grip
- Most grippy when sweaty — best for heavy perspiration
- Least durable — wears out quickly
- Leaves black residue on skin during use
- Being wrapped, it can also overlap on the joins.
Comparison
| Grip | Grip (dry) | Grip (sweat) | Durability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Grip Tube | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Preferred option |
| Silicone Tube | Good | Poor | Good | Clear appearance |
| EPDM Foam | Good | Excellent | Poor | Black residue |
See also
- Fusion — full product overview
- Fusion Handle — the handle the grip sleeves over