I don't have a lot of knowledge on hypalon when I was introduced to it recently. Most of our rods come with weight-saving and trusty EVA so I haven't seen a lot of rods with hypalon grips.

Anybody care to shed some light on their differences apart from weight and durability? Difficulties in fitting or shaping? (Somehow I love old-school finger groove grips) Or perhaps more importantly, the differences in their applications so I can choose a custom grip for my rod better informed?

I have seen exotic grips from overseas mainly from animal skins as well. Obviously I don't know even a single local angler with such a grip. But if you do have knowledge to share with regards to exotic materials for grips, I will be grateful.

Everybody loves a little novelty but my rod shouldn't be too painful on my hands.

Much thanks!

its definately more difficult to shape compared to EVA due to its resilence.

These grips are only available in small IDs locally.

Thanks Freddie.