The Monarch Grip is a descendant of decades of hanging onto handlebars like our lives depended on it. Because sometimes they really did.We´ve tested countless different compound and grip pattern combinations, tweaking and testing over and over again in search of a single ultimate grip. And if you know us, you'll know we sweated every detail, from performance to sustainability.So grab a brew and nerd out on the design deep dive below that we think makes our Monarch grips the new Kings of Control.Thick:- People come in all shapes and sizes—and so do their hands—so having a one-size-fits-all approach to grip diameter is almost as crazy as offering a one-size-fits-all glove.- While the thick grip has a 32mm diameter on the inside and 34mm on the outside. This not only makes the thick grip an ideal diameter for people with larger hands but also provides an extra 2mm of impact-damping rubber compared to the thin grip.Comfort thumb pad:- Your thumb is the only part of your hand that grips the rear side of the grip. This means every rock, drop, root, or rail can result in a small impact and rub between your thumb and the grip, which can lead to hot spots and blisters on the inside of your thumb (particularly around the metacarpal bone/knuckle). Our comfort thumb pad extends further out from the grip diameter to provide more support and cushioning to your thumb, helping to reduce the risk of blisters. Cornering forces naturally cause your thumb to shift left and right, which causes the straight fins of a mushroom texture to collapse side to side. Enter the Zigzag! Like corrugation in a tin roof, adding corners to a mushroom fin creates additional support. The tighter the zigzag, the more solid the thumb pad becomes. Rest assured, we've agonized over the angles and measurements of our thumb pad texture to give you the best thumb support and cushioning possible.High grip finger bars:- Cutting into the diameter of the grip rubber, our high grip finger bars offer maximum grip and minimum distraction. Optimally spaced for different hand sizes and finger lengths, each finger bar is sliced into blocks, allowing each to float independently to meet the needs of your fingers. We´ve obsessed over the details on these bars, to find just the right balance of feel, depth, and grip. The inward cut bars work alongside the offset core to reduce the depth of rubber on the underside as much as possible. This provides you with a much more positive feel direct to the bar with your fingertips when pulling up.Tapered Diameter & Core:- A tapered grip means that its diameter increases from the inside to the outside of the grip. This taper helps to create a more natural gripping angle by supporting your palm and reducing pressure on long rides. The taper in the rubber also results in a thinner section of rubber on the inside of the grip (for more bar feel) and a thicker section of rubber on the outside of the grip (for more impact cushioning). This taper also works with the offset...