I bought the Grip-it's and the
FPS Freek CQC by KontrolFreek
at the same time to compare.
This is a PS3 based review.. I don't own an Xbox and I have been mostly playing Battlefield 3 lately.
The reason I ordered these products to try out is that I find the tactile feel of the PS3 controller sticks is lacking and inconsistent. If my hands are dry they feel just ok... Unfortunately my hands get a little sweaty at times and that's when the stock sticks start to feel "squirmy" and imprecise and it has been affecting my gameplay (which needs all the help it can get, honestly).
I have tried both products extensively and greatly prefer the Grip-it's at this time.
The Grip-it's work as advertised... They add a nice layer of tactile feel and all-season grip, are semi-easy to install and maintain the basic convex shape of the stock stick. Measured with a dial caliper, they only add .063" (1.6mm) of height to the stick so the feel is easy to adjust to and the main benefit; they DO improve the feel of control and connectedness to the game if you are already used to the PS3 controller.
The negatives of the Grip-it's: They are a little tricky to install when brand new and "stiff" and might take a couple tries. Once installed they will probably be shifted off-center and if you're anal like me you will want to "work" them into place. Once you have them centered you might notice the edges look a bit uneven and mine have some minor flaws in the silicone molding on the outer edge... Minor cosmetic stuff, just don't look too hard. As for control negatives, the biggest one is that they can rub on the controller at the full travel of stick movement. This causes the stick to drag during circular movements and might be a problem with some games.
They also add a bit of firm give (springiness) to the top of the stick. As a result I have noticed that it seems to require slightly more pressure pushing down to click the stick button, not a problem for me but YMMV.
The CQC is a completely different animal. They clip onto the top of the stick instead of wrapping around. They have a concave top face, and they add significantly more height. Measured with a dial caliper, the tallest point adds .178" (4.5mm) to the stock height and the depression in the face is ~ .060" (1.5mm) deep. The grip surface and compound is excellent quality.
I am not going to give the CQC a negative review because it is a quality product and I can see how many will prefer it if coming from an Xbox controller or just taking the time to adjust. For myself it just feels a bit too foreign in my hands compared to the Grip-it's.
The Grip-it's are also much better value... You get twice as many for half the price compared to the CQC which is manufactured with a more expensive over-molding process.
If you like the basic feel and shape of the PS3 controller and just want to upgrade the feel of the sticks I highly recommend the Grip-It's.
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These are just "Okay"!! They did their job at first, but if you are an everyday gamer like myself these are not for you. They wear off quickly and have no grip, period. I ended up super gluing elastic tape I had lying around on the grips as a quick fix, but it actually worked every well. It's been six months and I haven't bought another grip of any type. The tape does get dirty tho, you can re-glue new elastic tape on it if you like, and/or you can also paint the tape as I did. I really LOVE this idea because I do game a lot and I hate having no-grip on my analog sticks (as very other gamer) while playing FPS. The cloth like tape doesn't wear off and become slippery as most, and/or all grip like things become. Honestly I will never buy another analog grip again, unless it was to create more elastic grips as I did. You can possible just use a cloth and super glue, but I honestly think the elastic tape would be better. This quick fix I came up with became something I don't think I could live without (as being a gamer). I am also making a few for my friends that are having the same problem I HAD in their favorite color.Try it if you like, have fun and game on!!-Elastic tape- Elastikon 1'' I think this works best because its cloth like and it stretches a little so you can fit it snug around the grips. Cut a good amount of tape and place on the grip. Pull it a little so it stretches nicely around the analog grip. Glue mainly the top and sides.-Super glue- Krazy GlueGlue mainly the top and sides. Don't glue your analog grips to your fingers, haha. Let dry.-You can use any paint, but I used Basics Acrylic paint. I figured it would be easier to clean and adds a nice touch.**Note- Everything I used I already had. Do as you please these are just things I own.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2015
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