After buying and returning handles from 3 other manufacturers I left this one. I love the fact that it hasn't been varnished which makes applying linseed oil a lot easier. Also, it's the only grip with the right grain orientation, so I know it's going to be springy. Two minor inconveniences: (1) the neck required more adjustment than I would have liked; and (2) I don't particularly like how the grip narrows to a small gripping area on the grip.