We offer a variety of grips so that athletes can choose materials and diameters that fit them best.
Replacement grips are available for purchase. For oars older than 2004 (on a fixed length or 10 cm length adjustable handle), please contact us for assistance.
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Smooth Green
- 32 mm (thin), 34.5 mm (medium), 37 mm (thick) outside hand diameter
- 43 mm inside hand diameter
- Firm, smooth texture
- Most durable, easy to clean
![](https://www.concept2.ch/files/images/oars/grips/suede.jpg)
Microfiber Suede
- 37 mm outside hand diameter
- 40 mm inside hand diameter
- Soft, suede-like texture
- Adhesive-backed synthetic suede grip layer
- Easy and inexpensive to replace; no tools required
- Requires more frequent replacement than our other grip options
![](https://www.concept2.ch/files/images/oars/grips/veneer.jpg)
Wood Veneer
- 39 mm outside hand diameter
- 41.5 mm inside hand diameter
- Real mahogany
- Surface can be sanded carefully for more texture
- Additional fees apply
![](https://www.concept2.ch/files/images/oars/grips/orange.jpg)
Contoured Orange
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either Smooth Green, Suede, Wood Veneer or Blue Cellular for your inside grip.
- 32 mm (thin) or 33.5 mm (medium) outside diameters
- Radial finger sized contours and brushed texture
- Firm, durable material
![](https://www.concept2.ch/files/images/oars/grips/iceblue-core.jpg)
![](https://www.concept2.ch/files/images/oars/grips/azure-core.jpg)
Ice Blue and Azure Blue
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either Smooth Green, Suede, Wood Veneer or Blue Cellular for your inside grip.
- 33.5 mm (Ice Blue) or 36 mm (Azure Blue) outside diameter
- Firm feel with longitudinal ribs
- Easy to clean
![](https://www.concept2.ch/files/images/oars/grips/black-core.jpg)
Black Rubber
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either Smooth Green, Suede, Wood Veneer or Blue Cellular for your inside grip.
- 35 mm outside diameter
- Firm, rubber texture
- Durable, does not show dirt
None or Bare Core
The bare core is meant to be rowed with a grip, but we offer this option for people who plan to use their own or another manufacturer's grips on their oars.
Diameter Charts
Diameter Chart
Sweep Grip Diameters | ||||
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Grip | Outside Hand Diameter | Inside Hand Diameter | ||
Green Rubber | ||||
Thin | 32 mm | 43 mm | ||
Medium | 34.5 mm | 43 mm | ||
Thick | 37 mm | 43 mm | ||
Microfiber Suede | 37 mm | 40 mm | ||
Wood Veneer | 39 mm | 41.5 mm | ||
Contoured Orange | ||||
Thin | 32 mm | n/a | ||
Medium | 33.5 mm | n/a | ||
Ice Blue | 33.5 mm | n/a | ||
Azure Blue | 36 mm | n/a | ||
Black Rubber | 35 mm | n/a |