Don't skimp on the foosball rod grips; the grips are the soccer shoes of foosball players. The qualities of a good grip are often underestimated. The Guardian grip was developed by multiple German foosball champion Johannes Kirsch. The Sportime grips, with a diameter of 32 mm, are suitable for 16 mm and 15.7 mm rods and are of tournament quality. The length of the grips is 12 cm, and they are made from a special plastic, made in Germany. Even during long matches, you won't have sweaty hands thanks to the special surface. The anti-slip surface without grooves makes the grip easy to clean. The round surface (without edges) is now found in all tournament foosball tables. Playing with round surfaces allows for much more precise gameplay compared to the still widely used hexagonal surfaces. Therefore, only use foosball rod grips in the round shape of the Sportime Guardian grip for professional matches. Made from high-quality plastic, they have a long lifespan. The Sportime Guardian foosball range is coordinated: you will also find the Sportime Guardian sliding and replacement bearings, as well as the foosball rod buffers and goalkeeper stoppers in matching anthracite color. The following foosball tables come equipped with these Sportime Guardian rod grips from the factory: Sportime foosball table Hurricane, Sportime foosball table Match, Sportime tournament foosball table Dragon, and Sportime tournament foosball table Guardian. The Sportime Guardian rod grips also fit on rods from most other manufacturers. Installation tip: The grips are tapped onto the rods. A carpeted surface is suitable as a base to avoid damaging the grips and rods. Soaking the grips in warm water can soften them and make installation easier.