This Wetter Better grip review comes after weeks of testing Fat Pipe’s premium floorball accessory. My thorough Wetter Better grip review might save you money and disappointment. Despite bold marketing claims about superior performance, I found this specialized grip mostly underwhelming.
Wetter Better Grip Review: The Marketing Claims
Fat Pipe markets this grip as a premium option. They claim it uses “three different grip materials.” Their slogan “wetter the better” suggests it works best with sweaty hands. It comes in several color combinations:
- Grey/white
- Grey/blue
- Grey/coral green
- Grey/orange
They position it as a solution for players who struggle with grip during intense floorball games .
Wetter Better Grip Performance in Reality
I replaced my stock grip with the Wetter Better grip expecting clear improvements. Instead, I discovered:
- No real advantage over stock grips with normal hand conditions
- Poor performance with naturally oily hands – actually worse than standard options
- Only works as claimed with actual water or sweat – showed some improvement only when hands were truly wet
The Oily Hands Problem
The biggest letdown was how it handled naturally oily hands. Many players don’t have dripping wet hands during play. Instead, our hands produce natural oils when we exert ourselves. With oily hands, the Wetter Better grip offered no benefits. It often felt slipperier than a standard grip.
When the Wetter Better Grip Actually Works
I should note that in specific situations – when my hands were truly wet with water or heavy sweat – the grip did show some of its advertised benefits. These moments were rare, though. Most of the time, I wished I had kept my previous grip.
Value: Is It Worth the Price?
This specialty product costs more than standard grips. The limited scenarios where it outperforms regular options make it hard to recommend. Unless you play in extremely humid conditions or have exceptionally sweaty hands , you’ll likely feel disappointed. Other options might serve you better:
Final Thoughts
The Wetter Better grip seems to be a solution searching for a problem. It does work as advertised in specific wet-hand situations. However, its performance with natural hand oils during normal play falls short of expectations.
For more on floorball equipment maintenance, check out the International Floorball Federation’s guide to equipment care .