First let me tell you these are great grip enhancements for my paddles. I found I like the SUR grip only marginally more than the DRY. Playing in SW Florida heat and sweaty hands is always a problem. However, I've found myself less inclined to towel off my hands and grip between points and just go about playing. Furthermore, I don't have to strangle the handle of my paddle during points because I know it won't slip. Using 3/10 pressure instead of 7/10 makes a huge difference in play.