ProTaper – Dirt Bike Grips - 1/3 Waffle, including 1/3 Waffle grips in White, Orange, Gum, Grey and Black, serves riders who find a full half-waffle pattern more aggressive than they need. Reducing the waffled area to roughly a third of the grip leaves more smooth rubber under the fingers, which softens the texture against the inside of the hand while still giving the outer palm ridges to push against. Many trail, enduro and dual sport riders prefer this balance because they spend long stretches holding a relaxed grip and want less abrasion through thin gloves. The 1/3 waffle layout is also popular with riders prone to blisters, since the change in texture is more gradual across the hand. Color options cover white and gum for a traditional look plus orange, grey and black for riders matching newer plastics. As with any grip, replacing a worn set restores tactile feedback to the throttle and clutch, and this pattern in particular tends to win over riders who have gone back and forth between waffle and smooth designs. Because the waffled band is narrower, these also tend to show wear more slowly on the smooth inner section, which stretches out the replacement interval a little.