Yeah. They do look good though, and thanks for the link. The knurled metal can do a number on you if it slips. Like you said it's individual preference. I am basically holding onto smooth wood so that makes me have to really dig in with the grip at the same time I'm "rolling" it so that is why I like it. All in all it's a great and convenient way to train it. Sometimes I like to follow that with a deadhang to finish it off