I prefer cork. The foam handles get really slick after a lot of use. Handling them wears them slick and then add a little water and I've nearly thrown them out of my hands making a hard long cast. Thus my reason for the Winn grips. The feel of the Winn wrapped grip is much better, nice and grippy even when wet. I used different colors for my different rods so I can tell at a glance which rod is which. My only complaint is that they obviously add some girth to the grip.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.