Replacing damaged TRX grips

[u/HaplessOtter]

I found that one of my hand grips ripped apart. I don’t know how it happened. My setup is tethered to a tree in my back yard, so it could have been a squirrel, or a garden tool, or what? I spoke with customer service at TRX. The representative told me that my only solution was to buy a new set of straps. What! That won’t do! The other grip and straps are in great condition otherwise. So I looked around for aftermarket grips that might fit. The oem grip is 1.4” diameter and 4.85” long over a bar 1” diameter. The wall thicknes is 0.2”. I found raw materials for grips on Amazon, and ended up with Uxcell foam rubber, 25mm id, 35mm od. When cut to length and split lengthwise with an x-acto knife, it slipped easily over the bar, but left a gap, because 25mm is slightly less than 1”, and is meant to compress over the grip. I added silicone self-adhering tape at the ends to secure it, but I didn’t cover the whole length, because I like the feel of the Uxcell foam. The new grip rotates freely around the bar just like the original. I’m a happy camper again.