Confession of an OGAD: I love black carbon fiber grips and hate G10. My catharsis is to give away G10 grips to those who need them. In this way I am able to be of help to fellow forum members and (simultaneously) dump the material that I continue to regard as a big mistake on the part of the factory.
BTW: Anybody on the forum need a pair of G10 grips? I have yet another pair which, happily, were replaced on my two tone R9. My treat, to include postage. Anybody intersted, let me know.