3D printing new grips

I got my BMW grips for just under $50 before tax in San Jose CA from a BMW dealer. The thing I really like about them are the palm swells. They fit my hands better and is far more comfortable longer than traditional grips. I'm curious to see how printed grips could possibly be comfortable over any length of time.
 
I think 3d printed grips are very interesting. If one were just looking to save a buck, it wouldnt make a lot of sense, with the time involved, but imagine being able to experiment with thickness, hardness/softness or even contouring a grip to fit your hand, at pennies per attempt. At the end of the day, you have many stock or aftermarket grips to fall back on if you cant print anything useful. Keep in mind, not all 3d print filaments are hard plastic... a filament such as TPU is pliable, albeit not as pliable as rubber. Im interested to see and hear what the OP has come up with.
 
I do like the idea of customizing the grip diameter for my ham-hands+gloves, and maybe even build it as an oval or add a paddle to allow you to keep it in position without gripping it to give the muscles a break.

I found a few free 3D models of grips online. Been playing with those today seeing what can be done. Interesting the potential...
 
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