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[@JoshuaBardwell]

Check your Jumper and Radiomaster stick ends for a grub screw before you break them! The grub screw is in the top center of the stick. Loosen it before you unscrew the stick end!

[@Trekeyus]

Good to know I didn't even think of that and I've twisted my stickends a few times.

[@TAGE_FPV]

Yesterday, Joshua reviews a vtx, Today he reviews buttplugs. Welp, we're gonna learn something

[@dominicklittle9828]

they look about as usefull as one to me

[@dude770725]

My first thought when I saw the thumbnail!

[@ryukiddin]

Beat us 2 it 😂

[@BOTGRINDER]

i hope he starts with this one www.thingiverse.com/thing:2779062

[@grantc8353]

How else are you to get a thumbing

[@valiant360420]

For $20, they should give you like 3 varieties. Guessing which ones might work will get expensive real quick.

[@grandpa_stanley7813]

Facts yo

[@style_tex]

You can just send them Back?

[@chrissofpv3017]

My wife tried them all JB..she particularly liked the M4 with the spikey dome.

[@styxenstones3329]

I absolutely love my thumbgrippies! They have been working hard with their customers to make the perfect stickends for every kind of pilot. The grandmasters work very well for me since i hybrid and my indexes fit perfectly in that little ridge. Now i can focus on racing better with the added control and confidence with my stick ends~

[@samavella8831]

Thanks for the video. Maybe I’m not seeing it, but I’m amazed that either companies don’t offer different colours, especially black!

[@RCRitterFPV]

I like the TBS Crown Jewels, I'm a natural thumber (gran turismo) but the indent makes Hybrid feel soo nice, so it kinda rewards good behavior. even if I have to force myself to hybrid, I end up flying smoother...

[@MindRiderFPV]

Been using the thumb grippies for a month now. Love them.

[@palethiusfpv]

TBS Honey Stick Ends for the WIN!!! I like the beefiness they have. Good grip with no pokies. I’m a hybrid pincher and I they work and feel great.

[@jtcustomknives]

I love my thumbgrippys

[@SeanPitts]

Of course - you have a video for everything - Thanks Bardwell!

[@MysteryD]

Just one thing I would liked to have seen, is a length comparison with these products to the stock ones on popular radios.

[@thefreezezone4583]

he literally lined them up on a straight edge, what else do you want, for him to put on every single stickend just so your happy ass can see what it looks like? LMAO too funny :D

[@deadbyteDrones]

That intro is subtle! Thank you JB, as always.. might have to pick some for the Zorro!

[@freestylesfpv]

Thank you for adding in the thread values! Awesome work as always!

[@MasterBlud]

Those Grand Masters are my style, because I pinch the right and thumb the left. I use that control for RC Planes, Helis and Quads.

[@herza456]

Please keep reminding me to like the videos!! I always forget so when you remind me its great because I do love everyone of your videos

[@FPVPRINTS]

I 3d print my thumb grips. Custom designed TPU grips feel great

[@sp3cimen6]

The resin prints are worth a try I promise! Go with the sp3cimen pinchers!😉

[@ddegn]

I come down here to see if someone was suggesting 3D printed version. I'll try this myself sometime soon.

[@ddegn]

@@sp3cimen6 Do you use regular resin? I'd think something with a bit of give would be better.

[@sp3cimen6]

Hmmm regular resin?... honestly a good question! I don't own the company or make em, the specimen pincher was just my design!!!

[@ddegn]

@@sp3cimen6 Got it. Those do look like a good design. It's cool they mention you in the product description. It's also cool to see you have videos on your channel. I always like seeing small channels of people posting stuff for fun.

[@reckonsin_fpv]

I got the grand master's last weekend and I love them on my Mamba. I had to file the base of the diameter all the way down to 9.5mm from 12.5mm. I'm not a hybrid pincher, but The grand master's seem to be the best ones for thumbing. But that wide 12mm base was killing me. Thanks for the video buddy💪

[@runpuppyfpv5744]

Lol he takes the module off and tosses it I remember when he did that with the only Vista camera in existence at that time

[@tanahhuat1757]

Thanks for all the awesome videos on FPV Sir. Fly safe. Stay safe. God bless.

[@Dragon129Slayer]

they shipped my new gimbals from Radiomaster, pretty excited. I used your link JB!

[@LeslieWorks]

Thanks JB I be been on the fence about what to get. I'm picky and a hybrid. So I still don't know, but atleast I know what I don't want now.

[@sp3cimen6]

Dude hybrid pinch=sp3cimen sticks, promise!🤙

[@p3rpNZ]

Hybrid pinch for cinematographical application and thumbs for actually flying like god intended

[@jgrc73]

thanks joshua bardwell

[@wesley4713]

I use TBS honey sticks on my tx16s. I am fairly new to fpv and was just using stock until my buddy gave me these (he preferred the 533 sticks). I was a thumber until I put these on. Now I Hybrid and I love that my finger gets under the ball/knob. I instantly had more throttle control and pitch control yaw and roll - I lost a little snappiness. Over all - switching sticks and changing from thumb to hybrid greatly improved my skills. my hands are XL size and I use tx16s. Biggest issue I have with hybrid is not bumping switches with my finger. Still can’t finger out where to put my other 3 fingers (what he said).

[@TheMadmacs]

seriously liking these ones you picked, i'm ultra hybrid pinch, and both hands are slightly different, my left hand is mostly thumb with index just there for emotional support, but my roll and pitch is more pure hybrid. (hybrid being thumb on top like a pure thumber but with index finger in constant fixed contact with stick) i did try bigger rounder sticks but they made the interface vague, the narrower heads are not liable to be vague about when you are at centre.

[@sp3cimen6]

They rule bro you'd love em!

[@Krash_fpv]

I got the radiomaster 360 super sticky ends....super grippy billet for thimb or pinch

[@Epillon]

Maybe I'm weird but being a 'thumber' and using my Tango 2 primarily, I LOVE the sharp STP Star Power stick ends. I don't fly as well with dull/smooth sticks and I'm not hardcore enough to cut myself with my sharpies.

[@jerryhermann7233]

Always a pleasure watching you channel.

[@fredfredburgeryes123]

The FRSky Pole style has been it for me for the past couple years, hybrid pincher and fast freestyle.

[@lililililililili8667]

Just got the standard cylinder ones today and they are by far the best stick ends I've ever used. They kinda feel like those little prickly things that get stuck on your pants when you walk through the woods. Not sure how long they will stay nice and sharp since they are made out of some type of plastic but they are good enough to consider a disposable item and just replace them if they lose their bite in a few months.

[@Barks_Bridge_Dog_Training]

The ball / Thick ends may give you hand cramps at first for pinchers.. I found the reach needed is too much for my small hands.. *Latex / silicone tubing for the win, tacky when clean. Cheap and easy replaceable. choice of colours/shore/thickness and fits all standard stick ends ;) *

[@danielharris3827]

Hey @JoshuaBardwell do you do a video on grip style? I am a new sub, and kind of new to the sport. Your videos are the best. I love flying around your house in the sim!

[@kennykobitsfpv]

You can also use the stock bottom piece as a nut if it's to your desired height.

[@kevinjulievan]

i ran stock stick ends forever as i'm so resistant to change lol. i ended up going with some of these newer stick ends with super sharp spikes. i never thought i would like them but i'm a fan of sharp spikes now ! i'm also weird in that i am a thumber that typically hates most thumber specific stick ends. so try not to rule out a particular shape just because it is mainly designed for a pincher or thumber

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

When I saw the lineup, I instantly knew the pinch sticks from Thumbgrippies would be the best

[@samsam18200]

Your videos always make my day JB! Thanks man!

[@MrVerno1960]

Hey Joshua, are there any aftermarket stick ends for the DJI radios? I love the ease of use and range the DJI radio provides to proprietary quads but those stick ends and switches are not good. Thanks.. You always cover the good stuff!

[@djilly75]

That makes sense. Same shape stick but soft instead of hard spikes 😆. OMG I want CNC gimbles on my xlite pro. Or at least somethings a bit more solid. I'm always having to adjust the tension

[@chrishiggins7475]

Sweet video, I know I've said it before but the shipping to UK from 533 is unreal even when ordering from the EU shop, other EU shops don't charge anywhere near 25 euros and 44dollars from us and thumb grippys charge just 15 shipping from us

[@ACodeGaming]

great video as always yeah im looking for new ends now because the stick ends did cut me. not bad just annoying as hell

[@hazonku]

Joshua asking for a like as if we don't all just slap that like button before we even hit play. 😄 Definitely gonna pick up those thumb sticky pinch sticks. Been on the fence on what to get as I'm a hybrid pincher too & that seriously helped.

[@setterfpv]

Ive been needing a video like this brother! tx16s still has the stock sticks. Gonna try you recommendation for hybrid pinch. Have an amazing day

[@marioquadfpv4706]

Thanks :-) Just bought a set of Sp3cimen's Pinch Sticks, Just the ones I've been looking for!

[@bradcole8747]

Bardwell has telepathy for this community I swear, right as I become interested in a topic he makes a video on it

[@stevo43068]

I was just thinking the same thing. There's some other factor involved here, perhaps?

[@zero-voltzfpv5715]

Yes totally, been flying since 2017 and haven't put much thought into it until I was racing in the Webleed E-series. Needing that precision and consistency has had me trying different stick ends over the last few weeks.

[@djilly75]

It's his special skill to know what products are being talked about and bought. magic

[@geelieya2515]

Nice job JB...👍😁

[@CinZinator]

That surely we'll, my first thought was why is he showing a, well pleasure collection...

[@chrisyoung8062]

The stick ends on the AG01 gimbals are really sharp but you could dull them down with some 600 grit sandpaper to just take off the edge. Personally I don't mind them. I'm a thumber. I wish I could learn to pinch as it seems the best pilots do.

[@lightsailfpv]

Heard of noical? :D

[@nvfpv]

nice toolbox!!!

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome review, Joshua! Thanks! 😃 I'm still flying with the X9D... But I think about replacing it. So... I don't know if I would buy anything for it yet. 😕 But... I haven't decided yet, so... Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@chibikaiju922]

I'm not expecting you to highlight any TBS gear but I went through a bunch of different stick ends until I got the TBS Crown Jewels and I find them to be the best ends for a hybrid grip. That scalloped side is perfect for resting your index finger making them very ergonomic and also helps with orienting your fingers so you always have the same grip. Highly recommend them. They are a bit sharp on top but nothing like the ag01 stick ends.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I've got nothing against TBS stick ends I've just never used them, and was particularly interested in this style of SLA-printed ends.

[@chibikaiju922]

@@JoshuaBardwell That's totally fair and I see now that the point of this video was to highlight these cool new types of stick ends and not to declare one as the end all best stick end. I'll go out on a limb and say that if Evan Turner uses/sells/designed(?) these then they are probably awesome. Thanks for the response and sorry for the snarky attitude.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I understand the confusion. I tried to hint at the purpose of the video by saying, "which of THESE" is best for you, not "THE BEST STICK END BAR NONE," as I know there are others out there that people like.

[@jeffcopus]

Honeycomb stick ends are the best! :p

[@YorkyPoo_UAV]

I use those sharp ones. Was hard at first after while your thumbs get use to them

[@maelradec6766]

FrSky Grand Lotus covered in blood

[@talksickFPV]

The AG01 CNC gimbals and 533 MCK edition RipSticks have felt SOOOOOO unbelievably good the last 3 months or so that I’ve been using them. I love it.

[@koltongrundy2639]

You didn't even take about the hyper five33 ends! They are amazing especially with my hybrid pinch. Plus, with the bigger spikes they don't slip at all from sweat but are still not enough to cause finger bleeding 😁

[@sp3cimen6]

I dunno I think you might have to try the sp3cimen pinch sticks! 😉

[@koltongrundy2639]

@@sp3cimen6 I feel you might be a little biased to the name 😅

[@sp3cimen6]

🤣 nope just hyped! Minchan rules!.I'm sure 533 made him exactly what he wanted!!...but I do really like my design...it really is exactly what I wanted! And just happy people like em😉..

[@sp3cimen6]

Plus I have bad impulse control sometimes🤣

[@JellisFPV]

lol my hands are fairly tough and I thumb so I need the big spikes or I lose grip when Im racing. I use the STP stick ends and they are really nice.

[@apexaero]

it all depends if you have unused girly hands or calloused working man hands or something in between

[@coooxd]

Modified xbox analog stick ends are the best for me.

[@SquatchWerks]

Awesome idea.

[@chrisperkins4552]

Great info Joshua really appreciate it. I just received the Radiomaster TX16S Max today. I am having an issue in that the stick ends are really short. I can screw them out to a lenght however there seems to be no way to actually lock them at that length. Am I missing something? The JR sticks had a grub screw in the middle that you lock it in with and the Taranis X9D had a lock screw that you screwed up the shaft to lock the stick length. I know I could just use an M4 nut from my junk box but for a $299.99 radio I would have thought that Radiomaster could have added colour coded lock nuts!!!

[@jameslaraia]

I have the 533 hyper ripsticks. I really like them, would recommend.

[@vinny5203]

I prefer the feel like of some french ticklers on mine. $1.50 at a shady gas station

[@djilly75]

Xlite? I guess I better check now because they didn't have any for xlite

[@LarsvanderSchans]

There are so many that's what she says jokes to make about the sticks. But i won't make any today 😂😂

[@nikhayes3396]

THUMBRELLAS For me all day Son.

[@StillIt]

Sigh .ore things to buy now 🤣🤣

[@sp3cimen6]

Booya Josh bardwell!

[@djilly75]

I've always hated the hard spikey sticks. Why not just like the high end gaming controller stick ends Well for thumbers. I thumb but I do think hybrid is the best. Especially whenever you get the shakes

[@BlaiseFPV]

Been messing with my stick ends since I got my tx16s. I flew thumbs originally so I got the five33 thumber's. Hated them. Instantly put the originals back on. I then bought five33 mck's and not only did I love them, I now fly hybrid pinch full time.

[@caphillres]

@JoshuaBardwell Did you have the same rubbing issues with the Sp3cimen's or Five33 MCK? I'm referring back to the LED gimbal mod video.

[@Erkle64]

I'd say that neither the radio, nor the gimbals, will do much without the battery.

[@SkyGizmmo]

JBverse is wrought with fine details that he refines and spews forth.

[@z506fpv5]

I own an tried the original Five33 rip sticks and the MCK version. I prefer the MCKs, I’m a hybrid pincher using a Mambo radio.

[@Litriem]

Nice video on grips. Will the upgraded gimbals fit on radiomaster ts12?

[@leadslinger5130]

i love my sharp AG01 gimble ends they grip my callouses lol. my thumbs have dulled them lol. i cant even feel the pokies lol

[@waychunky]

I hybrid pinch and I have tried quite a few stick ends. The TBS Honey were really cool but just a little too big for me. I have settled on vantac lotus style on top with the TBS Honey bottoms. I have them adjusted were the honey bottoms make a nice ledge for my finger. I may need to try some of these, I am curious how the squishiness feels compared to spikes.

[@waychunky]

Just read another comment that they are hard resin...so not squishy at all. I expected them to be rubbery.

[@coltrofpv6350]

Good video, just thought you were going to tell us some about the materials (rubber, plastic, etc) of those sticks and the touch feeling. Are they soft? Just because the original ones are usually metal or plastic and rigid, those seems to be softer. Tks

[@ProDangles]

They are HARD resin, not soft at all, hope this helps!

[@waychunky]

@@ProDangles Thanks for the info, I thought they were silicone/rubber. Does anyone make these that are squishy?

[@ProDangles]

@@waychunky Yes! A company called Silent Thunder Ordinance makes some soft rubber grips called CTRL-STKS

[@geterdnboy]

No diy 3d printed stick ends? JB could review a pet rock and I would learn something and would probably go buy one . I can't believe im watching a video about stick ends .

[@hojiqabait]

The rubbers from justin drone camps rc, those are the way.

[@HeikaBlade1]

It seems to me, that ThumbGrippies closed up shop. They've been "on break" since long before that last commenter 4 weeks ago.

[@tbazuk]

Do they sell them sayyyyy…. 5” biggerrr…. Asking for a friend…

[@johnsnow2347]

Joshua.... will any of the controller sticks manufactured by the company's you list, fit a Hubsan or Autel controller?

[@notsure1502]

I didn't think stickends were holding me back, but then I got Thumbgrippies and my lap times have been cut in half.

[@paulhope3401]

In half? :D:D:D STFU.

[@notsure1502]

@@paulhope3401 😉

[@georgeashcroft]

Joshua how did you get your name on the power button on the TX16S?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Special edition.

[@martinfpv5]

The best thumb ends are from the Jyu Hornet 2 Radio. The Drone is sh*t but the stick ends are so good.

[@kanenstuff]

I like the lotus style stick end as I'm I'm thumber I tried the pinch but just can't get use to it.

[@SquatchWerks]

Same. I grew up with video games, thumbs feel right. I use the Grand Lotus ends without the extension/base on my Tango 2

[@kanenstuff]

@@SquatchWerks I wish my PS controller had a JR module be ideal.

[@narrowonflow]

if it cuts your thumbs and it leaves you bleeding them means its working really good

[@XtianApi]

Well as long as they prevent conception, do the details really matter?

[@heartofamericafpv5584]

This entire hobby is effective in that.

[@phiveone]

Why is the TBS Honey ends included. They are my go to ends and I am a pincher.

[@Lozoot2]

Never realized how much I wanted my sticks to be ribbed for my pleasure

[@TbellFPV]

Tried to buy some today from 533... out of stock. But my third switchback is on the way!

[@sp3cimen6]

Yoooo get the sp3cimen pinchers!!!😉

[@dcus55]

Chose the 533 Rip Sticks, and they felt great from the first flight!

[@wheeliekid_15]

They should sell them in packs so people can try different ones and becasue i use thumb grip on my right hand and pinch on left hand throttle

[@gandaulf_fpv6925]

off hand do you know what the size would be to fit the dji fpv controller V1? The black one.

[@yaronskp]

I'm a Hybrid thumb-pinch. There are the Pinch Sticks Extreme and Sp3cimen's Pinch Sticks v1. Which one is better for this style?

[@bbsheppo]

Are you going to review the mobula 7 1s elrs?

[@RudyNortz]

What are these things made of? But, too pricey for me anyway....

[@TERBANGFPV]

joshua i have right stick ends (pitch roll) jammed on my stock mambo. i only can remove the left one... any idea how to unscrew mine safely without breaking the whole gimbal? its jammed since i got it. trappy said its fine to use pliers, but i dont want to lose money on a new gimbal.

[@robbyphillips6229]

Watch this in public while wearing headphones and you'll get some looks.

[@filtermac9661]

I just ordered Sp3cimen's Pinch Sticks from thumbgrippes, but there was no tracking information with the order, nor can I find any contact information to ask for it…