In some cases the original grips start to deteriorate due to age. This is typical of factory grips. Let me know if you have any questions. I got into this hobby to help support my own four kids passions for baseball and softball.
We love and live the game. I take pride in having some of the rarest, hardest to find, and highest quality bats on the internet. I love to talk bats. Have a great season and a Blessed Day.