Indybird
12-15-2008, 06:39 PM
I got the Logitech G9 ID Grip last weekend, heres my review:
Logitech G9 ID Grip Review
Purchase:
I purchased it from Logitech for $19.99, free shipping.
Here's (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/634/4818&cl=us,en) a link.
Info:
-Designed for Logitech G9
-Extra Palm Support
-Custom Glossy Image
-High Quality Fade and Rub Resistant printing
Unpacking:
Being just a grip I didn't really expect it to come in anything special; but Logitech suprised me and packaged it in a appealing, and informative (as informative as it could get :P) small box.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4963.jpg
Appearance:
In my opinion this is a pretty good looking mouse grip; it has an streamlined shape, and smooth curves. Other than the new shape, it really isn't that different from the Wide-Load grip that came with the G9.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4968.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4970.jpg
Custom Image:
One of the coolest features about the Logitech G9 ID grip, is that you can customize it with whatever image you want. You just upload it to their site, position it on the virtual grip, then they custom print it and send it to you. They suggest family photos, photos of personal items or a clan name. By the suggestion of my friend I decided to put my Gamer/Online ID image I made a while ago on the mouse.http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4971.jpg
Unfortunately, the first thing I noticed was the low-resolution printing job. It's very high quality in appearance and color, but you can see jagged edges on what was a very smooth image. I also noticed that the black areas weren't ultra-dark, though they were still decently black. Here is the original image:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/GripOriginal.jpg
Shape and Size:
The G9 ID grip has a much different design than the two grips that came with the mouse. The ID grip is much longer, slightly taller and has a more rounded design. All that put together makes for a mouse that supports your palm very well. Here is a comparison between the ID Grip and stock grips:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4973.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4974.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4976.jpg
As you can see the grip is about 1.5CM longer and about 4mm taller.
When Logitech released the G9, many gamers were disappointed in the small, claw-grip focused design. If you have ever been on their support forums, there were numerous complaints about the current size and shape, and requests for the classic Logitech shape (i.e. more like the G5, MX518). With the ID grip they finally delivered; here is a comparison with a MX510:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4978.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4979.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4980.jpg
The shape is much closer to that of the classic Logitech mice, and should satisfy most of the gamers out there.
Performance:
After using this grip for two days I am thoroughly satisfied with it. The same ultra-smooth rubbery surface (also on the Precision Grip) is back on the ID grip. The shape is perfect for what I wanted, and remained comfortable through long Photoshop and gaming sessions. I don't know if there is an actual difference, but I feel like I am ever so slightly more accurate in my games also. It is however, not completely perfect; I have two minor complaints. The first and most negligible is the height of the mouse; I felt that it pushes the top of my palm upward a little too much. The second, and slightly more annoying, is the glossiness of the custom image. Because it is glossy it makes that surface prone to sweating, and it can sometime get in your way. Though it does look very cool glossy, I would've preferred a more flat print with a surface closer to that of the rest of the grip.
Conclusions
Overall I think Logitech's first new Grip for the G9 is a success. It is (for the most part) customizable, looks good, is built well and is comfortable. It is not without its flaws though; the custom image resolution needs to be much higher, the grip is a little too tall and the glossy image makes for a sweaty surface. These cons however, did not take away too much from my overall enjoyment of this new grip. If you own a G9 and are looking for a more palmy grip or one you just want to put your image on, I would definitely recommend spending the $20 for this grip.
Pros:
-Great shape that is more palm focused
-Shaped like the G5 and earlier mice
-High Build Quality
-Custom Image Options
-High Quality Image
Cons:
-Slightly pricey ($20)
-Image is high quality, but low resolution
-Glossy surface over image allows for sweating
Objective Score/Subjective Score
Build Quality: 10/10
Appearance (Grip): 10/10
Appearance (Image): 6/7
Performance: 8/8
Value: 8/10
Overall: 8.4 / 9.0
-Indybird
Logitech G9 ID Grip Review
Purchase:
I purchased it from Logitech for $19.99, free shipping.
Here's (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/634/4818&cl=us,en) a link.
Info:
-Designed for Logitech G9
-Extra Palm Support
-Custom Glossy Image
-High Quality Fade and Rub Resistant printing
Unpacking:
Being just a grip I didn't really expect it to come in anything special; but Logitech suprised me and packaged it in a appealing, and informative (as informative as it could get :P) small box.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4963.jpg
Appearance:
In my opinion this is a pretty good looking mouse grip; it has an streamlined shape, and smooth curves. Other than the new shape, it really isn't that different from the Wide-Load grip that came with the G9.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4968.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4970.jpg
Custom Image:
One of the coolest features about the Logitech G9 ID grip, is that you can customize it with whatever image you want. You just upload it to their site, position it on the virtual grip, then they custom print it and send it to you. They suggest family photos, photos of personal items or a clan name. By the suggestion of my friend I decided to put my Gamer/Online ID image I made a while ago on the mouse.http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4971.jpg
Unfortunately, the first thing I noticed was the low-resolution printing job. It's very high quality in appearance and color, but you can see jagged edges on what was a very smooth image. I also noticed that the black areas weren't ultra-dark, though they were still decently black. Here is the original image:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/GripOriginal.jpg
Shape and Size:
The G9 ID grip has a much different design than the two grips that came with the mouse. The ID grip is much longer, slightly taller and has a more rounded design. All that put together makes for a mouse that supports your palm very well. Here is a comparison between the ID Grip and stock grips:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4973.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4974.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4976.jpg
As you can see the grip is about 1.5CM longer and about 4mm taller.
When Logitech released the G9, many gamers were disappointed in the small, claw-grip focused design. If you have ever been on their support forums, there were numerous complaints about the current size and shape, and requests for the classic Logitech shape (i.e. more like the G5, MX518). With the ID grip they finally delivered; here is a comparison with a MX510:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4978.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4979.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/Indybird/G9%20ID%20Grip/PICT4980.jpg
The shape is much closer to that of the classic Logitech mice, and should satisfy most of the gamers out there.
Performance:
After using this grip for two days I am thoroughly satisfied with it. The same ultra-smooth rubbery surface (also on the Precision Grip) is back on the ID grip. The shape is perfect for what I wanted, and remained comfortable through long Photoshop and gaming sessions. I don't know if there is an actual difference, but I feel like I am ever so slightly more accurate in my games also. It is however, not completely perfect; I have two minor complaints. The first and most negligible is the height of the mouse; I felt that it pushes the top of my palm upward a little too much. The second, and slightly more annoying, is the glossiness of the custom image. Because it is glossy it makes that surface prone to sweating, and it can sometime get in your way. Though it does look very cool glossy, I would've preferred a more flat print with a surface closer to that of the rest of the grip.
Conclusions
Overall I think Logitech's first new Grip for the G9 is a success. It is (for the most part) customizable, looks good, is built well and is comfortable. It is not without its flaws though; the custom image resolution needs to be much higher, the grip is a little too tall and the glossy image makes for a sweaty surface. These cons however, did not take away too much from my overall enjoyment of this new grip. If you own a G9 and are looking for a more palmy grip or one you just want to put your image on, I would definitely recommend spending the $20 for this grip.
Pros:
-Great shape that is more palm focused
-Shaped like the G5 and earlier mice
-High Build Quality
-Custom Image Options
-High Quality Image
Cons:
-Slightly pricey ($20)
-Image is high quality, but low resolution
-Glossy surface over image allows for sweating
Objective Score/Subjective Score
Build Quality: 10/10
Appearance (Grip): 10/10
Appearance (Image): 6/7
Performance: 8/8
Value: 8/10
Overall: 8.4 / 9.0
-Indybird