The mushroom texture takes its name from the classic fins on the underside of a mushroom. It has been used for BMX grips for decades because it can absorb impacts. Each fin of a mushroom texture is evenly spaced and has a gap the same width as the rib. This is important so that the rib can be compressed by the hand and insert into the space next to it. This provides a much more comfortable, pliable, shock-absorbing texture compared to a knurled texture. The user of this grip can be anyone from the trail cruiser looking for maximum comfort to the pro looking to take the sting out of nasty rock gardens and flat landings.