Prodigal, I have a hard time with word descriptions but I will try. The grips are much coarser than conventional checkering. But the points that give you the grip are much farther apart. Actually the points are little squares. I would describe them as not as harsh as those really gross grit finished grips, or sharp checkered wooden grips. Also they dont snag clothing like the afore mentioned grips. In the literature I am making up for the grips will tell you if you find them too harsh take some 220-320 grip sandpaper, or your wifes toenail polishing stick and sand the grips till they are comfortable to your hands. Then re oil with wd-40 or similar light oil to restore the color. I dont find the grips to be harsh after 100 rounds of hardball, but then I work with my hands all day and they are fairly toughened. Here is a closeup.
Thanks for looking!