MOB Grip Tape: The Most Widely Used Grip Tape in the Global Skateboarding Scene

When building a serious skateboard, one of the most important components is undoubtedly the grip tape. It is the grip tape that determines control, stability, and feel under your feet during flips, ollies, rails, and any technical trick. And that is why MOB Grip Tape has become the absolute benchmark in the global skateboarding scene over time.

Virtually every skater knows MOB. The brand, distributed by NHS—the legendary family behind Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Trucks, Creature, and OJ Wheels—has completely revolutionized the concept of modern grip tape thanks to superior quality and technology that remains the industry standard to this day.

MOB’s most famous feature is undoubtedly the “No Bubbles, No Trouble” system. Thanks to the micro-perforations on the grip’s surface, application is much easier than with traditional sheets. During installation, air escapes easily, preventing the formation of annoying bubbles that often ruin the grip as soon as it’s applied.

But the real reason MOB has become the most widely used grip tape in the world is, above all, the feel under your feet. The extremely precise and aggressive texture guarantees incredible grip without compromising the fluidity of your skating. More controlled flips, greater sensitivity, and perfect stability make the difference immediately noticeable from your very first sessions.

Control, durability, and real performance in street and park

One of MOB Grip Tape’s absolute strengths is its incredible durability. Many grips tend to lose traction quickly after just a few intense sessions, especially in technical street skating where shoes, dust, and abrasion constantly wear down the surface.

MOB, on the other hand, maintains grip and control for much longer, even after aggressive sessions on ledges, rails, and particularly abrasive spots. It is precisely this reliability that has allowed the brand to become a standard among both professionals and beginner skaters.

The grip is also highly resistant to moisture and water compared to many competitors on the market. This makes it perfect not only for everyday street skating but also for parks, bowls, and cruiser setups used continuously in all kinds of conditions.

Over the years, MOB has also evolved aesthetically, transforming the simple sheet of grip tape into a true element of setup customization. In addition to the classic all-black designs, the brand began developing all-over graphics, artistic prints, and collaborations that have since become iconic in global skate culture.

From Thrasher to Slayer: MOB collaborations that have become legendary

One of the factors that has contributed enormously to the growth of MOB Grip Tape has been the brand’s ability to collaborate with some of the most important names in skateboarding, music, and global underground culture.

Among the most famous collaborations is undoubtedly the one with Thrasher Magazine. The grip tapes featuring the famous flame logo of the world’s most famous skate magazine quickly became some of the best-selling and most recognizable of all. Even today, MOB x Thrasher sheets remain among the best sellers in any skate shop.

But the collaborations don’t stop at skateboarding. MOB has also worked with legendary bands like Slayer, Motörhead, and Suicidal Tendencies, creating grip tape with aggressive graphics perfectly tied to the skate punk and metal culture that has influenced entire generations of skaters.

Over the years, collaborations have also emerged with Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Trucks, High Times Magazine, and many other iconic brands from the American scene. All of this has helped MOB become much more than just a grip tape manufacturer: today, the brand represents a true icon of the global skateboarding world.

The MOB Grip Tape Team: Legends and the New Generation

The caliber of the MOB Grip Tape team remains impressive to this day. Over the years, the brand has supported some of the strongest and most influential skaters on the international skate scene.

Among the best-known riders are huge names like Nyjah Huston, Daewon Song, Mark Johnson, Curren Caples, Tommy Sandoval, Louie Barletta, Rune Glifberg, David Gravette, Sebo Walker, JP Souza, Chris Russell, Jahmir Brown, Ethan Loy, and many others.

Each rider on the team represents a completely different style of skateboarding, and this is precisely one of the reasons why MOB manages to remain credible in virtually every discipline. Technical street, bowl, vert, transition, cruiser, and hardcore skateboarding: the brand is everywhere.

The team’s videos and productions continue to showcase impressive tricks, insane spots, and real, unfiltered skateboarding. This has allowed MOB to maintain an authentic and strong reputation within the global skate scene over the years.

MOB Clear Grip, Custom Designs, and Unique Setups

In addition to the classic black sheets, MOB also produces clear versions that allow the board’s graphics to remain visible without sacrificing extremely aggressive grip.

Unlike many clear grips on the market, the MOB Clear maintains excellent grip and durability even after many sessions. This is precisely why it has become one of the most widely used clear grips in professional skateboarding.

The brand also offers a wide variety of special designs tailored not only for street skateboards but also for cruisers, old-school setups, and custom boards. Thanks to the numerous collaborations and variations available, every skater can create a completely personal and distinctive setup.

Why Choose MOB Grip Tape at Pleasures Milano

For over twenty-five years, we’ve selected only truly high-quality products for everyday skateboarding. MOB Grip Tape remains one of the most reliable, high-performance, and widely used grips in the world thanks to its consistent quality and control that you can feel immediately under your feet.

Whether you’re skating street, park, bowl, or more laid-back cruiser setups, MOB always guarantees a very high level of grip without compromising board feel and control.

In the Pleasures Milano catalog, you’ll find a complete selection of original MOB Grip Tape, special collaborations, and classic or clear versions to build the perfect setup tailored to your skateboarding style.