PRO World Wood Grip - Monkeypod

Wood species: Monkeypod (Samanea saman)

The name may be unfamiliar, but you almost certainly know this tree — it's the famous "Hitachi no Ki" tree from the beloved Japanese TV commercial. As for the name "monkeypod," there are two theories: one suggests that monkeys gather to eat its pods (it belongs to the legume family, like the mimosa); the other suggests that the fine lines in the wood grain resemble monkey fur.

Lighter and softer to the touch than most legume-family woods, it is prized for its distinctive undulating grain and warm, brownish hue.

The barrel shape can be customized beyond the standard profile to include wide-diameter, triangular, and hexagonal options, so you can choose the one that best suits your grip style.