Mamut VR Controller Grips For Quest Review (2026): The

Why you should trust this review

I bought these grips myself for my Quest 3 controllers and used them for six months, not because Mamut sent them to me. Controller grips live or die on whether they stay out of the way of the hardware while actually preventing drops, and the only way to know is to play active games over months: Beat Saber, Gorilla Tag, the kind of thing that flings a controller across the room if it slips. I put them through exactly that.

I want to be honest about the small trade-offs, because grips that add too much weight or block a sensor are worse than no grips at all, and I checked specifically for both.

How we evaluated

I used the grips across six months of active VR play, tracking four things: whether the full silicone shell ever blocked a button or interfered with the controller’s tracking sensors, how well the adjustable knuckle strap prevented drops during fast motion, how the molded thumb rest affected comfort over long sessions, and whether the added weight and bulk caused any problems with charging or fit. The drop test was simple and brutal: play the games most likely to throw a controller and see what happens.

Full button and sensor access

The first thing a good grip must do is not get in the way, and the Mamut shell passes. It is a full silicone shell that wraps the controller while leaving all buttons, triggers, and the tracking sensors fully accessible. Across six months I never had a missed button press or a tracking glitch caused by the grip, which is the failure mode that ruins cheaper or poorly molded covers. The silicone is cut precisely around the sensor ring on the Touch Plus controllers, so tracking stayed accurate in fast games. This is the baseline requirement and Mamut nails it.

The knuckle strap and drop prevention

The adjustable knuckle strap is the reason to buy these. In active games where you let go of the controller mid-motion, like the wild swings of Beat Saber or the climbing motions of Gorilla Tag, the knuckle strap keeps the controller attached to your hand even when your grip opens. Over six months the strap stopped every drop that would otherwise have sent a controller into a wall or the floor. The strap is adjustable, so you can dial in the tension for your hand, and it stayed secure through hours of vigorous play. For anyone who plays active titles, this alone justifies the grips, because a single controller smashed against a wall costs far more than the grips do.

The thumb rest and comfort

The molded thumb rest is a quieter benefit that adds up over long sessions. It gives your thumb a defined resting spot, which reduces the cramping and fatigue that come from gripping a bare controller for an hour or more. Combined with the silicone’s softer, grippier texture, the controllers are more comfortable to hold than the bare plastic, especially when your hands get sweaty during intense play. The silicone also gives a more secure base grip, so even before the knuckle strap engages, the controller is less likely to slip in the first place.

The protection factor

Beyond drops, the silicone shell protects the controllers from the inevitable wall hits and bumps of room-scale VR. Touch Plus controllers are not cheap to replace, and the shell absorbs the knocks that would otherwise scuff or crack the plastic. Over six months my controllers stayed pristine despite plenty of accidental contact with furniture and walls during active sessions. The grips also include replacement wrist straps, a small but thoughtful inclusion that means you are not relying solely on the knuckle strap.

The honest downsides

Three real cons. First, the grips add 30 grams per controller. It is not enough to fatigue most players, but you do feel the slightly heavier controller, and sensitive players in very long sessions may notice it. Second, the added bulk may not fit some charging docks, so if you use a third-party charging dock, check the dimensions before buying, because you may have to remove the grips to charge. Third, these are for the Touch Plus controllers (Quest 3 and 3S) only, not the older Touch controllers, so confirm your controller generation before ordering. The color options (black, gray, blue) are limited but cover the basics.

Who should buy the Mamut VR Controller Grips?

Buy it if you own a Quest 3 or 3S and play active games where drops and wall hits are a real risk. The knuckle strap and silicone shell protect both your controllers and your walls, and the thumb rest improves comfort.

Skip it if you only play seated, low-motion games where drops are not a concern, you are highly sensitive to controller weight, or you rely on a charging dock that will not fit the added bulk. In those cases the bare controllers may serve you better.

The verdict

After six months, the Mamut VR Controller Grips are the best protection upgrade for Touch Plus controllers. The full silicone shell preserves every button and the tracking sensors, the adjustable knuckle strap prevented every drop in months of active play, and the molded thumb rest makes long sessions more comfortable while the shell protects the controllers from wall hits. The honest trade-offs are 30 grams of added weight per controller, possible charging-dock fit issues, and Touch Plus compatibility only. For Quest 3 and 3S owners who play active titles, the drop and impact protection easily justify the grips, and they earn their place as the best pick in the category.