Molded from a durable synthetic rubber that is not spongy or tacky, but gives that soft recoil absorbing feel without effecting accuracy Modern rubber requires a completely different molding process than ordinary neoprene and results in a Hogue rubber grips are molded from a durable synthetic rubber that is not spongy or tacky, but gives that soft absorbing feel, without effecting accuracy. This modern rubber requires a completely different molding process than ordinary neoprene and results in a much superior grip.