as far as the tape i wrap my grip with is called cohesive bandages, i used that over the cheyenne plastic !

and as far as the thunder and the flight honestly in my opinion i like the flight better its an amazing machine , the thunder is good but i needed to make some adjustments to get used to it ! and to me it hits hard , but the flight is beyond amazing you will know ounce you hold it and do your first tattoo with it , also has 3 different cams and bars to adjust to your likings