After a decently long hunt (checking Reddit, watching videos, reading reviews on the Verge and Wired) I finally found the endgame switch 2 Grips: the Nintendo Switch Grips 2 on Etsy (link at bottom of post).
Like many of you, I have been looking for something ergonomic/comfortable since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched and these nailed it. I have xl adult hands (glove sizes, they look normal sized to me lol) and these grips have resolved my cramps, I have no problem reaching the buttons, and they don't slide off or cause the joycons to disconnect. I have put in close to 80hrs since I got them mid-Dec (I go hard when I'm off work 😂) and they are a real beaut. Good details, my hands don't get sweaty or slip, smooth edges.
As people say, they just work.
For context, I had the Genki Attack Vector for the first 6 months and they were not comfortable (still got cramps) + always slid off when I grabbed my switch (even the new version would just slide off the joy con when I went to pick it up). This sliding off was particularly annoying! They always seemed like they were a second away from snapping off when putting them back on. I also didn't much care for the back magnet thing, maybe that's a feature people want but it just seemed to add weight and make sliding into the dock a test of faith. But the Genki seemed like the best bet at launch. The dbrand looked cool (but expensive) and I liked that genki had multiple size options so I could try them out (none actually worked, but still nice to try different grips). The dbrand also didn't seem to have as much palm support in the images. So I went w Genki but those are in the drawer now.
These Nintendo Switch Split Grips 2 are snug (better design) and no wiggle (no accidental disconnect w the magnets). A nice perk is that the Genki front cover fits on it for travel and when charging off dock. It's a little loose (they weren't designed to work together and the seller didn't say they did or anything). I'm just happy to have something protect the screen and sticks when traveling. I'm not quite sure if the Genki cover presses on the sticks because I can't use the back piece w these grips to have the cover snap on as designed.. but it seems like it doesn't hit the sticks? I'll keep an eye on it.
I basically only use the Switch 2 in handheld mode but it docks fine w them on (I have a screen protector for scratches) no more fear of scratches when sliding it in the dock like the Genki no auxillary dock like the dbrand.
The joycons can still detach, intentionally not unintentionally (!!), if you want but I rarely do that.
On the go I use the chrome kadet sling (it fits great in there even w the Genki front cover). I haven't tried the Killswitch but this price ($20 + shipping), awesome design, and from a smb is preferable to me.
Great product! (Not a paid endorsement)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4375698069/nintendo-switch-2-split-grips-pro?sh_rv=1&bes=1&sts=1
by stoli_man