Don’t bow down to peer pressure, do what’s best for you
Nobody is going to see it when your mitts are all over it on the field, and that’s when comfort and grip matters!
Another suggestion, if it’s grip you want , would be to Stipple it with a soldering iron
There’s hundreds of videos on YT showing how to do it, in loads of different styles
Start off on the vert grip, as that’s easier to replace if you fcuk it up 👍