I have the SAME issue and i too have read all threads about sweaty hands etc.. i ordered Tie grip waited forever for it to arrive and i know EVERYONE is different but for me it didnt work i think i need a GRIP lotion or soemthing Tite Grip just dried my hands and then made then baby soft yea i knwo i was shocked i then washed them with soap and water and it helped a little bit and i do still use it and wash with soap and water for the simple fact i have nothing Else around im also using Rubbing alcohol but im cleaning the damn pole every 3 min im still trying to find somethong maybeee thinking of trying itac4 i dunno guess ill try everything something has to work i have a 50 mm brass pole wonder if getting the 45 would have been eaiser i dunno too late now let me know if you find anything new im in the same boat u are :)) :))