A DualSense thumbstick turns slick fast, and a stock rubber cap that has gone shiny after a few hundred hours is the usual reason aim drifts mid-fight. The best PS5 controller grips fix that without touching the controller itself: they snap over the sticks, add texture, and in most cases a bit of height. Here is how six popular thumb grip sets differ, and which kind of player each one suits.
Taller grips give you more leverage for aiming, lower ones keep movement quick, and flat rubber covers mostly add traction. If you also want a new pad to put them on, our best game controller for PS5 guide covers that, and once they are fitted a PS5 controller charging station keeps the whole setup tidy. Playing on a computer instead? Our guide to connecting a PS5 controller to PC gets you going in minutes. Own an Xbox pad as well? Our Xbox controller grips picks cover it, and the best controller grips list sticks to packs that fit several consoles.
Best PS5 Controller Grips: Our Picks in Detail
KontrolFreek FPS Freek Galaxy Black
Bottom line: The high-rise and mid-rise pair is the most complete way to raise your aim on a DualSense, as long as you use the standard controller.
The Galaxy is the classic KontrolFreek layout: a taller stick for the right thumb and a shorter one for the left.
Pros & Cons
- Mixed heights suit shooters
- Concave tops cradle the thumb
- Protects the stock sticks from wear
- High-rise on the aim stick for finer corrections
- Non-slip rubber compound
- Made for DualSense
- Taller sticks need a few matches to get used to
Why We Picked It
One high-rise (10.0 mm) goes on the aiming stick for longer travel and finer corrections, while the mid-rise (6.5 mm) on the left keeps movement controlled. The concave tops are made of a non-slip rubber compound that needs less force from your thumb, which helps through long sessions. It is also the style most PS5 shooter players reach for first.
Who It's For
You play shooters or battle royale on a DualSense and want more aiming precision from a ready-made pair. The 10.0 mm high-rise goes on the right stick for longer travel and finer corrections, while the 6.5 mm mid-rise on the left keeps movement controlled. Concave non-slip tops need less force from your thumb through long sessions.
Specs & Configurations
- Type
- Thumbsticks
- Heights
- 1 high-rise 10.0 mm, 1 mid-rise 6.5 mm
- Shape
- Concave
- Fits
- DualSense (PS5)
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KontrolFreek Omni
Bottom line: Two low-rise concave sticks add grip and comfort without changing how your thumbs travel, a safe first upgrade for any PS5 player.
The Omni is the gentle option. Both sticks sit low, so your muscle memory from the stock caps carries over.
Pros & Cons
- Barely changes stick feel
- Concave top for thumb control
- Made in the USA
- Extra grip and comfort from the rubber compound
- Muscle memory from stock caps carries over
- Fits PS5 and PS4 controllers
- Adds little aiming leverage
- Sold as a single pair
Why We Picked It
KontrolFreek's newer rubber compound gives extra grip and comfort, and the low profile suits fast movement in sports and action games where precise aiming height matters less than keeping your thumb planted.
Who It's For
You want better traction and comfort on your PS5 controller without relearning your aim. Both low-rise concave sticks sit close to stock height, so your muscle memory carries over, and the rubber compound keeps your thumb planted during fast movement in sports and action games.
Specs & Configurations
- Type
- Thumbsticks
- Heights
- 2 low-rise
- Shape
- Concave
- Fits
- PS5 and PS4 controllers
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KontrolFreek CQC Rush
Bottom line: Two mid-rise concave sticks cradle the thumb and balance extra control with a height that still feels natural.
The CQC Rush puts a raised wall around the thumb, so quick flicks in any direction stay on the stick.
Pros & Cons
- Raised edge keeps the thumb centered
- Less thumb fatigue
- Same height on both sticks
- Mid-rise height feels natural
- Needs less force to push the stick
- Suits action-adventure, sports and shooters
- No high-rise option for aiming
- Premium price for a single pair
Why We Picked It
The soft raised edge creates a cradle that reduces slips, and the mid-rise height suits action-adventure and sports games as well as shooters. It needs less force to push the stick, which can ease wrist and thumb fatigue.
Who It's For
You like your thumb to stay centered and want the same height on both sticks. The soft raised edge forms a cradle, so quick flicks in any direction stay on the stick, and the mid-rise height suits action-adventure and sports games as well as shooters. It needs less force to push, which can ease wrist and thumb fatigue.
Specs & Configurations
- Type
- Thumbsticks
- Heights
- 2 mid-rise
- Shape
- Concave
- Fits
- PS4 and PS5 controllers
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KontrolFreek Lotus
Bottom line: A mid-rise pair tuned for action-adventure play, with a proprietary rubber that adds grip without feeling heavy-handed.
The Lotus aims at players who spend more time in adventure games than in ranked lobbies.
Pros & Cons
- Improves grip and control on both sticks
- Made in the USA
- Teal and clear style stands out
- Better attack accuracy on the right stick
- Suits melee and action combat
- Fits PS5 and PS4 controllers
- Same height as other mid-rise sets
- Not for DualSense Edge owners unless the fit is confirmed
Why We Picked It
The mid-rise sticks improve grip and control on the left stick and attack accuracy on the right, which suits melee and action combat. The look is the main difference from other mid-rise sets, so choose it if you like the colorway.
Who It's For
You spend more time in adventure and action games than in ranked lobbies and want extra control with a touch of color. The mid-rise sticks improve grip and control on the left stick and attack accuracy on the right, which suits melee and action combat. The teal and clear colorway makes your controller stand out.
Specs & Configurations
- Type
- Thumbsticks
- Heights
- 2 mid-rise
- Shape
- Concave
- Fits
- PS5 and PS4 controllers
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Skull & Co. Thumb Grip Set
Bottom line: Three grip styles in one pack let you try flat, concave and tall options on a DualSense before settling on one.
If you are not sure how tall you want your sticks, this set lets you find out cheaply.
Pros & Cons
- Three different designs in one pack
- Skin caps protect the original sticks
- Low cost per style
- Fits PS5, PS4 and Switch Pro
- Includes a taller FPS grip
- Adds height and radius for accuracy
- Not a replacement for worn stick tops
Why We Picked It
The pack covers a protective skin cap, a concave CQC grip and a taller FPS grip. They add height and radius for accuracy, and the skin caps keep the original stick tops from corroding or wearing through.
Who It's For
You aren't sure how tall you want your sticks and play a mix of genres. The pack covers a protective skin cap, a concave CQC grip and a taller FPS grip, so you can try each cheaply on your DualSense and settle on one. The skin caps also keep the original stick tops from corroding or wearing through.
Specs & Configurations
- Type
- Thumb grips
- Pieces
- 3 pairs (6 pcs)
- Styles
- Skin, CQC, FPS
- Fits
- PS5 and PS4 controllers, Switch Pro
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KontrolFreek No-Slip Thumb Grips
Bottom line: A four-pack of low-profile rubber covers that stops slipping and revives worn sticks for less than any raised set.
No-Slip is about traction and repair rather than aim height.
Pros & Cons
- Four pieces in the pack
- Easy to put on
- Repairs worn controller stick tops
- Extra grippy rubber keeps your thumb in place
- Spares for both sticks and a second controller
- Low-profile, fits PS5 and PS4 controllers
- Adds no meaningful height
- Basic look
Why We Picked It
The extra grippy rubber keeps your thumb in place for controlled movement, and the covers can bring a worn-out DualSense stick back to life. A four-pack means spares for both sticks and a second controller.
Who It's For
You have sweaty thumbs or an older DualSense with worn stick tops and want the cheapest fix. The extra grippy rubber keeps your thumb in place for controlled movement and can bring a worn stick back to life. A four-pack means spares for both sticks and a second controller.
Specs & Configurations
- Type
- Thumb grip covers
- Pack
- 4
- Style
- Low-profile rubber
- Fits
- PS5 and PS4 controllers
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