VioTech Comfort Cushions for violin / viola and cello
The popular VioTech Suregrip foam bow cushions are available in two sizes. One for violin/viola and one for cello. Lightweight, simple to use and easy to fit; VioTech bow cushions can help with a secure and comfortable bow hold while helping to protect your bow.
They are made from a hypoallergenic neoprene foam and are black in colour. Each tube contains two VioTech bow cushions and fitting instructions.
VioTech bow cushions fit the majority of bow stick diameters and are available in tubes of two with fitting instructions.
“I've always had trouble with my right hand slipping up the bow to the left. Not sure why. Anyway, my teacher suggested the Suregrip, and it has made a big difference :-) What's not to like! OK, it took a bit of sliding on, but that was soon sorted. “
“Ordered these a while back because I started to find that when I played for continuous long hours my fingers would start feeling uncomfortable and unstable in my bowling hand. The pads are really soft and provide a good grip.”
Fitting your VioTech bow cushion:
Remove the bow frog and apply a miniscule amount of silicon grease, washing-up liquid or petroleum jelly lubricant inside one end of the cushion.
Push the cushion on to the stick and ease it gently up towards the leather grip. The thin leading edge may tuck under so ease the lip over the existing grip by flicking it up carefully with your fingernail.
Continue to ease and push the grip along the stick. You might find the cushion tends to compress a little. Once the grip is in place ease it back a little the other way to achieve full length. Then adjust it to the correct position for you.
Replace the frog, taking great care to align the screw correctly.
“Great for the bow hand, a must for me as a cellist, recommended!”
“The only grip aid I can get by with that doesn't have ingredients I'm allergic to...”
An independent review from Violinista in the USA
The VioTech cushion can be rotated then reversed to maximise longevity. It can also be moved down the stick towards the frog to take up hair stretching and to protect the stick.
