r.evolution series 3.0

The lighter, thinner & softer version of our surf grip.

After changing the standards of surf industry by developing an alternative to surf wax back in 2016, and driven by our customers’ feedback on our surf grip and by our aim to produce a more eco-friendly alternative to surf wax, we started to research new materials.

After a lot of tests, we achieved a softer material, lighter and thinner, with high grip levels. We called our new surf traction pads version r.Evolution Series.

  • Thinner

    The new texture allowed us to develop a thinner version of Van der Waal with the same grip levels: less than 1mm thick.

  • Lighter

    With a weight of only 3 grams per hexagon, r.Evolution Series is lighter than wax.

  • Softer

    A softer material that it will not cause any kind of damage to your wetsuit.

    Check our tests results 
surfboard traction pads

Our surf deserves more

Apply once, surf forever.

Van der Waal grip is built for (and in collaboration with) surfers who rip on the same board for a long time. Because once you apply it, you’re ready to surf for at least two entire years with almost no maintenance at all. And no matter whether you are surfing in cold or hot water, Van der Waal traction is almost indifferent to the water or the environment temperature.

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Modular System

Thanks to it's hexagonal shape, it will fit any kind of surfboard and can adapt to all surf styles. And on top of pre made packs, you can always make your own pack!

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Inside and Outside Van der Waal

Founder of Van der Waal surf grips

A letter from our founder

Van der Waal idea is as simple as it’s grippy, less time maintaining your surf gear, more time to surf. We have all been there: your friends in the water with waves firing and you still scratching old brown wax, end your surf session with a surfboard full of sand and hairs and debris, or that time that you go for a beer after a surf session to find later wax running all over car seats.

Van der Waal surf grip started as a personal solution for my issue - I didn’t want to cover my surfboard design with wax, but thanks to many people our surf grip improved over time and became a product. And despite being a company now, I still run it from my house, doing experiments in my kitchen and taking care of almost every aspect of it. That’s why sometimes I forget to answer some emails, or if waves hit Lisbon coast probably your order will only be shipped in the afternoon as I will be surfing for the morning.

I truly hope that you find joy surfing, with or without Van der Waal, but I keep a big smile imagining someone surfing the wave of their dreams with Van der Waal under their feet.

Stay salty,

Martim

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Van der Waal

Shortboard Surf Grip Pack

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from 66 reviews
No more wax!

Quick to arrive and great product. I was unsure at first but now love the feel and grip. Will be ordering for my other boards.

Nathan
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
All ok!!

Fast shiping and good item!!

manuel G.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
good looking Surfboard

I am so glad to have my surfboard always with a good looking and no need to clean once in a while...

elsa p.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
Work Great!!

These work great in all conditions. It is shocking how grippy they are considering how thin they are. So nice not to wax my board.

Craig R.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
Top

Absolut fantastic! I'm so happy that I can do something for our oceans and planet. The grip is good! I was, like you described, kind of annoyed to change the tax because of the temperature, or it was melting away in summer. I love it! Hope to inspire other surfers to change ☺️

Pia P.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
Excellent

I used it for my pumpfoilboard

Hans D.k.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
Paolo

The grip is fine once they have activated by exposure to water, just allow a good 15mins for the first session, and then the first 5mins or so thereafter. Before they activate it’s a little like paddling a bar of soap 🙂.

Jo S.
Longboard Surf Grip Pack
Using them on a soft board

Works fine on my catch foamie.
I was concerned if the pads stick properly, but after a few sessions it looks good

Florian K.
Longboard Surf Grip Pack
Convinced

Just ordered another set because the first set of the wax pads works so well.

Denise R.
Build Your Surf Grip Pack
Better Surf Grip

This is my fourth surf grip. I bought the first one in 2019 and it is still on my first board. I just bought a fourth board and I'm so happy that I bought these grips again. They are easy to install with the template and it sticks for a long time. They are transparent and you can see the board. They are perfect for surfing, no worries we are well glued to the board during the sessions. No sac on clothes or in the car. I recommend them

Arnaud p.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
Excellent

Bought it for my Dads birthday and he loved it works great!!!

Jasper H.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
love it

bought some a couple years ago, wore them out so I got more. So much better than wax as it does. not melt in your car or in your board bag

Brian K.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
Best decision

Hey guys. Thank you for delivering the package to indonesia. Finally the pads are on my board and i couldn't be more surprised how well they work. It was a good decision to choose your product. One lil thing, maybe 2-4 more pads would be cool having on the board. But nevertheless best decision. Thank you, guys

Denise R.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack
I recommend

happy, placed on a second board. I recommend

Laurent C.
Build Your Surf Grip Pack
I love these grips!

I love these grips! I put the shortboard pack on a 7ft board that has no tail traction pad, so it might be nice to have a few more of the stickers, but that's my mistake. It's nice to finally be able to see the fun color of my board without a coat of grimy wax on top. I highly recommend Van der Waal!

Sierra M.
Shortboard Surf Grip Pack