ChuckC,
Mileage may vary, but I've had chances to shoot checkered grips and found them to be somewhat abrasive over time... sweaty palms, etc.
I had my latest stippled and now after a number of months, varied weather, with and without gloves, I'm loving the stippling.
But then I don't lay block or other work that creates calluses like some guys... fwiw.
Jarred,
That is some incredible work... getting pics to come out on such detail can be tough... but it surely is quite impressive! Nicely done!