Unfortunately, gray and not black, which just does not look at the black controllers, but about one can indeed argue bekanntlichermaßen. On the quality is nothing to complain about, but I have also played only so about 10 hours so I can not give any information to wear after a long season. The essays were from the beginning well in the sticks without slipping or the like, but the grip does not change much. All in all a good product!