Let me put it this way about if I think they are more comfortable. I purchased my trike in August 2013. I installed 2in pullbacks right from the git go. I took a ride to Northern Ga and N. Carolina in September. Lots of Wrist PAIN. When I got north I called HeliBar to verified they were going to be at Daytona in October and made an appointment with the owner Larry on the phone. The first day (Thursday of Biktoberfest) I had the 9 am appointment. Almost a year later NO PAIN. Now this is just my experience. I have had 2 sets now and love them.