Tubes, Tips & Grips for Professional Tattoo Setups

Grips, tubes and tips are important components in many classic tattoo setups, connecting the tattoo machine with the needle system. Different grips, tubes and tips are used depending on the machine and the artist's preferred way of working.

Alongside traditional reusable components, disposable solutions and specialised grips for cartridge systems are also available. When choosing your setup, consider not only material and diameter but also compatibility with your tattoo machine and preferred needle system.

Tattoo Grips – Find the Right Grip for Your Tattoo Machine

The grip influences how a tattoo machine feels in your hand and how you control it while working. Different diameters, materials, shapes and surfaces allow you to adapt your setup to your individual preferences.

At Premier Products, you'll find tattoo grips in a range of diameters and designs. The selection includes grips made from aluminium, stainless steel and plastic as well as grip covers and other solutions for different tattoo machine systems.

Disposable Grips or Reusable Tattoo Grips?

Which option is right for your workflow depends on your tattoo machine, needle system and individual studio requirements.

Disposable grips are designed for single use and can simplify the studio workflow by eliminating the reprocessing required for reusable components after use.

Reusable tattoo grips are often made from materials such as aluminium or stainless steel. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning, disinfection and, where applicable, sterilisation.

Most importantly, make sure the grip is compatible with your tattoo machine and the needle or cartridge system you use.

Tattoo Tubes and Backstems

In classic tattoo setups, tubes and backstems form part of the connection between the needle system and grip. Depending on the design, they are combined with compatible grips and tips.

Different materials and designs are available. The right combination depends on your tattoo machine, grip and needle system.

Tattoo Tips – Matching Your Needle Configuration

Tattoo tips guide traditional tattoo needles and therefore need to match the needle configuration being used. Different shapes and sizes are available for different needle groupings.

Round Tips

Round Tips are designed for round needle configurations. The appropriate tip size should be selected according to the needle grouping being used.

Diamond Tips

Diamond Tips feature a differently shaped opening and are also used with compatible round needle configurations. Which tip shape an artist prefers also depends on their individual working style.

Flat Tips

Flat Tips are designed for flat needle configurations. Again, the tip and needle grouping need to be compatible with each other.

Material and Diameter of Tattoo Grips

The diameter of a tattoo grip affects how the machine feels and sits in your hand. Some artists prefer slimmer grips, while others prefer working with a larger diameter.

Material also influences weight and handling. There is therefore no single tattoo grip that is right for every artist. The important factor is finding a combination of machine, grip and needle system that suits your individual workflow.

Tattoo Grips from Cheyenne, Inkjecta, EGO and Other Brands

Different tattoo machine systems require different solutions. That's why Premier Products offers grips, tubes and accessories from a range of manufacturers.

The selection includes Cheyenne Grips, Inkjecta grips, products from EGO and other grips, tubes and tips for different tattoo setups.

Always check compatibility with your tattoo machine and the needle or cartridge system you use.

Find the Right Setup for Your Way of Working

Whether you use a traditional needle-and-tube system, a cartridge grip or a specialised grip for your tattoo machine, the individual components need to be technically compatible while providing handling that suits your way of working.

Alongside grips, tubes and tips, Premier Products also offers Tattoo Needles, Cartridges and Tattoo Machine Accessories, allowing you to select the individual components that fit your setup.