Fortunately, both my R9s have carbon fiber grips. However, I am encouraged that the factory is returning to cf, whatever the cost. Ok; that's a little foolish to say but anything beats G10.
Maroon carbon fiber? On my one tone Robar R9? Sounds good. Meanwhile, I would like to thank those of you who are behaving impatiently on this string. Kind of takes the heat off me for all my complaints about the R45.