Getta Grip

The best Getta Grip shifters for a Subaru manual are the ones matched to your gearbox and your color preference: choose a 5-speed version for 5-speed cars and a 6-speed version for 6-speed cars, then pick the waffle color combination you want in your hand every shift. This collection is built entirely around that Vans Waffle Subaru manual shifter, offered in combinations such as Black/Black, Black/Silver, Black/Blue, Black/Red, Black/Gold, and Gumsole/Red.

A shifter grip is the part you touch most often inside the car, so its texture shapes how each shift feels. A waffle pattern gives your hand a positive surface during quick changes rather than a smooth ball that can feel slippery. Because this range is split by 5-speed and 6-speed fitment, first check your transmission, then choose a color pairing. Check your year and model before ordering, and browse the wider shift knobs range for other materials.

About the brands

Getta Grip is the only brand in this collection, and its idea is easy to read from the products themselves: take a Subaru manual shifter and finish it with a Vans-style waffle texture that references classic skate-shoe soles. The range does not sprawl across categories. Instead it repeats that one shifter concept across 5-speed and 6-speed versions and a run of color combinations, from understated Black/Black and Black/Silver to louder Black/Gold and Gumsole/Red, so the choice is about fitment and personal style rather than about different performance tiers.

Billetworkz is the specialist comparison most Subaru shoppers will know, known for machined shift knobs with a wide choice of shapes, finishes, and engraved patterns. Where Getta Grip leads with a textured, sneaker-inspired concept, Billetworkz leads with metalwork and customization — a useful contrast if you prefer a heavier, precision-machined knob.

The JDMuscle shift knobs are the in-house alternative, covering Tanso and Suji designs for WRX and WRX STI drivers who want a direct-fit, style-led knob. Pair any of these with interior trim and accessories or a wheel from steering wheels if you are refreshing the whole driving position.

For background on what a knob change actually does, read our piece on how a shift knob improves grip and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

Are Getta Grip shifters different for 5-speed and 6-speed cars?

Yes. This collection lists separate 5-speed and 6-speed versions, so match the shifter to your gearbox before choosing a color. Check your year and model on the product page.

What does the waffle pattern do?

The waffle texture gives your hand a grippy, positive surface during shifts instead of a smooth finish. It is also the signature look of this range, referencing the classic Vans sole pattern named in each product title.

Is a shifter grip a difficult install?

Shift knobs and grips are generally among the simpler interior changes, but thread fit and any reverse-lockout clearance vary by car. Follow the product instructions for your model and confirm fitment first.

Can I match the shifter to the rest of my interior?

That is the point of the color range here, from Black/Black to Gumsole/Red. Choose a pairing that works with your trim, seats, and steering wheel rather than treating the shifter as an isolated part.