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CREATURES MICK FANNING SIGNATURE SURF GRIP: THE PAD THAT HAS WON MORE WORLD TITLES THAN ANY OTHER

There are surf grips. And then there is the grip that has won three world championships. The Creatures of Leisure Mick Fanning Signature is the result of over a decade of feedback from the Australian surfer nicknamed "White Lightning" — one of the fastest, cleanest, and most explosive competitors in professional surfing. Its most recent innovation, LOC-LITE technology, fuses the proven Square Loc pattern with a Thermo-Lite micro-dot finish to create the most advanced dual-traction pad in the entire Creatures signature line.

MICK FANNING: THE THREE-TIME WORLD CHAMPION BEHIND THE GRIP

Michael Eugene Fanning, known in the surfing world as Mick Fanning, was crowned Championship Tour world champion in 2007, 2009, and 2013, becoming one of the few surfers in history to achieve three world titles. Nicknamed "White Lightning" for his fast, explosive surfing from head to toe, his career was always among the top five on the circuit.

All that competitive intensity at the highest level has a common denominator under the foot: Creatures' Square Loc pattern, the same one Mick refined session by session to shape this signature pad. It’s not just a brand collaboration. It is the equipment Mick chose to compete in the most important moments of his career.

LOC-LITE TECHNOLOGY: MICK FANNING'S MOST ADVANCED INNOVATION

The Mick Fanning Signature incorporates LOC-LITE technology, the latest traction innovation developed by Mick himself: an unprecedented fusion of the high-profile Square Loc pattern with a Thermo-Lite micro-dot finish. The result is a dual-traction pad that combines the best of both worlds: the structural and omnidirectional grip of Square Loc — the most winning pattern in competitive surfing history — with the lightness and tactile sensitivity of the Thermo-Lite finish.

Strategic cut-outs in the heel and toe complete the system: less material where it isn't needed, more contact where it matters. The foot locks in, anchors, and feels the board. Exactly what Mick demands.

DESIGNED FOR SMALL WAVES AND SOFTBOARDS: THE PAD MICK CHOSE FOR DIFFICULT DAYS

The 28mm Table Top Kick is deliberately lower than that of other signature pads in the line. Mick designed it this way for his small-wave boards and softboards: a softer kick provides greater freedom of movement for the back foot in conditions where surfing needs to be more fluid, more adaptable, and less forced. If you surf with higher-volume boards, retro boards, or softboards, this pad is specifically optimized for that use.

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE CREATURES MICK FANNING SIGNATURE GRIP

• LOC-LITE Technology — Dual-traction: high-profile Square Loc pattern + Thermo-Lite micro-dot finish. Mick Fanning's most advanced traction innovation.
• Square Loc Pattern — The pattern that has won more world titles in surfing history: Mick Fanning's three world championships, eight for Stephanie Gilmore, and one for Italo Ferreira.
• Strategic heel and toe cut-outs — Designed to maximize foot contact and pad response in high-load areas.
• 7mm Teardrop Arch Bar — Ergonomic arch bar for optimal arch support and control in demanding maneuvers.
• 28mm Table Top Kick — Lower and softer rear kick, designed for greater freedom of movement on small waves and softboards.
• 3-piece — Three-piece configuration for maximum adaptability to any tail shape.
• 3M Adhesive — High-strength bonding to ensure the pad won't peel off in any conditions.
• EcoPure® Organic Additive — Biodegradable foam with an organic additive that facilitates decomposition at the end of its life without compromising performance.
• Responsible Packaging — 100% recyclable and biodegradable.
• Dimensions: 310mm long × 300mm wide (12 1/4" × 11 3/4")

EXPERT TIP

"The Mick Fanning Signature is the pad we recommend when someone wants the best for small waves or high-volume boards. The Square Loc pattern is the most reliable on the market — it's not for nothing that it's what Mick used to win three world titles — and the LOC-LITE technology adds a layer of tactile feel that pads without micro-dots don't have. The 28mm Table Top Kick is more discreet than others in the line, but that's exactly what you want when surfing needs to be looser and more adaptable. A champion's pad for small-wave days."

— Core Surfing Team

CREATURES OF LEISURE WARRANTY — "BUILT FOR THE OCEAN. BUILT TO LAST."

Creatures of Leisure was born in 1987 in Yallingup, Western Australia, at the hands of John Malloy, a Californian surfer who turned his obsession with surf equipment into one of the world's most respected accessory brands. Mick Fanning has been part of the Creatures team since the beginning of his professional career, and his influence on the development of the brand's signature pads is inseparable from his competitive legacy. The Square Loc pattern that defines this grip is the same one that was under Mick's foot in each of his three world championships.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SURF GRIP

• Rinse the pad with fresh water after every session to remove salt and sand that can degrade the adhesive over time.
• Avoid bending or rolling the pad before sticking it on: the foam can lose its shape under prolonged pressure.
• Before application, clean the tail of the board well with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry completely to ensure maximum adhesion of the 3M adhesive.
• Do not expose the pad (when not on a board) to direct sunlight for long periods: extreme heat can alter the structure of the EVA foam.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ADD THE MICK FANNING SIGNATURE TO YOUR CART AND SURF WITH A THREE-TIME WORLD CHAMPION'S PAD

LOC-LITE technology, Square Loc pattern, 28mm Table Top Kick, and biodegradable EcoPure® in every piece. The grip Mick Fanning chose to win three world titles, available for your board. Just a click away.