Just ordered some of those ORB thumb grips too. My right stick is severely worn down now. Wasn't too bad until I started playing EA UFC. It was a little worn but not bad for around 6 months use. EA UFC has demolished it in the space of a month. It's almost completely flat now with zero grip and the plastic beneath the rubber is showing.
To be fair mate, this has been common knowledge for a long time and has been mentioned many times in this thread... should have bought some stick covers to put over the top. I use the Gameseek ones and they are great.
