For me I prefer Babolat Up Take (RM17) or KX Dura 1.8 (RM9). Both are thick (1.8mm) and have nice tacky feel.... Babolat VS Excel also nice but pricey... All only suitable for non sweaty palm... Cloth grip... two tone Yonex with lining in the middle
for towel grips, it depends on what's your preference. have tried a few brands in singapore. imho: pacific - soft feel - cost ~s$2.50 - available @most shops yonex (sunrise) - thick - cost ~s$3 - available @most shops proace/apacs - thick - cost ~s$3 - available @10n10, bras basah victor (1 roll) - thick but quality better than yonex (sunrise) version - cost ~s$20, 1 roll enough for 10-12 rackets - available @classic sports toalson - rough (similar to kwista towel grips sold in indonesia), may get blisters - not sure of cost - available @sports2000, queensway ground level yonex (jp) - soft feel, durable - cost ~s$6, expensive - bought it from sintec tampines telepark but sold out fyi towel grips sold in thailand or indonesia cost only approx. s$0.50 each
No brand? i use dotz ones. can grip up to ard 18-20 grips i guess. Pictures are at www.badmintonmarket.blogspot.com