Shift Knob reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 177 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Shift Knob brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/GolfGTI, r/WRX, r/Golf_R, r/FiestaST, r/ManualTransmissions. Top-rated brands include Raceseng (4.7/5), Black Forest Industries (4.3/5), Billetworkz (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews177
Subreddits25
Posts40
Brands52
Products90
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#1
Raceseng
4.7
(28)
"I have a Raceseng Sphereology which I love, but it is discontinued."
"I ended up buying a Raceng that was 419 grams for the STI. It had a Alcantara on it so it would not be a problem in the hit months."
"I've got the raceseng regalia. They don't sell it anymore but if you can find something with a similar weight and feel, you won't regret it."
"Best? RaceEng Stratose Alcantara. $300ish."
"Raceseng Sphereology. It's perfect."
"Raceseng"
"Raceseng Sphereology all day every day. It has 3 interchangeable covers for different shapes and weights."
"I absolutely love it."
"LOVE Raceseng weighted knobs."
"I have a nitro in my MK7 6SPD, I absolutely love it."
#2
Black Forest Industries
4.3
(26)
"Definitely black forest industries."
"Black Forest Industries."
"I love love love my black forest industries one."
"I had a Black Forest industries knob on my gti felt great and aged super well"
"BFI has such good quality, and their shift knobs are much heavier, feels super nice to shift!"
"I’ve had my BFI shifter on my MK7.5 for three years and that thing makes me happy every day"
"I have a Black Forest industries, alcantara in my mk7 and it’s fantastic!"
"I have this shift knob on my mk7.5 and I love it. Way better than stock."
"Not sure if it fits as well with the mk8, but I absolutely love my BFI GS2. I've had it on my mk7.5 for years now and the quality holds up and still looks crisp and fitting."
"I second this, also have a DSG but BFI quality is fantastic."
#3
Billetworkz
4.7
(16)
"Billetworkz weighted shift knobs. Lots of shapes, styles and weights. I have a Japanese character evil m candy red shifter on my mazda3 and I LOVE it."
"Billetworkz!"
"Billetworkz has the best but if you don’t want that premium feel Cobb is fine."
"My favorite."
"I love my billetworkz fusion with leather."
"It's been a fantastic upgrade over stock."
"Billetworkz all day! Heavy weighted and engraved."
"Billetworkz. I’ve been rocking a weighted shift knob from them for years now. Love it."
"I recommend shift knobs from billetworkz."
"We offer a ton of customization, including weighted knobs, titanium knobs, leather/alcantara knobs, and more!"
#4
Sportshifter
4.9
(10)
"Cannot recommend sport shifters enough."
"Another vote for sportshifter gt2 , went with medium weight, well worth the wait."
"Another vote for sportshifter gt2 , went with medium weight, well worth the wait, about 6 weeks to arrive but quality, fit and finish is spot on 👌"
"Sportshfiter"
"Super good quality and you can customize it however you like."
"Sportshifters ftw"
"Highly recommend Sportshifter."
"2nded. They are fire."
"Sportshifter without a doubt"
"I got the GT2-CF"
#5
Cobb
4.3
(9)
"I have a Cobb shift knob. Feels really great! It doesn’t get too cold or hot."
"My Cobb knob has been amazing"
"Tried and true Cobb knob."
"Cobb has a decent looking one for $80."
"Cobb knob brother especially at 70$."
"The Cobb knob doesn't fit the jbr kit?"
"Love my Cobb Knob. Delrin is nice in the summer."
"Personally I really like the Cobb knob made of Derlin stays pretty temp neutral, weighs less than stock and allows for a variety of grip styles."
"Unpopular but I have a white Cobb that *looks* great."
#6
Mishimoto
5.0
(5)
"I got one of the mishimoto delrin ones. It's got a bit more weight to it and it mounts with grub screws not just friction. Really like it so far and it doesn't look absurdly non OEM."
"Was heavily considering purchasing one of their knobs till the heavy weight mishimoto knob caught my eye."
"This Mishimoto one is by far the best one I’ve bought. It has the weight of a steel shift knob with the temperature resistant properties of delrin as well."
"Mishimoto weighted shift knob. Like 40$. super nice."
"Can never go wrong with a mishimoto weighted shift knob , Had this one for over a year and no signs of wear yet 👍🏼"
#7
Sportshifters
4.0
(5)
"Love my sportshifter GT2 custom. It's not quick to arrive but the customization is worth it to match your particular tastes."
"A lot of mk8 drivers are running a sportshifters knob."
"Sportshifters has some nice customization options albeit a bit expensive. Been rocking mine since I bought my GTI in April 2022."
"Glad to hear a Sportshifter knob fits with the BFI boot."
"BFI is nice looking, but not a fan of the coin options with BFI branding on a shift knob."
#8
Nismo
4.0
(5)
"Nismo White Delrin only"
"Dead ass might just get the stock nismo leather one with red stitching."
"This time I got a nismo delrin ball shift knob. Also pretty good."
"I like the Nismo’s found on Amazon, have on in my 370 and one in my Miata Nismo shift knob DURACON made Black."
"I bought the nismo metal cylinder on my first 370. It was ok."
#9
BMW
4.5
(4)
"ZHP weighted shift knob. https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Interior/Shift-Knobs/BMW-ZHP-Shorty-Shift-Knob-25-11-7-896-886.html"
"Weighted OEM Zhp shifter made me so much happier than the stock one."
"I got myself a ZHP shift knob for $100 CAD, not exactly cheaper but a really nice upgrade from what you have."
"I started with the M knob and quickly realized I prefer the ZHP knob so i switched back."
#10
Boomba
5.0
(3)
"I have a boomba and racesang monoti which isn’t for everyone but I love it."
"Went with Boomba as well! Definitely the best bang for your buck"
"Love my Boomba oval knob"
#11
Craven Speed
4.7
(3)
"While expensive, the craven speed one feels so good in the hand."
"It's expensive but it is really nice."
"Craven Speed knob."
#12
Acuity
4.7
(3)
"The Acuity POCO is worth it, and I don't know of any other countersink knobs."
"I have one for my 11th gen and love it."
"Acuity Poco....available in aluminum or in an insulated material that isn't going to take the skin off your hand in the summer."
#13
Tomei
4.7
(3)
"Tomei Duracon, hands down best knob I’ve had thus far."
"I have Tomei on my 1.5jz z32 and liked it so much I got the same one for my girls silvia."
"My first aftermarket shift knob was a Tomei Duracon. About $30."
#14
Boomba Racing
4.7
(3)
"I went with the Boomba racing kit, it comes with the knob and a short shift conversion"
"Went with boomba racing I love the weight and feel of it plus was in stock for 100 bucks"
"Boomba Racing."
#15
Likewise
4.7
(3)
"Can confirm. Using a likewise daytona pro. Supa nice."
"I currently have a Likewise Ghost. About $80."
"I have the Likewise Ghost , its an Halloween edition. I also have a Red nardi one but the likewise is way easier to install."
#16
Ford Performance
4.3
(3)
"I have the FP carbon knob and it is sweet. Even better when you replace the shifter base and cable bushings."
"I have the Ford performance carbon knob and love it, never had any issues with it being slippery."
"The feel is solid and heavy, but the lack of any texture can make it hard to hold onto in certain situations"
#17
Mountune
3.3
(4)
"Loving my straight black Mountune knob. Perfect fit. Easy install."
"The Mountune looks like it would suffer from the same surface/texture issue I experience with my Ford Performance... I leave the gym (sweaty palms) and it's slippery AF."
"I didn't really like my Mountune knob. Wasn't big/tall enough for what I wanted on track."
"I have a mountune one from my old Mk7 which fits my new Mk8. In the Mk7 I preferred the mountune one to the standard, but not in the Mk8."
#18
Weighted Shift Knob
5.0
(2)
"I got a weighted shiftknob from my local performance parts shop, it came with a jam nut."
"Using the BilletWorkz weighted shift knob piston shape. Feels great and looks really nice."
#19
Shift Solutions Co
5.0
(2)
"They have two 300g delrin knobs on sale for $50 right now."
"Are amazing. I’ve used them multiple times."
#20
Rennline
5.0
(2)
"I bought the Rennline one. It’s incredible. I love the feel, it looks great and a really reasonable cost for what you get imo."
"Rennline's shift knob is solid. Very clean look. Surprisingly doesn't get all that hot."
#21
Torque Solutions
5.0
(2)
"I've been daily driving mine for the past two years and haven't had any issues."
"I’ve had the torque solutions short throw for 50k miles without any issues"
#22
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"I got this one on amazon and it doesnt feel anything like all the other chinese shit on the market. Good quality feeling leather, decent quality and 25 euros. 100% recommended."
"I got one from Amazon that's been good for a few years now."
#23
Perrin
4.5
(2)
"I use the Perrin shift knob. Weighted. Looks/feels really good. Adjustable height and fits the stock boot collar. Turns into molten lava in the summer. I’d definitely recommend."
"Something like this. https://perrin.com/shop/shift-knobs/tapered-shift-knob"
#24
UPR Products
4.0
(2)
"UPR products for the billet one, and twisted shifters or vms raceing for the f ing fast. They are both fairly light on my short throw shifter."
"I have a billet UPR and fucking fast 5 speed, both under $35."
#25
CS
4.0
(2)
"I've had the leather CS shift knob for years, and it's never shown any wear or peeling."
"CS one is more “sophisticated”(?) and more of an OEM plus look. Love the feel of the leather"
#26
GR86
4.0
(2)
"Roundish and slightly lighter than stock but I like the shape more."
"I got a GR86 knob in my nd and I really like it."
#27
Moddiction
5.0
(1)
"Moddiction Anvil 2 countersunk/weighted."
#28
Hybrid Racing
5.0
(1)
"I love my Hybrid Racing Delrin knob."
#29
TRUST
5.0
(1)
"My grail is the TRUST GREX shift knob."
#30
CravenSpeed
5.0
(1)
"I have one of these and it's awesome. Feels so good in the hand. Plus you can customize it."
#31
Race
5.0
(1)
"Get a race sent bro. just not a polished aluminum because they tend to chip with age. the best in the market."
#32
OEM
5.0
(1)
"Yaaa i got the oem one from the short shift kit and i luv it."
#33
Condor Speed Shop
4.0
(1)
"Try Condor Speed Shop. They have a few shifter styles for BMW. The one I bought has three set screws that clamp it to the rod."
#34
American Muscle
4.0
(1)
"New car got a cheap delrin from American muscle or some place like that. Never hot or cold. Weight sucks though."
#35
Sick Speed
4.0
(1)
"Sick speed has some cool ones"
#36
Momo
4.0
(1)
"I had a momo shift knob on my 2008 WRX. It was over a pound of aluminum. It reduced the vibration coming through the stick."
#37
Voodoo
4.0
(1)
"Color matches the cheap silver plastic well in the NC, and actually stays cool in the heat."
#38
Top Secret
4.0
(1)
"I likey, have you seen the top secret shift knob?"
#39
Vertex
4.0
(1)
"Vertex makes some nice parts Monochrome shift knob limited edition black with pink logo."
#40
Z1 Motorsports
4.0
(1)
"Also use this one from Z1 and it has a nice texture. Z1 Motorsports M-Spec."
#41
STi
4.0
(1)
"I went with this one STi GR Shift Knob. Supposedly engineered with the right weight for optimal operation. It actually feels nice and it's heavier than a stock Subaru shift knob."
#42
Subaru
4.0
(1)
"I got the factory option shift knob and it feels perfect to me. It’s definitely heavier than the stock one but not insanely heavy."
#43
Rich Velardo
4.0
(1)
"Gonna replace it soon with one of Rich Velardo’s custom wood knobs & matching breaker handle."
#44
Custom
4.0
(1)
"Custom brass. Like 20-30$ for a 1-2 inch thick 4-6 inch brass rod on eBay and you just gotta buy a 10 x 1.25 drill tap, drill it , then screw it right on."
#45
Bam Shifts
4.0
(1)
"Check out Bam Shifts Bamballs."
#46
CoolShiftKnobs
4.0
(1)
"$39.99 from here. good to use. https://www.coolshiftknobs.com/category/bmw-aftermarket-shift-knob/"
#47
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"My AliExpress chinesium shift knob is still going strong after 5 years. Best €7 ever spent..."
#48
Grimspeed
4.0
(1)
"Opted for the short grimspeed weighted knob and it “seems” like it really helped with getting it to just fall into gear."
#49
WC Lathewerks
4.0
(1)
"I have a super heavy hybrid knob from WC Lathewerks. My transmission and bushing are fine, I assure you."
#50
GS
4.0
(1)
"I have the same short shift and the tall boy GS weighted knob. Feels great to me."
#51
Honda
4.0
(1)
"Civic frp knob or maybe the Bullitt knob for my 2000 mustang."
#52
OEM Subaru STI
3.0
(1)
"I wanted to pick up the oem red sti one. The only thing that stopped me was that in the photos, they had a picture of the box with the correct part number on it, but the actual picture of the knob was black."
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