Easily assembled grip element

An article comprising:

• an elongated body having a first free end;
• a grip section disposed on said elongated body;
• and
• a grip element defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end, said grip element having a gripping surface and an engagement surface extending transverse to said gripping surface, said engagement surface configured and dimensioned for engagement by a pushing device such that said pushing device sufficiently engages said engagement surface to push said grip element without requiring assistance of an additional assembly tool, wherein said grip element is configured and dimensioned with respect to said grip section to be moved substantially completely over said elongated body first free end and onto said grip section without requiring treatment or further manipulation of said grip element.

An article comprising:

• an elongated body having a first free end;
• a grip element disposed on said elongated body distal to said first free end and defining a grip element outer diameter;
• and
• a cap receivable over said first free end to cover at least a portion of said grip element, said cap defining a cap inner diameter that is slightly larger than said grip element outer diameter;
• wherein said cap is retained on said body solely by engagement with said first free end.