This how i see it.... echo tire= hardly any grip, the compound is to hard. yet it never puctures as it has ouba thixk sidewalls. maxxis= good grip but not amazing, pinches quite abit. try-all= very very grippy, soo grippy when its new you feel stuck to the floor, hard to get used to, doesnt pinch, very expensive and wear down quick. thats from my experience... im currently running try-all and love it. graham.