Sparco Grip Gaming chair
ASSEMBLY
It takes about half an hour for one person, but it's better with two people. It's just the things, but the instructions are completely inadequate.
FINISH, BUILD QUALITY
Overall, the external surfaces, the finish of the leather, and the stitching are quite good and aesthetically pleasing. However, there are several imperfections on the inside, mainly visible during assembly. For example, the leather lining is poorly cut for the holes that the backrest will screw into. The armrests have a good finish and a nice feel, despite being made of hard plastic.
There is a slight 'bulge' in the seat upholstery from the first hours of use. It's not something serious, but it's definitely a sign of poor quality. Overall, the feeling is rather tight than sinking into the seat. It remains to be seen how good the foam is.
The base with the wheels, I would say it's of average quality, but it works without noise and problems on hard surfaces (wooden flooring).
PROBLEM WITH THE PISTON SUSPENSION
From the very beginning, the piston did not have the smooth suspension that one would expect. Additionally, the chair has some 'play' or 'looseness' which is likely due to the piston axis. I have informed the seller about the problem and I am waiting for a response.
ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT
The adjustments are quite comprehensive and I believe they meet the average user's requirements. One great thing is that there is an integrated lumbar support in the backrest, which can be adjusted and is quite helpful. I consciously wanted to avoid a chair with an additional cushion for the waist.
Overall, the chair helps maintain a proper posture at the desk. I note that I do not use it as a gaming chair, but as an office chair.
The PU leather has the typical issues. With high temperatures, it is certain that the user will sweat. The leather 'sticks' to the back and seat.
CONCLUSION
If it weren't for the problem with the suspension piston, I would be relatively satisfied with the chair. However, now I consider the quality of the chair unacceptable for the price. Additionally, the response from the seller and Sparco was nonexistent.