Has anyone tried the latest version of the Inova X5 Tactical? The new grips look much smoother and more palm-friendly.

I am not sure what you mean by the lastest version of the X5 Tactical. Do you mean the X5 Tactical as compared to the X5? I have the X5 Tactical and EDC it, along with an ARC AAA and ARC LS. All three lights are great. Pete

I think he's refering to the new body style...its slightly different than what you see in the promotional material. I have one of the new ones, and though I don't have an old style one to compare it to, I will say that it is vary comfortable, and that there are no sharp edges on mine anywhere.

-Chris

No, actually it's the latest Inova X5 Tactical. Take a look for yourself: INOVA X5 Tactical - LED Mini Floodlight . Tell me what you think.

They say, and I quote, "Inova's newest version of the X5, with new improved 3-way tailcap switch and a more gripable body."

I read several posts on different forums, complaining that the ridges on the body of the X5, meant to ensure a nonslip grip, were actually painful and would cut into one's palm.

This one looks like they fixed that issue.

I looked at that the photo at the web site you posted and yes mine does look different. Mine appears to have more grooves which have a rounder bottom. Mine is quite comfortable. I can not address the comfort of the one you posted. As to the "improved" 3-way tail switch, mine aready has that feature, it works great. By the way if you want a well made flashlight, check out TnC Custom Products at www.tncpaintball. com They are making a "custom" quality 3XCR123 5W White LED flashlight that just blows everything else away for a lttle more than $100.00. Just got one and I am really impressed. Pete

Thanks for replying. Are you sure of the URL? I just tried it and got a "not found" error.

May I take it there were sharp edges on your first Inova X5?

I don't have an old Inova, and have never held one, but I had read in a number of different reviews of the original design that the only problem were the sharp edges.

-Chris

I think this is where Pete wanted you to go,

http://www.tnccustomproducts.com/

And you should be careful about Pete's flashlight recomendations, you will wind up buying several.

Got it. Thank you.

Yes, it's the sharpish edges I'm thinking of.

Sorry, try this one:

http://www.tnccustomproducts.com/Flashlight/index.htm