Panerai Rubber Strap Thoughts?

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Hey there fellas, mainly a lurker here but thoroughly enjoy reading through all the discussions and learning from all you knowledgeable risti’s. I feel like everywhere I’ve read that concerns a rubber Panerai strap the consensus is that they are extremely comfortable.

I purchased my Pam233 last year (it came with 2 nice OEM leather straps that I always wear) and I’ve only started to try wearing it on the rubber recently. Now quick backstory, when I purchased the watch (full box/papers etc from reputable business affiliated with this site) I asked if they could look around and throw in a OEM rubber strap for me. Kindly they obliged.

I'm finding the rubber strap to be very uncomfortable which is really surprising to me given the majority of people love them? Is there a chance that the strap is not authentic?

I think the discomfort of the strap comes from it not being pliable enough to mold around the bone on the outside of my wrist (i dont have any problems with fitment on any of my Leather OEM straps in the same standard 125/75 size) It somehow feels stiff. Any thoughts from you guys is appreciated

Here are some pics for reference, thanks in advance!