So my friend changed out the original handles on the Mach2 combo / Mach crush combo to what is shown here, what is your thoughts, like it or not?

looks better now, or Original how it came? 

My personal opinion, is that I would like the custom handles better, if the rod handle could be blacked out as well.  I think that would look slick! Minor orange or green accents.

 

But if the rod handles are staying original, I like the original reel handles.

They both look great. I like the original Winn grips as well as the all blacked out look of the replacements. The originals get dirty fast so the all black are a nice alternative.

 

Those black grips would look a whole lot better if the Lew's logo was in black as well. like they are here: https://www.lews.com/accessories/handleknobs

 

If the logo was orange or green would look cool.

Black.  No contest

All black handles on both reels you mean? not just 1 on each of them as shown?

The fish don’t care