Keetman
02-10-2009, 08:31 AM
Recently went ahead and ordered the grip stuff I was thinking about getting. Wildtim, I waited too long on the link you gave me and Iron Woody's went way up on their deal. So I emailed Hammar sports and they gave me a package on some individual grippers and the Vise Gripper. $80 for 5 grippers and the vice gripper (also an extra spring for the vice gripper).
-5x Bone Crusher individual grippers (100, 150, 200, 250, 300 lbs). I can't really give any ideas on how they compare to the COC grippers as I've never seen them. I do like these though. They are a comfortable size, well made, and have a standard cylindrical handle with knurling all around. They are clearly labeled on the inside.
With the COC I've noticed a lot of people can't close the trainer at first let alone the first one, so that is something I see a little different with the Bone Crushers. I immediately opened the 100 lber and closed it with ease....actually seemed a lot like my cheap kmart gripper. Opened the 150 lber and closed it immediately, but it was harder obviously. I haven't done any specific grip work in the past, so I seriously doubt this is simply because I'm a lot stronger than the people who've gotten the COC's. I just pulled out the 200 lber and I can almost, but not quite close it.
I'm happy with them. It doesn't matter to me if they aren't as strong springed as the COC's. I was able to work the first two out the other day and felt it yesterday, so I figure resistance is resistance. The quality seems to be good on these and thats what I feel is the important benchmark.
-Vice Gripper. This is the large mongo gripper with 2 adjustable springs. This one has the knurled handle to feel more like the individual grippers. Don't let the pics on the internet fool ya, this is a big piece of equipment...I can get both hands in it for double grip exercises.
I like this one too. Its a little awkward to change the springs, but not difficult and I'm sure it will get easier as I get used to the equipment. This one seems to be really good for pinching exercises because that grip is weaker and you can adjust the springs down to less than what you need for a squeeze grip. Obviously you can go way up in poundage too with extra springs, which is nice. I got the extra spring because I'm a gear slut mostly, but mainly so I'd have another one in case one wore out.
This one is very versitile and you could probably get away with just having it. However, its not small and if you want to do grip work on the run its not very "on the move" friendly.
I got both because everybody seemed to like both for their own reasons and there seemed to be an argument for both.....and I had some extra equipment money! If you only want to buy one or the other, you'll have to decide which best fits your situation. The individual ones are portable and effective, but obviously not as adjustable and more expensive. The vice gripper is very adjustable, very easy to use, and can be easily used for pinching, gripping, and double hand work. It is not easily used on the go.
-5x Bone Crusher individual grippers (100, 150, 200, 250, 300 lbs). I can't really give any ideas on how they compare to the COC grippers as I've never seen them. I do like these though. They are a comfortable size, well made, and have a standard cylindrical handle with knurling all around. They are clearly labeled on the inside.
With the COC I've noticed a lot of people can't close the trainer at first let alone the first one, so that is something I see a little different with the Bone Crushers. I immediately opened the 100 lber and closed it with ease....actually seemed a lot like my cheap kmart gripper. Opened the 150 lber and closed it immediately, but it was harder obviously. I haven't done any specific grip work in the past, so I seriously doubt this is simply because I'm a lot stronger than the people who've gotten the COC's. I just pulled out the 200 lber and I can almost, but not quite close it.
I'm happy with them. It doesn't matter to me if they aren't as strong springed as the COC's. I was able to work the first two out the other day and felt it yesterday, so I figure resistance is resistance. The quality seems to be good on these and thats what I feel is the important benchmark.
-Vice Gripper. This is the large mongo gripper with 2 adjustable springs. This one has the knurled handle to feel more like the individual grippers. Don't let the pics on the internet fool ya, this is a big piece of equipment...I can get both hands in it for double grip exercises.
I like this one too. Its a little awkward to change the springs, but not difficult and I'm sure it will get easier as I get used to the equipment. This one seems to be really good for pinching exercises because that grip is weaker and you can adjust the springs down to less than what you need for a squeeze grip. Obviously you can go way up in poundage too with extra springs, which is nice. I got the extra spring because I'm a gear slut mostly, but mainly so I'd have another one in case one wore out.
This one is very versitile and you could probably get away with just having it. However, its not small and if you want to do grip work on the run its not very "on the move" friendly.
I got both because everybody seemed to like both for their own reasons and there seemed to be an argument for both.....and I had some extra equipment money! If you only want to buy one or the other, you'll have to decide which best fits your situation. The individual ones are portable and effective, but obviously not as adjustable and more expensive. The vice gripper is very adjustable, very easy to use, and can be easily used for pinching, gripping, and double hand work. It is not easily used on the go.