wtravis Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I see the "What gripper should I get" thread, but I have no idea what any of that .225 etc. means, so i figured Id ask here... I am wanting to strengthen my grip/forearms and am looking to buy my first gripper. I have worked out with weights just a bit, but mostly in an attempt to firm up during weight loss, never for athletic purposes or really strength purposes in mind. I just wondered what would be my best option to start with. I planned on a CoC as they seem to get good reviews and have consistent levels of increased resistance. I'm a 28 year old male if that makes a difference in suggestions and I've never used a gripper of any kind in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Depending on how many grippers you can afford, I would recommend the following: One - Get a Trainer (but you'll outgrow it quick) Two - Trainer and #1.5 Three - Trainer, #1, #2 Four - Trainer, #1, #2, #2.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtravis Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Thanks for the info. I really had no idea about a good starting point. About to order a couple up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurppa81 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 coc#1 and #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurppa81 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 what is harder gripper than coc#4..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 what is harder gripper than coc#4..? GHP 9 and 10 is the most reliable and readily available. http://cannonpowerworks.com/collections/ghp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Raftopoulos Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks for the info. I really had no idea about a good starting point. About to order a couple up. Nice, happy squeezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZFJango Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I had the same issue with wondering where to start, and wanting to get the most bang for my buck. I ended up getting a set of six Heavy Grips, and was not disappointed. I also ended up getting a Robert Baraban Adjustable gripper, and I absolutely love it. It has a wider set than the Heavy Grips, 1/2" more or better, and it allows the user to fine tune resistance. There is a LOT of great gear out there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Trott Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I got Heavy Grips too and am very happy with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 They are cheap (good way and bad way) but the Strongman grips you can get a set of 9 on ebay for 70 bucks or 3 for 30 (125, 175, 225.) The 175 and 225 strengths I haven't seen anyone else offer. The 225 helped me get to closing #2 cocs. The knurling is sharper than heavygrips, almost as sharp as cocs. The springs are a bit ugly, but oh well. The set of 3 would be a good starting point for most people I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Markowski Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I like the Heavy Grips because the distance between the handles is a bit shorter than the COCs. Easier to "set" them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgalovic Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Heavy Grips on Ebay are the best deal I've found. I got the HG250 and it is really tough for me, but I'll keep at it until I can close it with one hand for reps, and then step it up. I have stronger than average grip to begin with though, and I'm trying to develop a super strong grip. Given your background and goals, I'd probably recommend the HG150. Or, if you wanna spend a little more money check out some of the adjustable grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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