DAVE101 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I like to incorporate hangs into my grip training, and I've seen Jedd use this 12" Globe Grip. I've got one as well - picked it up from RepFitness (link below) for less than half of what Rogue sells it for (~$50), so I thought I'd share the find. I'm not sure how long they'll keep it at this price. In my experience, wrist strength tends to be the limiting factor for spheres this size. https://www.repfitness.com/bodyweight-gymnastics/pull-up-systems/grip-attachments/12-globe-grip https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-12-pullup-globe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankSobotka Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) I’ve had my eye on this for a while. I suspect that it will be one of those things I buy and hardly ever use though. How much did they charge you for shipping? Edited September 25, 2019 by FrankSobotka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 4 hours ago, FrankSobotka said: How much did they charge you for shipping? About $13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 13 hours ago, FrankSobotka said: I’ve had my eye on this for a while. I suspect that it will be one of those things I buy and hardly ever use though. How much did they charge you for shipping? Same. Always wanted one but I probably won't use it much after the new-grip-tool time expires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goran Paulinič Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 This thing is inhuman. That's for zoo, for gorilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinhoo Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I think it would be great for a rock climbing gym. Lots of funky sloper holds like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 55 minutes ago, devinhoo said: I think it would be great for a rock climbing gym. Lots of funky sloper holds like that. Lots of gyms already have this, but made of plastic instead of steel. Climbing hold manufacturers have been making these for a long time. Great for working open hand strength. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 The largest one Atomik makes is 9", so this is a nice extra challenge. Quite a bit lighter than the solid urethane ones, and not as grippy texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I've used 12 inch ones years ago, not sure of the company but they exist. Surprised at the weight but I guess that makes sense. I prefer the texture of climbing holds over smooth steel in most cases but I'm probably the outlier for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Callahan Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 9/26/2019 at 10:17 AM, Climber028 said: I prefer the texture of climbing holds over smooth steel in most cases but I'm probably the outlier for that. I have one. It's textured. From their specifications: Quote 12" Diameter Powdercoated Steel Sphere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Bob Callahan said: I have one. It's textured. From their specifications: Climbing holds typically have what most grip guys would describe as extreme texture. Makes powder coating look like glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Agreed. Powdercoat is usually a light texture, the rock climbing holds (at least Atomik's stuff) is like is truly like sandpaper when it's new and maintains the texture a lot longer than powdercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcottrell Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 9/26/2019 at 7:31 AM, Adam Juncker said: Same. Always wanted one but I probably won't use it much after the new-grip-tool time expires. new-grip-tool time... so true, and so true. But did you ever get a new cool tol that at first was a "letdown" that later you finally discovered the real value of it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Callahan Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 8:00 PM, Climber028 said: Climbing holds typically have what most grip guys would describe as extreme texture. Makes powder coating look like glass. I don't climb artificial holds much. What I've found is that the coating on my globe closely approximates the rock I normally climb on for slopers, which is what I bought it to train for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucasraymond Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Good to train side pressure movements for AW by placing your hands as low to the side as possible and do holds or pullups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 If one is on a tight budget, you can use a 10 lb plus rubber medicine ball and screw heavy duty eye bolt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: If one is on a tight budget, you can use a 10 lb plus rubber medicine ball and screw heavy duty eye bolt. That’s what I would do! Great idea mang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Callahan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 11:51 AM, Kluv#0 said: If one is on a tight budget, you can use a 10 lb plus rubber medicine ball and screw heavy duty eye bolt. Or an old bowling ball coated with this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, Bob Callahan said: Or an old bowling ball coated with this: I've used that stuff before! It works much better than Rustoleum "Textured" which barely feels like anything and wears away pretty quick. If you want texture, this is the stuff you want, but you'll need multiple coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, DAVE101 said: I've used that stuff before! It works much better than Rustoleum "Textured" which barely feels like anything and wears away pretty quick. If you want texture, this is the stuff you want, but you'll need multiple coats. That would be nice on an inch dumbbell handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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