Terry Conjugate Iron Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 11 hours ago, Ryroza said: That dude is beastly. I subbed to his channel recently 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 10 hours ago, Ryroza said: The bro In this vid told me it felt harder than 175 bc of thicker handles. I will send my 7 to get rated when it arrives Thats a real heavy level. Let us know once you have it rated. Ive never tried a thicker handle gripper before. It did feel different in the hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Terry Conjugate Iron said: That dude is beastly. I subbed to his channel recently He is indeed. Very strong. Same here. I also subbed to yours as well. I Thought i already had terry lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) Closed the 5 RGC 117lbs/53kg straight away. Note this is a Peg legged gripper so uneven mount. This was the longer handle in fingers. I was 1-2mm away in the other way around. Ive trained grip everyday this week so ill get it the harder way around next week no problem. Edited February 3, 2022 by mcalpine1986 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: Nice work. Thanks. The thicker 20mm handles feel different but good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 That’s cool . I will try to con my Wife into buying them for for my Birthday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I never tried the Gods of Grip. Robert Baraban grippers also have thicker handles. I don't mind them but it feels a little off from regular size, and I didn't incorporate them into training. I think I sold the few Barabans I had to Matt Cannon in a batch of grippers I didn't use so he could resell them. But I have smallish hands. Some folks might like the feeling of more substance being crushed. Congrats on the progress! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, John Knowlton said: That’s cool . I will try to con my Wife into buying them for for my Birthday. Haha good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 25 minutes ago, Vinnie said: I never tried the Gods of Grip. Robert Baraban grippers also have thicker handles. I don't mind them but it feels a little off from regular size, and I didn't incorporate them into training. I think I sold the few Barabans I had to Matt Cannon in a batch of grippers I didn't use so he could resell them. But I have smallish hands. Some folks might like the feeling of more substance being crushed. Congrats on the progress! Ive only used it once but i like the thicker handles. The spread is narrow at 63mm what is good as well as i struggle setting really wide grippers. My CPW standard Platninum is a crazy 82mm wide at only 119lbs RGC. I actually find my coc 2.5 at 126lbs easier as its a normal 74mm. Thanks, i was meant to be resting today as ive trained grip all week but couldnt wait any longer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 If you're outside of UK (like me), and wanted an Elite gripper this is a good time to buy: free international shipping on the Elite hand grippers from Gods of Grip. Mine is already shipped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 A good time to get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) My ESG #6 has arrived. It comes with a pouch and a small catalog of the Elite Series Grippers. Aesthetics: I think it looks good, and I like the stamp on the handles. Spread: 63mm/2.48". I really don't mind this, actually I'm grateful it's not that wide. Handle diameter: 20mm/0.79". Small difference compared to the "normal" US grippers, but noticeable. I don't really have an opinion on this yet. Knurling: It's okay, but I really prefer the super sharp Standard or GHP knurling Unlike @mcalpine1986's gripper, mine has a perfect mount, no "peg leg" (last pic). It's not rated, but the average of RGC 157 from their site seems applicable to mine as well. I haven't tried MMSing it, but from chest crushing it I can tell I cannot close this yet. It will be a good gripper to measure my progression from my CoC#3 and GHP#7. Edited May 31, 2022 by matek 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 looks like a nice gripper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 4:39 AM, matek said: My ESG #6 has arrived. It comes with a pouch and a small catalog of the Elite Series Grippers. Aesthetics: I think it looks good, and I like the stamp on the handles. Spread: 63mm/2.48". I really don't mind this, actually I'm grateful it's not that wide. Handle diameter: 20mm/0.79". Small difference compared to the "normal" US grippers, but noticeable. I don't really have an opinion on this yet. Knurling: It's okay, but I really prefer the super sharp Standard or GHP knurling Unlike @mcalpine1986's gripper, mine has a perfect mount, no "peg leg" (last pic). It's not rated, but the average of RGC 157 from their site seems applicable to mine as well. I haven't tried MMSing it, but from chest crushing it I can tell I cannot close this yet. It will be a good gripper to measure my progression from my CoC#3 and GHP#7. Awesome, They are lovely grippers and i like the narrower spread. Although my Elite 5 was peg legged GOG actually sent me a perfect replacement free of charge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Savage Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 We had a play with these at uk's strongest man the other day, they felt great an was impressed with the rest of the implements too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Seitter Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I can’t say I’ve ever used their godlike series but I do have the elite series and I highly recommend them. The handles are slightly closer together and thicker than ironminds but the knurling is about the same. The ratings are pretty reasonable increments too so I’m using my training for the ESG6 TNS and ESG 7 block set certs to supplement my training for the CoC3 cert. My ESG ratings are below: #5: 108lbs #6: 145lbs #7: 163lbs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C8Myotome Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I was looking into the gods of grip elite 6 and 7 cause they have certs but you have to use their block which is not even available to purchase so idk what the deal is with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 The block seems to be here. And I feel like the cert rules say that the block has to be 30 mm but it doesn’t necessarily require the GoG block. I could be wrong though. They have a nice site. They seem to be doing a lot of good things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C8Myotome Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, Cannon said: The block seems to be here. And I feel like the cert rules say that the block has to be 30 mm but it doesn’t necessarily require the GoG block. I could be wrong though. They have a nice site. They seem to be doing a lot of good things. Oh gotcha I saw "coming soon" and now realize that was just for the picture of it but that it is actually available. I did read in the cert rules you have to use their block 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 1 hour ago, C8Myotome said: Oh gotcha I saw "coming soon" and now realize that was just for the picture of it but that it is actually available. I did read in the cert rules you have to use their block I don't know why they still have that picture, it's very confusing. I will mail them about this. I pointed out some problems with their product listings in the past, they are super nice people. Their 30mm x 10mm block is nice and looks cool. Btw if you get only one of the grippers, buy the 7, the 6 will be way too easy for you (because it's easy for me as well). I haven't tried TNSing it though. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Seitter Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 5 hours ago, matek said: I don't know why they still have that picture, it's very confusing. I will mail them about this. I pointed out some problems with their product listings in the past, they are super nice people. Their 30mm x 10mm block is nice and looks cool. Btw if you get only one of the grippers, buy the 7, the 6 will be way too easy for you (because it's easy for me as well). I haven't tried TNSing it though. I agree. I certified on the ESG 6 pretty easily with the setting block but the TNS on it is pretty tough and I haven’t been able to cert on that yet. I have pretty small hands though so I burn up a lot of energy finger walking the handle down til I can get my pinky around it the 7 is a beast but given the rgc range I’ve seen @C8Myotome will have no problem getting it. My 7 is the lowest I’ve seen at 163lbs but the highest I’ve seen was a 177lbs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C8Myotome Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Austin Seitter said: I agree. I certified on the ESG 6 pretty easily with the setting block but the TNS on it is pretty tough and I haven’t been able to cert on that yet. I have pretty small hands though so I burn up a lot of energy finger walking the handle down til I can get my pinky around it the 7 is a beast but given the rgc range I’ve seen @C8Myotome will have no problem getting it. My 7 is the lowest I’ve seen at 163lbs but the highest I’ve seen was a 177lbs. Thanks yeah I'm going to attempt the level 7 cert for giggles. Even if I get a 177 it should be pretty doable for where I'm at right now, I'm not used to big handles but it looks fun and the block looks nice. I'd prefer a a flatter single dimension block than my 20x30 cpw block anyway. And yeah the level 6 would be way too easy for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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