gerryg Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 I noticed FBBC is now selling HG Grippers.How would you rate the HG150 and HG200 to the CoC#1 and CoC#2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarytheDino Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 My 200 is about 1.5. Don't have the 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPepper Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 My 200 is about 1.5. Don't have the 150. ← My hg200 is slightly above that of a coc1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Most of the HG200s that I've tried have been slightly below a #2 in difficulty. The few HG150s that I've tried were barely harder than a #1 on average. That's not counting the HG150 a friend has that feels more like a 2.2 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digdogz Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I have the HG250 and this is easier than my 2000 model IM#2.... Figure that? The only thing I can discern as any difference being made is that the HG250 in a smaller narrower gripper? Anywayz, as long as they are all different strengths eh! You should see my RB240...what a monster! Dogz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I took an hg250 and removed the handles, I then cut 1/8 inch from the spring legs and rebonded the handles back on. The bottom of the spring now sits about even with the top of the handles, maybe a fraction lower. This toughened the 250 considerably. Not quite a #3 tough, but maybe between an BBSM and a #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawrin Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 My 150 is definitely easier than my #1, maybe a bit tougher than the trainer. The 200 feels like it may also be easier than the #1 - I suspect I will close the 200 before I close the #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 (edited) Where can I find a wire size chart that compares the BB,IM,and HG grippers?Like the gripper ranking post in FAQ. Edited November 10, 2004 by gerryg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pexter Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I have a an older HG 300 that is as hard as a IM #3.All the newer models have different sized springs,are chromed and have a much narrower grip on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I got the box of grippers yesterday. Can't close my hands today, of course. Closed the HG 250. Felt about 20% harder than my #2. I have a older HG300 that is every bit as hard as my old, hard #3. I can only take it to about 1/2" (that's from a very slight set). It's kind of grip idiot heaven to open a full case of grippers. My wife suspects I need to ride the short bus after yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incindium Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The HG250 I won at the Michigan Grip Champs is easier than my Ironmind #2. However I do seem to have a pretty hard #2. The HG300 is still a bit easier than a the easy #3 I closed at the contest though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I took an hg250 and removed the handles, I then cut 1/8 inch fromthe spring legs and rebonded the handles back on. The bottom of the spring now sits about even with the top of the handles, maybe a fraction lower. This toughened the 250 considerably. Not quite a #3 tough, but maybe between an BBSM and a #3 ← That's a good idea. I should do that with my HG300. How did you remount the handles - some sort of epoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 That's a good idea. I should do that with my HG300. How did you remount the handles - some sort of epoxy? Clay, I use JB Weld. JB Weld is the product Robert Baraban uses to bond his RB Crushers. It is a 2 part epoxy that is excellent for grippers and can be bought at all leading hardware stores. Sets up like steel........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I have to say (honestly, despite the fact I'm selling these) I really like the HG grippers. For my hands, they fit. The start is narrower than my IM or RB grippers, which helps as I've always done a no set. The springs could be a bit stiffer, but I like them and they have rekindled my desire to get the #3 by the Snowman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I agree John. I like them cause they fit great for no set stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarytheDino Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 What is the inside handle spread on the new Hg's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Gary, I just measured mine and they are a hair under 2 3/8. Also, the set I kept from the grippers that HeavyGrips gave me for the contest were the hardest out of the 25 or so total I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I just measured all my grippers and here's what I got using a metric ruler and measuring from bottom of knurlings. I'll post both metric and English dimensions. My HG's arrived in Mid Oct and my IM's around the beginning on Nov so one would think all are new. HG 100 67 mm 2.64'' HG 150 60 mm 2.36'' HG 200 63 mm 2.48'' HG 250 69 mm 2.72'' HG 300 65 mm 2.56'' IM #1 73.5mm 2.89'' IM #2 71.5mm 2.81" IM #3 75 mm 2.95" IM #4 73.5mm 2.89" I feel that my HG 200 is around a .85 or .9 when compared to the #1. The HG 250 and #2 seem almost the same. I feel that my HG300 is about a 2.4 when compared to my big brick of a #3. I hope this comparison helps someone. ..neilkaz.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I just measured all my grippers and here's what I got using a metric ruler and measuring from bottom of knurlings. I'll post both metric and English dimensions.My HG's arrived in Mid Oct and my IM's around the beginning on Nov so one would think all are new. HG 100 67 mm 2.64'' HG 150 60 mm 2.36'' HG 200 63 mm 2.48'' HG 250 69 mm 2.72'' HG 300 65 mm 2.56'' IM #1 73.5mm 2.89'' IM #2 71.5mm 2.81" IM #3 75 mm 2.95" IM #4 73.5mm 2.89" I feel that my HG 200 is around a .85 or .9 when compared to the #1. The HG 250 and #2 seem almost the same. I feel that my HG300 is about a 2.4 when compared to my big brick of a #3. I hope this comparison helps someone. ..neilkaz.. ← My HG's (after seasoning) are anywhere from 2 1/4 - 2 3/8. Out of the package they were 2 1/2" didn't experience this narrowing of the gap with BB's or IM's. Different material apparently. I am not clear where my HG 300 sits in comparison to the BBSM...right now seems a little tougher with a 2 1/4 " spread My BBSM is at 2 3/4 it is a cert made by Warren for my hand size. I estimate 2.6-2.7...but don't have a lot of gripper comparisons to actually compare to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Paul, I've noticed that every gripper I own loses about 1/16-1/8" of handle spread after seasoning, including the IM and BB ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Paul, I've noticed that every gripper I own loses about 1/16-1/8" of handle spread after seasoning, including the IM and BB ones. ← Guess I never really noticed till I got these narrower ones from HG...they got my attention...so I noticed more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Clay, interesting info on the seasoning. Doesn't it take about 100 closures to fully season ? Perhaps my HG 100 isn't seasoned as I've only used it for warm ups, I also don't think I've done enough NC's with the 250 and 300 to fully season and none of my IM's is fully seasoned. I'll take new measurements in a few months and post any major differences. The #4 measurement is right in the package since I don't plan to open it until I can close the HG 300 or similar to aid me in my quest for the 3. I'm seasoning my grippers by using them in workouts. Perhaps I should send my 4 to you to season. It will likely only take you a couple workouts ..neilkaz.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 A tip I got from Clay and have used on all my grippers, strongest being an Elite. Take a pipe or chisel etc. that fits through the hole in the gripper spring then lay it on the ground, with the handle up step on it 100 times...it is now seasoned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarytheDino Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I have a an older HG 300 that is as hard as a IM #3.All the newer models have different sized springs,are chromed and have a much narrower grip on them. ← I have the exact same experience as pexter on HG300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tusenkonstnar Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 My HG200 is exactly as hard as my CoC #1 whick is sad when I had hoped the #1 to be in between the HG150 and the HG200. I haven't opened my CoC#2 but I guess it wouldn't be in between my HG200 and HG250 as planned either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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