paul valpreda Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 I have noticed that since I've been working hard lately on my pinch-gripping, using both plates and the TTK, the thumb-pads on my hands are getting thicker. This is making it very difficult to position a gripper in my hand because I have to squeeze the gripper partially closed to fit it properly before squeezing it shut. Do any of you have the same problem? If so, what did you do about it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 I think it's pretty much the same for everybody Paul. I would say that a big thumb pad is an advantage to close a tough gripper. When I position the gripper, I use my free thumb to place the bottom handle high in my palm and I use index and major fingers of the free hand to place the top handle around my fingers. I push as low as I can with these 3 fingers before wrapping my pinkie around the handle. However, you have to do it pretty fast. Positionning the gripper takes me about 1 second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffPeterson Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 I agree with everything Tou just said. My only problem is it takes me about 3secs to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul valpreda Posted June 8, 2002 Author Share Posted June 8, 2002 Tou, I'll have to try this method. My old method just doesn't work anymore and it was getting frustrating! I hope the thicker thumb pads make a positive difference when using the grippers. Right now, I feel like I'm starting over. Positioning is critical and I need to change due to the thickness of my hands increasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeQ1966 Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 I have this problem it seems also..I have had my Ivanko supergripper for about 8 years and have worked on it alot..It was a real comfortable gripper for me to use..Well I just got my coc 2 and 3 and what a wake up call it was..I am finding myself wrestling with them to get the best feel and they are actually tearing my hands up some..I have average length hands but they are thick from doing hand exercises for years. good luck Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 Tou, I just tried that method of yours and jeez it makes things a whole lot easier. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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