mwinsl01 Posted December 6, 2006 Posted December 6, 2006 I was considering buying the ivanko super gripper devil's advocate and wanted to know if it was a lot better product than the ivanko super gripper in terms of feeling like a gripper? with the super gripper i have trouble closing the last 1/8 inch due to the fact that you have to close the super gripper a little more. The spread from handle to handle with a hg gripper closed is around 1 3/4 in, the spread with the super gripper is 1.5 in so it is kind of like you have to overcrush the super gripper to close it shut. Any critiques would be helpful. i don't want to spend a 110 bucks for nothing lol. Quote Done HG 300 128 pounds of pressure closed 12/29/06 COC 2 117 pounds closed no set in 02/07 Goals COC 2.5 1/8 inch away BB narrow grip Elite 1/8 inch away
TomY Posted December 6, 2006 Posted December 6, 2006 Just get a normal Ivanko Super Gripper, way cheaper that the hyped up version. Quote Do better than last time
Crotchulla Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 Just get a normal ISG and if you want you can always dict tape the crap out of the handle to made it thicker and more like a gripper. Quote Goals by April 2008 Close #3 (still) Deadlift 470 lbs (still) Middle finger lift 200lbs Military Press BW
Teemu I Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 I was considering buying the ivanko super gripper devil's advocate and wanted to know if it was a lot better product than the ivanko super gripper in terms of feeling like a gripper? with the super gripper i have trouble closing the last 1/8 inch due to the fact that you have to close the super gripper a little more. The spread from handle to handle with a hg gripper closed is around 1 3/4 in, the spread with the super gripper is 1.5 in so it is kind of like you have to overcrush the super gripper to close it shut. Any critiques would be helpful. i don't want to spend a 110 bucks for nothing lol. You would experience the same kind of "problem" with the Devil's Advocate. However, I consider that to be an advantage, not a problem. I have the Devil's Advocate and I think it's great. Knurled handles are good. I don't think many guys who say "just get the standard ISG" have actually tried them both. DA does feel more like a TSG gripper, but of course it still isn't the same thing. I did get the regular ISG along with the DA so I could compare them. I don't regret my purchase of the DA. BUT I will not tell you, which one to buy. You would have to get a chance to try the DA and THEN decide. If you are on a budget, settle for regular ISG. It's a good training tool as well. Quote Teemu Ilvesniemi, Finland My Blog
tja Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 I have had both, and I must say the ISGDA is much better to grip than the ISG even when the latter has some duct tape on it. Quote
Pryderi Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 The knurling could be a tad sharper, but I'm satisfied with the DA. IF I had a standard ISG I don't think it would get as much use as the DA (because of the feel and the total investment), yet either model could compliment your training given you actually use it. Quote Danny
TelegraphKey Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 Just fyi, on my ISG I took a computer mouse pad, the rubber sponge material, cut it up & taped it with bottom side facing out on finger side. This is a pretty good grip, better than only duct tape, I imagine. Quote Jim Starr 2008 no injury Rep 2.5 bend Blue Formulator Ext 10x20/Flex 10x60 strict OH Lever 12 lb Lever wrist curl 10 lb 1H Plate Wrist Curl-metal:(R 5*33/L 3*33)-plastic:(R 1*35) Hex Block >40 Blob50?
MARKR Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I was considering buying the ivanko super gripper devil's advocate and wanted to know if it was a lot better product than the ivanko super gripper in terms of feeling like a gripper? with the super gripper i have trouble closing the last 1/8 inch due to the fact that you have to close the super gripper a little more. The spread from handle to handle with a hg gripper closed is around 1 3/4 in, the spread with the super gripper is 1.5 in so it is kind of like you have to overcrush the super gripper to close it shut. Any critiques would be helpful. i don't want to spend a 110 bucks for nothing lol. You would experience the same kind of "problem" with the Devil's Advocate. However, I consider that to be an advantage, not a problem. I have the Devil's Advocate and I think it's great. Knurled handles are good. I don't think many guys who say "just get the standard ISG" have actually tried them both. DA does feel more like a TSG gripper, but of course it still isn't the same thing. I did get the regular ISG along with the DA so I could compare them. I don't regret my purchase of the DA. BUT I will not tell you, which one to buy. You would have to get a chance to try the DA and THEN decide. If you are on a budget, settle for regular ISG. It's a good training tool as well. I agree with Teemu i have a ISGDA which replaced my regular super gripper it feels more like a TSG and will really benefit in helping to close heavier TSG Mark Quote
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