HellMagic Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 At the moment I've got one HG250 and one CoC#3 (2007), but since I can't squeeze the CoC#3 past parallel I think I might need an in betweener here (right?). Strengthwise I'm around a CoC#2, I've tried one once and closed it with a set. The #3 is my goal gripper. Now for choosing which one, I think I've got three suitable grippers to choose from. 1) CoC#2.5 (would be $36 for me) 2) RB210 ($36 too) 3) BB SM ($45) I don't really know which one of these I should choose, do you guys have any tips, opinions or ideas? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I would get the 2.5. I wouldn't necessarily say you need another gripper, though. Maybe get the VG instead. LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Don't forget the HG300 is also a good choise. It is also cheaper than the rest. But if I were to choose the grippers you listed, I'll pick the BBSM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcx6pmw Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I would vote for the #2.5. As far as I know the BBSM tends to be a bit nearer the #3, like 2.7 maybe. Either would be a good choice though. My HG300 is as hard as my #3, so is a bit risky as you don't know what you'll end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenBuddah Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I'd go with the 210, the knurling is real nice and the grippers are fine all over. And for the same price as the #2.5 i'd prefer it even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 For consistency i'd go with the CoC 2.5 I've got a HG300 and as a previous post said, they do vary and it's as hard as my CoC number 3. Not tried any of the others so i can't compare. But the gripper with springs is a good alternative - something i might buy myself now they come with knurled handles - with so many different levels of difficulty to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 The knurling on my 210 sucks, it's as slippery as a greased whippet! Go for a 2.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 twig, when did you get yours? I got my RB's (including a 210) this Monday, and the knurling is excellent. Don't even necessarily need chalk now, probably will though when summer comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenBuddah Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 They changed the knurling a while ago from a rougher to a finer structure. The knurling on my newer RBs is excellent. The knurling on my older brass ones is very sharp but not as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I'd go with the 210, the knurling is real nice and the grippers are fine all over. And for the same price as the #2.5 i'd prefer it even more. Yes. OK. It is buy best CoC 2.5 + Hand Gripper Helper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 In y opinion the hand gripper helper is useless. I am sure there are people who will agree with me. Buy close the gap. It is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenBuddah Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I'd go with the 210, the knurling is real nice and the grippers are fine all over. And for the same price as the #2.5 i'd prefer it even more. Yes. OK. It is buy best CoC 2.5 + Hand Gripper Helper I think you got me wrong. I ment I prefer the RB210 even more not the #2.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 In y opinion the hand gripper helper is useless. I am sure there are people who will agree with me. Buy close the gap. It is much better. Alawadhi but your opinion about IMTUG ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) I'd go with the 210, the knurling is real nice and the grippers are fine all over. And for the same price as the #2.5 i'd prefer it even more I ment I prefer the RB210 even more not the #2.5. It can buy RB 210C ? Edited March 30, 2007 by pawel r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenBuddah Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) 210C will most propable be too close to the #2. Standard 210 would be better. If you want a narrow one between #2 & #3 you should take a 240C/N. Edited March 30, 2007 by greenBuddah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 In y opinion the hand gripper helper is useless. I am sure there are people who will agree with me. Buy close the gap. It is much better. Alawadhi but your opinion about IMTUG ? replied to your PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I would buy a 2.5. I also think you'd do well to get a 2 along with it. Perhaps the total cost would be a bit less than $72 since I don't think the postage and handling for two grippers is twice what it is for 1 gripper. If you want a 2.5 from RB, go for the RB240N or C. I somewhat prefer IM's knurling to RB's, however I haven't bought any RB's in alomst 18 months so if the knurling is changed (I like very tough knurling) I am not sure. One issue I have with RB N's (I have and have used lots of them) is that like most narrow spread grippers the sweep is considerably easier than what you'd expect but then they get quite hard over the last several mm of the close. So the RB240N may not be any tougher than the #2 on the sweep but it's 2.5 ish right at the close. ..neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I opted for the 2.5 & the BBSM as each one is a step closer to the 3 and there's a decent difference between them. I've closed the 2.5 once so far, but am still 1/4" away from the BBSM and can only get the 3 to 1". If you have the $$$ then I'd get both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 In y opinion the hand gripper helper is useless. I am sure there are people who will agree with me. Buy close the gap. It is much better. Alawadhi but your opinion about IMTUG ? replied to your PM Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggerfoot Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 For what it is worth, I can close my BB SM but am just a hair from closing the COC 2.5. I forgot that I even have a HG 300 and will give it a try. I can close the HG 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coc3 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 For what it is worth, I can close my BB SM but am just a hair from closing the COC 2.5. I forgot that I even have a HG 300 and will give it a try. I can close the HG 250. wow, usually its the other way around, people that can close the 2.5 for 1 rep usually miss on the bbsm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellMagic Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks for all the input guys, much appreciated I never considered HG300 since I have an HG250 already (bought 2004), and I don't like it. The knurling is slippery and it hurts my skin more than the #3 does (they might have gotten better over the years though). It's also narrow, which actually can be quite nice, but it's a slight disadvantage when switching to wide ones. Anyway, I've made up my mind! It seems like a majority here would choose the #2.5, and since I'd like to replace my HG250 with something better I'll go for a #2 aswell.. and while I'm at it, I think I just might order a #1 too (oh my, where will this end?) So a #2.5 it is, and an additional #1 and #2, woho /°\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellMagic Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Yay, grippers ordered! I also took the opportunity to get the Expand your hand bands, so I have something to do when my hands are sore So, now I just have to anxiously jump up and down for a week or two before they arrive. *taps fingers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 For what it is worth, I can close my BB SM but am just a hair from closing the COC 2.5. I forgot that I even have a HG 300 and will give it a try. I can close the HG 250. wow, usually its the other way around, people that can close the 2.5 for 1 rep usually miss on the bbsm. My friend has a 2.5 that is exactly the same spread and handle depth as mine. The only way to tell them apart is that his is a bit harder than my BBSM and mine is easier ! Grippers really can vary ! .. neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfeemiman Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Yay, grippers ordered!I also took the opportunity to get the Expand your hand bands, so I have something to do when my hands are sore So, now I just have to anxiously jump up and down for a week or two before they arrive. *taps fingers* Let us know what you'd rate them once you get them please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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