mashinfotrain Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) what is the "best-size"-for a wrist-roller? im about to buy a wrist-roller,+ have the choice of either a "1-3/4" roller or a 2"-roller? which size would be best? i have (average-size-hands)! thank you. "id really appreciate your advice guys"? one + three-quarter inch-roller or two-inch/olympic-size roller? Edited May 11, 2009 by mashinfotrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAU1985 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'd go with the 2" roller, I have one that's made out of an old barbell end and it's a bit over 2", works great. Your wrists and forearms will get a better workout from the larger diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashinfotrain Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'd go with the 2" roller, I have one that's made out of an old barbell end and it's a bit over 2", works great. Your wrists and forearms will get a better workout from the larger diameter. thanks for that mate....really helps me! thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_yogi Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'd reccomend a 2.5" but 2" is probably the better size from the choices you present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Really depends on the size of your hands and what you like - try them both if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33wes Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 The 2" bar will work your thumbs, wrists and overall grip well enough, especially after working the overall body and other grip and wrist work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Just be careful with the larger roller I used a 2'' and used to take it to the gym and set it up in the power rack and the safety bar through it . It was great work but I pilled on the weight and it started hurting the back of my hand's so I would use moderation ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashinfotrain Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 hey guys,thanks very much for all your great-advice here....i really appreciate it guys-every one of you-(big thanks guys)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashinfotrain Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 The 2" bar will work your thumbs, wrists and overall grip well enough, especially after working the overall body and other grip and wrist work. thanks mate-i went for the 2"-ironmind-roller,which is great-(i love this roller)-its great man! thanks for this good info/advice mate. (i greatly appreciate it man). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashinfotrain Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Just be careful with the larger roller I used a 2'' and used to take it to the gym and set it up in the power rack and the safety bar through it . It was great work but I pilled on the weight and it started hurting the back of my hand's so I would use moderation ! thanks mate for your advice here-i have the 2"-roller....i really feel the burn man + benefit! i will remember this advice buddy-thanks! (i really appreciate your input buddy). i love this gripboard man-its the best for everything grip-related....gripboard is brilliant! love it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 what is the "best-size"-for a wrist-roller? im about to buy a wrist-roller,+ have the choice of either a "1-3/4" roller or a 2"-roller? which size would be best? i have (average-size-hands)! thank you. "id really appreciate your advice guys"? one + three-quarter inch-roller or two-inch/olympic-size roller? Check out this thread I started. Maby you guys could give me some input on my thread too. Its all about wrist roller. I also have a video explaining how to make one in about 1 min. And it will hold some weight too Write to me there I've been checking it for coments or other videos. Rico http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=32003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo47 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Yea... better make sure you have the exact measurement of diameter, because if you don't you'll never get a good grip workout. be careful of that. And always buy equipment that you can make in a blink of an eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAU1985 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I would have personally went with one of the wrist rollers from FBBC because they are not knurled and work the grip more than a knurled roller would because with knurling it's a lot easier to grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33wes Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I would have personally went with one of the wrist rollers from FBBC because they are not knurled and work the grip more than a knurled roller would because with knurling it's a lot easier to grip. The 2" inch knurled roller would be better for a combination of wrist and grip work, as a thick smooth roller is grip strength first and wrist strength second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 My wristroller is 1 3/8'' non knurled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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