Malice Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 My FBBC 2x and 3x just showed up while I was at work tonight. I got home and did a warmup with the trainer and #1 and gave them a shot. First off, they are bad azz looking!! I really like the look and (surprisingly) feel of the smooth steel handles. They have a helaciously wide set compared to my CoC's and BB's which really threw me off setting the 3x initially but I think will help train my set in the long run. The 2x closed about as easy as my #1 but seemed to be much smoother through the whole sweep. The 3x I couldn't even get close to closing without chalk but with chalk I could get to probably about a mm or so both hands. Again super smooth all the way. I really like these grippers and plan on getting the other 3 to complete the set. I'm going to have to get the 2x close on video and hopefully this week close the 3x on vid too and send them in for cert. I was looking for a good gripper between the 2 and 2.5 and the 3x fits the bill perfectly for this. I highly recommend these These grippers have an industrial look to them that will work perfectly with a new gripper display I've been thinking about. Time to hit Home Depot tomorrow and pick up some supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 3rd set oif tonights gripper workout and I closed the 3x!!! It barely closed but still closed none the less. I guess it's time to see if I can get a 3x with 5/8" handles made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I have a brass 4x with 5/8 handles. Wonderful gripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 I have a brass 4x with 5/8 handles. Wonderful gripper. Hmmmmmm...maybe I'll get the 5/8" handled grippers in brass to add contrast to the FBBC old skool display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Parker Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I have the FBBC 3x. High Quality gripper. It is my favorite for doing rep work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 yeah i have the 2x and 3x both awesome grippers! smooth on the close and great gripper for sure, my 3x feels just about the same as my easy 2.5, I recommend these as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have a brass 4x with 5/8 handles. Wonderful gripper. Are your 5/8" handles knurled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Not knurled. I also have a steel 4x with the spring set extra deep. Ha, also have a P1 steel as the MI grip trophy. I'll post a few pictures here soon. In the past, I posted that my 4x 5/8 had some sloppy glue work. I didn't care then and still don't. For my contest though, all grippers were beautiful. Really, tied or better than RB for nicest looking grippers. I don't care about looks, but some people do. For the contest I had x-5x, P1, P1+P2 hex. They looked so good I made some of them trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 As soon as the special edition RB's that I ordered show up I'll order a 3x 5/8". I'm still deciding on brass or steel handles. I want to order them now but I have a thing about buying something before getting my previous order is delivered It also gives me more time to decide on handle material hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdeze Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have a smooth FBBC 3X that is about the same as my CoC #2.5 but I'd rate it as a more difficult close because of the smooth handles. It's one of my favorite grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 I have a smooth FBBC 3X that is about the same as my CoC #2.5 but I'd rate it as a more difficult close because of the smooth handles. It's one of my favorite grippers. I must have either a real easy 3x or a real hard 2.5 cuz my 3x is noticably easier than my 2.5. I'm hoping I just have a hard 2.5 but won't know until I build my RGC. I'll have to build one this week now I guess cuz now I'm real curious about these 2 grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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