familia5az Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Why would I want to buy Ironmind's product when the GNC product is very comparable in resistance and less inexpensive? I'm trying to sell myself on the alleged better quality, etc. of IM however it's tough to justify the cost when their both going to accomplish the same goal. Thoughts? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 My set , calibrated by Matt Cannon GNC 200 - 124 GNC 250 - 149 GNC 300 - 160 Average #2 115-119 2.5 122-128 3 148-154 Narrow handles on the GNC's make the final close some what harder, but the cheapo springs may warp at any point. Just tonight the 200 gave a bit more on a close and is now 1/8 less on the spread. You get what you pay for.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Why would I want to buy Ironmind's product when the GNC product is very comparable in resistance and less inexpensive? I'm trying to sell myself on the alleged better quality, etc. of IM however it's tough to justify the cost when their both going to accomplish the same goal. Thoughts? Thx they are pretty bad. i bought a set purely based on them being 3 grippers for 20 bucks. For training with the purpose of getting better I would recommend IM's, GHP's or BB's. For training geared more toward silliness and wondering where you actually are strength wise then I recommend GNC's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchapman Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 GNC grippers are not good quality. If you are halfway serious about grippers, then get the COC and use the GNC grippers as bridge grippers. I put my GNC 250 in a choker, and it seasoned down to about a 2 1/4 " spread. A COC will not do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familia5az Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 If Im closing GNC 200 would I be better served to go with a COC # 3 or purchase a 2.5 and a #3? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchapman Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) If Im closing GNC 200 would I be better served to go with a COC # 3 or purchase a 2.5 and a #3? Thx The GNC 200 is basically a 2.25, so I would say get a #2.5 if you are going to only get one. But, you will eventually order a #3, so if you have the money, you might as well order it now as well, to save on shipping. There is still a noticable difference between the GNC 200 and #2.5. Edited March 2, 2012 by jchap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I would agree with the above. Although I like GNC grippers for the narrow spread and smaller handles, they are inferior products to Ironmind, BB, GHP. I have bought a few sets, and have had defective grippers in both of the ones I kept for myself. One with grippers that were not labeled with the advertised difficulty, and one with a handle that came off. If you are a gripper nut, $20 for extra grippers is nothing, but if you want value for your money go elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familia5az Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thx everybody. I will buy a COC 2.5 and 3. Thanks for your expertise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba29 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 i have never touched a gnc gripper. i have a heavy grips gripper 3 IM grippers and 2 GHP grippers. the knurling on the heavy grips is way too slippery. i don't get to use chalk all that often so this makes a difference. i heard the knurling on the gnc's is similar ton the heavy grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familia5az Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Does anybody have some numbers for a Coc 2.5 and a Coc 3 fresh out of package? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchapman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Does anybody have some numbers for a Coc 2.5 and a Coc 3 fresh out of package? Thx Mine were purchased a year ago and rated at 129 lbs and 150 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanVogt Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I highly recommend the captains of crush grippers or the beef builder or the GHP series. These are all very high quality grippers made in the USA and they stay the same even with heavy use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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