Extension To Torsion Spring Rating Comparison

[truth1ness]

As I understand it a gripper's 'rating' is how many pounds is required to completely close the gripper. It doesn't really take into consideration the force curve through the whole range of motion which is more level for extension springs and steeper for torsion. But I'm curious, if you have a 200lb torsion spring gripper does it feel easier or harder than an extension spring gripper (like the ISG or Vulcan) set to the same level?

I often hear 'extension spring grippers are easier' because of the flatter curve. But does this actually mean they're easier to learn in general or that they're easier at the same exact rating setting as a similar TSG? The reason I ask is it seems to me like if you have a spring with a flatter curve like an extension spring then that spring is creating close to 200lbs of resistance at every point in the close, so shouldn't it be harder than a torsion spring where it's 200lbs at the close but significantly lower the rest of the rom?

Also, if you have an ISG/Vulcan and TSG's how different are your maxes in number of pounds for each?

[jchapman]

I have an RB adjustable. I am usually a few few pounds stronger on the adjustable than on the TSGs. Plus, It seems to be easier to grind out reps on the RB adjustable as compared to the TSG.

[Autolupus]

As I understand it a gripper's 'rating' is how many pounds is required to completely close the gripper. It doesn't really take into consideration the force curve through the whole range of motion which is more level for extension springs and steeper for torsion. But I'm curious, if you have a 200lb torsion spring gripper does it feel easier or harder than an extension spring gripper (like the ISG or Vulcan) set to the same level?

I often hear 'extension spring grippers are easier' because of the flatter curve. But does this actually mean they're easier to learn in general or that they're easier at the same exact rating setting as a similar TSG? The reason I ask is it seems to me like if you have a spring with a flatter curve like an extension spring then that spring is creating close to 200lbs of resistance at every point in the close, so shouldn't it be harder than a torsion spring where it's 200lbs at the close but significantly lower the rest of the rom?

Also, if you have an ISG/Vulcan and TSG's how different are your maxes in number of pounds for each?

The extension spring will be harder...if you look at ratings done on these grippers and what the "feel" is.

Level 18(on average) on the VHG2 is equivalent to 150lbs or a CoC#3, whereas level 16 is closer to how a #3 feels...this is what is and what feels.

Therefore the extension spring IS harder, when taken upon actual rating.

[jchapman]

As I understand it a gripper's 'rating' is how many pounds is required to completely close the gripper. It doesn't really take into consideration the force curve through the whole range of motion which is more level for extension springs and steeper for torsion. But I'm curious, if you have a 200lb torsion spring gripper does it feel easier or harder than an extension spring gripper (like the ISG or Vulcan) set to the same level?

I often hear 'extension spring grippers are easier' because of the flatter curve. But does this actually mean they're easier to learn in general or that they're easier at the same exact rating setting as a similar TSG? The reason I ask is it seems to me like if you have a spring with a flatter curve like an extension spring then that spring is creating close to 200lbs of resistance at every point in the close, so shouldn't it be harder than a torsion spring where it's 200lbs at the close but significantly lower the rest of the rom?

Also, if you have an ISG/Vulcan and TSG's how different are your maxes in number of pounds for each?

The extension spring will be harder...if you look at ratings done on these grippers and what the "feel" is.

Level 18(on average) on the VHG2 is equivalent to 150lbs or a CoC#3, whereas level 16 is closer to how a #3 feels...this is what is and what feels.

Therefore the extension spring IS harder, when taken upon actual rating.

I think the Vulcan also has a wider spread and smooth handles working to make it feel harder than the rating. My RB has the spread of a COC and knurled handles.

[mightyjoe]

As I understand it a gripper's 'rating' is how many pounds is required to completely close the gripper. It doesn't really take into consideration the force curve through the whole range of motion which is more level for extension springs and steeper for torsion. But I'm curious, if you have a 200lb torsion spring gripper does it feel easier or harder than an extension spring gripper (like the ISG or Vulcan) set to the same level?

I often hear 'extension spring grippers are easier' because of the flatter curve. But does this actually mean they're easier to learn in general or that they're easier at the same exact rating setting as a similar TSG? The reason I ask is it seems to me like if you have a spring with a flatter curve like an extension spring then that spring is creating close to 200lbs of resistance at every point in the close, so shouldn't it be harder than a torsion spring where it's 200lbs at the close but significantly lower the rest of the rom?

Also, if you have an ISG/Vulcan and TSG's how different are your maxes in number of pounds for each?

The extension spring will be harder...if you look at ratings done on these grippers and what the "feel" is.

Level 18(on average) on the VHG2 is equivalent to 150lbs or a CoC#3, whereas level 16 is closer to how a #3 feels...this is what is and what feels.

Therefore the extension spring IS harder, when taken upon actual rating.

I totally agree here with Mike!