Ultimate Grips Guide
Grips By Shape
No Hole
Carbon
Best Grips For:
Quick transition between movements
Coverage of full hand, including fingers
Great for "Death Grip" (thumb over bar)
Two Hole
Carbon, Leather, Suede
Best Grips For:
Traditional gymnastic grip feel
Moderate hand coverage
Use of dowel effect if wanted
Three Hole
All Materials
Best Grips For:
Maximum hand coverage
Most stable grip for beginners
Use of dowel effect if wanted
Grips By Material
Genuine Leather
2 & 3 Hole Grips
Grip Attributes:
Our thickest grip
Soft, durable, genuine leather
Forms to hand
Manufactured for longevity
Great all-around grip (barbell, rings, pull up bar, dumbbells, kettle bell)
Holds chalk well
Grips will break in after 3-5 workouts
Carbon Comp
2 & 3 Hole Grips
Grip Attributes:
Made of synthetic carbon fiber
Thinner than genuine leather
Flexible, forms to hand well
Holds chalk, although is good without
Very sticky on all bars and rings
No break in period
Best Grips For:
stringing together different movements
competition setting: slick bar
use out of the box, No break in period
competition level athletes
Suede Leather
2 & 3 Hole Grips
Grip Attributes:
Our Thinnest grip
Soft, durable leather
Forms to hand
Most universal grip
Holds chalk VERY well
Minimal break in period
Black Diamond
3 Hole Grips
Grip Attributes:
Made of micro diamond synthetic fiber
Similar in thickness as Carbons
Rigid, less conforming than other materials
Very sticky on all bars and rings
Chalk is not necessary
Designed for competition setting
No break in period
Best Grips For:
athletes who don't like to use chalk
superior grip in static positions
use out of the box, no break in period
Competition level athletes
Pinnacle Grips
No hole & 3 Hole Grips
Grip Attributes:
2.3 mm single layer microfiber
Breathable, synthetic material
Extremely durable
Will not stretch much
Best Grips For:
Great with chalk, helps with break in process
Great in all climates, including hot & humid
Great on steel bars, powder coated bars, and rings
Mid to Competition Level Athletes
