grips

Hello everyone :) One of my gymnasts is very stubborn and independent and has recently bought grips without consulting me or the other coaches first. We are a very small club and out of everyone there, I am the only one who uses grips. She came to me today to ask for help on breaking them in but...

I just bought my DD her third pair of grips in the past four years. When she went into grips, she was 8YO and still pretty small/light so her coach had me order her the Gibson Just Right grips because they apparently have a thinner/skinnier palm guard than other brands. So both times I've been...

So, D needs new back up grips, rings/hb. He will only wear Hambuchens. but, of course, they are NEVER in stock. I plan to go ahead and order them, and wait, but in the meantime, what recommendations do you have for something similar to the Hambuchens? Are the Bailie Xtreme buckle/hook and...

Can someone help me understand el grip? Do all men do it on high bar? Why? What's the advantage for girls over normal grip?

I tried searching for this, but didn't have any luck. When ordering grips online, and the size chart for a given size says 6", is that the minimum or maximum size for the grips? My DD measures just barely (like 1 mm) below 6". Do I order the size that states 6"? I have no idea what size my...

DD mentioned her grips are feeling a little small, so I figured I'd get some new ones after states in 2 weeks, as I read they need "breaking in" (??) I didn't buy her current ones. Her friends mum measured and bought them. I had no idea there were even different kinds. So which part of the hand...

I haven't had a new pair of grips in an extremely long time because I hate having to break new ones in, but recently I was finally forced to part with my old pair when they ripped. The new ones I got (Reisport) are very soft and flimsy. Maybe it is because it has been such a long time, but I...

What are the best grips to buy for a 9 yr old 65 lb level 7? Her hands measure 5.75 inches from wrist to tip of middle finger. (Just to give an idea of size) She is used to Bailie beginner dowel grips with buckles but they are completely worn out. Her new gym uses Velcro gsgrips but she hates...

How do I know when to buy new grips for DD? She's telling me that they aren't flexible (really stiff) anymore and she doesn't like wearing them. She prefers her newer ones. I suppose that is my sign? She's had them about 7 months. They were her only pair for about 4-5 months. If it matters...

So it has come time to get new grips. Has anyone used the tru grip 3 finger grips? I find them interesting, and want to try, but I'm curious if anyone has used them yet. Thanks

Hey I have been having a heap of trouble keeping my grips on my fingers. I have seen pictures of people using rubber bands and I was just wondering if it is a good idea and how to put the rubber band on? Thanks

i recently purchased a new pair of reisport double buckle ladies uneven bar grips and i was wondering which one is the left hand and which one is the right hand? i know what on my old reisport Velcro grips the buckle was by your thumb but the two buckles on the buckle grips are they by your...

I posted a few weeks who asking for feedback on the whole grip thing for dd. The general consensus was that they were in fact, too small. Dd's coach and an optional coach told me they were too small as well. We ordered the next size up, even though she is within the size range for the...

Dd was told to order grips for this coming season (and to start wearing now to break them in) we have size 000 Hotshot grips.Her coach says they are too small, but when I measure her hands, from the tip of her middle finger to her wrist, I get 5" (the measurement for 000). Is it likely that we...

I need new grips but i dont know what size to get. My hand is i little bit less than 4 inches. These are the grips i want to get. are these good grips?

I did search through the old threads, but didn't see anything that covered pain from grips. My DD8 got grips a few months ago, wore them for a few weeks, and started getting pain in between her thumb and index finger when she pushed down on the bar. Is this a sizing thing? The way she's holding...

Is it typical for a team to start requiring a certain brand grip for the girls? That they will carry in the pro shop? Many of the girls have different brands (and have had them for years - not the same grips of course, but the same brand/style etc) and are happy with them. I am frustrated by the...

Has anyone else had issues with the sizing on their grips? My brother and I both measured correctly, and we both got grips that were way too big.I was wondering if this was common, or if we were super unlucky. After I put them on my brother said they were good enough because I wasn't doing...

Hey guys :D I'm looking for some women dowel grip recommendations. I wore Nastia and DGS palm guards for a year then switched to dowels. I have 2 pairs of Ginnasta double buckles-but they are so flimsy and thin! What brands do you guys like? My hand is 6.5 inches-so it falls in between sizes...

I searched the archives, I promise! But I didn't see exactly what I am looking for. DS needs high bar and rings grips. His coach is OK with either of these brands, so the question is mainly the fit. DS has little hands (5.5") so would need the 00 Reisport (which is recommended for up to 6") or...