Parents Can anyone recommend a good pair of dowel grips?

[melissajoy1234]

My DDs coach recommends the girls use the dowel grips instead of the beginning grips and I just wondered which brands are really good, and if there are any I need to stay away from? Anyone have a site that sells them cheap? Thanks for any help! Also let me know how your girls like the difference. One gym mom told me to get the double buckles, so if one happens to come undone during competition, the other is still there to hold it in place.

 

[JessMom]

Jess and her teammates have Gibson - w/ 1 buckle (no velcro) She likes it and they're holding up well

 

[2gymmies]

We use Reisport velcro. So far so good!

 

[UnoMas]

My DD has the reisport double buckle. They definitely took some getting used to, but she says they are now her best friend!!!

 

[Deleted member D3987]

US Glove.............................

 

[JBS]

Yes...Mike at US Glove does great work. His grips hold up for all levels.

US Glove Gymnastics Grips

We had some stretching issues with Reisport over the last couple of years.

I have heard great things about ReichelSport...

ReichelSport

 

[gymnastbeth]

I've always used US Glove. Love them!

 

[gymmomof1]

US Glove.............................

Dunno do you recommend Velcro or buckle. Is there a better fit with Velcro?

 

[melissajoy1234]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think I will go with US Glove. They have a pair with double buckles that are $43.90 with shipping.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

always buckle. for boys and girls.

 

[gymmomof1]

always buckle. for boys and girls.

Thanks I wasn't sure if it made a difference since dd just started using them this summer. I did get the buckle ones but heard velcro may be better. Glad I asked

 

[cher062]

My DD has the ones with the double buckles from Nastia's equipment collection. She has had them for 2 years and loves them.
She started with the velcro ones but the velcro wore out within a season. She had tried a single buckle one but didn't like it.

I'm only a parent but for my DD she says it has to be double buckle

 

[bookworm]

US Glove ...Hotshot grips...my daughter is heading off to college in a year and has used the hotshots since she was 7 yo...