Women Questions about grips (photos included).

[Esther205]

Hi everyone!

I’ve been doing gymnastics since I was a child (I’m now 21) but only ever learned the basics on bars as WAG isn’t my discipline. I decided I wanted to start learning a bit more on bars which I have mainly been teaching myself when the gym is free. Because of this I don’t have a coach I can ask about grips.

I have Reisport Velcro dowel grips but am worried they’re not the right size. I got the right size according to the size chart but am worried they don’t look ‘right’.
I tried them very briefly on the bar the other day and they felt quite uncomfortable, but I’m not sure if this is due to having the improper size or simply that I’m not used to gripping the bar with them on.

Any advice regarding size, wearing them, and feeling on the bar would be a huge help. I’ve attached photos below.
Thanks a lot!!!

 

[Vondell30]

Why not just ask one of the coaches at the gym? They can visually inspect them for you and explain in detail (if they have competed), how it should feel.

 

[gymmom21]

Have you broken them in? I know the girls have to break them in before they feel right to them.

 

[sce]

They look about right to me. You should not be able to fully open your hand when wearing grips

 

[Aero]

Those grips fit quite well! You just have to get used to them by using them during a number of different skills, especially tap swings. This will break them in and after a while they’ll feel great!