Captains of Crush IronMind Hand Grippers

Speedy delivery & packaged just fine - especially good that they can be posted through the letterbox.I’ve had all sorts of different grippers over the past couple of decades, almost all pretty cheap & very, very easy to close repeatedly. A couple of years ago I bought a ‘heavy grip’ that was a cheap imitation of the Captains of Crush. It was apparently rated at 200lbs, which I couldn’t quite close fully, so I was looking to find something to help build up to it.I must admit that I was drawn to the CoC grippers via some YouTube videos where they were testing folks grip strength (Jujimufu, Brian Shaw, Brian Alsruhe...) & decided to go for the CoC #1 first, since I figured I was already close to getting 200lbs, so 140lbs should be easy...Guess again.Well, I still loved the quality of the gripper, so almost immediately ordered the Trainer, to give me a lighter weight to warm up with.Pleased that I could close that (100lbs), but decided to round things out by also ordering this “Guide” (60lbs), as my wife & kids were also now interested in getting their grip stronger, but they could hardly budge any of the heavier grippers.The Guide & Trainer were both a bit squeaky initially, but that was soon remedied with some 3-in-1 oil application.We’ve also now got some really light squishers & bands for finger extensions too (all pictured).Overall, we’d definitely recommend the CoC family of grippers.

This is a beautifully engineered product. I could sit and stare at it for hours.I've got particularly long fingers (possibly marfans syndrome) and they're just OK - they'll be perfect for the average consumer. Expensive but worth the price when you look at the quality. I had some cheap grippers previously and the handle soon began to spin and then became useless, whilst plastic ones have broken over time.I ordered two pairs separately:One was a Saturday, it dispatched on Sunday and turned up Tuesday midday - really quick over a weekend and during COVID.The other was ordered on a Wednesday and it turned up on the Saturday - again, really quick delivery.Very pleased and looking forward to improving my grip strength!

I bought this gripper on recommendation from a 'strength training for climbing' website; this product was rated as one of the best to use for grip training. The knurled handles make the product feel extra secure when held in the hand. The finishing is of a high standard too and it doesn't appear that it be susceptible to rusting. I would recommend this product to anyone interested in developing strong forearm strength and to improve their grip. I have given this product 5 star because in my own opinion you can't get better than this. Don't try to compare these to the standard hand grips you find in the sport stores.Obviously at the time of purchase I had no idea how to interpret the CoC numbers (in lb & kg) and on a whim I bought the CoC #2.5 (237lb / 108kb) this turned out to be a very bad idea as I found out; they're not called Captain of Crush for fun! It will be many months before I can comfortably squeeze these to touch. IMO I would recommend stating out with a CoC #1.5 (if you feel you have a 'world class grip') and then taking it from there. My palms hurt a lot (not bruised but really sore) after the first two days of practice. I found investing in an Iron Mind 'Egg' particularly useful; this has helped my sore hands - rehab, recovery and something therapeutic to play with in between CoC training.I have since ordered the CoC #1.5 and will ease into a CoC #2.5 in a more 'controlled' manner.This is one Gripper you will want to own forever!

I realised as I got older (62) that my grip strength was decreasing. A doctor recommended hand grip exercisers during a full medical so I thought I would give it a try. I do plenty of exercise, but had not been targeting my hands and forearms.I thought I had ordered the 1.5 model (76kg) but actually received the 2 model (88 kg). This has worked out well for me as by now the 1.5 would be too weak. I use the hand gripper several times a day when sitting at my computer thinking through a tough problem.When I first started I really struggled to close the grips more than a little. Also, the relatively rough surface gave an excellent grip, but also caused callouses. I persevered and after three or four weeks my hands had toughened and I could easily do reps of 10. My wrist and hand strength has increased noticeably, but I will not be ready to move up to a stronger gripper for some time yet. No 2 is just right for me.I subsequently bought a 60lb model for my wife at her request, and she said it has really helped relieve some hand pain she had been experiencing.The quality and results are excellent. It just squeaks a bit which can annoy people around you.

Really well-made grippers, and I don't really see the point about the knurling that some others have made, as it doesn't feel uncomfortable to me. I spent quite a while deciding on the level of grippers to purchase, and went for Guide as I'd been away from training for quite a while, but I found them easier than I thought, so I think I will need to step up almost immediately. If you've ever trained before I would suggest going straight to Sport or Trainer, as you probably have more residual strength than you think. That said, I can see myself steadily working through the next few levels and the grippers being tough enough to take whatever I can throw at them. A quality product.

top quality and standard gripper hard to squeeze as expected 👍

Nothing to dislike. Very well made

It was awesome 😎

ピクリとは動きますが…それ以上握れません。大きな目標ができたと、喜んでおります！グリップが金属なので…何回も握ると痛くなりますが、冷たくて気持ちいいです。

it is insane i will never be able to close it one time i read about the guy who did two eightie for like twelve reps i'm telling you dude not this one not in this lifetime. i tried a strong man contest just for fun and i was able to lift the cylinders on the farmers walk at two hundred and sixty-five pounds each and walk with them but this thing i can barely close it for maybe a quarter of an inche. so if you whant a real challenge and you think you're up to it trust me you won't be disapointed. have fun!