SpeediancePowerGrip Smart Heavy Duty Exercise Handles, Adapted for Bench Press, Squat Training, and Other Muscle-Strengthening Exercises, Grip Attachments for Gym Monster Equipment

*Update* Adding the 2 missing stars because Speediance customer service is awesome! Issue resolved!I purchased the Speediance PowerGrip Smart Heavy Duty Exercise Handles with high expectations, especially given their premium price point. While the build quality and ergonomic design are commendable, the Bluetooth connectivity has been a consistent source of frustration.Much like the issues I've encountered with the Speediance Bluetooth Ring, these handles frequently struggle to maintain a stable connection with the Gym Monster system. Despite following all troubleshooting steps—ensuring the device is fully charged, resetting the connection, and minimizing potential interference—the problem persists. This not only disrupts workouts but also diminishes the overall user experience.Given that these handles are marketed as "smart" devices, reliable Bluetooth functionality is essential. Unfortunately, the current performance falls short of expectations. I hope Speediance addresses these connectivity issues in future updates or provides clearer guidance on resolving them.

Updated: They are solid and well made. Good grip and weight. The whole design looks like it was made by Apple…. Bluetooth good too since the latest software update.I was surprised that you can only turn the weight on/off, but not dial it up/down as you can do with the ring - but if you’re not looking for this kind of function, you will enjoy these.

Update: speediance has great customer service and resolved my issue. Changing my review to 5 stars.Like everyone else here has said, the Bluetooth connection is God awful. At least 1 of the handles usually don't connect to the machine. For a 200 dollar accessory, I expected this to work flawlessly.

Better balance than included handles and ability to enable/disable weights is very helpful. Expensive but worth it

I was sent these handles as a gift and I have to say I love them. They are far more solid and comfortable than the standard handles. The silky feel is great although I do have a slight concern they will degrade over time. I fully agree that the price point on these is probably too high... But if you are using this machine daily and plan to do so for years, many people will want to get the best experience possible. I found these especially beneficial for exercises that required hands overlapping on a single handle like woodchops because I always found the ring the be a nuisance. I also appreciated that they vibrate at the end of a set because I often miss the sound when I'm focused. In short, if you have the money to spend and you want to improve your experience I think they are a great upgrade for the original handles.