Hizzie
04-14-12, 14:03
I was given a set of FatGripz (FG) and have enjoyed using them over the last 2 months. I recently found a similar product that had apparantly been around a bit longer but with much less fan fare from Tyler Grip (TG). I figured I'd give them a shot and wanted to compare the 2 products SxS. Both products have big name fitness/strength endorsements on their websites.
http://www.fatgripz.com/feb.html
http://www.tylergrip.com/
FatGripz come sealed in a black plastic bag with a website printed on it for directions and a "free" workout program. The workout program sucks other than 1 golden tidbit; Decline Narrow Grip Bench Press. Talk about Tricep gold. They are very nicely made and very firm, with almost no give or squish. They have noticably increased my grip strength over the last 2 months of use. $39.00 + $6.40 shipping minimum = $45.40
The Tyler Grip came shipped in a plain cardboard box with no additional packaging. Tim Tyler included 2 MILO bags (100lb size) and a 3 page note about the TG, its design, testimonials and suggested uses/exercises. I ordered Wednesday, they shipped Thursday and received I Saturday. They are not "polished" in appearance and look rather plain. They offer some give/squish. $39.95 + $5.00 shipping = $44.95
*I have not yet used the TG's in the gym. Just tested them out at home. These are just my initial observations.*
The FG's are nicer looking than the TG's. The TG's fit a little looser on standard DB handles than the FG's do. The cone shape of the TG is very appealing and my main interest in them was for heavy presses. Reverse Grip BP in particular. Just playing around the house with them it seems like the slightly smaller narrow end will fit my MEDIUM hand much better for curling and should help relieve some of the pressure on my wrists while pressing. The ends of the FG's are beveled (see below) and appears that they will fit cambered bars better. The shape of the TG appears as like it may negate the need for a cambered bar. Not much more I can say till I get a chance to workout with the TG's.
SPECS:
Length:........FG 5.0".........TG 4.5"
O.D. 1:........FG 2.25"........TG 2.0"
O.D. 2:........FG 2.25"........TG 2.5"
I.D. :...........FG 1.1".........TG 1.125"
Circ 1:.........FG 7.25".......TG 6.5"
Circ 2:.........FG 7.25".......TG 7.875"
Some shitty camera phone pics:
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1334425475.jpg
FG between 2 TG's to show end-to-end size difference.
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1334425477.jpg
End of FG to show bevel.
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1334426388.jpg
I'll post more once I get some workouts in with the TG's.
http://www.fatgripz.com/feb.html
http://www.tylergrip.com/
FatGripz come sealed in a black plastic bag with a website printed on it for directions and a "free" workout program. The workout program sucks other than 1 golden tidbit; Decline Narrow Grip Bench Press. Talk about Tricep gold. They are very nicely made and very firm, with almost no give or squish. They have noticably increased my grip strength over the last 2 months of use. $39.00 + $6.40 shipping minimum = $45.40
The Tyler Grip came shipped in a plain cardboard box with no additional packaging. Tim Tyler included 2 MILO bags (100lb size) and a 3 page note about the TG, its design, testimonials and suggested uses/exercises. I ordered Wednesday, they shipped Thursday and received I Saturday. They are not "polished" in appearance and look rather plain. They offer some give/squish. $39.95 + $5.00 shipping = $44.95
*I have not yet used the TG's in the gym. Just tested them out at home. These are just my initial observations.*
The FG's are nicer looking than the TG's. The TG's fit a little looser on standard DB handles than the FG's do. The cone shape of the TG is very appealing and my main interest in them was for heavy presses. Reverse Grip BP in particular. Just playing around the house with them it seems like the slightly smaller narrow end will fit my MEDIUM hand much better for curling and should help relieve some of the pressure on my wrists while pressing. The ends of the FG's are beveled (see below) and appears that they will fit cambered bars better. The shape of the TG appears as like it may negate the need for a cambered bar. Not much more I can say till I get a chance to workout with the TG's.
SPECS:
Length:........FG 5.0".........TG 4.5"
O.D. 1:........FG 2.25"........TG 2.0"
O.D. 2:........FG 2.25"........TG 2.5"
I.D. :...........FG 1.1".........TG 1.125"
Circ 1:.........FG 7.25".......TG 6.5"
Circ 2:.........FG 7.25".......TG 7.875"
Some shitty camera phone pics:
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1334425475.jpg
FG between 2 TG's to show end-to-end size difference.
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1334425477.jpg
End of FG to show bevel.
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1334426388.jpg
I'll post more once I get some workouts in with the TG's.