that was designed for No-Set or Table No-Set (TNS) closes.
The black aluminum handles are engraved with "Uncloseable" on one handle and Python Grip
on the other.
The handle spread is 61mm (2.40") which is slightly wider than credit card width.
The spring is 8mm (.312") diameter with a slightly below flush mount.
The gripper was RGC calibrated after 20 reps seasoning and oiling. I will not disclose the
rating at this time due to a possible certification process I'm working on for TNS/NS closes.
I've included some pictures here for your enjoyment!
Hope everyone had a great holiday season and may 2012 bring you NEW PR's and progress in
your training!!!
Mighty Joe
3 comments:
Joe, that's a dang nice looking gripper there buddy! Will be watching to see what the calibration is and whether you closed it or not.
Ben Edwards
Also meant to say good job on the TNS aspect! I always enjoyed those. If my forearm tweak ever goes away for good - I'd like to give those a shot.
THANKS Ben!
I won't be closing this one buddy!
Quite a bit of thought went into the specs here for specific reasons.
I'll give more info as I decide whether to have a cert process or not.
TNS/NS closes are the TRUE litmus test of crushing strength and inline with what traditionally was meant to be closed with one hand,not 3/4 of the way with both hands before the final one hand crush.
This is not to say that a parallel set doesn't have it's place especially in gripper training but the FINAL test should be TNS/NS close. Far too many people are claiming to close BIG grippers without failing to mention what set they used.
I'm trying to prevent the eventual acceptance of closing a hand gripper with both hands as the standard for testing one's crushing strength with a hand gripper.
Reminds me of the current bench press for reps contests being held all over the world but with the reps being only partial and not by any means full ROM reps. HUGE difference! I realize you already know this stuff Ben but I want others that do not to at least see where strength tests are headed and what I'm doing on my part to keep things up to strict standards.
Sorry for the lengthy response!
As always, I appreciate your feedback!!!
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