Golf Equipment

WARNING! Two different handles: 1 good, 1 bad.
A friend has the blue (light tension) with the larger, more ergonomic handle. I bought the red one from Isokinetics (best price with shipping). Mine showed up with a different handle. It’s smaller and cheaper looking, and is very uncomfortable. So be warned, there are two products with identical names, but a VERY different feel in the hand.

During initial use, it’s obvious the Gripmaster hand strengthener will perform as advertised. The two-layer system allows the unit to rotate when working on the index and pinkie fingers. This is a good design to minimize blisters from sliding, as on similar straight up-down devices.

The blue is light and good for busy fingers. But I was looking for finger and forearm strength, and the red still seemed light. They recommend the red (medium tension) for the “average man” and doing many repititions over fewer reps with the black (heavy tension).

I will definitely buy the black Gripmaster, as soon as I can find a seller who can assure me I’ll receive the larger, more ergonomic palm rest. The comfort makes a huge difference in how long you can exercise your hand. The right model is worth the price, but the smaller one is not. It hurts to use, so it probably won’t get used as much, and therefore won’t be helpful.

Note: I called Isokinetics and they’re accepting the return. But they couldn’t assure me, if I returned for correction, that I’d receive the right handle.