Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit Review

The Gripzilla arm wrestling kit is an adjustable training set of grips that I attach to a cable machine or resistance bands.

It’s design to challenge and strengthen specific fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm muscles for the arm wrestling.

Yes, it can still be used by anyone working on grip strength but it focuses on specific grips and techniques used by the pros, making it more than just regular grip training equipment.

Let’s check it out!

Unboxing

The entire kit comes in a single box that shows you exactly what you’re getting…

A metal base frame handle and 5 different shaped grips.

Every piece comes bubble wrapped and tightly packed so there’s no shifting around during shipping.

These pieces are not heavy so bubble wrap is more than enough to keep them from puncturing the box.

And here’s everything out of the box.

At first glance, the handle and grips look well made.

I’m gonna test the grips and tell you what I think about each one individually…

Specs

• Steel frame: Has 6 holes to adjust pulling angles and get an exact angle of resistance for specific fingers

• Grips: Made out of Armortech Polymer, impact resistant, aero-space grade resin

• Knurling: Knurled grips prevent slippage

• Bearings: Provide smooth rotation and constant torque so my fingers are always under constant stress

What Is The Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit?

The Gripzilla Kit is an arm wrestling specific training tool made to train like if I had another person right in front of me.

With 5 grips to choose from, I connect the metal frame handle to a cable machine or resistance bands and target specific muscle groups in my hand, wrist, and forearm.

I can do this in different ways: (1) Using a specific grip and (2) connecting a cable at a specific angle on the metal handle.

Who Is The Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit For?

Ideal For:

• Arm wrestlers: Although this kit does help with grip and forearm strength, it is built for those who are into the sport of arm wrestling.

• Grip competitors: Athletes who train specifically for grip competition

Not Ideal For:

• People looking for general weightlifting or bodybuilding equipment

• Those looking for a budget grip training tool

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Top Benefits Of The Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit

Sport Specific

This kit is as specific as it gets when it comes to arm wrestling training equipment.

With the interchangeable handles I’m able to train like if I had someone right in front of me.

I get constant resistance and torque to train on sport specific movements like top roll, side pressure, and cupping….

While strengthening my fingers, hands, wrists, and muscles of the upper extremity.

Minimalist

I like that I don’t need to have an arm wrestling table or an actual person to train.

In my setup, I’m using my weight bench and a cable machine. This can also be used with resistance bands to make it even more simplistic.

Best Features Of The Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit

Steel Frame Handle

The steel frame handle is where I attach every grip (5 interchangeable grips).

It uses a 6 hole targeting system to shift the pulling load to different angles so I can target specific fingers.

This helps me train weak links which (usually the ring and pinky fingers in arm wrestling).

On the opposite end of the handle holes, there’s a metal rod with a screw-on bolt where I insert the grips.

Once I get the grips on the rod, I secure them down by tightening the bolt.

Four out of the five grips have bearings (the L-block doesn’t) so they spin smoothly with my hand as I pull.

Above, I clipped my cable machine to the middle of the handle so I’m getting an even pull through my hand.

But when I clip the cable to a different hole, then the angle of pull changes and it targets different fingers.

Above I clipped it to the bottom hole so I’m feeling more of the pull on my pinky side so the angle of pull is very specific.

To make it even more sport specific, the grips help me focus on different aspects of arm wrestling.

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Grips

30mm Cylinder Grip

• Replicates thumb width tension

• Mimics thumb pressure to build your base

• Boosts grip and wrist flexion

Since this one is about the size of a thumb, it gives me more of a realistic grip compared to the other odd shaped grips.

So I can use this one for anything: wrist flexion, drag-in, containment, and side pressure work.

60mm Cylinder Grip Gauntlet

• Made for endurance training

• Train the muscles that fail last

• Builds support grip and rotational control

With this one being the thickest handle all around, it makes my grip and forearm muscles work harder to prevent it from slipping off my fingers.

This is one feels excellent to work on cupping so I can maintain strong wrist flexion throughout a match.

The stronger my cup is, the more I can bend an opponent’s wrist back so their technique weakens.

30-60mm Cone Grip

• Cone shaped

• Used to target weak links by shifting leverage

• Provides finger specific overload for top roll and cup prep

With the cone grip in the picture above, my ring and pinky finger are working the hardest since that’s the thickest part.

But I can also flip it around and force my index and middle finger to work harder.

So again, a combination of the cable attachment and the grip I use, make this kit super specific.

30-60-30mm Egg Handle Grip-Up

• Oval shaped

• Simulates grip battle tension

• Targets every little muscle in my hand and feels like gripping a real hand

With this grip being oval shaped, I can grip better from both ends (index and pinky finger side) so I find it harder to squeeze my middle and ring fingers.

I can definitely feel this one working my deep hand muscles.

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3 Hole L-Block with Strap

• Train past grip failure

• Stops top roll

• Isolates containment and pronation even when grip gives out

This is the most unique out of all the grips.

It has three holes (without bearings) and I strap my hand down so my focus is on keeping my fingers straight.

It trains my fingers to press down while in a flat position so I can control my opponent’s knuckles (containment).

When I insert the handle in the closest hole in relation to the palm of my hand, the easier it is.

If I insert the handle on the farthest hole, I lose a lot of leverage so it gets more difficult and I really have to press my fingers down.

Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit Pros & Cons

Pros

• Sport specific: Targets specific muscles, fingers, and techniques to get better at arm wrestling

• Grips: Interchangeable, knurled, high quality, and come in different shapes so I can train weak areas

• Handle: Holes on the handle let me change the angle of pull to target specific fingers

• Bearings: Provide smooth rotation while using the grips

• Minimalistic: I don’t need an arm wrestling table to use this product. A cable machine/resistance bands and something to support my arm.

Cons

• Cost: This is not just any regular grip training tool. It’s a premium product specific to arm wrestling

Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit Price

As I pointed out earlier, this is not just a cheap hand gripper you can pick up at Walmart.

It’s a premium arm wrestling training tool that’ll work everything from your fingertips, to wrist strength, forearm muscles, and grip angles.

And for this reason, it is priced at $197, which is right around other products that do less are charging.

But you know I’m always looking for a way to hook you up with a discount and I’ve got one that’ll knock off around $20 (read below).

Gripzilla Discount Code

As you can see above, I was able to knock off 10% off the retail price.

To get access to this Gripzilla discount code, just click the red button below to get yours right away.

This saves you $20 off this product and 10% off everything on the Gripzilla website.

Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit Alternatives

ArmSport’s Ermes Gasparini Training Set

ArmSport’s training kit comes with 4 grips. Most are similar to Gripzilla’s, one is not.

The site doesn’t mention what these grips are made out of but they seem to be of good quality and have some form of knurling so they don’t slip.

Korikham Arm Wrestling Handles

The Korikham arm wrestling kit is sold on Amazon and comes with 4 grips.

Like Gripzilla’s handle, it has holes to change the angles and the grips are interchangeable have different diameters.

This is the most economical kit out of all which is good for your pocket but something to keep an eye on is the quality to see if they’re durable.

My Experience Using The Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit

I’ve tested and reviewed several grip training tools but this is the only one that’s specific to a sport.

Not only did I feel it in my forearm muscles but I was able to target weaker fingers like my ring and pinky fingers.

It seems Gripzilla has this down to a science because the grip shapes and angles of pull really do make a difference when it comes to specificity.

Strength is one component but when it comes to training for arm wrestling, the grips also train different aspects of the sport like cupping, containment, toproll, etc.

Final Verdict: Is The Gripzilla Arm Wrestling Kit Worth It?

If your goal is to get stronger for arm wrestling (not just to build grip strength and bigger forearms), the Gripzilla arm wrestling kit makes sense.

It trains the exact muscles and movements that happen in matches so it carries over to an arm wrestling table.

For those who understand the sport, this is more than a general grip training tool that fills the gap between gym strength and pulling strength.