UClips Smile Handle Review

The UClips Smile Handle is a combination of a D-handle and hammer grip handle.

I’m really surprised nobody’s come out with a design like this one because it’s so simple and offers more versatility.

It’s one of the heaviest handles so it definitely feels premium, has aggressive volcano knurling, and swivels.

Let’s check it out!

Unboxing

UClips sells the Smile Handles individually or as a pair.

I got the pair because it makes the most sense (I have two hands) and it’s comes out less expensive than buying each one separately.

Each handle comes in its own box.

The Smile handle coms protected in foam even though I don’t think it needs it since it’s mostly metal.

Right off the bat, I really like the knurling on the handle.

It has aggressive knurling and the handle feels heavy so it’s not cheaply made.

What Is The Uclips Smile Handle?

The UClips Smile Handle is a combination of a D-handle and hammer grip handle.

Until now, all D-handles could only be used in the same way until the Smile Handle was invented.

With the addition of eye bolts on the side, the hammer grip allows for unilateral pushing and pulling exercises without the handle strap getting in the way.

Cable exercises like tricep pushdowns, rear delt flys, kickbacks, and hammer curls feel much better using a hammer grip handle.

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Specs

• Handle material: Stainless steel

• Weight capacity: 350 lbs

• Swivel: Both handle and eye bolts swivel 360 degrees

• Knurling: Aggressive (volcano)

• Diameter: 1.26″ (32mm)

• Width: 4.72″

• Stopper material: Plastic

• Eye bolts: 7/16″ (M10)

Top Benefits Of The UClips Smile Handle

2-in-1

Like other D-handles, I can use the Smile handle for any cable machine exercise or landmine exercises like I do with the UClips Back Bar.

I clip the strap to a carabiner and I’m ready to go.

I can do cable flys, presses, lat pulldowns, seated rows, and anything else you can think of.

But what makes the Smile Handle unique is the eye bolts on the side.

This lets me turn the D-handle into a hammer grip handle.

Now I can do exercises like tricep pushdowns, kickbacks, rear delt flys, hammer curls, and more, without the strap getting in the way.

And without having to buy a separate cable attachment.

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Comfortable

You might be asking yourself, can’t I do hammer grip exercises with a regular D-handle?

Yes you can but it’s not comfortable.

If I grip the handle in a vertical position, the weight pulls down on the strap and rubs or pinches down on my fingers.

When I squeeze the handle and strap together, there’s no pinching but it’s all bundled up and it’s not the most comfortable way to grip a handle.

With the Smile Handle, I can clip the cable to the top or bottom of the handle and the strap never gets in the way, giving me the most comfortable grip.

Why haven’t all D-handles been made like this?…

Those eye bolts are such a simple addition that make a D-handle more useful.

Best Features Of The UClips Smile Handle

Volcano Knurling

I really like the aggressive knurling on the handle and it spins freely so it’s easy on my hands and wrists.

It’s so good it feels like I’m holding on to a barbell.

Eye Bolts

The eye bolts are a genius idea.

They’re thick and wide so just about any size carabiner can fit in them.

Once I flip the handle vertically, it gives me the ability to do exercises in a more ergonomic and comfortable way than with regular D-handles.

Stopper

The plastic stoppers on each end give my hands additional support so I’m not just relying on my grip strength when I go heavy.

So when I’m doing something like kickbacks, the bottom of my hand is always supported.

Works the same way on the top end when I’m doing pulling exercises like hammer curls.

Swivel

Both the eye bolts and the handle have free rotation in 360 degrees.

This reduces the strain on my hands and wrists because the handle moves with me without having to fight the cable machine’s resistance.

UClips Smile Handle Pros & Cons

Pros

• Build: Feels heavy and like I’m holding a premium barbell.

• 2-in-1: D-handle and hammer grip handle.

• Knurling: Aggressive knurling makes it feel secure on my hand.

• Eye bolts: This is the feature that makes it stand out from other D-handles. I can do hammer grip exercises comfortably.

• Swivel: D-handle and eye bolts swivel so it flows easily with my hand and wrist movements so there’s no strain on my joints

• Weight capacity: 350 lbs

Cons

• No carabiners: Doesn’t include carabiners.

UClips Smile Handle Price & Discount Code

Uclips Smile Handles are sold individually for $39.99 each or you can buy a pair and save a little bit.

I don’t know why anyone would buy just one but the option is there.

Click the red button below to reveal my exclusive discount code because why would you wanna pay more…

UClips Smile Handle Alternatives

Eclipse Grip

The Eclipse Grip by Porter PhysEd, is a similar hammer grip handle.

It’s made out of high quality aluminum, swivels, and has a stopper as well.

This one can’t be used as a D-handle though so it’s made to be used mainly in the hammer grip position.

Hampton Fitness Single Ergonomic Handle

The Hampton Fitness single ergonomic handle is a 6″ hammer grip handle.

It’s all metal, has a knurled and curved grip, but does not swivel.

This one can’t be used as a D-handle either.

My Experience Using The UClips Smile Handles

This is one of those handles you knew you needed until you have it.

D-handles are a dime a dozen but having the hammer grip option makes some exercises feel better.

I’ve enjoyed using the hammer grip for hammer curls, rear delt flys, tricep pushdowns (unilaterally and bilaterally), kickbacks, and…

They’ve become my favorite handles when using my Voltra cable machine as a Ski Erg.

Should You Buy The UClips Smile Handle?

If you use D-handles in your training, I don’t see why you wouldn’t want some that do more.

I can use like regular D-handles with cable machines and landmine attachments, then flip them around to use as hammer grips for isolation exercises.

The knurling feels awesome and they’re heavy duty.

Only thing you don’t get with them is carabiners but you can find those at any hardware store if you don’t already own some.