Captains of Crush Gripper vs. Heavygrips Gripper?

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Hello!
I am planning to get one of those grippers to improve my hand strength. I did a little search on google and end up with these two brands: Captains of Crush and Heavygrips. Basically they are about the same kind of product. Someone says the heavygrips are better for small hands, but I have no idea how is its quality compared with CoC. Can anyone (preferably with small hands) share his experience with CoC and the Heavygrips?
 
I have 3 of the Captain's of Crush grips. I have the #2-#4. The #2 is the one I do reps with. The #3 is the one I am currently working towards "Crushing" and the #4 will just about kill you.

Also...very important: DON'T OVER DO IT!!!

I worked on the #3 for a long time one day...and ended up at the doc's getting my hand x-rayed. No gripping anything for 2 weeks. Go easy and consistent.

Also...the grips are knurled metal and will tear your hands up! I have tough and rough hands and they still manage to do a number on me if I practice too long. I don't know about the Heavys.
 
The COC grippers are incredibly high quality. I have the #1 and #3 (Still have yet to successfullly close the 3.), the quality was soo much better than I expected. SO I would reccomend the COC, and maybe start with the trainer and get the whole set.
 
Having small hands, as I do, certainly is a disadvantage in leverage with grippers. I haven't seen the Heavygrips, but I think the CoC range could help pretty much anyone. There are actually 7 different grippers now; if you're starting from not having much grip strength, I'd recommend getting the T (trainer) and the #1. If the T is too much, then you could consider the two new models below that: the Guide and the Scout.
 
ednemo said:
I worked on the #3 for a long time one day...and ended up at the doc's getting my hand x-rayed. No gripping anything for 2 weeks. Go easy and consistent.
I'm familiar with that popping noise. ow:yawn:
Still haven't closed my #3. I'm starting to hate that thing :mad:
 
Where does one get one of these CoC grippers? I've seen them mentioned here several times in the past and have been wanting to replace my cheap "department store" "heavy" :rolleyes: gripper with something real.

Paul
 
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