Hand grips for clean or chalky bars. With or without chalk
Frequently asked questions
Chalk grips are gymnastic hand grips made from synthetic microfiber, built to be used with chalk. The microfiber mimics the feel of leather and chalk does the rest, holding the bar while the grip takes the wear instead of your palms.
Why microfiber rather than rubber
Two reasons. It lasts, and it does more. Microfiber tolerates friction well and wears slowly, so a pair takes daily high-volume training over long periods. It also works on gymnastic rings and kettlebells, where rubber grips do not. If your gym allows chalk, this is the more versatile material.
The two options
BumbleBee Pro is 1.8mm with a dual microfiber layer, a wider wrist strap and a punch-hole buckle. It is the lighter, lower-bulk option, for athletes who want to keep the natural feel of the bar. It handles most bar types and performs well on rings.
Panda is 2.2mm, a single layer of high-density microfiber with a U-shaped curve that spreads force across the hand. Stiffer and heavier duty, built for rough uncoated bars and high-volume gymnastics. Neoprene wrist padding and no O-ring, so it stays light despite the thickness.
When chalk grips are the wrong call
If your gym restricts chalk, or you train on the road where chalk is impractical, rubber is the better material. See the no chalk grips range.
Sizing
WIDE and NARROW, sized on wrist circumference rather than hand size. Both come long with cut lines so you can trim the length.