--- product_id: 52374107 title: "IronMind Captains of Crush Gripper | The Fastest Way to the Strongest Grip | The Gold Standard of Grippers | The Single Best Hand Strength Training Tool You Can Buy | Made in the USA" brand: "ironmind" price: "VT12625" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Iron Mind" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52374107-ironmind-captains-of-crush-gripper-the-fastest-way-to-strongest store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 140 lb resistance - elite grip power Aircraft-grade aluminum - rugged durability Made in USA - premium craftsmanship IronMind Captains of Crush Gripper | The Fastest Way to the Strongest Grip | The Gold Standard of Grippers | The Single Best Hand Strength Training Tool You Can Buy | Made in the USA **Brand:** ironmind **Price:** VT12625 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Grip like a champion, train like a legend 💪 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** IronMind Captains of Crush Gripper | The Fastest Way to the Strongest Grip | The Gold Standard of Grippers | The Single Best Hand Strength Training Tool You Can Buy | Made in the USA by ironmind - **How much does it cost?** VT12625 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52374107-ironmind-captains-of-crush-gripper-the-fastest-way-to-strongest) ## Best For - ironmind enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ironmind brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Tailored Grip Training:** Choose from 11 calibrated resistance levels to match your exact strength goals. - • **Unmatched Build Quality:** Knurled billet aluminum handles with proprietary springs for a no-slip, no-squeak experience. - • **Versatile Pro-Grade Tool:** Ideal for athletes, climbers, martial artists, and anyone serious about hand strength. - • **Trusted American Craftsmanship:** Hand-assembled in the USA by IronMind, the gold standard since 1988. - • **Precision-Engineered Resistance:** Progressive tension from beginner to pro, ensuring measurable strength gains. ## Overview The IronMind Captains of Crush Gripper is the definitive hand strength training tool, crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum with proprietary spring technology. Made in the USA, it offers 11 progressive resistance levels from 60 to 365 lbs, delivering precise, durable, and professional-grade grip training trusted by athletes and strength enthusiasts worldwide. ## Description desertcart.com : Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 1 : Sports & Outdoors Review: Just starting out, but very excited - I'm pretty new to grip training. In the past I had gotten some other grip trainers and developed a semi-regular habit for a little while, but it felt like I wasn't really getting anything out of it. Well, I see why now lol. I'd gone for lower-end products, like what you could find at most stores. The adjustable ones I thought at the time were nice, the ability to work up, but if you're a guy with decent passive strength (not a bodybuilder or rockclimber, just a regular dude) you'll probably find yourself mastering that relatively quickly and just sort of getting bored and forgetting about them (much like myself). With these I'm reminded that there's a reason good things may cost a little more or be harder to find. I started with a #1, and that's a good spot for me currently. They recommend starting a little lower, but I like having a bit of a challenge on the front end. I think I chose well. I could close them, but it's not easy, you know? And that difficulty makes me more excited about using them. I'd rather struggle to get to like 5 than be able to blast out 50 without feeling any burn. Then after a while, the comfort in doing more reps will feel earned. And I really don't mind that these aren't adjustable nor that they're sold as singles. You can buy two I suppose, (I always used to think you needed a pair?) but really I think if you're double fisting, you might just need to go up a level and focus on one hand a time. As for adjustability, I think their numbered system of individual weights works better. Even if it's somewhat of a marketing thing (maybe but not really), I like the idea of having a solid and well built product that is 100% the weight it states, and once you become comfortable with that, that's that. And I'm excited to make that next step up. Also, to be clear, I'm not just saying they're tough. They're of very good quality as well. You know that annoying squeaky/clinky sound cheap that cheap grip trainers make when you're going to town on them? I don't! Not anymore lol. This is a solid product. No plastic components, no foam tube that slides off, no tiny tin plate that slides around as you close them, no squeaky-squeaky, no wondering if you should duct tape the handles for your hand's sake. It's a nice, weighty metal feeling, and the handle has a nice texture that neither slips nor hurts your hands. So positive all around if you couldn't tell. And one day I will ascend to bigger numbers. Review: Solid build quality & good jump from the 0.5. - I got my first two grippers, the Trainer and the 0.5 back in 2018 and I've trained just with those two for years, until a few months ago I decided it was time to take another step in my gripping journey and decided to get the # 1. It arrived today during the afternoon and fresh out of the package, I was able to do 5 reps with no issues (plus a couple more for the pictures I took for this review. It's very hard to take a picture of a close while trying to show the bottom of the gripper in good focus!). The build quality is just solid, easily the best grippers I've tried and owned over the years. The bump from the 0.5 to # 1 also feels right. Not too hard if you've been training regularly, but just hard enough to make you work for the next jump, the # 1.5. I put my old grippers, the Trainer and the 0.5, next to the fresh # 1 to show how my old ones have held up. You can see that the old springs have lost their shine and they've developed a little bit of rust where the spring makes it into the handles, but all of this is my fault as I've gotten lazy over time at giving them maintenance. But these are super easy to keep nice and shiny if you wanted to (and you should), and even after all these years, they feel great to close. ## Features - Premium Grip Training Tool: The gold standard of grippers, this is the single best tool for increasing grip/hand strength - Top-Quality Construction: Features proprietary spring technology with knurled aircraft grade billet aluminum handles - Legendary Build Quality: Durable, precise and gorgeous - Progressive Resistance Levels: Available in 11 different strengths, providing a custom fit from rank beginner to World's Strongest Man - American Craftsmanship: Made in the USA by IronMind, the trusted leader in grip strength equipment since 1988 - Versatile Training Applications: Suitable for grip strength specialists, competitive athletes, fitness enthusiasts, rock climbers, martial artists, special forces, hand gun shooters and anyone looking to improve hand and grip strength - Professional Grade Equipment: Transforms grip training from basic exercise into serious strength development with precision-engineered, progressive resistance - backed by the top training support and customer service in the industry ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00938VCCA | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,315 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #8 in Strength Training Grip Strengtheners | | Brand Name | IronMind | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,991) | | Item Dimensions L x W | 5"L x 4.5"W | | Item Shape | Cylinder | | Item Type Name | Baseball Cap | | Item Weight | 240 Grams | | Manufacturer | IronMind | | Material | Aluminum | | Style | Hand Gripper | | Tension Supported | No. 1 (140 lb) | | UPC | 088234113031 792382309504 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** IronMind - **Color:** Silver - **Item Weight:** 240 Grams - **Material:** Aluminum - **Style:** Hand Gripper ## Images ![IronMind Captains of Crush Gripper | The Fastest Way to the Strongest Grip | The Gold Standard of Grippers | The Single Best Hand Strength Training Tool You Can Buy | Made in the USA - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xasbyrrSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am looking to increase my grip, as my grip fails at 225 on deadlifts? Shoukd I start with trainer or #1?** A: Dear Darren:We recommend that you start with the Captains of Crush Trainer. When you can close it for 10-12 full, legitimate reps, you can start to work on the Captains of Crush No. 1 as well. Thank you for your interest in IronMind equipment and best of luck with your training! **Q: Does ordering from Ironmind on Amazon include the coc setting card?** A: Dear Sir/Madam: Many thanks for your inquiry. The Captains of Crush ID card is not included with Amazon CoC gripper purchases. If you would like an ID card after purchasing a CoC gripper on Amazon, kindly send us an e-mail with your mailing address and a copy of your Amazon order and we will be happy to provide a complimentary CoC ID card. Thank you again; we appreciate your interest in IronMind equipment! Sincerely, Judy Mariuz **Q: I have Walmart medium strength grippers. I do them ok I want to move up but not so much that I can't do themWhat Strength COC gripper would suit me?** A: I have those walmart ones and they are easy. If you can do a set of 12 it is time to order the CoC "Guide". I would say they are a little tougher than the walmart ones. I read the walmart ones are 50lb and the CoC Guide is 60lbs so that seems right. Great quality. Or get to where you can do 3 sets of 20 with what you have and get the 80's. **Q: Best no to start with** A: For an adult, normally if a person is ready for serious grip strength training but has not specifically trained with even a plastic-handled sporting goods store hand gripper or done any crushing work, we recommend that they start with the No. 1250 Captains of Crush Trainer gripper, or a No. 1402 CoC Sport gripper. If you have been working with sporting goods store grippers and have worked up into high reps, or if you use your hands daily in a stressful physical task, like construction work, then we recommend starting with the No. 1251 Captains of Crush No. 1 gripper. Please let us know if you have any further questions! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just starting out, but very excited *by J***S on July 10, 2024* I'm pretty new to grip training. In the past I had gotten some other grip trainers and developed a semi-regular habit for a little while, but it felt like I wasn't really getting anything out of it. Well, I see why now lol. I'd gone for lower-end products, like what you could find at most stores. The adjustable ones I thought at the time were nice, the ability to work up, but if you're a guy with decent passive strength (not a bodybuilder or rockclimber, just a regular dude) you'll probably find yourself mastering that relatively quickly and just sort of getting bored and forgetting about them (much like myself). With these I'm reminded that there's a reason good things may cost a little more or be harder to find. I started with a #1, and that's a good spot for me currently. They recommend starting a little lower, but I like having a bit of a challenge on the front end. I think I chose well. I could close them, but it's not easy, you know? And that difficulty makes me more excited about using them. I'd rather struggle to get to like 5 than be able to blast out 50 without feeling any burn. Then after a while, the comfort in doing more reps will feel earned. And I really don't mind that these aren't adjustable nor that they're sold as singles. You can buy two I suppose, (I always used to think you needed a pair?) but really I think if you're double fisting, you might just need to go up a level and focus on one hand a time. As for adjustability, I think their numbered system of individual weights works better. Even if it's somewhat of a marketing thing (maybe but not really), I like the idea of having a solid and well built product that is 100% the weight it states, and once you become comfortable with that, that's that. And I'm excited to make that next step up. Also, to be clear, I'm not just saying they're tough. They're of very good quality as well. You know that annoying squeaky/clinky sound cheap that cheap grip trainers make when you're going to town on them? I don't! Not anymore lol. This is a solid product. No plastic components, no foam tube that slides off, no tiny tin plate that slides around as you close them, no squeaky-squeaky, no wondering if you should duct tape the handles for your hand's sake. It's a nice, weighty metal feeling, and the handle has a nice texture that neither slips nor hurts your hands. So positive all around if you couldn't tell. And one day I will ascend to bigger numbers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid build quality & good jump from the 0.5. *by F***R on February 5, 2025* I got my first two grippers, the Trainer and the 0.5 back in 2018 and I've trained just with those two for years, until a few months ago I decided it was time to take another step in my gripping journey and decided to get the # 1. It arrived today during the afternoon and fresh out of the package, I was able to do 5 reps with no issues (plus a couple more for the pictures I took for this review. It's very hard to take a picture of a close while trying to show the bottom of the gripper in good focus!). The build quality is just solid, easily the best grippers I've tried and owned over the years. The bump from the 0.5 to # 1 also feels right. Not too hard if you've been training regularly, but just hard enough to make you work for the next jump, the # 1.5. I put my old grippers, the Trainer and the 0.5, next to the fresh # 1 to show how my old ones have held up. You can see that the old springs have lost their shine and they've developed a little bit of rust where the spring makes it into the handles, but all of this is my fault as I've gotten lazy over time at giving them maintenance. But these are super easy to keep nice and shiny if you wanted to (and you should), and even after all these years, they feel great to close. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Functional and Sturdy *by J***N on May 1, 2024* I bought this to build my grip strength and just to get a relative measure of grip strength from day to day and I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I researched several grippers and what stood out to me about this one was its simplicity and the quality and durability of the materials. I have no fear of this breaking or inconsistency in its resistance force. The knurling doesn’t hurt my hands at all, I don’t find it overly heavy, and I don’t mind the slight squeaking noise it makes during use. The shape and size makes it easy to store too. I keep it by my desk and use it every day and have already noticed an improvement in my grip strength. I think it’s fairly priced considering I’ll be using this for a while until I’m ready to move up to the next level. I think the design and look is also very appealing as well. Overall I’m very happy with this purchase and plan to buy a level 2 version in the future when I’ve worked up to it. ## Frequently Bought Together - IronMind Captains of Crush (COC) Hand Gripper - The Gold Standard of Grippers | The World's Leading Hand Strengthener - IronMind Expand-Your-Hand Bands 10 Pack: Kiss Elbow Pains Goodbye - Prevent, Rehab, Reduce Pain from Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel. 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