5 reasons lifters pay more for the original

Pro is $79.99. Look-alikes cost less. Five lifters tried both.

$79.994.9 · 1,447 reviews

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  • Lifetime warrantyManufacturing defects
  • Free exchangesWrist size, 30 days
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Close-up of a hand in Versa Gripps Pro holding a barbell
  • ★★★★★“Significantly better than knockoffs.”Nicholas C.
  • ★★★★★“Best in class”Scott J.
  • ★★★★★“You get what you pay for.”RYAN D.
  • ★★★★★“Importing to Germany was worth it”Lucas
  • ★★★★★“My 2nd Pair - Only because I lost my first pair”Nana S.
  • ★★★★★“completely worth every penny”Kaleb G.
01

Sweat made the copy slip

★★★★★Importing to Germany was worth it

I made the decision after being very disappointed with a similar german product getting very slippery from a bit of sweat, it was impossible to hold the barbell with their grips. Buying the original was worth every cent

LucasPro review · Aug 2021

Pro’s palm is a custom-engineered non-slip material made exclusively for Versa Gripps, built to stay grippy for the life of the pair.

One silver Versa Gripps Pro folded the way it is worn, showing the palm, stitching and padded strap
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02

The copy aged badly

★★★★★Best in class

I lost one a long time ago, bought a generic pair that has the same stitching, etc. Had to stop lifting for a long while, came back and found the generic straps almost leaving sticky tar while the old VG still pristine.

Scott J.✓ Verified buyer · Dec 2023

Pro has reinforced, non-abrasive stitching and a rust-resistant steel buckle.

Two hands closing Versa Gripps Pro palm pieces around a row handle
Pro on a row handle
03

Comfort was the surprise

★★★★★Nice. Work as advertised.

Then I tried a cheaper competitor… they were fine but kinda stiff and not that easy to wrap the second one on the bar.

The surprising benefit of Versa over the cheaper one I used is comfort.

Jesse G.✓ Verified buyer · Sep 2024

Pro’s palm piece is flexible and supports its own shape, so it wraps without a fight. The padded strap fits snug, not tight.

Macro of a red Versa Gripps Pro wrist strap with the Versa Gripps Pro label
The Pro strap, up close
04

“Well worth what they are priced at”

★★★★★Best grip out there

I have used an off brand style grip similar to Versa Gripps, and I must say the difference is highly noticeable.

Well worth what they are priced at.

KEN W.✓ Verified buyer · Jun 2024

The difference starts at the palm, a material only Versa Gripps uses.

Versa Gripps Pro palm piece wrapped around a cable row handle in a closed hand
Pro on a cable row handle
05

“Nothing better out there”

★★★★★

I've tried some cheaper knock off brands . nothing compares to versa grips . they may be the most expensive but there is nothing better out there

Edward C.✓ Verified buyer · May 2025

Pro is still hand built in Hancock, Maine, by the company that has made the original patented grip since 1998.

Worker sewing at the Versa Gripps workshop
The Versa Gripps workshop, Hancock, Maine

VERSA GRIPPS PRO · $79.99

Kaleb almost didn’t buy them.

★★★★★completely worth every penny

i was hesitant to purchase these due to their price. IT’S WORTH IT.

Kaleb G.Pro review · Jul 2022

Why does Pro cost more?

The palm is a custom-engineered non-slip material made exclusively for Versa Gripps, and Versa Gripps are still hand built in Hancock, Maine. Pro carries a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects.

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  • Lifetime warrantyManufacturing defects
  • Free exchangesWrist size, 30 days
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BEFORE YOU BUY

A few useful answers

What should I check on a cheaper grip?

Look at the palm surface, not the outline. Ask how it grips and lets go, where the wrist strap puts pressure, and what the warranty covers.

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How do I choose a size?

Measure around your wrist bone, not your hand. The size guide recommends sizing up if you fall on the line.

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