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Prohands Gripmaster — finger strength in a pocket
Prohands Gripmaster Hand Exerciser (Medium, 7 lb)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Warming up
- Desk workers
- Grip training
- Small gifts
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- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
The Gripmaster uses four spring-loaded finger pistons, so each finger presses on its own. Prohands says it builds hand, wrist and forearm strength, and climbers use it to warm up and to work fingers independently away from the wall.
This is the red medium-tension model, rated at 7 lb. It is small enough to keep in a bag or on a desk and use a few minutes at a time.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A climber who sits at a desk all day
- Someone recovering grip strength after time off
Think twice if
- They already train on a hangboard
- They want heavy resistance
The catch
It trains squeezing, not the hanging strength climbing really uses - it is a warm-up and supplement, not a replacement for a hangboard or time on the wall.
Skip for a strong climber who already trains on a hangboard and wants heavier resistance.
Worth knowing before you buy
- This is the 7 lb red model; a 9 lb black version is the next step up.
Why we like it
- Each finger works on its own
- Pocket-size and silent
- Handy for warming up
Questions people ask
The red model is medium tension, rated at 7 lb. Prohands also makes 1.5, 3, 5 and 9 lb versions.
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