Types of Grips
Most competitive gymnasts wear dowel grips. On the high bar, men use grips that have three finger holes and a small dowel, whereas grips used on the still rings have a larger dowel and two finger holes. Grips used on the parallel bars have two finger holes and a small dowel. Women's grips have two finger holes and resemble men's ring grips.
Gymnasts at lower competition levels and those participating in recreational gymnastics typically use grips that lack dowel rods. Such grips provide no mechanical advantage for gripping the bar; they are used primarily to minimize friction injuries. Also, these grips are usually less expensive and are made of thinner leather.
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