Spanish Grip
The Spanish grip is a hybrid of the French and Italian grips. It resembles a French grip with two orthopedic aids coming from the top and bottom, which serve the same purpose of the quillions of the Italian grip. There are two types of Spanish grips, the true Spanish grip, which has a longer shaft with a pommel attached, like the French grip, and the Spanish offset which lacks the pommel, and has a slightly shorter shaft. The Dos Santos is a "true" Spanish grip, but with a widened area at the palm. The true Spanish grip is illegal in competition, as it may be held by the pommel; the legality of the Spanish offset is disputed.
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