EMG Gymnastics
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The US Glove Hot Shot Grips feature a narrow, curved leather palm piece and a sewn-on dowel wrapped in red leather. Their slim design allows gymnasts to feel more of the bar, making them ideal for athletes transitioning to their first pair of dowel grips.
Made from durable, easy-to-break-in leather, these grips are suitable for smaller hands, compulsory-level gymnasts and athletes who prefer minimal material between their palm and the bar. The innovative finger-locking system helps reduce movement and keeps the fingers securely positioned during use.
Recommended for:
Gymnasts beginning to use dowel grips
Compulsory-level athletes
Smaller hands
Athletes who prefer greater contact with the bar
Not recommended for:
Gymnasts weighing more than 100 lb (approximately 45 kg)
Advanced, high-school or college-level athletes
Gymnasts performing release skills
Care and replacement
Leather naturally stretches and wears with use. Replace your grips approximately every 3–6 months, depending on usage, or immediately if you notice any signs of damage. Grips that have remained unused for six months or longer should not be used.
Sizing
Choose the size closest to your hand measurement. If your measurement falls exactly between two sizes, select the smaller size. If you are unsure about sizing, please contact us for assistance.
Print Hot Shot Sizing Guide
You can roll the leather in both directions - with the dowel facing you and with it facing away from you.
Roll each grip several times. You may roll the leather of the wrist cuffs as well if they feel stiff.
Never pinch or fold the leather sharply together.
The next step is to gently brush the palm of the grip, up and down, with a grip brush.
However, avoid brushing the edges of the grip, the wrist cuff, and any stitching. Y
We recommend you take time to break in your grips slowly. Use them for a few minutes to warm up each practice until you are comfortable that they are broken in enough to use for more advanced skills.
Gymnasts should avoid spraying water directly onto leather grips.
While a tiny mist can help chalk form a sticky paste for better friction, soaking or heavy spraying damages leather.
Water will stiffen the leather and shorten the life of your grips. If your grips do accidentally get wet, you may have to repeat the break in process to soften the leather so that the grips will reform to the shape of your hands.
If your grips accidentally get wet, leave them in the open air and lay them flat to dry. Depending on the level of water saturation, you may have to repeat the break in process. Once your grips are dry, soften the leather so that the grips will reform to the shape of your hands.
You do not need to clean your grips. Never use a cleaning solution or disinfectant on your grips. Any chemical will deteriorate the leather and shorten the life of your grips. After breaking them in, with proper use and sweat, your grips will form to the shape of your hands. If you need to remove chalk from your grips, use a grip brush and scrub the palm area of your grip in an upward motion (toward your fingers). Never brush any of the stitching or monofilament line on your grips. Wash or sanitize your hands after using your grips and please make sure to wash your wristbands frequently.
Always consult your coach before altering your grips in any way.
If the finger holes are still too small, wrap a small piece of sandpaper around a pencil. Use the sandpaper to slowly and carefully sand the inside of the finger holes.
Check the fit often during this process.
The finger holes should be snug so that the grips do not slip during use. The finger holes should fit at the top joint of the third and fourth finger. Never stretch the opening by pulling and never cut the holes as this can weaken and damage the leather leading to tears and shortening the life of the grips.
Gymnastics grip buckles or fasteners should always face outward, away from your wrists and the palm of your hand. This keeps the metal parts from digging into your skin or catching on the bar during skills.
You should inspect your grips often for rips, tears, or stretching of the leather. As you use your grips, the leather will stretch and thin. To ensure your safety, your grips should be replaced when any of the following occurs:
-Your grips shift or move during use. Typically this means the leather has been stretched and should be replaced.
-The grips are ripped, cracked, torn or there are signs of the leather thinning significantly.
-The leather has worn smooth and has become slippery.
We reccommend that Grips be replaced at least every 6 months - possibly more frequently depending on the level of strain and use. Always have an extra pair of grips with you (already broken in) in case your current pair rips, cracks, or breaks during practice.
