Fat Gripz Pro - Special Edition Black (New) (2.25 Inch Outer Diameter)
- Grip Strengthener
- 1
- Rubber
- 1.39 pounds
- Better rated than 96%
- More reviewed than 56%
A durable, simple add-on that measurably increases grip and forearm effort on existing lifts, best approached after some experience with a thinner grip trainer.
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How it ranks among the 72 grip strengtheners we track
4.8★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 72 grip strengtheners we track - how the scorecard works · full grip strengtheners data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Fat Gripz Pro are thick-grip attachments that clamp onto barbells, dumbbells, cable handles and machine grips, increasing the handle's outer diameter to 2.25 inches to force greater forearm and grip activation. This Special Edition swaps the original blue for black with blue lettering.
The core idea, a thicker bar demands more forearm and grip work, is why lifters and physical therapists have used fat grips for years. One experienced reviewer, who tested this alongside three competing thick grips, cautions that at 2.25 inches this is the more advanced size and beginners should start with a thinner grip before working up to it.
- 2.25 inch outer diameter thick grip pair
- Fits barbells, dumbbells, cable handles and machine grips
- Bevelled ends fit angled EZ bars
- Black Special Edition finish
Who it's for
Good for lifters who already do standard barbell and dumbbell work and want to add grip and forearm demand to existing lifts, pull-ups or curls. Not the first thick grip to buy for someone brand new to grip training, since the 2.25 inch diameter is on the aggressive end.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers say the grips noticeably increase forearm and grip fatigue on curls, pull-ups and rows, and describe them as durable enough to expect years of use. The one point of caution, raised by a reviewer who tested several thick-grip brands side by side, is that the 2.25 inch Pro size is better attempted after building up with a thinner grip first.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 2.25 inch diameter is the more advanced size, better suited after using a thinner grip first
- Requires lifting lighter than normal weight when starting out
Specifications
| Brand | Fat |
|---|---|
| Model | 854078001083 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Material | Rubber |
| Item Weight | 1.39 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 4.8 × 2.2 inches |
| Part Number | 5793059 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grip strengtheners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Gripz Pro - Special Edition Black (New) (2.25 Inch Outer Diameter)This product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
| FitBeast Grip Strengthener Forearm Strengthener Hand Grips Strengthener KitFitBeast | 4.5 / 5 | 32,232 | 4.6 / 5 |
| KDG Hand Grip Strengthener 2 Pack Adjustable Resistance 10-130 lbs Forearm Exerciser，Grip…KDG | 4.4 / 5 | 15,031 | 4.5 / 5 |
| AIXPI Grip Strength TrainerAIXPI | 4.4 / 5 | 6,882 | 4.5 / 5 |
| D’Addario Varigrip Hand ExerciserD’Addario | 4.7 / 5 | 13,345 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Fat 854078001083
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What diameter are Fat Gripz Pro?
They bring the outer diameter of a bar or handle up to 2.25 inches, the thicker of the Fat Gripz sizes.
Should a beginner start with the Pro size?
One reviewer who compared multiple thick grips recommends starting with a thinner grip before moving up to the 2.25 inch Pro.
What equipment do Fat Gripz Pro fit?
They are designed to wrap around barbells, dumbbells, cable attachments, exercise machine handles and angled EZ bars.