PROHANDS Gripmaster Hand Exerciser, Finger Exerciser (Hand Grip Strengthener), Spring-Loaded, Finger-Piston System, Isolate & Exercise Each Finger

I bought this in order to improve my finger strengh and independance for playing guitar. I had thought of buying one years ago, but my view was - if you want to improve your finger strength and dexterity for guitar, just play guitar, right? But I changed my mind, and decided to give this little device a go, on the grounds that I can use it when I'm NOT able to play guitar (like when I'm at work) and maybe using a device with some resistance might accelerate my finger strengh gains? This is a pleasingly well made unit, and the plastic parts seem to be of high-quality. I decided to go for the red "medium" excerciser, having read some comments here about more reps and lower tension being more beneficial for musicians. When the unit arrived, I was beginning to think I should have gone for the 5lb device instead! The tension initially felt quite strong, particularly on the little finger! Well does it work? in my opinion definitely yes! Having used this device for only about 15 mins a day most days for 3 weeks, I suddenly find that the spring tension feels a lot lower. Also it has transformed my guitar playing! Playing my 12 string acoustic guitar suddenly seems easier, and on my electric, hammers and pulls seem much more accurate and clearer! my speed has improved, and I recently found myself doing vibrato with my little finger, something I don't normally do! So yes, I think it works for Guitarists (and other musicians) and it's quality means that it is good value for the money!

My standards for this product were really low for the price. But wow! when it came in the post, I was startled. These are very well built products, not flimsy at all, very useful for building that bonebreaking handshake. I also am a musician, and when i play sometimes my fingers just couldnt keep up, but now they can. Just trust me and invest a little money in this, it is really well made. Will be getting the X-Heavy soon. REMEMBER: This is a really hard one to use, get medium first as that is better for reps to keep up your hands strength, this Heavy model in my eyes is just for building strength where medium maintains aswell. Try medium first then move up, if medium is too weak you have something to do reps with :) BEST £££ I EVER SPENT - I use it as something to do when I am watching TV etc, and because of using this so much I can finally crush my friends hand, he used to be stronger than me! hehe! Also: For my Elderly Grandmothers birthday I am going to get her the XX-Light as she is on her strength is getting worse, because blood clots from shopping bags are not good! -----UPDATE----- I bought this product on the 10th April 2012, Now it is 20th June 2012 and I can gladly say that it is brilliantly made, it is still as good as when I bought it!!! I would like the get the XX-Heavy someday hopefully, my strength has gone up leaps and bounds! :)

It is good for practicing a range of finger strength exercises wherever you find yourself

This is really well built and you can feel that it is good quality. You can work each finger individually against your palm or your thumb (very difficult). I was unsure as to which level of tension would be most suitable for me and I decided to go for this one after reading the previous reviews. I feel that this is more suited to people who need really strong grip/finger strength but I am glad that I purchased this (I am a 24y.o male). I can just about press the springs down all the way with all my fingers against my palm but I find it really difficult against my thumb. There are youtube instructional videos which go over different exercises you can do with this versatile device. It is small and fits into your pocket and is actually really addictive once you start using it. I had some pain in my pinky finger before using this due to weak muscles and this has helped. Highly recommended purchase for anyone really...I would maybe consider purchasing the medium tension if you are in doubt because this really requires pressure to press down.

Good for strengthening your fingers, but need to have a good grip and patience. good quality product though

Great little hand and finger exerciser. Have been using to gain grip strength for climbing. At my level (I am a beginner) I have found the heavy one to be just the right tension for me, perfect for most exercises, although when trying exercises such as the finger tip pinch, I found this to be a bit too heavy and my little finger struggled especially. There is a full list of exercises you can do with this thing on the ProHands Gripmaster website which is really useful. I will continue to use it as I believe it is a really great tool for improving strength in the fingers, hand, wrist and forearm, as well as grip strength needed for holds like pinches and crimps in climbing. Would recommend you start with the medium tension first though as after a few reps your hand will tire quickly and then your form will suffer. Don't forget to warm up and get some movement in your hands and fingers first before pushing yourself when using this. Try it for yourself!

Perfetto n1°

Acheté suite à une récidive d'une compression du nerf ulnaire (la seconde opération est en attente). Souci de sensibilité et motilité des deux doigts externes ce qui se traduit par une paresthésie (fourmis), perte de sensibilité dans l'auriculaire et l'annulaire, et sur le bord interne de la main, une diminution de la force de serrage, fonte des muscles et des meilleures :( -cause inconnue - Je joue du piano, de la flûte traversière et cela handicape beaucoup. Depuis l'achat de cet appareil, l'exercice des doigts aussi régulièrement que possible redonnent une meilleure préhension en attendant. Autre remarque, il ne quitte presque plus ma poche ! Utilisé de l'autre main, la poigne se fait également meilleure, une bonne surprise quand l'on s'aperçoit que l'ouverture d'un bon pot de confiture devient complexe :) - et frustrant! - Solide (tombé souvent) et pas un accroc. Très bon matériel !

Bought this cause I had two problems. - My pinkies were really weak and often got locked in a hyperextended position due to breaking them when I was younger. - My grip strength for deadlifts was really weak, even for an overhand claw grip. SInce this lets you exercise each finger individually I am able to focus on strengthening my poor pinkies. I just leave it near my laptop on my desk and squeeze out a few sets 3 times a week. So far the results have been great. my deadlift strength is much better and no more annoying locked up pinkies. Will be moving to the next tension level soon.

Je vais essayer de vous donner mon avis le plus objectif possible. Très bon produit qui sent la qualité à plein nez! J’ai eu une rééducation de la main gauche pendant 1 an et j’avais besoin d’un produit pour remuscler ma main. Ce genre de produit peut être idéal pour des professionnels ayant besoin d’une grande puissance et contrôle sur chaque doigt. Le fait que chaque doigts a son propre mécanisme le rend parfait pour un trompettiste ou saxophoniste et autres... La prise en main est vraiment très bonne, et s’adapte parfaitement à une bonne prise pour forcer dessus. Je recommande vivement! Si mon commentaire vous à aider dans votre choix, n'hésitez pas à mettre un petit "j'aime"! ;) Merci d'avance.

Le produit est très bien mais inutilisable pour moi qui ai de grandes mains, mes doigts débordent du piston que je souhaite actionner.