RGT (Rolling Grip Thing)

Name: RGT (Rolling Grip Thing)
Brand: Grip Genie
Rating: 4.76 (7 reviews)

The RGT (Rolling Grip Thing) is Grip Genie’s take on a rotating “thick bar” grip tool: a free-spinning steel cylinder on ball bearings that attaches to any standard loading pin, so the lifter has to out-grip the weight rather than just support it. There’s little technique involved — load a pin, clip it on, and lift it off the ground until it slips — which makes it a direct grip-strength-and-forearm builder for deadlift carryover rather than a general accessory. Each unit is hand cut, shaped, and welded in small batches rather than mass-produced, so subtle marks and minor variation between units are expected.

Independent signal is thin but consistent: in a StrongFirst forum thread, a user who owns both reports the RGT “has held up better than the [IronMind] Rolling Thunder,” spins easier, and resists chalk buildup better. In Jedd Johnson’s (DieselCrew) independent head-to-head video test against the Russian-made Silarukov handle — a well-regarded rival in the rotating-handle space — the RGT’s drop action and roll held up well and it won the matchup on lift totals, though Johnson noted the Silarukov’s roll ran a touch smoother and longer-lasting by comparison. No editorial (Garage Gym Reviews-style) coverage or Reddit discussion turned up in this pass, so the read is limited to one forum thread and one comparison video.

Weight	3.6 lb (independently measured; not published by the manufacturer)
Made in	USA
Bearings	Ball bearings
Diameter	60mm (2.3")
Material	Steel body with nylon handle
Construction	Hand cut, shaped, and welded in small batches (expect minor unit-to-unit variation)
Compatibility	Any standard loading pin and carabiner
Handle length	5-1/16" (independently measured; not published by the manufacturer)

How it compares

	RGT (Rolling Grip Thing)	Captains of Crush Grippers	Fat Gripz One	Dog Bone Pull-up Bar
GymRadar rating	4.76/5	4.76/5	4.77/5	4.78/5
Price	$95.00		$27.99	$97.00
Weight	3.6 lb (independently measured; not published by the manufacturer)			12 lbs
Made in	USA	USA		USA
Bearings	Ball bearings
Diameter	60mm (2.3")
Material	Steel body with nylon handle		High-density, "military-grade" rubber-like compound with beveled ends	Steel
Construction	Hand cut, shaped, and welded in small batches (expect minor unit-to-unit variation)
Compatibility	Any standard loading pin and carabiner		Barbells, dumbbells, pull-up bars, and cable attachments
Handle length	5-1/16" (independently measured; not published by the manufacturer)

4.8/5 · 7 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.76/5	7 reviews
Youtube	4.2/5	1 reviews

The RGT’s standout dimension is functionality: it’s a no-technique, direct grip-strength builder — clip it to a loading pin and lift until it slips — and in an independent head-to-head test against the well-regarded Silarukov rotating handle it held its own, winning the matchup on lift totals with a fast, heavy drop action. Durability is a genuine strength too: a StrongFirst forum owner who has both reports the RGT “has held up better than the [IronMind] Rolling Thunder,” spins easier, and resists chalk gumming up the bearings. The weakest spot is build quality consistency — each unit is hand cut, shaped, and welded in small batches rather than machined to a tight spec, so minor unit-to-unit variation is expected, and the same head-to-head tester found its roll a touch less smooth and long-lasting than the Silarukov’s. Value is reasonable relative to specialty rotating-handle competitors, though Titan Fitness sells cheaper alternatives for buyers who don’t need the small-batch build. Independent coverage is thin overall — one forum thread and one comparison video — so treat this as a solid but lightly-verified read rather than a broad consensus.

+Functionality: no-technique grip trainer -- clip to a loading pin and lift until it slips, direct deadlift-grip and forearm carryover (manufacturer, Spud Inc)
+Durability: an owner who has both reports it held up better over time than the IronMind Rolling Thunder (StrongFirst community)
+Functionality: resists chalk buildup in the bearings and spins more freely than the Rolling Thunder (StrongFirst community)
+Functionality: fast, heavy drop action and a competitive roll that won a head-to-head lift-total matchup against the well-regarded Silarukov handle (Jedd Johnson / DieselCrew)
+Value: made in the USA and priced in line with specialty rotating-handle competitors (Spud Inc)

−Build quality: hand cut, shaped, and welded in small batches rather than tightly machined, so the manufacturer flags subtle marks and unit-to-unit variation as normal (manufacturer)
−Build quality: roll judged a touch less smooth and shorter-lasting than the rival Silarukov handle in a direct side-by-side test (Jedd Johnson / DieselCrew)
−Coverage: no independent editorial (Garage Gym Reviews-style) review or Reddit thread turned up -- the read rests on one forum thread and one comparison video
−Availability: the manufacturer's own product page was out of stock ('restock coming soon') at last check, so buying requires going through a third-party retailer (manufacturer)

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