Sidewinder Revolution 2.0

Name: Sidewinder Revolution 2.0
Brand: Sport Grips
Rating: 4.44 (3 reviews)

The SideWinder Revolution 2.0 is a compact, USA-made grip and forearm strength trainer from SportGrips. CNC-machined from anodized aluminum, it uses a top-mounted dial to set spring resistance from very light to difficult-to-turn-by-hand, and delivers that resistance simultaneously in both twist directions – so a single device trains flexors, extensors, pronators, and supinators without resetting between reps. At 10.5” long, 1.5” in handle diameter, and 1.8 lb, it’s built to be pocketable enough for a gym bag while still feeling substantial in hand, with passive knurling for grip during high-resistance sets. Reviewers use it across a wide range of motions – straight-ahead twisting, behind-the-back, elbows-tucked, a “screwdriver” pronation/supination motion, and wrist flexion/extension – for general grip and forearm training as well as rehab and joint-pain (e.g. golfer’s elbow) applications. Regular maintenance is minimal: SportGrips recommends returning the dial to its default setting after each use so the internal spring keeps its resilience over time.

Color	Silver (also sold in a Premium Black variant)
Length	10.5"
Weight	1.8 lb
Made in	USA
Knurling	Passive
Material	Anodized aluminum (CNC-machined)
Intended use	Grip, wrist, and forearm strength training; rehab/joint-pain applications; golf, baseball, lacrosse, armlifting, arm wrestling
Manufacturer	SportGrips
Handle diameter	1.5" (38mm)
Resistance mechanism	Dial-adjustable internal spring, simultaneous resistance in both twist directions

How it compares

	Sidewinder Revolution 2.0	York Blobs	Elitefts 3" Muscle Mace	Anvil Grip
GymRadar rating	4.44/5	4.44/5	4.45/5	4.43/5
Price	$185.00			$125.00
Color	Silver (also sold in a Premium Black variant)
Length	10.5"
Weight	1.8 lb
Made in	USA			USA (Columbus, Ohio)
Knurling	Passive
Material	Anodized aluminum (CNC-machined)	cast iron (from York Roundhead dumbbells)	Steel	Solid machined steel
Intended use	Grip, wrist, and forearm strength training; rehab/joint-pain applications; golf, baseball, lacrosse, armlifting, arm wrestling
Manufacturer	SportGrips
Handle diameter	1.5" (38mm)
Resistance mechanism	Dial-adjustable internal spring, simultaneous resistance in both twist directions

4.4/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.44/5	3 reviews
Youtube	4.6/5	3 reviews

The SideWinder Revolution 2.0 is a compact, USA-made dial-adjustable grip and forearm trainer that lets users dial resistance from very light to difficult-to-turn-by-hand, with simultaneous resistance in both twist directions. Build quality is the standout – reviewers consistently describe it as solid, CNC-machined anodized aluminum that “feels heavy” and well-made, with passive knurling that holds up during high-resistance sets. Value is the weakest dimension: at $185 it costs meaningfully more than a basic wrist roller or entry-level competitors, and Shredded Dad’s review scored price the lowest of its five categories (4.0/5) even while praising everything else. Versatility is a genuine strength – reviewers use it for flexion/extension, pronation/supination (“screwdriver” motion), radial/ulnar deviation, and behind-the-back variations, with one user (a stroke survivor) reporting improved hand function from daily use and another citing relief from golfer’s elbow-type symptoms.

+Build quality: CNC-machined anodized aluminum that "feels heavy" and "super well-made," scoring 4.6/5 for build in Shredded Dad's review
+Functionality: simultaneous resistance in both twist directions lets users train opposing muscle groups (flexors/extensors) without resetting, unlike a one-directional wrist roller (Shredded Dad; YouTube: Armlifting USA)
+Versatility: supports flexion/extension, pronation/supination, radial/ulnar deviation, and behind-the-back variations in one tool, and is used for both athletic training and rehab (YouTube: War Yoga; YouTube: Armlifting USA)
+Durability: a long-term user reported using the original version every couple of days for 6 years with almost zero wear, and this 2.0 revision adds updated internal components for smoothness and durability (manufacturer copy; Shredded Dad)
+Functionality: no shoulder involvement compared to a wrist roller, isolating forearm/grip work more directly, per a head-to-head comparison against a wrist roller and the Gripzilla Tornado (YouTube: Hybrid Resistance)

−Value: premium pricing at $185 relative to comparable market alternatives, the lowest-scoring category (4.0/5) in Shredded Dad's review
−Functionality: the dial has no quantifiable resistance markings, so users can't reproduce or compare exact resistance levels session to session (Shredded Dad)
−Build quality: the narrow grip section can cause mild wrist discomfort in some grip positions during longer sets, per one reviewer's hands-on comparison (YouTube: Hybrid Resistance)
−Value: independent, non-affiliate coverage is thin -- most available video reviews carry a SportGrips discount code or affiliate link, so enthusiasm should be weighed against that incentive

$185.00

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