SWISSIES™

Name: SWISSIES™
Brand: Kensui
Rating: 4.79 (11 reviews)

The Kensui Swissies are patented neutral-grip handles that clip onto any straight bar, cable stack, or resistance band via a rubber-lined hook and a knurled handle, turning pull-up bars, barbells, Smith machines, and cable/pulldown machines into neutral-grip stations without buying dedicated equipment. Each handle is made from a nylon-fiberglass composite, weighs well under 1 lb, and is rated to 800 lbs. The V2 adds a carabiner loop for direct attachment to cable stacks and bands, plus compatibility with optional angle modifiers (15 degrees and 30 degrees) for semi-pronated and semi-supinated grip variations beyond the standard 90-degree neutral position. Sold as a pair with a lifetime warranty.

Weight	Under 1 lb per pair
Sold as	Pair
Material	Nylon-fiberglass composite
Warranty	Lifetime
Attachment	Rubber-lined hook plus carabiner loop (cable stacks, bands)
Handle angle	90 degrees (15 and 30 degree angle modifiers available separately)
Manufacturer	Kensui Fitness
Compatibility	Pull-up bars, barbells, Smith machines, cable stacks, plate-loaded machines, bands
Load capacity	800 lbs
Handle diameter	32mm, knurled

What is a Cable Attachment?

What cable attachments are

Cable attachments are the handles and bars that clip to a cable machine, functional trainer, or lat/row station to change the exercise — lat bars, triceps ropes, single-D handles, row/close-grip handles, ankle straps, and more. A small set of them turns one cable stack into dozens of movements.

What to look for

A rotating swivel or ball-bearing joint keeps the cable from twisting and lets the handle track your arm; comfortable, durable grips (knurled metal, rubber, or coated nylon) survive heavy use; and a standard carabiner or snap fits most machines. Match the attachment to the exercises you actually train rather than buying a giant kit you won’t use.

How it compares

	SWISSIES™	MAG Medium Grip Supine	Swivel Shackles	Aluminum Handles Pair with Bearings
GymRadar rating	4.79/5	4.79/5	4.79/5	4.81/5
Price	$39.00	$64.95
Weight	Under 1 lb per pair		0.7 lb per set	1.1 lb / 480 g total (pair)
Sold as	Pair			Pair only
Material	Nylon-fiberglass composite	Welded steel with rubber/polymer coating	Premium-grade stainless steel	Premium aluminum, polished finish
Warranty	Lifetime
Attachment	Rubber-lined hook plus carabiner loop (cable stacks, bands)			Nylon strap with metal rings; requires a carabiner (not included) to connect to a cable machine
Handle angle	90 degrees (15 and 30 degree angle modifiers available separately)
Manufacturer	Kensui Fitness	MAG (Max-A-Grip)		Bells of Steel
Compatibility	Pull-up bars, barbells, Smith machines, cable stacks, plate-loaded machines, bands
Load capacity	800 lbs
Handle diameter	32mm, knurled

4.8/5 · 11 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.79/5	11 reviews
Youtube	4.6/5	3 reviews
Reddit	4.3/5	9 reviews

The Kensui Swissies are patented neutral-grip handles that clip onto any straight bar, cable stack, or band via a rubber-lined hook and carabiner loop, turning ordinary pull-up bars, barbells, and cable machines into neutral-grip stations. Their standout dimension is versatility: independent reviewers and Reddit’s homegym community consistently praise how a single lightweight pair covers pull-ups, rows, deadlifts, and cable/band work without buying dedicated equipment, and the V2’s carabiner attachment and angle-modifier compatibility extend that further than the original model. Build quality is well regarded too – knurled handles, a rubber-lined hook, and a lifetime warranty on a nylon-fiberglass composite tested to 800 lbs. The weakest dimension is durability under edge-case fit: one reviewer found the hook’s roughly 1.31” opening slightly undersized for a 1.32” pull-up bar, causing the rubber lining to rub and shift (though it reseated cleanly), and a Reddit user separately noted the handles can feel a little loose and less natural on some bars.

+Versatility: clips onto pull-up bars, barbells, Smith machines, cable stacks, plate-loaded machines, and bands via a rubber-lined hook and carabiner loop -- one pair covers most pulling-movement equipment (manufacturer product page; Strength Origins)
+Functionality: neutral grip position is reported as more comfortable and joint-friendly for pull-ups and pulldowns than a straight bar, with the V2's angle modifiers adding semi-pronated/semi-supinated options (Strength Origins; YouTube: reviewer comparing V2/V2 Max/45 variants)
+Build quality: knurled handle locks grip even when sweating, rubber-lined hook protects bar finish, lifetime warranty, tested to 800 lbs (manufacturer product page; Torokhtiy)
+Value: lightweight (well under 1 lb per pair) and inexpensive (~$37-39) relative to dedicated multi-grip bar hardware; one reviewer at 215 lbs was comfortable doing weighted pull-ups with them (manufacturer product page; Torokhtiy)
+Community sentiment: r/homegym and r/Bodyweight threads describe them as making "a straight pull-up bar arguably better than a multi-grip pull-up bar," calling setup "incredibly easy" and the grip "very sturdy" (Reddit community threads)

−Durability: one hands-on reviewer found the hook opening (~1.31") slightly too small for a 1.32" Rogue pull-up bar, causing the rubber lining to rub and shift during use, though it reseated after each rep (YouTube: Swissies Review - KENSUI FITNESS)
−Functionality: limited spacing between the handle and hook can contact the back of the hand and restricts some isolation exercises like resistance-band flys (Shredded Dad)
−Build quality: a Reddit user reported the handles can feel "a little loose on the bar which doesn't feel very natural" on some setups (Reddit community threads)
−Value: the base Swissies has a fixed grip angle with no adjustability -- upgrading to the V2 (carabiner, angle modifiers) or Max (padded support) costs more (Torokhtiy)

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