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The Big PP 2.0
The Big PP 2.0 is Grip Genie’s redesigned pinch-grip trainer — a handcrafted, eggplant-shaped resin block built to train pinch strength through a tapered, rounded profile rather than a standard flat block face. Each ~1 lb unit is made to order from matte-finish resin with a ribbed grip texture, mounted to a single eye bolt that’s load tested to 400 lb of static weight for hanging or loaded pinch work. Because each piece is handcrafted individually, buyers should expect minor unit-to-unit variation rather than the tight manufacturing tolerances of a machined block. GymRadar owners rate it a perfect 5.00/5 across a small sample, consistently calling out how genuinely difficult it is to hold — the tapered shape forces a true fingertip pinch that’s harder to cheat than a flat-faced block. The product has since been discontinued from Grip Genie’s current storefront.
| Type | Pinch grip trainer (novelty eggplant-shaped block) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 1 lb (0.45 kg) |
| Material | Matte-finish resin, ribbed texture |
| Mounting | Single eye bolt (carabiner sold separately) |
| Load rating | Eye bolt load tested to 400 lb static weight |
| Availability | Discontinued — no longer listed on gripgenie.com |
| Construction | Handcrafted, made to order — minor unit-to-unit variation expected |
| Manufacturer | Grip Genie |
How it compares
| The Big PP 2.0 | Rice Bucket - Custom/DIY | Napalm Handles | GD DYNO-200 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GymRadar rating | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Price | $15.00 | $136.70 | ||
| Type | Pinch grip trainer (novelty eggplant-shaped block) | |||
| Weight | Approximately 1 lb (0.45 kg) | |||
| Material | Matte-finish resin, ribbed texture | |||
| Mounting | Single eye bolt (carabiner sold separately) | |||
| Load rating | Eye bolt load tested to 400 lb static weight | |||
| Availability | Discontinued — no longer listed on gripgenie.com | |||
| Construction | Handcrafted, made to order — minor unit-to-unit variation expected | |||
| Manufacturer | Grip Genie | GD (Korea) |
Reviews by source
| Expert | 5.0/5 | 4 reviews |
A novelty-shaped (eggplant-profile) pinch grip trainer that owners rate highly for doing exactly what a pinch block does, just with a tapered, rounded body instead of a flat rectangular face. GymRadar’s four owner reviews are unanimous 5-star scores across performance, build quality, and value, with owners specifically calling out that it’s genuinely hard to hold and “a good grip goes a long way” — the standout dimension is functionality, since the tapered shape forces a true fingertip pinch that’s harder to cheat than a flat block. Versatility is more limited than a standard block or hub: at ~1 lb and load-tested to 400 lb static via a single eye bolt, it’s built for hanging/loading pinch work and not much else, and being a made-to-order handcrafted resin piece means some unit-to-unit variation is expected. The weakest dimension is independent coverage — beyond GymRadar’s small owner sample and the manufacturer’s own promotional material, there’s no editorial review, YouTube review, or Reddit discussion of this specific product to corroborate the consensus.
- +Functionality: tapered eggplant-profile shape forces a genuine fingertip pinch that's "hard to hold" (GymRadar owner reviews)
- +Build quality: matte-finish resin with a ribbed grip texture and a secure eye bolt, load tested to 400 lb of static weight (manufacturer)
- +Value: unanimous 5.00/5 across performance, build quality, and value from 4 GymRadar owner reviews
- +Functionality: "a good grip goes a long way" — owners use it as a standalone grip challenge, not just a gym-accessory add-on (GymRadar owner review)
- −Durability: handcrafted, made-to-order resin construction means minor unit-to-unit variation is expected (manufacturer)
- −Versatility: single eye-bolt mounting limits use to hanging/loading pinch work — no interchangeable attachment options like a hub or block bundle (manufacturer)
- −Value: no independent editorial or YouTube review exists to corroborate the small 4-review GymRadar sample; the manufacturer's own Instagram promo (a strongman lifting it) isn't independent coverage
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