Handle Types for Weight for Distance

I like Craig. I like his wife. I've even learned a thing or two about training from him. But on this one he's flat wrong - D handles are the best.

True story: those Polanik machine-finished swivel weights come with an O handle, and the first year at Utah nobody could throw them worth a damn. The next year Loosle put on some D handles and 8 out of 10 guys hit PRs, with Ryan fouling one throw over 50'. I've got the video.

Think about it - what shape are barbells, round? NO, they're STRAIGHT. Just like the straight bit of a D handle. Who invented the hook grip? Thassright, weightlifters, who lift BARBELLS all day long.

Silverback wrote: Most other things that come in D seem good to me and fit my hands

Classic.  I'm telling you Myles, you should be some kind of a writer.

Mr. Natural wrote: Think about it - what shape are barbells, round? NO, they're STRAIGHT. Just like the straight bit of a D handle. Who invented the hook grip? Thassright, weightlifters, who lift BARBELLS all day long.

Dave Barron a proponent for straight? WTF?

Larry, I am going to use your suggestion thank you.

I have watched this throw soooo many times, and ryan is throwing with a glove, no hook grip, with a D-handle. I wish he would make up his mind.

Ryan Vierra

2002 Celtic Classic

28 Weight 93'1/2

who knows?  You run across so many different things at different games.  We throw one at Alma that has a thinner ring handle, it's awesome, imo.  Just easier to hook grip and hold if it's thinner, seems so basic to me?  I dunno why anyone would want a fatter handle.  It would be like having a max deadlift contest with a normal bar vs. a fat bar.  Pretty clear which one people would choose.   

I dont know why Bobby doesn't make a thinner D handle, maybe you could ask him?

With a hook you are putting your force in one central area, it is for pulling not side load.  With the d if you are not in the center or move from center, you get pulled to the edge of the handle.  With a round handle you are at the far point and won't move once you made your purchase.  I have big hands so the fat does not bother me so much. 

 But regardless I use lots of Brocks Magic Tacky, even when I don't throw, I just use it around the house.  Reading a magazine, you know turning the pages, dip a little tack on the finger, and those pages turn like, well Magic.  I am going to order a case for the library here.   

Silverback wrote:  But regardless I use lots of Brocks Magic Tacky, even when I don't throw, I just use it around the house.  Reading a magazine, you know turning the pages, dip a little tack on the finger, and those pages turn like, well Magic.  I am going to order a case for the library here.

Try brushing  your teeth with it. My smile has never been whiter. Magic.

I wax my back with it. Magic.

I am neither sorry or ashamed.

I have your hammer blades, ;o)