We have written up a hand grip guide to help you on this and we also have our Grip Finder Quiz which will select the grips for you.

2-Finger Grips → Best for smaller palms, gymnasts, or anyone who prefers a lighter feel with less palm coverage.

3-Finger Grips → Offer more protection across the palm — a solid all-rounder for most athletes.

Fingerless Grips → Super quick for transitions (think barbell to rig). Great if you don’t like threading fingers through holes.

PRO Grips (2mm thick leather) → Double the thickness for durability. Perfect for bigger athletes, high-rep workouts, or softer hands that need extra protection.

MAX Grips (Vegan, Chalk-Free, 2.6mm thick) → Our latest innovation. Grippy without chalk, designed for crossfit and gymnastics work where you don’t want slip, rip, or grip lock.

At the end of the day, it’s about your preference, training style, and bar type — but this cheat sheet + the quiz will get you on the right path.

RooGrips are designed for athletes of all levels — from beginners to elite competitors. They're intuitive to use (no complicated setup), and unlike grips that "lock on," RooGrips offer a safe, secure grip that still lets you move freely on the bar.

They’re perfect for:

High-Volume Trainers: Need hand protection that keeps up with you? RooGrips provide extra support during intense, high-rep workouts — so you can train harder, longer.

Comfort Seekers: Hate bulky grips?
If bulky grips drive you crazy, you’ll love RooGrips. Our lightweight 1 mm originals are designed to feel like a second skin — slim, ergonomic, and supportive. Need a little more padding? Step up to our 2 mm PRO Grips or the 2.6 mm Rubber MAX for extra cushion and durability. Every pair is built with comfort at the forefront.

Gymnastic Enthusiasts: Love the feel of the bar? RooGrips give you that close-contact grip you need for control and precision in gymnastic movements. The thinner grips 1mm thick give the most bar feel.

Durability Demands: Tired of grips that wear out? RooGrips are made from premium kangaroo leather and built to last, even with daily use. We offer a 1 year warranty to standby this.

Our grips are super comfy — like a second skin — so you can wear them the whole workout, no problem. The choice between fingerless and 2 or 3-finger really comes down to personal preference and how you train.

Still unsure?
Check out our Hand Grip Guide for more information and take our Grip Finder Quiz to find your perfect match.

RooGrips work on all types of pull-up bars, but performance varies depending on the grip material:

Leather Grips (1 mm & 2 mm PRO) → Best on powder-coated, polished, or bare steel rigs. Use with chalk (we include a free 50 ml Liquid Chalk with every order) for max performance and protection.

Vegan Rubber MAX Grips → Designed to grip all bars, but they perform best on non-coated steel or powder-coated bars. For coated or chalk-heavy bars, simply wipe off excess chalk for a stronger connection.

Both styles boost your reps, protect your hands, and help prevent rips — it just comes down to whether you prefer the traditional feel of leather or the chalk-free convenience of MAX.

RooGrips are built to go the distance — but their lifespan depends on your training volume, bodyweight, and how well you care for them.

Kangaroo Leather Grips (OG & PRO): Incredibly durable with our reinforced “unbreakable” wrist strap. Many athletes get 3–6+ years out of a pair. Backed with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

Vegan Rubber MAX Grips: Made for heavy barbell cycling and gymnastics work. The compound is tough, chalk-free, and long-lasting — but like any synthetic, it may show wear faster under extreme volume than leather. Covered by a 6-month warranty against manufacturing faults.

👉 Important: Grips are designed for bare steel or powder-coated bars. Using them on taped or zinc-coated bars will shorten their lifespan.

To get the most from your grips, follow our care guide.

Leather Grips (1 mm & 2 mm PRO) → Yes. Chalk helps them bite the bar and break in faster. That’s why we include a free 50 ml Liquid Chalk with every purchase.

Pro tip: if you don’t have liquid chalk, slightly wetting the grips before chalking them up speeds up the wear-in process. (Gymnasts swear by spitting on them — but if that freaks you out, a splash of water works just fine.)

Vegan Rubber MAX Grips → No chalk required. They’re designed to grip bare steel and powder-coated bars straight out of the bag — no slip, no rip, no mess.

Measure your palm and check the size chart on each product page for guidance.

Leather Grips (1 mm & 2 mm PRO) → Go with the snugger fit. Soft leather will stretch up to half a size with frequent use, which is totally normal.

Vegan Rubber MAX Grips → These run a little larger. If you’re between sizes, we recommend sizing down for the best fit.

👉 If you do end up with the wrong size, no stress — email us at support@roogrips.com and we’ll send you a prepaid return label to swap them over.

Size Chart (palm length in cm):

Small → 8.6 – 10 cm
Medium → 10 – 12 cm
Large → 12 – 13 cm
X-Large → 13 cm+

Taking care of your grips is simple!

Kangaroo Leather Grips → Wipe them down with a damp cloth after each use. For a deeper clean, they’re even machine washable (check out our Cleaning Guide for step-by-step instructions).

Vegan Rubber MAX Grips → Just wipe with a damp cloth — do not machine wash, as it can damage the rubber compound.

A little care after each session will extend the life of your grips and keep them feeling fresh.

For more detailed instructions, check out our cleaning guide.

Kangaroo Leather aka K-Leather is the most popular choice of global sporting brands looking for high performance technical leather with superior qualities.

We use Kangaroo leather because it boasts the following performance properties:

- High strength
- Light weight
- Durability

We are proud to source all of our kangaroo hides responsibly and ethically from an open range environment, following the national code of practice for the humane treatment of kangaroos. 

Moreover, its long-lasting nature contributes to a more positive environmental impact as it minimizes the need for frequent grip replacements. 

Nope! All RooGrips are ready to use straight out of the bag — no break-in period required.

K-Leather Grips → Available in 1 mm (Originals) for a second-skin feel, or 2 mm (PROs) for extra padding and durability.

Vegan Rubber MAX Grips → Slightly thicker at 2.6 mm, but still lightweight and ergonomic. Most athletes find them comfortable straight away.