Monkee Grip Gym Pro Upgrade Add Extra Protection for Commercial Gyms and High-Use Training The Monkee Grip Gym Pro Upgrade is an optional durability upgrade that is installed on your Monkee Grips before your order ships. Important: This is an add-on, not a standalone product.No separate item will arrive. The Gym Pro Upgrade is applied directly to your pair of Monkee Grips in our facility before shipping. What This Upgrade Covers Each quantity of 1 Gym Pro Upgrade covers one complete pair of Monkee Grips. For example: Ordering 1 pair of Monkee Grips + 1 Gym Pro Upgrade = one upgraded pair of Monkee Grips Ordering 2 pairs of Monkee Grips + 2 Gym Pro Upgrades = two upgraded pairs of Monkee Grips If you order the Gym Pro Upgrade without ordering Monkee Grips, we will contact you before shipping. What the Gym Pro Upgrade Does Every Monkee Grip is already built with a permanent internal steel reinforcement. The black branded band is not what holds the grip together. It is there to neatly secure the rope fibers, protect the splice, and give the grip a clean finished appearance. The Gym Pro Upgrade adds an additional proprietary reinforcement beneath the black band to help it stay securely in place under repeated heavy use. This upgrade is especially useful in commercial gyms, training centers, and shared facilities where many different people may use the same pair of grips. In those environments, some users may accidentally grab the black band instead of the rope, even though the rope itself is the intended gripping surface. The Gym Pro Upgrade helps reduce the chance of the black band sliding off from repeated misuse. Why It Exists In a home gym, the owner usually understands how the grips are meant to be used. In a commercial gym, dozens of people may use the same equipment every week. Some may grab the protective band instead of the rope, which can wear down the band over time. The Gym Pro Upgrade was created for that type of environment. For most home gym users, the standard Monkee Grip construction is already more than enough. But for gym owners, coaches, training centers, and athletes who want the highest level of durability, the Gym Pro Upgrade adds another layer of protection. Rope Length and Hanging Length Monkee Grips are designed to provide enough rope for virtually every hand size while staying compact enough for pull-ups, hangs, carries, rows, cable work, and other exercises. Approximate measurements: Total rope length before installation: varies slightly because each grip is handmade Installed handle length: approximately 7 inches Expected hanging length when installed: approximately 7 inches from the bottom of the attachment point to the end of the grip Because each pair is handmade, small variations in length are normal. About Jute Shedding If you choose the jute Monkee Grips, some shedding is normal at first. Jute is a natural fiber, and light shedding during the first couple of weeks is part of the break-in process. We use high-quality jute and an additional finishing step to reduce the initial shedding, but some loose fibers may still come off during early use. This typically decreases substantially with regular training. For customers who want the cleanest indoor experience, we recommend our black cotton Monkee Grips. They provide a similar training experience with virtually no shedding. Ideal For Commercial gyms Training centers Coaches Shared workout spaces Heavy-use home gyms Athletes who want the most durable version available Built for High-Use Environments The Gym Pro Upgrade is not about changing how Monkee Grips feel or perform. It is about adding extra protection in environments where the grips may be used heavily, frequently, or by people unfamiliar with proper use. If you are buying for a commercial gym or shared training space, this is the upgrade we recommend. Installed on your pair before shipping. Built for high-use training. Designed to keep your Monkee Grips looking better, longer.
