N-GAGE GRIPS strives to offer the world unique and impactful fitness products.  We are focused on developing high-quality, US-manufactured products made from the best, most-durable materials and offering them to you a reasonable price. 

 

OUR STORY

 

THE PROBLEM

Like most people that spend any time at all lifting weights, our founder, Matt, dealt with his fair share of aches and pains.  After more than 15 years of lifting, he also struggled to find ways to introduce variation into his training. 

Matt began to research ways to protect his joints from stress and injury while still pushing himself in the gym.  One common solution many people turn to are specialty bars like EZ bars, Swiss bars, multi-grip bars, thick bars, buffalo bars, etc.  But as someone on a budget, he had a hard time justifying dropping hundreds of dollars on a bar he'd probably only use for one or two lifts. 

 

THE SOLUTION

That's when the idea for N-GAGE GRIPS was born - A bar attachment that can be used on any bar, dumbbell, or piece of gym equipment that can create a more neutral and ergonomic grip angle.

After making the initial prototypes in his garage and testing them at his local gym, he quickly realized these new "grips" not only helped relieve some of the joint tension caused by lifting with a straight bar, but they also were leading to more intense pumps caused by the thicker grip - an added benefit he never considered. 

 

MADE IN THE USA

The journey to develop, design, test and get N-GAGE GRIPS into production has been challenging, but we've remained focused on doing things the right way. We use the best, most-durable materials, and work with world-class partners so we can bring a product to market that we are proud to stand behind. 

Our initial rounds of inventory were manufactured in China.  Our product was really good and our customer feedback was great, but we continued looking for ways to improve our product and our business. 

Shortly after launch, and in the midst of a global pandemic, we decided to invest in bringing production back to the US.  After months of iterating the product by improving on the original design and formulating a slightly better performing material, we launched our US-made N-GAGE GRIPS in November of 2021, and we couldn't be more excited about that decision. 

 

PRO & EZ

Unfortunately, inflation in all our costs (material, manufacturing, shipping, advertising, etc.) began to eat away at our ability to produce cash and continue to grow the business without outside investments.  We were faced with another decision point.  Find cheaper manufacturing overseas, or double down with our US-manufacturing partners to completely redesign the grips to optimize the manufacturing process and incorporate some great customer feedback we'd received. 

Of course, we chose to not only redesign the original N-GAGE GRIPS, but also develop a new, smaller diameter grip to give our customers more options so they can find the right size grip for their specific needs.

We have now launched N-Gage Grips PRO (the redesign of our original grips) and N-Gage Grips EZ (the slightly smaller version).  Both American-made, and both worth trying out.  We hope you love them!

 

A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER

Hi there, 

Thank you for checking out our website and clicking on this page!

It's been a dream come true to launch this business and sell a useful, high-quality product to an amazing group of people.  

This isn't my get-rich-quick scheme (that ship sailed long ago).  No, my primary reason for starting this business is to show myself as well as my three young kids what's possible with hard work, dedication, creativity, and a little luck.  To show them how to fill their lives with challenge.  And to show them that happiness and fulfillment does not come from money but from being grateful for what you have and from impacting the lives of those around you in a positive way.

It's with that spirit that I created N-GAGE GRIPS.  I sincerely hope each set makes a positive impact in the life of everyone who purchases one.  I believe they will.  

Matt Leadbetter

Founder, N-Gage Grips

 

CONTACT US

Questions, concerns, comments?  Contact us at matt@ngagegrips.com.  We're still a very small crew, so no customer service phone number or generic email address.  Matt will respond directly to all emails. 

    LEGAL STUFF

    Before using N-Gage Grips read the instructions that can be found on the home page of this website or in each packaged set. 

    The intellectual property of N-GAGE GRIPS is legally protected by:

    • Copyrighted web pages, pictures, and graphics.
    • USPTO Registered Trademark name and tagline
    • U.S. Patent. No. 11,266,870
    • U.S. Patent No. 11,654,325
    • U.S. Patent No. D875857
    • EU Patent No. EP 3 921 046 B1

     SAFETY WARNINGS

    • You must only exercise using N-Gage Grips in accordance with the instructions provided.
    • Results may vary. 
    • You must be at least 16 years old to use N-Gage Grips. 
    • Stop exercising immediately if you experience discomfort or pain while using N-Gage Grips. 
    • Use extra caution when using N-Gage Grips during lifts that place weight over any part of your body. 
    • Persons with allergies to rubber and/or similar materials must not use N-Gage Grips.
    • There is a risk of injury when lifting weights with or without the use of N-Gage Grips.
    • Everyone using N-Gage Grips does so at their own risk. 
    • Immediately stop using N-Gage Grips if any wear, tear, or defects appear.  Please reference the N-Gage Grips lifetime warranty for steps to receive a free replacement.