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ATOMGRIPZ – Gun Metal Smooth-Gen 2
A Retro Icon Returns!
The original Gun Metal Smooth gripper launched in 2009 and quickly became a favourite among serious grip athletes. Its clean, no-nonsense look and uncompromising feel made it stand out from the crowd — and ever since it sold out, one question kept coming back:
When are you bringing it back?”
The answer is now.

Built Like They Used To Be
The Gun Metal Smooth – Gen 2 is a tribute to old-school strength training. No gimmicks. No flashy distractions. Just solid 303 stainless steel handles, a mirror polished or carbon grey 3-Band spring, and a challenge that demands respect.
Crafted with a heavyweight, precision-machined build, this gripper has that unmistakable retro presence in the hand. Dense. Balanced. Purposeful. When you pick it up, you feel the difference immediately.
The gun metal finish delivers a clean, industrial aesthetic that looks like it belongs in a 1970s iron dungeon — but performs with modern precision.

What Makes Gen 2 Different?
Smooth gun metal handles remain the same, but with
deeper bands than Gen 1 for Improved visual definition.
The deeper bands create stronger contrast and sharper detailing, giving Gen 2 a more defined, purposeful look while preserving the minimalist style that made the original so popular.

Smooth Handles. No Hiding.
This is where the real challenge begins.
Unlike knurled handles, the smooth finish removes friction assistance. That means:
No aggressive knurling to “bite” into your skin
No extra grip advantage
Every millimetre of closure must be earned through raw hand strength, crushing power, and control.
If you can close a smooth gripper, you’ve truly earned it.
It’s a tougher, purer test of grip strength — and that’s exactly why experienced athletes love it.

Availability
3-Band strength only
All models are available with:
Custom spreads
Custom mounts
Polished Spring
Carbon Spring

Who Is This For?
Grip athletes who appreciate retro strength equipment.
Lifters who want a tougher closing challenge.
Collectors who missed the original 2009 release.
Anyone who values build quality over gimmicks.

The Bottom Line
The Gun Metal Smooth – Gen 2 isn’t just a gripper.
It’s a return to heavyweight strength culture.
Minimal. Mechanical. Brutal.
If you want a gripper that looks like it belongs in the pumping iron era — and feels even tougher in the hand — this is it.
Serious strength. No shortcuts.