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| 1 | # Gods Of Grip - Elite series | 1 | # Gods of Grip Elite Series Certification |
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| 3 | Rules page: https://godsofgrip.com/pages/hand-gripper-certification-rules | 3 | The **Crush Club** is Gods of Grip's certification and repetition leaderboard for its [Elite Series grippers](/Gripper_Brands/Gods_of_Grip_Elite_Series). Results distinguish the gripper level, closing style and number of accepted repetitions. The official roster includes separate men's and women's sections.[^1] |
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| 5 | ## Eligible levels and closing styles | ||
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| 7 | The published rules list Elite 6 and Elite 7 for men, and Elite 3 upward for women.[^2] | ||
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| 9 | | Style | Starting requirement | | ||
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| 11 | | Set close | The free hand may position the gripper, but a GOG 30 mm block must visibly fit between the handles before removal and closing. | | ||
| 12 | | Table no set (TNS) | Close from fully open with one hand, without setting. | | ||
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| 14 | The organizer ranks TNS above a set close. Repetition attempts have a 60-second window beginning with the first repetition, and every repetition must meet the applicable closing rules.[^1] | ||
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| 16 | ## Equipment and judging | ||
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| 18 | Use a genuine Gods of Grip Elite Series gripper, with the spring upward. The gripper must remain clearly visible before and during the attempt, and the video must show the handles meeting. Powdered magnesium carbonate chalk is allowed; liquid chalk, tacky, and tape or bandages on either the closing or setting hand are prohibited.[^2] | ||
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| 20 | ## Submitting an attempt | ||
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| 22 | Send the complete closing video to **info@godsofgrip.com**, or tag **@godsofgrip** on social media for review. Consult the [official rules](https://godsofgrip.com/pages/hand-gripper-certification-rules) before filming, since the organizer controls acceptance and eligibility.[^2] | ||
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| 24 | ## Example and official records | ||
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| 26 | The Crush Club links Derek Palmeri's four-repetition Elite 7 set-close video as an accepted result.[^1] | ||
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| 28 | [youtube:wsQofEf1pzE] | ||
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| 30 | *Video: Derek Palmeri, linked from the official Crush Club leaderboard.* | ||
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| 32 | For the full athlete lists and linked performances, visit the [official Crush Club](https://godsofgrip.com/pages/crush-club). Gripperpedia summarizes the format rather than maintaining a duplicate roster. | ||
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| 34 | [^1]: Gods of Grip, [Crush Club](https://godsofgrip.com/pages/crush-club), official certification leaderboard, closing categories and linked performance videos. Accessed September 17, 2026. | ||
| 35 | [^2]: Gods of Grip, [Hand Gripper Certification Rules](https://godsofgrip.com/pages/hand-gripper-certification-rules), equipment, eligibility and submission requirements. Accessed September 17, 2026. | ||