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Gymnastics Dowel Grips for Club Shops and Brands
Our gymnastics dowel grips are made in the Oath and Oak Global factory for gymnastics brands, club shops and team dealers supplying gymnasts who swing and circle on the bar.
- A dowel sewn in across the fingers
- Three palm shapes
- Three closure choices
- Your logo, club colors and packaging
- Packed in pairs by size
What Are Gymnastics Dowel Grips?
They are leather grips with a small rod, the dowel, enclosed across the fingers. When the gymnast closes the hand, the dowel helps lock the grip around the bar.
That lock gives better swing and control in circling skills such as clear hips and giants, which is why coaches move gymnasts into this style as those skills arrive.
What Are the Dowel Grip Specifications?
| Specification | Options |
|---|---|
| Palm shape | Skinny, straight or curved |
| Leather | Standard or heavier, low-stretch leather |
| Closure | Hook-and-loop, single buckle or double buckle |
| Strap width | Wider straps than beginner grips |
| Finger band | Optional rubber band that holds the grip in place |
| Sizes | Size 0 to 3, smaller and larger on request |
Which Dowel Grip Styles Can You Order?
Curved Dowel Grip
Balances palm coverage and bar feel, the shape most gymnasts use for everyday bar work.
Skinny Dowel Grip
A narrow palm piece that lets the gymnast feel more of the bar through each skill.
Straight Dowel Grip
A wider design that covers more of the hand, based on the traditional Russian style.
Double Buckle Grip
Two buckles for the most secure, adjustable fit, chosen by advanced and elite gymnasts.
How Is the Dowel Set Into a Grip?
At Oath and Oak, the dowel is enclosed in a folded leather channel across the finger end and stitched in place, so it cannot shift during swings.
Dowel position is fixed for each size, because it must sit at the right point on the fingers. Palm guards without dowels sit in our gymnastics grips range.
How Can You Customize a Dowel Grip?
| Element | Customization Options |
|---|---|
| Palm | Embossed or engraved logo |
| Strap | Club or brand color with a printed logo |
| Buckle | Metal finish to match your brand |
| Names | Gymnast name or initials |
| Grip bag | Printed bag for storage |
Other branding routes are listed on our customization page.
How Is Each Pair Packed?
Pairs ship with the dowels aligned and the straps closed, in a grip bag or small box with a size chart and break-in card.
Club orders can be labeled per gymnast, while retail packs carry barcodes and are cartoned by size.
How Is a Dowel Grip Sized?
Measure the Hand
Measure from the tip of the middle finger to the bottom of the palm and match the chart.
Check the Dowel Point
The dowel should sit across the fingers so the grip locks on the bar without bunching.
Start Snug
Grips feel tight when new and open up as the leather stretches through training.
What Should You Test on the Dowel Grip Sample?
Coaches test dowel position, how the grip locks during swings, buckle or strap comfort and finger-hole fit before approving.
Every pair in production uses the approved dowel position for its size, and each lot is checked against the sample. Fresh grip designs go through our product development steps.
Which Checks Does Every Dowel Grip Pass?
Beyond our standard quality control process, each lot is checked for:
- Dowel position and stitching for each size
- Finger-hole spacing and palm length
- Buckle function and strap stitching
- Leather surface and thickness
- Pairing, names and labels
Beginner or Advanced Dowel Grip: Which Should You Stock?
This is not one product: beginner and advanced versions suit very different gymnasts.
| Feature | Beginner Dowel | Advanced Dowel |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | Softer, quicker break-in | Heavier, stretches less |
| Palm | Narrower and smaller | Standard width |
| Closure | Usually hook-and-loop | Buckle or double buckle |
| Gymnast | Moving up from palm guards | High-level and elite |
| Lifespan focus | Comfort and fit | Durability under long training hours |
Club shops that stock both can follow a gymnast from their first dowel grips for gymnastics bars to their competition pair.
How Do You Order Gymnastics Dowel Grips in Bulk?
Oath and Oak confirms MOQ and timing in your quote, based on leather, palm shape, closure, sizes and personalization.
Coaches and parents often search simply for dowel grips, so use that phrase in your product titles. Send sizes, levels and club colors through the form, and orders ship by air or sea freight.
What Else Do Buyers Ask About Gymnastics Dowel Grips?
Still have a question?
Send your product details for a quote, or reach Oath and Oak through the contact page.
When should a gymnast move up to a dowel grip?
Most coaches want gymnasts in this style once they learn circling elements on the bar, or when their swings start rising above the bar during training.
Can the finger band be removed?
Yes. The rubber band can simply be cut off if the gymnast prefers to train without it, and the grip still works normally once the band is gone.
Why does a new grip feel stiff?
New leather and a fresh dowel channel need time to shape to the hand and bar. Gymnasts break them in slowly on simple swings before using them for harder skills.
Do men's and women's versions differ?
Yes. Women’s grips are made for the uneven bars, while men’s grips are made for high bar and still rings, so each is cut and sized for its own apparatus.
How often do gymnasts replace their grips?
It depends on training hours. Gymnasts training many hours each week wear grips out faster, which is why heavier leather suits advanced and elite competitive squads.
Which Related Products Should You Explore?
- Gymnastics Grips for every gymnast grip we manufacture
- Leather Gymnastics Grips including palm guards
- CrossFit Grips for functional fitness athletes
- Wrist Wraps for gymnasts who want wrist support