looks good but the handle doesn't look anywhere near as thick as the original RT handle which is part of the whole purpose of using it.
The original is almost an inch thicker, yes. I wish I could let you try this thing though, its tough! I can handle 310lb Farmers but this with 180~ is ridiculous. Heres the thing I have noticed about thicker handles, they allow a different type of grip to be used. When you roll your wrist under and flex your forearm the thicker handle feels easier (to me). My farmers, for instance, are 1" handles and they really kick my ass because of the small surface area to grip. At home I dont go past 275/hand because I cant get too far with it, though in a comp I was in I used 265 with 2 1/4" handles and walked all over with them, no problem.
I know the roller is different from farmers grip but I believe with more surface area to grip I would do better. I cannot reach around this to tuck my thumb like on an Oly bar either. Perhaps mine is easier? Maybe not? But I will guarantee my grip goes up due to its use! I will definately bring it to my next strongman comp and see how people do with it.
Thanks guys!
