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    Posted: 8/09/11 at 12:07pm
playing with making a change to my WOB STANDING technique and was told
to use a hook grip - not yet convinced- any consensus from guys with big
standing throws (16ft+ 56lb) on which grip they use
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I just grab it for WOB, leaving it down in the fingers as opposed to in the palm.  I don't find the hook necessary.  I'm pretty sure Zolk is the same way.
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Hook grip is the way to go.Takes some getting used to ,but well worth it
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I don't hook grip in standing WOB. Never had any problems and I have the grip strength of a 10 year old girl. 
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Originally posted by matt matt wrote:

Hook grip is the way to go.Takes some getting used to ,but well worth it

interesting, coming from a standing thrower.. any insight into why you feel this way?
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As I remember it the spin came about during the time Matt ruled the WOB
world. He was the guy to beat, Not many guys make the WOB look easy.
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personally I use the standard grip, letting it hang in my fingers. can anyone describe the benifits of the hook grip over this grip?
I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart.
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I like how his name is just "matt"   threw me off until I saw Australia and World Champion. 
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Originally posted by Soul Eater Soul Eater wrote:

As I remember it the spin came about during the time Matt ruled the WOB
world. He was the guy to beat, Not many guys make the WOB look easy.


This is true.  18' standing is sick, and I would take gladly take advice from any of the ~10 people in the world that have done it. 

But like I stated, I think Zolk doesn't hook though, but we can wait and see what he says.

Originally posted by JSiau10 JSiau10 wrote:

personally I use the standard grip, letting it hang in my fingers. can anyone describe the benifits of the hook grip over this grip?


Use the search function.  Presumably, you are already using the hook grip on your WFDs. 
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Originally posted by Krazy40 Krazy40 wrote:

I like how his name is just "matt"   threw me off until I saw Australia and World Champion. 



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I'm in agreement with Matt on this one.  I feel that the hook grip gives me 6 inches more.  You can be more aggressive on the pull, while keeping your arm relaxed.  The thumb is your strongest finger. Use it. It may help with a consistent release, as well.
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I'm going to try this on sunday.
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Originally posted by matt matt wrote:

Hook grip is the way to go.Takes some getting used to ,but well worth it


That is all the info you need to know right there Thanks Matt
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