D’Addario Varigrip Hand Exerciser–Improve Dexterity and Strength in Fingers
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Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
Features
- BUILD STRENGTH AND DEXTERITY Develop and maintain strength and dexterity in your fingers, hands and forearms. The ergonomic design and over molded finger pads and grip help make your conditioning workouts comfortable
- CUSTOMIZED TENSION - Varigrip allows you to adjust and customize the tension for each finger so you can strengthen individual fingers and prevent favoring certain fingers
- SIMULATED STRINGS- By removing the reversible molded grip you can uncover a simulated string that helps develop and maintain finger calluses for string musicians
- ON-THE-GO CONDITIONING Varigrip is the ultimate portable workout. At the office, at home or on the train, you can keep up your finger, hand and forearm strength and coordination
- DADDARIO ACCESSORIES - For over 20 years, DAddario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide.
Description
Designed to develop and maintain the strength and dexterity of your fingers, hands, and forearms, the D'Addario Varigrip features an ergonomic design and variable tension that is customizable for each individual finger. The reversible molded grip even uncovers simulated strings to help develop and maintain finger calluses when you are away from your instrument. D'Addario Varigrip, the ultimate conditioning tool for musicians. Molded finger pads for added comfort. Adjustable tension that is customizable for each individual finger. Reversible molded grip uncovers simulated strings to help develop and maintain finger calluses for string musicians.
Color: Black/Grey
Material: Silicone
Brand: D'Addario
Item Weight: 2.56 ounces
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
Brand Name: D'Addario
Item Highlight: Improves finger strength, dexterity and coordination with adjustable resistance for each finger.
Unit Count: 1 Count
UPC: 019954957773 333335565914 019954960155
Number of Items: 1
Global Trade Identification Number: 73
Manufacturer: Planet Waves
Included Components: 1x PW-VG-01 Varigrip
Item Type Name: strings
Model Number: PW-VG-01
Part Number: PW-VG-01
Warranty Description: N/a.
Color: Black/Grey
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
Item Shape: Cylinder
Item Weight: 2.56 ounces
Item Dimensions L x W: 2.36"L x 2.76"W
Material: Silicone
Tension Supported: Adjustable
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
I own a Blue (light tension) Grip Master and a Planet Waves Varigrip. Both are great and have helped my guitar fretting hand. I thought I'd give a quick summary for anyone considering purchasing one of these. I bought the Ruff Rider callus builder caps for the GM, and they really added a lot to the value I get from the GM. Calluses are critical to my being able to play well. If you are considering these, I found that it was a lot cheaper to order the Ruff Rider through Guitar Center and have them delivered for free to a local Guitar Center. I would suggest buying the actual PWV and the GM through Amazon. The PWV comes with the callus ridges on the opposing side (the palm side). So to work on your calluses you need to remove the callus cover and flip the grip over. The downside is that you can't work on finger dexterity at the same time that you are building your calluses. At first I considered this a disadvantage. However I've changed my mind and consider it a distinct advantage over the GM. There are times when you don't want to shred your calluses (show or important practice coming soon) but you still want to work your fingers. If you've put the callus builders on the GM, it takes a little time to pop them off and put them back on again, plus you run the risk of misplacing them, and removing them a number of times may loosen their fit. So I strongly prefer the PWV design for the callus option. I have permanently removed the callus cover from the PWV and it works great without it. Actually it works better for me because it makes it slightly smaller. (With the cover removed the callus builder side just harmlessly presses into your palm and you really can't feel it). I have a preference for the GM when it comes to building strength for bar type chords. This I do by holding the palm side with my thumb and running my index finger along the full set of buttons. I prefer the GM for this because it has two sets of springs in it which allow for a better and more natural (for me) squeeze. As far as exercising for finger dexterity, I much prefer the PWV for two main reasons. It's much easier (for me) to work fingers individually. It's very stable and allows me to isolate individual fingers as opposed to the GM which is kind of sloppy (too much movement) due to the double spring action which leads to unwanted movement/tilting and other fingers slipping off the buttons when trying to work a particular finger. Secondly the distance between the palm and the finger tips is about 1/4" shorter with the PWV (when the callus cover is removed) which allows me to use better form by really curling my fingers and bringing my fingertips in from the very top. I have big hands and still prefer the PWV. If my hands were smaller I would prefer the PWV that much more. The PMV also allows the tension on each finger to be adjusted individually. For me this isn't as big an advantage as the two previously mentioned because increasing resistance is not important to me. A disadvantage of the PMV is that after about 2 weeks it started squeaking which was a bummer for my wife and kids on a one week vacation when I didn't have my guitar handy and wanted to keep me fingers in shape. "Dad - enough already with that finger gadget". However this problem is easily fixed by an occasional shot of Triflo or any silicon spray (I don't recommend WD40). I recommend spraying while the fingers are depressed then wiping with a napkin. For me, finger strength is not as important as finger coordination and speed. I seldom press the buttons all the way down, and I seldom press all the buttons together. I slowly increase speed with partial pushes and various patterns that demand varying degrees of coordination (1234, 4321, 1324, 121314, 1414, 1313, etc.) If I had to pick one or the other I would choose the PWV without hesitation, but that is just my personal opinion. If you can afford both, I would do that and see what works better for you. But, again, both are great and have really helped my playing. Keep on pickin' -Mike
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013 by Read Writer
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
For every guitarist, there are dry spells you might well go through over the years. This is a gadget designed for guitarists. It's perfect to begin and streamline a return to playing after a dry spell. Take that gray cap off and place it over the individual caps, and in the bar thus revealed are molded-on ridges that simulate strings in how they press into your fingertips. Squeeze the springs and press your fingertips into those ridges and you're simultaneously strengthening both your grip, and also renewing and building your callouses. Doesn't just playing accomplish that, you say? Well sure, but this way you can use times other than music playing time to get back into and stay in condition: watching TV, for example. It's built good and tough. Ibought mine half a dozen years ago. I've used it without thought to its durability for years now and it's basically good as new. In preparing for writing this review I had a look at the current market. It seems now that there are dozens of competing products. That said, when I first found this way back when, it was the first device of its kind that I'd seen, specifically designed for guitarists. There may be other gizmos out there, but my old original still keeps squeezing away like new. That seems a pretty good reason to recommend it!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2026 by InfoSciGuy
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
This hand exerciser has improved my finger strength. I first started playing guitar without the hand exerci. And when I started using this I noticed I improved my fretting in my guitar playing. My finger strength was improved, not just in guitar playing but also my grip strength. This is also strongly made cuz I've dropped it a couple times and has never damaged it. Overall a great hand exercise for guitar playing.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2026 by E
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
The D'Addario Hand Exerciser is a great tool for building strength and dexterity in your fingers, hands, and forearms. As a guitarist, I’ve found it especially useful for improving finger independence and endurance. I love that you can adjust the tension for each finger, which allows for customized workouts depending on your needs. The simulated strings are a clever feature—they effectively help develop calluses without the need for a guitar in hand. It’s also comfortable to use, with an ergonomic design that fits well in the palm. I appreciate how portable it is; I can practice anywhere, whether I’m on the go or just relaxing at home. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is that the tension adjustment isn’t as smooth as I’d like. It sometimes feels uneven between fingers, which can be a bit distracting. Also, after extended use, the resistance could be a bit stronger for more advanced conditioning. Overall, it’s an excellent tool for musicians or anyone looking to increase hand strength and dexterity. Definitely worth the investment!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025 by JRRinBoston
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
My son recently took interest in learning to play bass and I’ve been thrilled to share my love of playing music with him. Just like everyone starting out, his fingers don’t have lots of strength or callouses yet. So fretting notes can be difficult and painful during this phase. I remember using a hand exerciser that looked similar to this one when I was about his age and figured it would be something he could get some good use out of. I bought this one after some research and I’m thrilled with it. It’s much better than the ones I had growing up. I love that the spring tension for each finger can be adjusted! Very smart and useful as typically your pointer and middle finger will be much stronger naturally than you ring and pinky fingers. Also the inclusion of the callus builder is nice under the rubber cushion. He’s using it every day while watching tv or doing homework and his playing ability and finger strength are already improving greatly over the last month! This is a must have tool for any budding guitar or bass player. Of course anyone can benefit from a tool like this as well!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026 by Phillygpz
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
It provides a good workout for my fingers. I am right handed and discovered that my left hand is much weaker than. I imagined relative to my right hand.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2026 by Joseph W.
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
Very good for building finger strength. Each one has an individua dial that controls the amount of effort for each finger.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2026 by Rich M
Style: Varigrip Only(Original)
I was away from my guitar for a few months. Came back to it only to discover how out of shape my fingers, wrist and forearm had gotten. Figured I'd try this, bring it work and exercise while otherwise just sitting at the computer. After one day, I got home and started into practicing. Yeah, noticed an improvement right away. I think it was well worth the few bucks I spent. Pretty good quailty, comfortable to use.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026 by Albert Hoffman