Our Story

Founded in Australia in 2016, RooGrips is one of the original hand grip brands, proudly protecting the hands of athletes around the world for over a decade.

It All Started on a Golf Course. Seriously.

Back in 2016, our founder JJ was an avid CrossFitter with a problem — he couldn't find a pair of grips that could keep up with his training.

Then, of all places, inspiration struck on a golf course.

After chatting with a fellow golfer who couldn't stop raving about the strength and durability of his kangaroo leather golf gloves, JJ had a thought: If this leather performs so well in golf, why not CrossFit?

He took the idea back to his local CrossFit gym and teamed up with the owners and coaches to develop something better.

After countless prototypes, leather samples and plenty of testing on the rig, RooGrips was born.

RooGrips archive photo from 2016
A Little Obsession With the Details

From day one, our mission was simple: to create the best hand grips in the world.

We wanted grips for athletes who appreciate quality, performance and the little details that make a big difference.

We explored hundreds of leather samples, treatments and finishes before finding the perfect combination of strength, durability and comfort.

Every detail mattered. From the leather and stitching to the straps and buckles, our grips went through countless iterations, all with one goal — to create hand protection athletes could genuinely rely on.

Keeping It in the Family

Fast forward to 2021, RooGrips entered its next chapter when JJ's sister, Cristalle, took over the reins.

Since then, we've expanded our range, introduced new products and taken our little Aussie brand to athletes around the world.

What hasn't changed is our passion for creating premium hand protection that athletes can rely on and that lasts.

Same passion. Same commitment to quality. Just a whole lot more grips.

Proudly Australian. Family-run. Made for athletes.

Cristalle at a RooGrips event stand
Why Kangaroo Leather?

There's a reason we chose kangaroo leather back in 2016 — and why we still use it today.

10 x Stronger than cowhide, Its unique fibre structure delivers an impressive combination of strength, durability and flexibility, allowing us to create thinner grips without compromising on performance.

The result? A comfortable, tactile connection to the bar, with the protection you need to train confidently.

It's a material we believe in, and one that has helped define RooGrips from the very beginning.

How is it sourced?

We are proud to source all of our kangaroo hides responsibly and ethically from an open range environment, following the national code of practice for the humane treatment of kangaroos.

Moreover, its long-lasting nature contributes to a more positive environmental impact as it minimizes the need for frequent grip replacements.

Designed in Australia. Built for Performance.
Craftsmanship & quality

RooGrips products are designed in Australia and engineered for athletes who demand durability, comfort and performance.

We use premium materials - including kangaroo leather sourced from Australia - combined with advanced construction to create hand protection that performs under pressure.

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