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Following a few recent discussions on the forum,I decided to make a pair of softball pull-up grips. A quick search of the web brought up one commercial option that retails for over $70. The DIY model will cost closer to $10.
To begin, I purchased two softballs for a total of $6, and then two eye bolts with a nut and washer for each ($4). The eye bolts are 6 inches long and 3/8″ thick. I drilled a hole through each ball and then screwed in the eye bolt. The drilled hole should be slightly smaller than the eye bolt to ensure a tight fit. I then added a washer and nut to the protruding end.
To attach the grips to the pull-up bar, I made two connectors with chain and a spring clip. Other attachments could certainly be used, but I already had these on hand.
