Universal Junior Handguards • Beginner Gymnastics Grips

A First Pair to Make Part of the Routine.

Getting a first pair of handguards can feel like a little milestone in a young gymnast’s training. The Reisport Universal Junior Handguards offer a practical option when their coach recommends introducing grips, combining flexible leather with a straightforward, adjustable wrist fastening.

Made in Switzerland, this junior design gives growing gymnasts a dedicated piece of equipment to fit, use and look after as part of their club routine.

Reisport Universal Junior  – Gymnastics Handguards for Young Gymnasts

The Universal Junior model features a flexible leather palm, two finger holes and a small attached dowel. The leather forms a layer between the palm and the apparatus, while the wrist section is secured using a broad hook-and-loop strap.

The fastening can be opened and adjusted easily as the gymnast learns how to put on their grips correctly. Available in XS and S, the Universal Junior is intended for younger gymnasts whose hand measurements and training requirements suit this model.

Reisport describes the design as versatile across different apparatus. Your coach should confirm where and how to use it, taking account of the gymnast’s skills, hand size and training programme.

A New Addition to the Gym Bag

Alongside the familiar leotard, water bottle and wristbands, a first pair of handguards soon finds its place in the gym bag. Learning to check the leather, fasten the straps and put everything away after class gives young gymnasts a small, useful role in caring for their own training kit.

Choosing a First Pair of Gymnastics Grips

Start with your coach’s recommendation. They can confirm when grips are appropriate and whether the Universal Junior suits the gymnast’s apparatus work. Measure the hand before ordering, then have the finger position, palm length and wrist fastening checked before the first session.

Introduce the handguards gradually under supervision and follow the enclosed Reisport instructions. Inspect them before every use, keep the leather dry and stop using them if the leather, dowel, stitching or fastening becomes damaged.

Product Highlight

🤸 Flexible Leather in a Dedicated Junior Design

The Reisport Universal Junior combines a flexible leather palm, small dowel and adjustable wrist strap in a compact handguard designed for young gymnasts learning to train with grips.

Why We Recommend It

A useful model to discuss with your coach when choosing a first pair. Its junior sizing and straightforward fastening make it a practical introduction to wearing and caring for gymnastics handguards.

Dance World Tip

Keep the pair together in a clearly named grip bag. After training, let the handguards air before packing them away, and keep damp wristbands separate.

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