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title: "D’Addario Varigrip Hand Exerciser–Improve Dexterity and Strength in Fingers, Hands, Forearms- Adjust Tension Per Finger– Simulated Strings Help Develop Calluses- Comfortable Conditioning"
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# Simulated strings to build musician calluses Compact, portable design for on-the-go use Adjustable finger tension for targeted strength D’Addario Varigrip Hand Exerciser–Improve Dexterity and Strength in Fingers, Hands, Forearms- Adjust Tension Per Finger– Simulated Strings Help Develop Calluses- Comfortable Conditioning

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** AR$76672
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Master your grip, own the stage — one finger at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D’Addario Varigrip Hand Exerciser–Improve Dexterity and Strength in Fingers, Hands, Forearms- Adjust Tension Per Finger– Simulated Strings Help Develop Calluses- Comfortable Conditioning by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** AR$76672 with free shipping
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## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Comfort:** Overmolded finger pads ensure a comfortable, fatigue-free workout every time.
- • **Tailored Finger Power:** Customize tension on each finger to build balanced strength and dexterity.
- • **Musician’s Secret Weapon:** Flip the grip to reveal simulated strings that toughen fingertips and develop calluses.
- • **Precision Finger Isolation:** Stable design lets you isolate individual fingers for superior coordination and speed training.
- • **Anywhere, Anytime Conditioning:** Compact and lightweight for discreet finger and forearm workouts at work, home, or commute.

## Overview

The D’Addario Varigrip Hand Exerciser is a professional-grade, adjustable tension tool designed to enhance finger, hand, and forearm strength and dexterity. Featuring customizable tension per finger and a reversible grip with simulated strings, it uniquely supports musicians in building calluses while maintaining comfort with ergonomic pads. Its compact, portable design makes it ideal for on-the-go conditioning, helping you maintain peak performance anytime, anywhere.

## Description

" D'Addario/Planet Waves Varigrip Designed with the musician in mind, the D'Addario Planet Waves Varigrip is an adjustable tension hand exerciser that helps improve dexterity and strength in your fingers, hands, and forearms Adjustable Finger TensionView larger Build Your CallusesView larger Tailored Tension The Varigrip allows the user the unique ability to adjust the tension for each finger. This makes strengthening individual fingers simple and prevents you from favoring certain fingers. Fitness For Your Fingers For most musicians the pre-show warm-up is an integral part of playing a great show. With the D'Addario/Planet Waves Varigrip players can get their fingers, hands, and forearms in peak form before they hit the stage. Comfortable to Use Just because you're working out doesn't mean you can't feel comfortable doing so. The overmolded finger pads and grip help make your conditioning comfortable. Toughen Your Tips By removing the reversible molded grip you can uncover a simulated string on the other side of the Varigrip that helps develop and maintain finger calluses. This lets you combine grip strength with the needs of string musicians. Condition All Of Your FingersView larger Muscle Memory The Varigrip's design is perfect for building strength, but it's also perfect for maintaining grip and dexterity when a musician is away from their instrument for any length of time. Whether you're a guitarist, drummer, or play any other instrument, you never want to lose the strength and coordination you've developed while practicing; and now you don't have to. Varigrip Features Helps strengthen fingers, hands, and forearmsVariable tension lets you customize the tension on each fingerReversible molded grip uncovers simulated strings to help develop and maintain finger calluses for string musiciansIdeal for pre-show warm-ups and maintaining strengthThe ultimate conditioning tool for all musicians "

Review: A Guitarist Compares the Plant Waves Varigrip with the Grip Master - 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 desertcart. 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
Review: Great exerciser and fidget tool - Great for getting your shooting grip stabilized and your trigger finger ready for action

## 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
- D’ADDARIO ACCESSORIES - For over 20 years, D’Addario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001OCGGEM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,902 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #19 in Strength Training Grip Strengtheners |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Color | Black/Grey |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (13,044) |
| Date First Available | December 24, 2008 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954957773 |
| Grip Type | string |
| Included Components | 1x PW-VG-01 Varigrip |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.36 x 2.76 x 0.79 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.15 x 4.72 x 0.94 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.56 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Planet Waves |
| Material | Silicone |
| Model Name | Planet Waves |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Part Number | PW-VG-01 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.36"L x 2.76"W |
| Shape | Zylindrisch |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Style | Varigrip Only(Original) |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Tension Level | Adjustable |
| UPC | 019954957773 333335565914 019954960155 |
| Warranty Description | N/a. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** Black/Grey
- **Item Weight:** 2.56 ounces
- **Material:** Silicone
- **Style:** Varigrip Only(Original)

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any trumpet players out there who have uses this device to build valve finger dexterity?**
A: I apologize I don't really know in regards to valves, I know I use it primarily for finger strengthening and dexterity for guitar playing though I would have to think it would help with any instrument where finger dexterity is involved regardless if it is a stringed or wind instrument sorry I couldn't give a more direct answer

**Q: Do you think an 8 year-old lefty can benefit from this exerciser? He needs to strengthen and improve finger dexterity.**
A: I teach guitar to children.  My 8 year old student did NOT have the strength to push any of the buttons down and got frustrated with it very quickly.  We had it on the loosest setting but there was still too much resistance for his little hands.  That's another thing.  It's really too big for little hands to wrap around well.

**Q: Does this make much noise? For instance, in a quiet office environment, would you hear the springs on this creaking?**
A: You can adjust the resistance of the springs to make it harder or easier. When there is less resistance, it's relatively noiseless. When there's more resistance, it's more audible. It's not particularly loud, but if you're in close proximity to your office mates, there's a decent chance they'll be able to hear it. Just the same, I'd recommend this product, as it's not just a finger strengthener but can also function as a forearm workout.

**Q: how is this for violin?**
A: I am sorry I don't really know how this is as far as violin.   I know this helps with finger strengthening and dexterity and has a side that simulates strings too so am quite sure if that helps or not.  Sorry I bought this since I am learning guitar so I don't know too much about other stringed instruments.  Though I may not have answered the question directly I hope this helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Guitarist Compares the Plant Waves Varigrip with the Grip Master
*by R***R on February 11, 2013*

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great exerciser and fidget tool
*by P***O on January 5, 2026*

Great for getting your shooting grip stabilized and your trigger finger ready for action

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helping with recovering from nerve damage
*by L***I on December 31, 2025*

My husband bought this to help him recover from the nerve damage in his hand that he sustained when he had open heart surgery. Apparently when they do the surgery they can pinch the nerve going to the hand. He loves that it’s easy to use and that it allows him to adjust the tension as he exercises his fingers. He says it’s already helping him get feeling back in his hand.

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