Neotech Trombone Hand Grip – Neoprene Grip Support, Custom Hand Brace & Guard for Trombone/Bass, Ideal for Players, Marching Band Accessories & Gifts – Made in USA – Black

Helps a lot with wrist and hand pain. Especially if you are only doubling on trombone.

<<Update>>After 3.5 years of near daily use, the stitching on the Neoprene strap gave out. The fabric peeled away to expose the foam inside. I brought the hand-grip module in to my local cobbler and had them fashion a leather strap, with a Velcro closure, as a replacement. Now that the leather has broken in, the grip is working just as well as when I first bought it.<<Overview>>I recently began playing a Schilke ST-20 with Hagmann valve. The horn is substantially heavier than the Benge 190F I had been playing. After several hours of playing the Schilke, my hand began cramping--a feeling I immediately attributed to the horn's weight pulling my left hand counterclockwise. I adjusted the angle of the bell relatively to the slide, but still experienced some cramping. A more drastic solution was needed.I found several trombone support options, including this Neotech grip, the Hagmann brace, the Rath brace and several straps. I initially chose the Neotech grip because of its relatively low price and substantial construction. After several months of use, I can confirm that the Neotech grip is a worthwhile trombone support, offering the support and ease of use demanded from a trombone hand support.<<Support>>Using the Neotech grip, I've gone from from unbearable cramping to sustainable playing. I can't think of a better testimony.<<Ease of Use>>The Neotech grip has several features which make it very easy to use:--Static position of the support. Unlike strap supports, you don't have to tension the grip or catch it in motion. This makes it easy to remove and insert your hand while playing. I can easily remove my hand to turn pages, insert mutes, etc. and slide my hand back into place.--Tool-less removal for storage. The Neotech grip comes in two parts, a hand grip and a slide brace. The hand grip easily releases from and engages to the slide brace with a twisting motion. The slide brace lays flat so I can store the slide without incident.<Setup>Installation is easy, although potentially time consuming. There are two stages of installation. First, you have to install the slide brace--this is an easy process. The slide brace comes with variously sized pads to create a custom fit against the slide, protecting the slide from damage and preventing the grip from moving during use. Second, you have to position the hand grip. This second step requires more time, because you will likely have to experiment to find the most comfortable position for your trombone. Still, I give Neotech credit for designing the grip with many position options, including multiple angles.<<Aesthetic>>This is the only category where the Neotech is lacking. Other supports better fit the brass aesthetic of the trombone. The Neotech grip projects an exercise equipment look, which definitely stands out when the trombone is sitting on a stand. When playing, however, the grip is covered by the player's hand and only the strap is visible. Perhaps a leather strap would be a nice upgrade.<<Conclusion>>Ultimately, I am not terribly concerned about the look of the grip. I am overwhelmingly pleased with the grip's function. It allows me to play for an indefinite amount of time and doesn't get in the way of playing or storing my horn.

I will add a video and/or photos in the future (probably not for awhile, though), but this product is really good. It feels very nice and is relatively easy to customize. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because you can't buy the hand strap separately. I have four trombones that all have wraps on them, but I only have two grips, and it's incredibly annoying having to keep track of where the grips are as I would prefer to just keep them in the case with the horns. I might end up buying new sets just to get more grips, but that shouldn't have to be the case for anyone who wants just the grip.

I've been spending a lot more time on the horn during COVID times, and starting to have some pain issues in the thumb and shoulder. I have a big, heavy bass bone with a very unusual trigger paddle configuration (Olds "George Roberts" edition), so I was concerned about the fit of this product. My bore is 0.585" and the handslide bushing still fit just fine on the horn, using none of the enclosed shims. The hand grip was easy to install and adjust (following enclosed instructions) and I don't have any interference issues with the trigger paddles. Since this is a review immediately after purchase, I can't comment yet on whether or not this will actually help my pain issues, but I'll try to remember to post an update review after a month or so of use.Update 11/3/2020: Have been using this for a couple of months now. Definitely has helped with some (but not all) of my pain issues. Like a previous reviewer I didn't like how slippery it got with my sweat (it's hot in Texas even in the fall), but I was able to fix that by wrapping the hand grip with racquet tape and cutting holes for the attachment screws.

This handguard takes a lot of pressure off of my wrist while playing. It's very comfortable and adjustable. It takes some time to get it adjusted just right because it uses screws but that keeps it in place well.

No issues with the product itself - easy to install, clear instructions, appears to be good quality. I wasn't able to find a comfortable setting due to the way I grip the trombone and manipulate the trigger.Horn is a 42BO

This is an excellent solution to the dead hand of extended tromboning. I was getting some significant hand numbness, especially when playing the larger F attachment horn and this little appliance has fixed that. There are some limitations however. When playing music with fast mute changes it really gets in the way. My solution is to just leave it off for those occasions. The instrument is still easily playable holding it around the bracket. I wish that I had this long ago.

So, Neotech is the company that makes the neck straps that every sax player uses, and BTW makes an incredible tuba strap system as well. If you play trigger horn and your left hand cramps up holding the horn, this grip is THE solution. All of 10 minutes to install and adjust to your particular horn and angle that is comfortable. VERY clear instructions, quality build, lots of options to make it fit to your horn. I have a vintage 88h, no sweat. Would easily fit a Back or King slide, probably anything else out there. They've thought this through. Result, very comfortable adjustable strap around your left hand secures your hold, No need for your hand to actually close around the slide. Transfer of weight now eliminates your grip, goes directly to your hand/wrist. Super firm and comfortable, easy to adjust angle and distance so you can easily activate the trigger. Out of the box, I merely shifted one setting, had put in one included shim, and now can't wait for gigs.