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Saxophone-Inspired Hand Grippers

Yamaha Unveil Its Latest Saxophone-Inspired Hand Gripper

— April 13, 2023 — Lifestyle
Yamaha has revealed its latest saxophone-inspired hand gripper called the Gripper as a part of its "Two Yamahas, One Passion" project. This project was done in collaboration with the design divisions of Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co. Yamaha's team said: "Yamaha believes in designs that make you want to touch them every day, whilst turning utilitarian, plain workout tools into objects with an aesthetic beauty."

The Gripper aims to improve hand strength, and this particular hand gripper integrates the metallic buttons from a saxophone. One side of the Gripper has a sculpted wood handle with a metallic button, while the other has four buttons for each finger. The metallic buttons are used as thumb pads. Additionally, the looped tubes on the hinge provide resistance for strength training. Furthermore, there are three colorways: silver, brass, and matte black.

Image Credit: Yamaha, designboom, designboom
Trend Themes
1. Musical-instrument-inspired Workout Equipment - As the fitness industry continues to grow and appeal to niche audiences, creating workout equipment that incorporates inspiration from familiar objects, such as musical instruments, can differentiate brands and attract consumers.
2. Integrated Technology in Fitness Equipment - By integrating technology, such as sensors or tracking devices, into workout equipment, manufacturers can offer personalized workout experiences and track user progress.
3. Sculpted Handles with Thumb Pads - Creating workout equipment with ergonomic, textured handles and thumb pads can provide users with a more comfortable and secure grip for effective workouts.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Equipment Manufacturing - With a growing demand for specialty workout equipment, fitness equipment manufacturers can create musical instrument-inspired pieces to appeal to new and niche audiences.
2. Musical Instrument Manufacturing - Musical instrument manufacturers can explore opportunities to design workout equipment inspired by musical instrument shapes and materials to diversify their product offerings.
3. Smart Home Fitness Technology - Smart home fitness technology companies can integrate sensors and tracking devices to provide users with personalized workout data and progress tracking in real-time.
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