The Grip Divide: CrossFit’s Bold Move Sparks Industry Debate

POWERED BY: The 2025 CrossFit Games Rulebook contained significant changes to the Games season structure and qualification process. The rulebook also contained other significant changes: Moving forward, only leather and synthetic leather grips will be permitted at the CrossFit Games and in-person qualifiers.  The decision stems from concerns over rubber materials becoming excessively grippy, violating rules against tacky…

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