Neotech Trombone Ultra-Grip Hand Support Accessory

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.

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.

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.

Using the Neotech grip, I’ve gone from from unbearable cramping to sustainable playing. I can’t think of a better testimony.

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.

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.

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.

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 purchased this at the recommendation of a professor of mine and used it for my Conn 88H and King 3b trombones. I had a bit of and issue getting it to fit comfortably on bass, so I have invested in a different grip since switching to bass trombone about a year ago. Anyhow, the adjustability on this thing is awesome! The strap is very soft and comfortable on your hand. I was having some wrist pain and this all but solved the issue, spreading the weight across my hand nicely. For bass, again, I needed a bit more support. This grip is nice and flexible, which is great for comfortably holding the tenor trombone, but maybe not my behemoth of a double thayer edwards. Go for a wise grip style thing for bass.

It took some adjusting, but finally achieved a comfortable fit. It really redistributes the weight of the trombone more evenly and securely into your palm and relieves the stress on your hand, which is great when your rehearsals run for a couple hours.

Cumple a la perfección su labor. Muy recomendable.

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.

helps with fatigue in my left hand. wonderful product