Curling Grippers
Curling Grippers made easier to research: explore product categories, best picks, comparisons, and fit-focused buying advice tailored to Grippers.
Curling Grippers: what actually changes the decision
Curling Grippers is the Curling equipment category where approved brush head, slider speed, gripper traction create the biggest buying differences. The products and guides below separate those decisions instead of treating every option as interchangeable. Curling equipment is unusually rule-sensitive in elite play because brush heads and sweeping technique are regulated. World Curling introduced a new Sweeping Technique Policy in January 2026 and maintains an approved brush code list; the rest of the buyer decision centers on shoe slider/gripper systems, broom balance and stone/ice training accessories.
Our researched picks
We compared these curling grippers around approved brush head, slider speed, gripper traction, broom balance. The shortlist includes Olson Gripper, BalancePlus Toe Coating Kit, Goldline Toe Coat and other current options with different strengths, so the editorial scores reflect fit to this page’s use case—not customer-review averages.
Olson Gripper
For curling grippers, olson Gripper combines rubber overshoe in a curling gripper design, making it a strong match for club use. That setup targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface.
CHECK PRICESBalancePlus Toe Coating Kit
For curling grippers, balancePlus Toe Coating Kit combines protective toe surface product in a toe protection/grip accessory design, making it a strong match for drag-foot durability. That setup targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface.
CHECK PRICESGoldline Toe Coat
For curling grippers, goldline Toe Coat combines applied toe coating in a toe protection design, making it a strong match for shoe durability. That setup targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface.
CHECK PRICESGoldline Anti-Slider Gripper
For curling grippers, goldline Anti-Slider Gripper combines rubber overshoe gripper in a curling gripper design, making it a strong match for walking traction. That setup targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface.
CHECK PRICESComparison table
| Product | Type | Key specs / design | Best for | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olson Gripper | curling gripper | rubber overshoe | club use | ★★★★★ 9.7 | CHECK PRICES |
| BalancePlus Toe Coating Kit | toe protection/grip accessory | protective toe surface product | drag-foot durability | ★★★★★ 9.5 | CHECK PRICES |
| Goldline Toe Coat | toe protection | applied toe coating | shoe durability | ★★★★★ 9.4 | CHECK PRICES |
| Goldline Anti-Slider Gripper | curling gripper | rubber overshoe gripper | walking traction | ★★★★★ 9.3 | CHECK PRICES |
| BalancePlus Gripper | curling gripper | rubber overshoe traction | league play | ★★★★★ 9.2 | CHECK PRICES |
| Asham Gripper | curling gripper | rubber shoe cover | value | ★★★★★ 9.1 | CHECK PRICES |
| Goldline LiteSpeed Gripper | curling gripper | light rubber traction cover | competitive play | ★★★★★ 9.0 | CHECK PRICES |
Product-by-product analysis
Olson Gripper
Olson Gripper
For curling grippers, olson Gripper uses rubber overshoe and is best suited to club use. In practice, that targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. The main compromise is fit.
For curling grippers, the rubber overshoe is useful here because it targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. That directly supports the club use use case.
Fit.
Best for: club use. Main tradeoff: Fit.
CHECK PRICESBalancePlus Toe Coating Kit
BalancePlus Toe Coating Kit
For curling grippers, balancePlus Toe Coating Kit uses protective toe surface product and is best suited to drag-foot durability. In practice, that targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. The main compromise is not a walking gripper.
For curling grippers, the protective toe surface product is useful here because it targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. That directly supports the drag-foot durability use case.
Not a walking gripper.
Best for: drag-foot durability. Main tradeoff: Not a walking gripper.
CHECK PRICESGoldline Toe Coat
Goldline Toe Coat
For curling grippers, goldline Toe Coat uses applied toe coating and is best suited to shoe durability. In practice, that targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. The main compromise is application.
For curling grippers, the applied toe coating is useful here because it targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. That directly supports the shoe durability use case.
Application.
Best for: shoe durability. Main tradeoff: Application.
CHECK PRICESGoldline Anti-Slider Gripper
Goldline Anti-Slider Gripper
For curling grippers, goldline Anti-Slider Gripper uses rubber overshoe gripper and is best suited to walking traction. In practice, that targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. The main compromise is wear changes grip.
For curling grippers, the rubber overshoe gripper is useful here because it targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. That directly supports the walking traction use case.
Wear changes grip.
Best for: walking traction. Main tradeoff: Wear changes grip.
CHECK PRICESBalancePlus Gripper
BalancePlus Gripper
For curling grippers, balancePlus Gripper uses rubber overshoe traction and is best suited to league play. In practice, that targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. The main compromise is size-specific.
For curling grippers, the rubber overshoe traction is useful here because it targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. That directly supports the league play use case.
Size-specific.
Best for: league play. Main tradeoff: Size-specific.
CHECK PRICESAsham Gripper
Asham Gripper
For curling grippers, asham Gripper uses rubber shoe cover and is best suited to value. In practice, that targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. The main compromise is wear.
For curling grippers, the rubber shoe cover is useful here because it targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. That directly supports the value use case.
Wear.
Best for: value. Main tradeoff: Wear.
CHECK PRICESGoldline LiteSpeed Gripper
Goldline LiteSpeed Gripper
For curling grippers, goldline LiteSpeed Gripper uses light rubber traction cover and is best suited to competitive play. In practice, that targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. The main compromise is replacement cycle.
For curling grippers, the light rubber traction cover is useful here because it targets secure footing or hand contact on the sport's working surface. That directly supports the competitive play use case.
Replacement cycle.
Best for: competitive play. Main tradeoff: Replacement cycle.
CHECK PRICESBuying criteria that matter
Approved Brush Head changes how curling grippers performs in Curling. Compare the listed products on this factor using their actual dimensions, materials, fit system, or construction because it is one of the specifications that separates the options on this page.
Slider Speed changes how curling grippers performs in Curling. Compare the listed products on this factor using their actual dimensions, materials, fit system, or construction because it is one of the specifications that separates the options on this page.
For curling grippers, grip has to match the surface used in Curling. Rubber compound, tread or lug shape, contact area, and wet-surface behavior are more informative than a generic 'grippy' claim.
For curling grippers, balance changes where the equipment feels heavy in motion. A more head- or front-biased setup can add leverage, while a more neutral balance is usually easier to reposition; the useful choice depends on the movement pattern in Curling.
For curling grippers, fit determines whether the equipment stays stable under movement without creating pressure points or restricting the technique used in Curling. Use the maker’s current sizing method and check the sport-specific contact points, not just a generic size label.
For curling grippers, for competition or protective equipment, current Curling rules and certification matter before performance features. Check the governing body’s latest equipment language, event bulletin, and model approval requirements where they apply.
Frequently asked questions
What matters most when choosing curling grippers?
The first checks are approved brush head, slider speed, gripper traction, broom balance. Approved Brush Head changes how curling grippers performs in Curling. Compare the listed products on this factor using their actual dimensions, materials, fit system, or construction because it is one of the specifications that separates the options on this page.
How does approved brush head affect curling grippers?
Approved Brush Head changes how curling grippers performs in Curling. Compare the listed products on this factor using their actual dimensions, materials, fit system, or construction because it is one of the specifications that separates the options on this page.
How do Olson Gripper and BalancePlus Toe Coating Kit differ?
Olson Gripper centers on rubber overshoe and is aimed at club use. BalancePlus Toe Coating Kit uses protective toe surface product and is better aligned with drag-foot durability. The useful choice is the one whose design matches your actual Curling use.
Which option on this page is strongest for club use?
Olson Gripper is the clearest match for club use because it uses rubber overshoe. Its main tradeoff is fit.
When would BalancePlus Toe Coating Kit make more sense than Olson Gripper?
Choose BalancePlus Toe Coating Kit when drag-foot durability matters more than club use. Its protective toe surface product changes the use case; the main compromise is not a walking gripper.
What should I know about slider speed for curling grippers?
Slider Speed changes how curling grippers performs in Curling. Compare the listed products on this factor using their actual dimensions, materials, fit system, or construction because it is one of the specifications that separates the options on this page.
What should I verify before using grippers in Curling competition?
For curling grippers, verify the manufacturer’s current specifications and the latest Curling governing-body or event rules before competition. If grippers has controlled dimensions, safety standards, approval lists, or event-specific restrictions, those requirements override a general buying recommendation.