It is crucial to choose the correct size of metal bar loops. Too big or too small loops can lead to serious injury, including broken bones. As with our Basic Bar Loops, Manique Pro Bar loops are made with the same industrial quality, computerised sewing equipment that goes into making aircraft safety belts – but with strapping that’s even stronger and more comfortable.

Whilst improving performance, strength and endurance are high on every gymnast’s to do list, whether they are an elite performer or a beginner, maintaining safety and protection should be your main priority. From previous experience (of serving thousands of gymnasts) below is an estimation of loop sizes for different ages of gymnasts (male and female). This estimation works when using Gymnastic Planet loops and Superior (long wrist section) metal bar gloves. Having access to the right and highest quality gymnastics accessories is integral to both elite performers and beginners, and here at Elite Gymnastics we provide an exciting and extensive selection of premium and competitively priced options. Our gymnastics accessories come to you from the world’s best brands - including Steroplast, Spenco, Rip Guardian, Reisport, Panda Paw, Blisterproof and Reichelsport - and are specially designed to help you excel in your chosen discipline whether you are just practicing or performing in a competition. Shop Gymnastic AccessoriesBrowse our gymnastics accessories below and find premium quality products without the high price tag to perfect your practice and performance. If using at home – diameter of bar (as home bars are often produced in various diameters by different manufacturers) Created out of highly durable red webbing with precision stitching (other colours available in our Pro range). For safety, the loops are sewn with contrasting coloured thread, providing advanced warning of wear and tear. Sold in pairs, the size of each loop is also clearly marked on the inside – so you don’t use the wrong size by mistake!

Helpful videos: in this YouTube video, Georgia Mae Fenton helps you to choose bar loops and gloves. She used metal bar loops a lot when younger. Now we understand why she is so good on bars!!

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Given that we make these popular training aids with the same computerised sewing that goes into making aircraft safety belts and airbags, it’s no wonder our loops are appreciated by coaches across the world. Metal bar loops designed to speed up the learning of new moves in a safe environment and are blister free. Our Pro-strap colours are available throughout our Pro Range Palm Guards, Manique Unique Uneven, Pro Bar Loops and Pouches. We are often asked questions about the sizing of our metal bar loops. Unfortunately, there is no straight forward answer to these questions, as the correct sizing of metal bar loops depends on numerous factors: Gymnastics Planet is the brainchild of one of the UK's highly regarded gymnastic coaches, who trained as a national gymnast and now is the head coach of a hugely successful club just outside London. Gymnastic Planet have over 30 years of experience and a passion for high bars means that every piece of artistic gymnastic apparatus and training aids are tried, tested and pushed to their limits so we can assure comfort and highest quality - always.