The Lab

Glove performance tests

As of May 2024 until November 2024 we performed long-term testing with various high level CS2 players. The test included 3 players playing 200 games on FaceIt platform on high ranking (3000+ ELO) in Europe region. Two of the players at the time of the test also played for professional teams and one was selected for his national team for the upcoming world championship.

Full test report presentation (23 pages) is available here: Download

During first 50 games

  • #1

    All players maintained or improved their Kill to Death Ratio significantly.

  • #2

    All players stated that they completely adapted to the glove within 7-10 days.

After 200 games with Grindclaw

  • #1

    All players achieved top40-top150 in Europe and their personal career high ELO.

  • #2

    All players decreased amount of their low fragging games on average by 75%.

Medical validation

"Data from manual dexterity tests in combination with sEMG and thermography results have confirmed that usage of specific wrist support while playing certain games can improve distinct movements and performance of the gamer."

Assoc. Prof. Dr. med. Jeļena Reste, lead researcher, Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Rīga Stradiņš University.

In Autumn 2022 Grindclaw ergonomic gloves went through detailed tests at Laboratory of Ergonomics of Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU)  which is ranked 1st in the country, second in the Baltics region (Europe) and Top 800 globally according to World University Rankings 2023.

Secret lab video

Medical tests performed

  • Motoric function test

    Motoric functionMo test by AimLab program (Statespace, 2018) using AngleShot, FourShot, Suavetrack, Blinktrack, Swaayswitch and Dodgeswitch standardized tests to evaluate players performance using specialized gaming gloves.

  • Wrist skin moisture test

    Wrist skin moisture test by measuring the ​​TransEpidermal Water Loss (TEWL) of the palm, wrist basement and dorsal surface of the wrist to assess how breathable the Grindclaw gloves and other competitor products are.

  • Arm muscle electric
activity test

    Arm muscle electric activity test using surface electromyography (sEMG) of extensor carpi radialis longus muscle and extensor digitorum muscle bilaterally to test the muscle load dynamic of the gamers while playing 6 standard dexterity tests and a computer game.

  • Soft tissue test

    Soft tissue compression and microcirculation test with medical high resolution digital infrared thermal camera to detect the compression of soft tissues and blood microcirculation in the wrist during 3 hours of intensive playing CS:GO & League of Legends computer games.

Conclusion

GrindClaw gloves have been rigorously tested and scientifically validated at Rīga Stradiņš University, demonstrating their ability to enhance gaming performance and protect against wrist injuries.

With a proven 14% boost in dexterity scores and superior wrist support that reduces strain without compromising blood circulation or causing excessive sweating, GrindClaw stands out as a top choice for gamers.

Compared to competitors, it offers unmatched comfort, breathability, and precision, helping gamers of all levels play better and longer.

Full test report (58 pages) is available here: Download