Mullett's Mandrel Records

The Mullett's Mandrel is an Australian-made grip sport challenge tool created by national competitor and craftsman Henry Mullett. Fashioned after the traditional blacksmith's mandrel—a heavy, tapered steel cone used for forging, stretching, and shaping iron rings and curved pieces—this implement introduces a unique biomechanical challenge to grip sport.

Unlike standard cylindrical handles or flat pinch blocks, the mandrel features a continuous conical taper with no shelf, lip, or catch. Athletes must rely purely on vertical clamping friction, thumb pad compression, and wrist radial stability to prevent the cone from slipping through their grasp as the weight breaks the floor.