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Credit Card Set
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Credit card set refers to placing the gripper in the hand such that prior to the close attempt, the handles are far enough apart to pass a credit card between them width wise. This distance is approximately 2.25”. Due to the width of the initial set, the gripper must be placed further back in the hand, significantly increasing the difficulty of the close.
Gripper set to credit card width in a 7" hand.
Introduced by Ironmind in response to concern over individuals using a parallel set on their certification, closing a gripper with a credit card set requires the ability to dominate the gripper. The Ironmind certification actually requires a credit card to be passed between the grippers handles prior to the close. Those individuals with small hands may find it easier to position the gripper with a deep set, allow it to open to credit card width, and then perform the close.
