i need help choosing a bench shirt

**bmg** · 03-11-2006, 12:06 PM

I am looking at the rage, rage x and the phenom. The prices range from 95.00 - 145.00. can anyone vouch that the phenom is worth the extra 50.00.

**bmg** · 03-11-2006, 02:23 PM

....im also adding the titan f6 to my list. any comments on any of these shirts would be helpfull.

**powerliftmike** · 03-11-2006, 06:27 PM

Never used the phenom. I think it is more close grip/high touch lifters. The Rage is pretty good shirt, I got a RageX coming in the mail in a couple days. The stretchy back features of the rage and ragex are awesome

**bmg** · 03-11-2006, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by powerliftmike

Never used the phenom. I think it is more close grip/high touch lifters. The Rage is pretty good shirt, I got a RageX coming in the mail in a couple days. The stretchy back features of the rage and ragex are awesome

how much did you use your rage before it started to stretch badly. .... or more to the point .... ill need to train with the shirt for about three months then use it in a meet in july- can the rage or rage x handle the training and be used in the meet.

**Anthony C** · 03-11-2006, 07:03 PM

Bro I had a phenom and it was awsome .As far as bench shirts go it was the most comfortable shirt I have owned .Works real well too ..AC

**bmg** · 03-11-2006, 07:37 PM

well, i guess ill order the phenom and see how it goes.

**Anthony C** · 03-11-2006, 09:01 PM

Its a safe choice all the way around .Youll really like it .AC

**bmg** · 03-11-2006, 11:55 PM

ended up ordering the phenom single ply with the open back just like good ol' jean... but not because of jean... lol.

anyways, thank to ac and mike for helpin me make a decision.

**bmg** · 03-19-2006, 01:34 AM

i placed the order with inzer 03/12. inzer took my money, but lost my order. they are totally fockin this thing up. ive called them about 5 times and sent 2 emails and no resolution. buyer beware.... these people seem to have their heads up their asses.

**gmmvp42** · 03-19-2006, 02:02 AM

just curious, what is a bench shirt?

**powerliftmike** · 03-19-2006, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by bmg

how much did you use your rage before it started to stretch badly. .... or more to the point .... ill need to train with the shirt for about three months then use it in a meet in july- can the rage or rage x handle the training and be used in the meet.

Not much of a problem with that really. My federation doesnt allow double ply rage/ragex, but if yours does that will really add to shirt life and prevent loosing of shirt over time.

Originally Posted by gmmvp42

just curious, what is a bench shirt?

are you serious? You can think of it as a squat suit for the bench. Just type in bench shirt on google.

***Doc.Sust*** · 03-20-2006, 04:56 PM

go with the f6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 much better product and it is cheaper

**bmg** · 03-25-2006, 11:53 PM

i changed my mind at the last sec and bought an open back phenom. i should get it in a few days. as long as it fits decent i should be fine with it.

**bmg** · 03-28-2006, 08:37 PM

okay... so i use the shirt for the first time today. i could not get the weight anywhere close to my chest. kinda hurt bad too; my tricept got pinched in the shirt.

do i just need to get use to the motion or is this thing just too small?

.... i sent it back.

**Nytol** · 04-07-2006, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by bmg

i placed the order with inzer 03/12. inzer took my money, but lost my order. they are totally fockin this thing up. ive called them about 5 times and sent 2 emails and no resolution. buyer beware.... these people seem to have their heads up their asses.

Go through irongladiators.com, much better service than Inzer.

***Doc.Sust*** · 04-07-2006, 08:52 AM

doesnt look small, it looks big, thephenom, pinces like a motherfcker, i told you it wasnt what it was all cracked up to be. you shouldhave went with titan

**powerliftmike** · 04-07-2006, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Doc.Sust

doesnt look small, it looks big, thephenom, pinces like a motherfcker, i told you it wasnt what it was all cracked up to be. you shouldhave went with titan

Yeah, that shirt looks too big.

***doctorherb*** · 04-07-2006, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by gmmvp42

just curious, what is a bench shirt?

It's a tool to cheat and say your stronger than you really are....

***Doc.Sust*** · 04-10-2006, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by doctorherb

It's a tool to cheat and say your stronger than you really are....

hey, when in rome.... i hate the equipment, i love raw meets, the thing is there are very few, if youc hoose to o to a contest and dont use the shirt you will get crushedm the sport changed and now if you wnt to compete witht the best, you have to where the shirt,it is that simple, it is not cheating, i dont like but all my well wwishes wont make the bench shirt go away, if you want to play the game, you have to use the equipment