The Evolution of Heavy-Duty Grip: Introducing the All-New Big Grip Head v3 & Stand Upgrade Kit

Engineering tougher, faster, and more adaptable grip hardware for modern overhead rigs, large LED fixtures, and 12x12/20x20 butterfly frames.

Are you a dependable grip who needs gear that is as tough as you? When mounting an 80-pound fixture or securing a 20x20 solid against sudden gusting winds on location, your grip head isn't just a piece of hardware—it's the critical safety anchor of your entire rig. It's time to add Norms Studio's Overhead stands and retrofit kits to your arsenal, now featuring our newly redesigned Big Grip Head v3.

Our Big Grip Head embodies every essential element of professional cinema rigging: extreme structural strength, unyielding durability, and unmatched on-set versatility. From our high-leverage ergonomic S-Handle to precision multi-point pin serration, the v3 represents a ground-up mechanical refinement designed to make set life faster, safer, and completely slippage-free.

1. High-Leverage Large S-Handle & Reinforced Neck

With a bigger head comes a bigger handle. We've redesigned our tried-and-true ergonomic S-Handle with an enlarged, comfort-contoured grip profile. The heavily reinforced, beefed-up neck casting provides immense torsional rigidity—giving you the leverage and tactile confidence you need to comfortably tighten heavy overhead modifiers without straining your wrists or needing breaker bars.

2. Tight-Bite Multi-Point Contact Jaws

Standard grip heads rely on smooth friction grooves that can slip under dynamic vibration or high leverage. The Big Grip Head v3 features precision-broached gripping teeth delivering unmatched mechanical bite:

• 5/8" Baby Pin Jaws: 16 individual points of contact for complete radial lockup.
• 3/8" Pin / Rod Jaws: 12 individual points of contact for dot, finger, and scrim stability.

3. On-Set Rigging Adaptability & Clamp-Ready Neck

Need to rig a side arm, secondary offset, or speed-rail cross-pipe directly to your overhead stand? The machined collar neck of the v3 is specifically contoured to accept standard cheeseboroughs, grid clamps, or pipe hangers on the fly. The widened base collar acts as a structural stop to prevent clamps from sliding down the riser tube under load.

4. Flush Junior Receiver with 360° Articulation & Dual-Position T-Handle

The 1-1/8" Junior Receiver is machined completely flush with the side plates, providing unobstructed clearance for full 360-degree rotation of light modifiers, frame ears, and large fixtures without catching on casting edges. A dual-position T-handle configuration accommodates all standard and oversized junior pins, while the rough-cast inner brake gasket interface guarantees high-friction lockdown under heavy overhead textiles.

5. 1/2"-13 Solid Stainless Steel Central Thread Spindle

To eliminate thread galling, stripped studs, and rust from humid or oceanfront location shoots, the main clamping spindle is CNC-machined from solid 1/2"-13 grade stainless steel. Paired with our proprietary CDA 360 solid brass friction brake disc, it delivers ultra-smooth clamping pressure with 150 ft-lbs of holding torque.

🛠️ How to Retrofit Your Existing Stand Fleet in 3 Minutes

You don't need to replace your entire overhead stand fleet to get the power of the Big Grip Head v3. Our Head Upgrade Kit (SKU: KPU-HBP10-000) includes everything required to upgrade any 1" top riser tube stand:

1. Loosen Existing Head: Back out the set screws on your existing overhead head and slide off the old casting.
2. Slide On Collar Mount: Place the new precision-machined 1" riser collar onto the stand column.
3. Lock Fasteners: Fasten the included 3x 5/16"-18 x 1/2" and 1x 5/16"-18 x 1-1/4" high-tensile set screws.
4. Ready for Wrap: Enjoy instant 150 ft-lbs locking torque, 360° modifier swing, and 16-point baby pin bite.

Upgrade Your Grip Fleet Today

Explore the standalone Big Grip Head v3 Upgrade Kit or equip our complete line of Overhead High Roller Stands.