Rehband vs Mueller vs Tommy Kono vs Inzer

[WayneWillis]

Hi
i am new here and i looking for some advice on knee and elbow sleeves
i will be using them for general lifting, strongman training and for shot put training
i have found 4 brands
Rehband
http://www.jackalsgym.com/aspx/str_rehband.aspx
Mueller
http://www.muellersportsmed.com/kneesleeveopenclosedpatella.htm
Tommy Kono
http://www.tommykono.com/
Inzer
http://www.inzernet.com/detail.asp?product_id=SLEEVES_KNEE_XT

anyone had any experience with any of them?
Which would be the best?
I need warmth, support and still be able to move fairly quickly

thank you for you answers

Wayne

[JEFF VANCO]

I've used the inzer knee sleeves - they're good. Anything from Inzer is good.

[Mike Zylinski]

Personally, I went with the Kono knee sleeves. They are thick, easy to put on, and give me great support. I liked the basic black look, and they are cheaper than the rehbands. I bought from Jackyl's gym (link from main forum page), and the shipping was crazy fast.

Some threads are below, I couldn't find anyone who didn't like the Kono's (except for the fact that they make your knees sweat, I always assumed that was a good thing meaning they are plenty warm), but you will also find an army of people who swear by Rehband.

In terms of popularity, reading the threads made me believe that it would be:

1. Rehband
2. Kono
3. Inzer
4. Mueller

Neoprene thickness comparison:
http://www.marunde-muscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6843&highlight=kono

Thread on the Tommy Konos:
http://www.marunde-muscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6003

Good thread on support equipment, post 13 is a comparison of the TKs to Rehbands
http://www.marunde-muscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3999&highlight=kono

[Ian Duggan]

I've got the new-style Rehbands and a pair of the Tommy Konos, and honestly I don't think I'll ever wear the Tomoy Konos again. I mean, they're perfectly good an' all, but the Rehbands are comfy, easier to get on and off and look much better.

Well worth the extra cash in my opinion.

[Mike Stewart]

I have the new style Rehbands and they work great. I'm really happy with them. They are easy to get on and off and the support is there along with the warmth.

[Reggie Brown]

The inzer sleeves are great, but not something you would wear every training session. I only use mine when things become heavy for me. Mine are super tight, and approx 60% of what a good wrap would be. Use them on heavy squats, yoke, conans, or whereever else I want STIFF support on my knees.

For an everyday support, I would get something else. Hope that helps.

Reggie

[Ryan Rhodes]

http://www.marunde-muscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6843&highlight=neoprene+thicknesses

[Daniel Atchison]

I personally use the TK's they keep my knees nice and warm, cheaper, and seem to slid right on....

[Ryan Brown]

Rehbands are great

[Daniel Atchison]

plus inzer takes like an average of a month to ship, they are kinda jerks on the phone, and really expensive....on the other hand jackals gym people are extremely fast, and usually pretty pleasant to talk to.

[Georg Ogmundsson]

I would not survive without my Vulkans.
Elbows, knees, briefs and back.
I am still waiting for a full body suit :D

http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/ProductList.asp?CatID1=138&CatID2=0

[Daniel Atchison]

I like to use the Elite FTS lotion to warm up my muscles before events and squats

[Reggie Brown]

plus inzer takes like an average of a month to ship, they are kinda jerks on the phone, and really expensive....on the other hand jackals gym people are extremely fast, and usually pretty pleasant to talk to.

I have heard inzer takes a long time. That's why I went through irongladiators :D

Reggie

[WayneWillis]

thank you all for your replies

[D.Norris]

plus inzer takes like an average of a month to ship, they are kinda jerks on the phone, and really expensive....on the other hand jackals gym people are extremely fast, and usually pretty pleasant to talk to.


Thats if Inzer actually bother shipping your goods at all!

[Marcelo]

I just tried a pair of the TKs yesterday for some heavy box squatting and pulling. Man those things rock. I have the old rehbands and the new ones. The new ones conform nice, but don't give as much support. The old ones if you can get them are tried and true. The TKs in conjunction with some equibloc kept my knees happy.