GSI · Pinch

Finnish Ball 13"

Grip Sport International records, the best lift in each weight class, every athlete ranked by their best lift, and every contest lift.[1]

Finnish Ball 13" on GSI

All records for this implement across every source →Finnish Ball 13": every body's records on one page.

Official records

Best lift per weight class

The heaviest lift in each class in GSI's contest results (open division). Pick a class to rank every athlete's best lift in it.

Top lifts · Masters 50-59

  1. 45.75 kg100.9 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  2. 45.5 kg100.3 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  3. 42.95 kg94.7 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  4. 40.5 kg89.3 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest 2024 · Aug 10, 2024

    GSI[1]

  5. 40.3 kg88.8 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  6. 40.2 kg88.6 lb

    Stefan FalkeGermany

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  7. 40.0 kg88.2 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2022 · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

  8. 40.0 kg88.2 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  9. 39.8 kg87.7 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  10. 39.41 kg86.9 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  11. 39.3 kg86.6 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  12. 39.25 kg86.5 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    USA vs Finland Otevoima Grip Showdown · May 10, 2025

    GSI[1]

  13. 39.0 kg86.0 lb

    Tommi HietamiesFinland

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  14. 38.6 kg85.1 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  15. 38.6 kg85.1 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  16. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  17. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Riku KaruFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Otevoima Grip Showdown 2 · May 16, 2026

    GSI[1]

  18. 37.2 kg82.0 lb

    Rudi MineurAustralia

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  19. 36.04 kg79.5 lb

    Stefan FalkeGermany

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  20. 35.57 kg78.4 lb

    Dave ThorntonUSA

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  21. 35.5 kg78.3 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  22. 35.5 kg78.3 lb

    Marko MustonenFinland

    Men · 74k, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  23. 35.1 kg77.4 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  24. 35.0 kg77.2 lb

    Albert KravchenkoRussia

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  25. 35.0 kg77.2 lb

    Tommi HietamiesFinland

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  26. 35.0 kg77.2 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Otevoima Grip Showdown 2 · May 16, 2026

    GSI[1]

  27. 34.45 kg75.9 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  28. 34.0 kg75.0 lb

    Tommi HietamiesFinland

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  29. 34.0 kg75.0 lb

    Antti HonkaFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  30. 33.8 kg74.5 lb

    Alexander AndreevRussia

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  31. 33.75 kg74.4 lb

    Adam CohenUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Iron Logic Vol 1 · Sep 12, 2026

    GSI[1]

  32. 33.5 kg73.9 lb

    Adam CohenUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  33. 33.4 kg73.6 lb

    David ButterworthAustralia

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  34. 33.2 kg73.2 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  35. 33.1 kg73.0 lb

    Alexander AndreevRussia

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  36. 32.89 kg72.5 lb

    Adam CohenUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  37. 32.5 kg71.7 lb

    Rudi MineurAustralia

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  38. 32.18 kg70.9 lb

    Tony KingUSA

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  39. 32.05 kg70.7 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  40. 32.0 kg70.5 lb

    Adam CohenUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  41. 31.7 kg69.9 lb

    Kristoffer LindqvistFinland

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Otevoima Grip Showdown 2 · May 16, 2026

    GSI[1]

  42. 31.39 kg69.2 lb

    Vinnie RivelleseUSA

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  43. 31.0 kg68.3 lb

    Kristoffer LindqvistFinland

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  44. 30.5 kg67.2 lb

    Jari TurunenFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  45. 30.12 kg66.4 lb

    Scott PirsakCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    World Wide Grip Battle: No Excuses · Feb 5, 2022

    GSI[1]

  46. 30.0 kg66.1 lb

    Albert KravchenkoRussia

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  47. 30.0 kg66.1 lb

    Scott PirsakCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  48. 30.0 kg66.1 lb

    Ron PawlusUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  49. 30.0 kg66.1 lb

    Jari TaipaleFinland

    Men · 74k, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  50. 30.0 kg66.1 lb

    Anson CastelvecchiUSA

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    Iron Logic Vol 1 · Sep 12, 2026

    GSI[1]

  51. 29.62 kg65.3 lb

    Tony KingUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  52. 29.1 kg64.2 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  53. 29.0 kg63.9 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    World Wide Grip Battle: No Excuses · Feb 5, 2022

    GSI[1]

  54. 28.75 kg63.4 lb

    Todd CoenenUSA

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    Iron Logic Vol 1 · Sep 12, 2026

    GSI[1]

  55. 28.66 kg63.2 lb

    Alexander AndreevRussia

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    Alex Grip Cup · Jan 23, 2022

    GSI[1]

  56. 28.6 kg63.1 lb

    Vinnie RivelleseUSA

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  57. 27.73 kg61.1 lb

    Tony KingUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  58. 27.67 kg61.0 lb

    Robert MillerUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    EOGC 8 Midwest Regionals · Sep 12, 2026

    GSI[1]

  59. 27.5 kg60.6 lb

    Kornienko Nikolay

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  60. 27.0 kg59.5 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  61. 26.8 kg59.1 lb

    Chris KozeliskyUSA

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  62. 26.48 kg58.4 lb

    Rob McMurrenCanada

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  63. 26.19 kg57.7 lb

    Luigi CostanzoCanada

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  64. 26.14 kg57.6 lb

    Amy WattlesUSA

    Women · 84k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  65. 25.8 kg56.9 lb

    Craig Rowney

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  66. 25.61 kg56.5 lb

    Bob Dunkerley

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  67. 25.55 kg56.3 lb

    Tor-Egil Davidsen

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  68. 25.2 kg55.6 lb

    Rob Crowell

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  69. 25.17 kg55.5 lb

    JT SowardsUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Bearly Gripping · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

  70. 25.1 kg55.3 lb

    Derrick BrienCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  71. 25.0 kg55.1 lb

    Dean Munsey

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  72. 25.0 kg55.1 lb

    Stephen T MyshrallCanada

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  73. 25.0 kg55.1 lb

    Jari TurunenFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    Otevoima Grip Showdown 2 · May 16, 2026

    GSI[1]

  74. 24.55 kg54.1 lb

    Preben Solheim

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  75. 24.5 kg54.0 lb

    Martin White

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  76. 24.4 kg53.8 lb

    Corinne LalondeCanada

    Women · 63k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  77. 23.5 kg51.8 lb

    July Grakhov

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    Alex Grip Cup · Jan 23, 2022

    GSI[1]

  78. 23.5 kg51.8 lb

    Sanjiv GuptaUSA

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  79. 23.3 kg51.4 lb

    Aaron LiuAustralia

    Men · 59k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  80. 23.2 kg51.1 lb

    Tor-Egil Davidsen

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  81. 23.0 kg50.7 lb

    Scott FikeUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  82. 22.81 kg50.3 lb

    Rob Crowell

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  83. 22.67 kg50.0 lb

    Jeffrey Shwartz

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  84. 22.5 kg49.6 lb

    John OConnor

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  85. 22.5 kg49.6 lb

    Onishchenko Victor

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  86. 22.5 kg49.6 lb

    Jason SowardsUSA

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  87. 22.25 kg49.1 lb

    Melissa DingeyUSA

    Women · 84k+, Masters 50-59

    USA vs Finland Otevoima Grip Showdown · May 10, 2025

    GSI[1]

  88. 21.69 kg47.8 lb

    Stephane OuelletteCanada

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  89. 21.5 kg47.4 lb

    Phil Crispp

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  90. 21.18 kg46.7 lb

    Sanjiv GuptaUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Dubs Grip Classic III · Jul 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  91. 21.0 kg46.3 lb

    Nick Swain

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  92. 20.65 kg45.5 lb

    Preben Solheim

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  93. 20.5 kg45.2 lb

    John Katalinas

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  94. 20.5 kg45.2 lb

    Kim Van Wagner

    Women · 57k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  95. 20.31 kg44.8 lb

    Kyle Jackson

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  96. 20.2 kg44.5 lb

    Walt EdelenUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  97. 20.03 kg44.2 lb

    Andrew SmithEngland

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  98. 19.16 kg42.2 lb

    Sanjiv GuptaUSA

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  99. 18.7 kg41.2 lb

    Joanna Hull

    Women · 84k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  100. 18.37 kg40.5 lb

    Bob BrownUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Bearly Gripping · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

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Sources

  1. [1]Source: Grip Sport International records database (Grip Sport International), synced October 24, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.

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