Just took delivery of my Adex club after watching many of your videos. I gave away my Tacfit clubs (5,10,15, 20). I really like the efficiency of the Adex system. Also, built like a tank - should last a lifetime. Thanks for showing this cool product to us.
Thanks Mark Wildman. I just ordered the fat handle (trifecta) big deal. Club, Arc, and Mace fat handles and standard weight set that makes a 30# ish mace. Will add the add-on kit later. Will be using light for over a year. You convinced me that the Arc in light as a rehab club.
I have ARC and am 6.1 - 6.2 and have yet to hit my feet. I like it for developing my mills as it bridges the weight gap as you mentioned and the longer lever can also be played within your grip to make the one-handed exercises harder or easier. FAT handle option is the way to go imho
If Adex made plastic spacers to use with the regular handle, the weight could move further from the hand creating a longer lever arm. This could give short people another reason to live.
I was thinking this as well, but then I came across the word "patent." I know there's a more than that but I don't wanna list them all. So anyway, I don't know how to pronounce it.
My Adex 'Big Deal Kit' arrived a couple weeks ago, and I have not used the Arc yet, so I am happy to see you do a video on it. Thanks! Looking forward to seeing more of your assessment on the length of the Arc lever compared to Mace vs. Club.
Thanks for your videos! Because of you, I've added regular days of kettlebells and clubs to weekly routine. I can see the Arc as a great replacement for Persian Meels or Indian Joris. I have a nice pair of Meels someone gave me, but they're not cheap and buying a heavier pair would run about the same as an Arc. And then again, and again... It's only working one side at a time and the weight is obviously more focused on the end vs. along the whole Meel, but I see it as a good compromise.
If you need a longer lever, why not use plastic spacers to move the actual weight "away" from the handle? I did it for my first adjustable DIY club. Used solid pvc pieces to fill the void in the 2 inch plumbers pipe head when it was not fully loaded. Worked like a charm.
@@MarkWildman exactly the same shape and dimensions as the actual iron weights. That makes them interchangeable. So if I want a “longer lever” I insert the plastic blanks first (closer to my hand) and the actual weights after (further from my hand). I will take a couple of pictures and post them on my Instagram and put a link here. Pictures make it much easier to understand.
@@MarkWildman the link with the pictures as I promised. Different from the Adex but the principle is the same. instagram.com/p/CNsMB9SDLvQ/?igshid=1u5b035183p1y
Thanks for this video, I've been debating the purchase of an ARC but was thinking of using it more as a mace then a club. Since I'm about 5'7", I could use a shorter mace. I already have a Pahlavandle XL for a heavy club but adjustability is a bit of an issue, empty it's too light, filled with rice it's too heavy (can't imagine filling it with sand! ). So I'm looking for a solution that will allow convenient adjustability. Looking forward to see how you use it moving forward.
I've been using my Arc for a couple weeks. I'm 6 foot and only swinging 11 lbs., but IMO it's great as a heavy club! My wife and I got two skinny clubs, one fat arc, and one fat mace April 1st. I've been using a 10 mace a few times a week for 6+ months (since I found your channel.) I've been planning to use the Arc through your app program as my heavy club. Though my reason was because I prefer the fatter handle, given our purchase decisions.
I think that a bulava (polish mace ax) has a handle lever that is between a club and a mace in length. I have seen a video of some polish dudes (barbellians) using that in their training.
I had that same question before getting mine and someone else mentioned that for them they could just use a glove to increase the grip size for them. I'm a tall guy, but have pretty small hands especially for my height, so I went with the 1" original handles and have been very happy. I didn't have any club experience before so it wasn't an adjustment for me. And if I get to that point of wanting more challenge for my grip strength, I'll go the glove route. That's been my experience so far.
The fat handle is 1.2 inches or 30 mm. My 25lb RMax is a 35 mm handle. Most non adjustable clubs in the 25 lb increment have a 35 mm ish handle. Coincidentally that is also the handle size of a competition kettlebell. The 1.2 handle takes some getting used to. I also find the powdercoat a little too smooth.
Hi Mark, I’m here in NEO and just took delivery of the ADEX big deal kit. I am six foot and would be glad to help with gathering data about the usage of the arc. Do you have specific lengths to try?
@Mark, are you using the standard ADEX handles thickness or the fat handles? If the standard ones, would you prefer them slightly thicker or is that your ideal handle thickness?
Did you work out, if only choosing one, you’d recommend? Edit: okay so I’ve just seen a video on the ADEX channel where they recommend the adjustable Arc handle over the Club (or the Mace) for its versatility and crossover into both realms of training.
"Taller guys with long arms club" here: I'm 6'1 with a 6'5" wingspan, which is good for basketball but not so good for swinging long and heavy things over my toes. My guess is this can be an interesting hybrid for shorter athletes, if my calculation are correct I would throw the thing on my feet even with the 5-pounds sleeve setup.
I’m considering this as my first club purchase but concerned about length. When I stand tall with knees slight bend my fingertips are about 27 inches from ground to give height reference. What your fingertip to floor measurement so I get some perspective? Thanks
From watching this video I think 10” was too much of a jump from the club to the arc. I am 5’-8” and I would have liked to see them increase the handle length maybe 6” instead of 10”.
Hi Ohio Mark! What’s a point to use Arc? I’m a woman 180cm= 5ft 10.86614in. I’m not very strong and I don’t have a place to swing this thing 😂 It means I need to move outside the house. Then I need to learn how to use it with my left arm. Convince me.
I have a 5'7 wingspan, with two 2.5lb weights on the arc it is very close to the toes, too close for comfort for me. However the arc is a good length for mace work for me.
@@Sebonfire must been changed recently. A couple of months ago they didnt. It said so under ”shipping” on their website. Now the ”shipping” sub page is down.
Just took delivery of my Adex club after watching many of your videos. I gave away my Tacfit clubs (5,10,15, 20). I really like the efficiency of the Adex system. Also, built like a tank - should last a lifetime. Thanks for showing this cool product to us.
Enjoy. I love mine
Mark this video convinced me to purchase the Mark Wildman version of the Adex Club Thanks
Thanks Mark Wildman. I just ordered the fat handle (trifecta) big deal. Club, Arc, and Mace fat handles and standard weight set that makes a 30# ish mace. Will add the add-on kit later. Will be using light for over a year. You convinced me that the Arc in light as a rehab club.
Been playing with the arc for a few months. Love it. Also represent Ohio!
I have ARC and am 6.1 - 6.2 and have yet to hit my feet. I like it for developing my mills as it bridges the weight gap as you mentioned and the longer lever can also be played within your grip to make the one-handed exercises harder or easier. FAT handle option is the way to go imho
I'm doing your TOI program and bought both handles. I'm 65. 5'3. Hope to get use of the Arc ..too heavy and awkward for me right now
Good for you! I’m also on the TOI program & the club & arc are in my Santa’s wishlist 😊
@@pattysylvanbutterfly433 🎁may your wishes come true 🎁
If Adex made plastic spacers to use with the regular handle, the weight could move further from the hand creating a longer lever arm. This could give short people another reason to live.
its in the works
If Adex wants a short A sound, I'm going to need a second D in that word
I believe it's short for "adjustable" which has one 'd'.
I was thinking this as well, but then I came across the word "patent." I know there's a more than that but I don't wanna list them all. So anyway, I don't know how to pronounce it.
My Adex 'Big Deal Kit' arrived a couple weeks ago, and I have not used the Arc yet, so I am happy to see you do a video on it. Thanks! Looking forward to seeing more of your assessment on the length of the Arc lever compared to Mace vs. Club.
It's actually Adex.
1. Im happy to be a demo person for the Arc I’m 5’ 7”
2. I own an Arc, Club, Mace & both Ad on kits!
Let me know how you get weight on it, and how heavy you can magyver it before you get to close to the toes
@@MarkWildman I will do!
How did that come out? I've pre-ordered the Wildman Club, but toyed with the idea of getting the Arc in the mean time, at 5'6".
@@CarbageMan It works best with the Ad-On Kit because it's a sleeve that fits over the weights. I was able to load to 24.5 lbs without any issue.
@@KettlebellCarlos Good to know, thanks!
Thanks for your videos! Because of you, I've added regular days of kettlebells and clubs to weekly routine.
I can see the Arc as a great replacement for Persian Meels or Indian Joris. I have a nice pair of Meels someone gave me, but they're not cheap and buying a heavier pair would run about the same as an Arc. And then again, and again... It's only working one side at a time and the weight is obviously more focused on the end vs. along the whole Meel, but I see it as a good compromise.
They are pretty fun. Traditional wood is great, but very expensive if you don’t have your own lathe
If you need a longer lever, why not use plastic spacers to move the actual weight "away" from the handle? I did it for my first adjustable DIY club. Used solid pvc pieces to fill the void in the 2 inch plumbers pipe head when it was not fully loaded. Worked like a charm.
do they shift around? what diameter
@@MarkWildman exactly the same shape and dimensions as the actual iron weights. That makes them interchangeable. So if I want a “longer lever” I insert the plastic blanks first (closer to my hand) and the actual weights after (further from my hand). I will take a couple of pictures and post them on my Instagram and put a link here. Pictures make it much easier to understand.
@@MarkWildman the link with the pictures as I promised. Different from the Adex but the principle is the same. instagram.com/p/CNsMB9SDLvQ/?igshid=1u5b035183p1y
@@CharitonIosifidescan you post some pics?
@@honkhonk1555it’s been four years and I hardly use them now. Got my own custom adjustable Adex clone.
Thanks for this video, I've been debating the purchase of an ARC but was thinking of using it more as a mace then a club. Since I'm about 5'7", I could use a shorter mace. I already have a Pahlavandle XL for a heavy club but adjustability is a bit of an issue, empty it's too light, filled with rice it's too heavy (can't imagine filling it with sand! ). So I'm looking for a solution that will allow convenient adjustability.
Looking forward to see how you use it moving forward.
Wouldn't adjusting the grip closer to the center of the handle deal with not clipping your toes away? Say like a hand or two higher on the handle?
I've been using my Arc for a couple weeks. I'm 6 foot and only swinging 11 lbs., but IMO it's great as a heavy club!
My wife and I got two skinny clubs, one fat arc, and one fat mace April 1st. I've been using a 10 mace a few times a week for 6+ months (since I found your channel.)
I've been planning to use the Arc through your app program as my heavy club. Though my reason was because I prefer the fatter handle, given our purchase decisions.
In case you didn't know, Adex does sell thicker handles for the club, mace and arc.
I think that a bulava (polish mace ax) has a handle lever that is between a club and a mace in length. I have seen a video of some polish dudes (barbellians) using that in their training.
At the beginning, you mention you had to adjust to the smaller handle on the club. Would you recommend getting the 1.2" 'fat club handle'?
I had that same question before getting mine and someone else mentioned that for them they could just use a glove to increase the grip size for them. I'm a tall guy, but have pretty small hands especially for my height, so I went with the 1" original handles and have been very happy. I didn't have any club experience before so it wasn't an adjustment for me. And if I get to that point of wanting more challenge for my grip strength, I'll go the glove route. That's been my experience so far.
The fat handle is 1.2 inches or 30 mm. My 25lb RMax is a 35 mm handle. Most non adjustable clubs in the 25 lb increment have a 35 mm ish handle. Coincidentally that is also the handle size of a competition kettlebell.
The 1.2 handle takes some getting used to. I also find the powdercoat a little too smooth.
Too bad I didn't know about these and the the Kettlebell Kings adjustable comp bell at the start of the pandemic.
Don't feel too badly, they all sold out instantly
If you attached the addon kit straight to the handle, do you think there's room to squeeze in the "really big boi"?
Yes.
Hi Mark,
I’m here in NEO and just took delivery of the ADEX big deal kit. I am six foot and would be glad to help with gathering data about the usage of the arc. Do you have specific lengths to try?
Stack weights on. One at a time. Maybe put on some steal toe boots. Let me know how heavy and which kits before you brush the steel
With arc handle I can add 2-fives and 1- 2.5 weights. It’s more than I can work with but it clears my foot.
@Mark, are you using the standard ADEX handles thickness or the fat handles? If the standard ones, would you prefer them slightly thicker or is that your ideal handle thickness?
Did you work out, if only choosing one, you’d recommend? Edit: okay so I’ve just seen a video on the ADEX channel where they recommend the adjustable Arc handle over the Club (or the Mace) for its versatility and crossover into both realms of training.
"Taller guys with long arms club" here: I'm 6'1 with a 6'5" wingspan, which is good for basketball but not so good for swinging long and heavy things over my toes.
My guess is this can be an interesting hybrid for shorter athletes, if my calculation are correct I would throw the thing on my feet even with the 5-pounds sleeve setup.
Normal handle it is
@@MarkWildman yessir
I'm gonna have to get one in a few months I'm an tall 5'5 !!!!
love them
How did it go?
I’m considering this as my first club purchase but concerned about length. When I stand tall with knees slight bend my fingertips are about 27 inches from ground to give height reference. What your fingertip to floor measurement so I get some perspective? Thanks
The adex would work for you. You can adjust it to be a shorter length
the main thing i use arc for is improving 5 min mace set ... just try it .. also because im a big guy its easier to do a mill with a arc
From watching this video I think 10” was too much of a jump from the club to the arc. I am 5’-8” and I would have liked to see them increase the handle length maybe 6” instead of 10”.
Hi Ohio Mark! What’s a point to use Arc? I’m a woman 180cm= 5ft 10.86614in. I’m not very strong and I don’t have a place to swing this thing 😂 It means I need to move outside the house. Then I need to learn how to use it with my left arm. Convince me.
Why not just get a few steel clubs...6, or 8kg..and a mace? Do you only have one arm?
I've got the Arc and I'm 5'6
I have a 5'7 wingspan, with two 2.5lb weights on the arc it is very close to the toes, too close for comfort for me. However the arc is a good length for mace work for me.
When you’re not definitive as in this video your credibility goes even higher Mark.
I was saying Adex too! It must be an Ohio thing!
Nope. From maryland and I say it the same way as both of you. Maybe its a Florida thing, where its made at. 😆
Too bad Adex doesnt ship internationaly. Perhaps some european company would start making one.
They do ship international
@@Sebonfire must been changed recently. A couple of months ago they didnt. It said so under ”shipping” on their website. Now the ”shipping” sub page is down.
@yazan if you still want one call they’re pretty flexible
They are very flexible and very helpful.