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Kody Merritt is one of the most exciting rising stars in professional arm wrestling. Known for his explosive power, aggressive style, and unwavering commitment to improvement, Kody has quickly built a reputation as a fierce competitor who is always willing to test himself against top-level opposition. Through countless hours of training and competition, he has continued to climb the ranks while earning the respect of athletes and fans throughout the arm wrestling community.
Kody's passion for the sport made him a natural fit for the GripDeck Athlete Series. By having his hand molded for the series, he helped create a one-of-a-kind training experience that allows athletes and fans to train with equipment modeled directly from a professional arm wrestler's hand. His signature grip tools provide a unique way to build hand strength, wrist control, and arm wrestling-specific power while giving supporters a closer connection to one of the sport's most promising competitors. Through the Athlete Series, Kody is helping inspire the next generation of arm wrestlers both on and off the table.
Legacy
Following his 2019 World Championship victory, he was recognized by some arm wrestling historians as the top active left-handed superheavyweight in the world.
Built a reputation as one of the premier North American left-handed arm wrestlers during the early 2020s, regularly appearing in discussions about the #1 left arm in the United States.
Basics
Age: 52 | Height: 6'2 | Weight: 337lbs | Country: United States of America
Competitions
Pulled against Jerry Cadorette (3-1) Left Arm Super Heavyweight in EVW24
Captured the 2019 WAF World Championship in the Senior Men's +110 kg Left-Hand division, defeating a field of elite international superheavyweights.
Also won the 2019 WAF Masters +100 kg Left-Hand World Championship, making him a world champion in both Senior and Masters competition during the same year.
Style
Primarily an inside puller and hook specialist.
Famous for his tremendous left-arm side pressure and elbow integrity.
Often forces opponents into deep, grinding matches where his power and experience become major advantages.
The Athlete Series
How it Works
1
The Mold
We start with molding each athletes hand in a way that you'll be able to grip up with the hand.
2
Design
Using state-of-the-art technology we perfect the mold and begin printing.
3
Prototype
Once the design is ideal, prototyping and printing begins.
4
Final Say
The Athlete Series is unique in that each athlete finalizes their design and then production begins.