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Omega gym in BC, Canada doesn't have their girls use grips. They have a number of Elites and they seem to do just fine.
The coach usually lets you know when they think it is time.
At our gym the girls can choose whether to wear grips or not. MOst do not, but few reach L7.
My DD (10yr old) does not use grips and has learnt giants and flyaways no problem without them. She wears strips of muslin looped between her fingers and tied around her wrist. I think its a personal choice, my DD likes to feel the bar and her coach has not suggested grips at all.
My DS (aged 12) has had grips for 3 years though and loves them!
I have also seen elite gymnasts at Olympics wearing muslin and no, I don't believe its because they can't afford grips! In many cases these gymnasts do not need to contribute to their training fees or pay to attend meets etc.
My DD (10yr old) does not use grips and has learnt giants and flyaways no problem without them. She wears strips of muslin looped between her fingers and tied around her wrist. I think its a personal choice, my DD likes to feel the bar and her coach has not suggested grips at all.
My DS (aged 12) has had grips for 3 years though and loves them!
I have also seen elite gymnasts at Olympics wearing muslin and no, I don't believe its because they can't afford grips! In many cases these gymnasts do not need to contribute to their training fees or pay to attend meets etc.