The strongest & most popular Grip Head in the industry. Guaranteed to hold. Set it and forget it! Will not slip. Plates feature two holes 3/8" & 5/8", eliminating confusion. New castings offer positive lock in all directions.
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Matthews Hollywood Head Reviews
Built Like and Tank
By Greg
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-06
I wanted a decent grip head and grip extension arm just to hold a small scrim, perhaps a small LED light or strobe. Instead of going with lesser quality, I took advice from the many wise people here who add their comments about equipment. I went with this Matthews grip head and a Kupo grip arm. The Matthews grip head is solidly built. The handles are smooth and it grips well. Anything I am currently using will be solidly held. Honestly, some Matthews products do not cost that much more than lesser quality equipment. There aren't too many things more important than properly holding your expensive equipment. For that, I think most people should at least give a serious look to Matthews (and Kupo) for gripping equipment.
Very strong grip head
By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-07-03
I tend to gravitate towards Mathews Studio Equipment as an owner/op because everything they make is durable enough to last for several years/decades on working sets, it's affordable, and their gear is readily available to purchase unlike a lot of American Grip gear, which can have pretty crazy lead times. No complaints with this grip head, this finish is more durable than the black powder coated version of the same head, which I also own several of.
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I need a replacement lock off knob for this grip ...
I need a replacement lock off knob for this grip head. What is the thread size of the lock off knob to this exact grip head? (The knob that tightens the grip head to the light stand).
3/8-16. Go to msegrip.com, then go to the "Parts Store" and click on "Hardware." You will see the 2.5 inch grip head. All parts are available to order as replacements.
See here: https://products.msegrip.com/blogs/news/center-hollywood-griphead-2-5-350580-center
Date published: 2019-06-27
Can these hold Matthew's flags?
Can these hold Matthew's flags?
Yes, as well as any flags and gear featuring industry standard 3/8" and 5/8" Pins.
Date published: 2022-01-17
Can this grip head be attached to a different ...
Can this grip head be attached to a different brand c-stand, such as the Impact?
Yes it can. It will attach to all industry standard 5/8" Baby Pins.
Date published: 2022-01-15
In addition to the 3/8" & 5/8" holes, the ...
In addition to the 3/8" & 5/8" holes, the Hollywood grip head has a third - very small - notch that extends through the plate. It's such a small notch and I cant figure what would fit in it. Can anybody tell me the function of this notch? Thanks!
The third and smallest hole is designed to grip onto Fingers and Dots, which are very small scrims and cutters. It can also be used to bite large gauge bailing wire or whatever smaller wire rods one may be working with. Mono-filament line may also be threaded through that hole.
Date published: 2022-11-13
I want to position my lights on a Matthews mini ...
I want to position my lights on a Matthews mini boom arm vertically above my subject to get butterfly lighting. Do I need this?
The Matthews mini boom will have a pivot point for you to work off of.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can this grip head be screwed into a 3/8" ...
Can this grip head be screwed into a 3/8" typically found on a tripod?
No, the Matthews Hollywood Head - Black - 2-1/2" will not directly screw onto a 3/8" thread. In order to use the grip head on a tripod, you would need to purchase the Kupo 5/8" Stud with 3/8"-16 Female Thread, B&H # KUKG016512 • MFR # KG016512, for your usage needs. https://bhpho.to/3CDdJG8
Date published: 2023-01-13
Can you mount this grip at the end of a magic ...
Can you mount this grip at the end of a magic arm? It seems from picture the length at the end of the magic arm will not be enough to reach the screw attachment of the grip. Thanks.
You can attach at either end. It's open all the way.
Date published: 2020-09-28
Once I mount this on my stand, can I rotate the ...
Once I mount this on my stand, can I rotate the head to orient the holes where I want them?
Yes, you can mount the Matthews Hollywood Head - Black, BH #MAHWH2.5B, to the stand. Then use the knob to rotate the head before tightening it to lock it in place.
Date published: 2025-04-22