The head on these arms now feature two holes 3/8" and 5/8", eliminating confusion. New castings offer positive lock in all directions. The strongest and most popular Grip Head in the industry.
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Matthews Hollywood Head & Arm Reviews
HIGH QUALIT
By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-12
HIGH QUALITY. Will see how much weight I can use outside next summer. Wish it had more size option in head but otherwise awesome awesome!
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By KENNETH
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-10
I bought this to upgrade my GVM C stand.
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I ordered this and the Matthews 6" pin with ...
I ordered this and the Matthews 6" pin with collar. How can I mount both an Aputure 60X light AND umbrella light modifier to this at the same time?
The Matthews pin would insert into the grip head on the end of the arm first. If using an umbrella adapter, that would fit over the pin. The top of the umbrella adapter should also have a 5/8" pin to accept the stand adapter of the Aputure LS60X.
Date published: 2021-06-23
I want to keep everything Matthew brand. What ...
I want to keep everything Matthew brand. What mounting adapter pin do you recommend for White Lightning X1600 mounting size 5/8”
Thank you Melissa
6" pin with collar will do the trick safely. PN:429599
Date published: 2020-09-09
Is the arm hollow or solid?
Is the arm hollow or solid?
The Matthews Hollywood Head, Arm - 40" is a steel tube. It is not solid. And pretty much all C-stand arms like that are hollow, not solid.
Date published: 2026-09-10
can this fit on an avenger c stand (10.7)
can this fit on an avenger c stand (10.7)
The correct diameter of a Baby Pin is 5/8" and yes it will fit. There are two standard pin sizes, Junior and Baby. Junior is 1 1/8", Baby is 5/8"
Date published: 2020-07-26
what weight are these rated for while boomed?
what weight are these rated for while boomed?
Matthews does not list a specific support weight for the Matthews Hollywood Head and Arm - 40" - Black. In general, arms like this are made for flags and small lights. Also, it is best to not go over 5 lb. In addition, depending on the weight of the item, you will need to use a counterweight.
Date published: 2026-03-27
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2 Questions: 1. Does this include 2 grip heads, as the pictures seem to indicate? 2. Is this designed for a baby mount (5/8 )?
Yes and yes.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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What is the maximum load rating of this arm?
It's suppose to handle up to 22lbs. when attached to a Matthews C Stand. I've never put that much weight on the arm. Most I've put is an Arri 1000 watt fresnel with scim and flag that were around 13 lbs. total. Held it great for a long evening shoot.
Date published: 2025-11-18
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Why does it have 2 heads? I am not sure how this works.
Look at the picture...one head attaches to the stand, the other holds flag, scrim, etc. Very versatile. Picture is wrong though, load should exit the right side, keep load over high leg, make sure protruding end isn't a poke hazard.
Date published: 2019-04-25