📱 RAM Mounts X-Grip Large Phone Holder with Ball and B Size 1" Ball Review

Don't believe the hype in the reviews. I recently bought my first motorcycle and was thrilled to get this mount and have the GPS on my phone in front of me while I head out on new adventures. I strapped on my phone and started the 15-minute commute to work. About halfway down I-80 I hit a bump. The line unties my brand new mobile phone, it rolls in the air above me, crashes onto the freeway and is summarily overturned by several tractor trailers. one. It was such a big disappointment that it…

The small 17mm ball joint used in the Garmin DriveSmart cannot be tightened. Because it's a friction landing, when the vehicle, in this case a jeep, is parked on a bumpy dirt road, the GPS quickly tilts down. The Ram Mount X-Grip is perfect for holding a large GPS and I found it to be very reliable. without the addition of an elastic that provides even more support. And the 25mm ball tightened in the ram extension is solid and doesn't budge. I had a strap, and why not, just for security, and…

Bikes, planes and cars, actually, but that doesn't sound particularly flashy for a headline. Seriously, the RAM X-Grip universal phone holder with ball did a great job of securely holding my iPhone XS Max in three different uses. On my bike I use a RAM Tough-Claw clamp base with a ball and dual RAM socket composite mount to hold the phone. The combination of two balls and a double socket holder allows you to position your phone at an optimal viewing angle, while a rubber cable provides…

I bought this mount to mount droid DNA on my motorcycle handlebars. This mount would be too big for a small mobile phone (e.g. iPhone 4). Ram has some good information on adapting to different phones on their website if you're unsure which to choose. I needed 3 parts to secure the mount: a U-bolt, a double-locking lever, and a cross-handle. First, the U-bolt mounting base is attached to the handlebar. I taped the bars around to protect them from scratches and also created a higher friction…

I bought this ram mount for my 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 and so far I love it. The X-Grip holds the phone firmly and it takes a lot of force to drop it. Unfortunately I dropped my bike while using this mount and my phone was left in place. One of my favorite things about this mount is its ability to hold many different phones and allows you to keep a case on your phone unlike some mounts. To install it on a motorcycle or bike, you need to purchase additional parts from Ram Mounts. , which is a…