A Set Staple, Re-Engineered
Matthews Studio Equipment has released the Black Hyper-Chrome Matthellini², a re-engineered version of the company's iconic Matthellini Clamp that's been a professional set staple for generations. While preserving the grip performance professionals rely on across every shape -- flat, round, square, and irregular -- this next-gen grip essential now handles a broader range of forms with superior durability.
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Key Features
- Versatile Jam-Resistant Jaws: Clamps to round pipe, square tubing, and rectangular profiles, plus flat material like plywood, plexiglass, and 2x4s that other clamps can't grip
- Black Hyper-Chrome Finish: A low-key professional appearance that provides superior strength and durability against daily wear and tear
- Thicker, Curved Jaws: An innovative curved radius prevents cracking and seizing that can occur with heavy wear
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Red Jaw Pads: Improve gripping power while protecting the surfaces they affix to
Stainless-Steel Shaft: Added durability exactly where it counts - Threaded Baby Pin Receiver: A 1/4"-20 threaded receiver within the tapered baby pin enables efficient single-clamp setups
- Stainless-Steel Acme Threads: Deliver smooth, fast spinning action for consistent performance across thousands of uses
Built to Handle More
The original Matthellini's time-proven dual parallel-jaw design -- with one fixed jaw mounted at the base of the baby pin portion of the shaft -- proved that clamped equipment stays put, whether mounting to round pipe, square tubing, or any rectangular profile. The Matthellini² does even more: it's the only clamp of its kind that also adeptly clamps to flat material such as plywood, plexiglass, and 2x4s, opening up mounting options no similar tool can match.
Designed to operate under demanding conditions, this next-generation Matthellini features thicker jaws with a curved radius that prevents the cracking and seizing that heavy wear can otherwise cause. The new red jaw pads improve gripping power while protecting the surfaces they affix to -- a must when working with costly equipment or pristine architecture.
Built to Last, Built to Move Fast
Matthews added stainless steel where it counts most, including the new Matthellini²'s stainless-steel shaft. A 1/4"-20 threaded receiver within the tapered baby pin enables efficient single-clamp setups for both simple applications and elaborate rigging configurations. New stainless-steel Acme threads deliver notably smooth spinning action for consistent performance across thousands of uses.
The clamp also keeps the original's oversized spinning handle, which provides exceptional leverage and control, but adds a key upgrade: the handle now spins significantly faster than its predecessor, making setup and adjustments quicker and more efficient on busy sets.
Who Should Use This Product
Grip and electric departments
Cinematographers and camera operators
Gaffers rigging lights and flags to irregular or flat surfaces
Production companies and rental houses
Set builders and location riggers working with plywood, plexiglass, and lumber
Why Choose the Matthellini²?
Upgrading from a standard grip clamp to the Matthellini² means:
One clamp that handles round, square, rectangular, and flat surfaces
Less risk of damage to expensive gear or finished surfaces, thanks to the red jaw pads
Faster setup and adjustment with the quicker-spinning handle
Long-term durability from the stainless-steel shaft, Acme threads, and curved jaw design
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Matthellini² different from the original Matthellini Clamp?
The Matthellini² keeps the original's proven dual parallel-jaw design but adds the ability to clamp to flat material such as plywood, plexiglass, and 2x4s -- something the original design and similar clamps can't do. It also adds a stainless-steel shaft, thicker curved jaws, red jaw pads, and a faster-spinning handle.
What surfaces can the Matthellini² clamp to?
Round pipe, square tubing, any rectangular profile, and flat materials like plywood, plexiglass, and 2x4s.
Does the Matthellini² work for single-clamp setups?
Yes. A 1/4"-20 threaded receiver within the tapered baby pin enables efficient single-clamp setups for simple applications as well as more elaborate rigging configurations.
Is the Matthellini² more durable than the original?
Yes. It features a stainless-steel shaft, stainless-steel Acme threads, and thicker jaws with a curved radius designed to prevent the cracking and seizing that can happen with heavy wear over time.
Why does the handle spin faster than the original Matthellini?
Matthews upgraded the internal Acme threads to stainless steel, which delivers smoother, faster spinning action -- making setup and adjustments quicker on busy sets while keeping the same oversized handle for leverage and control.
Where can I buy the Matthews Black Hyper-Chrome Matthellini² Clamp?
It's available now for $75 at msegrip.com and through authorized Matthews dealers worldwide.
Pricing and Availability
The Matthews Black Hyper-Chrome Matthellini² Clamp lists for $75 and is available now at msegrip.com and through authorized Matthews dealers worldwide.
