Immortal Grip Chalk is Odyssey's premium chunked chalk, made in collaboration with Professional Weak Guy and Immortal Legacy. It is a block-style chalk, not a liquid, and it sits alongside Odyssey Liquid Chalk rather than replacing it. Here is what that means.

What chunked chalk is

Chunked chalk is magnesium carbonate pressed into chunks you break and crush by hand. Compared with a fine loose powder, chunks are easier to control, easier to carry, and easier to apply exactly where you want it. Compared with a hard block, chunks break down without a fight.

What went into Immortal Grip

It took months of development to dial in the moisture level and density. Too dry and chalk turns to dust that will not hold; too damp and it cakes. The target was a chunk that crushes cleanly and coats evenly.

Block versus liquid

They solve grip differently. Chunked chalk gives a thick, immediate coat you can build up for a max pull, and it suits gyms that allow loose chalk. Liquid chalk dries as a thin, even layer on your hands with no cloud and nothing left on the bar, which is why it goes to more gyms. Many lifters keep both: chunks for a chalk-friendly gym and heavy pulls, liquid for everywhere else.

When to reach for Immortal Grip

• Heavy pulls, rows and pulldowns in a gym that allows loose chalk.
• Pull-ups and any lift where grip matters and you want a thick coat.
• Any session where you want to crush, coat and lift with the classic feel.

Where to buy it

Immortal Grip Chalk is sold on the Odyssey store, from Odyssey Products in Ottawa, Canada, with fast international shipping and a 30-Day guarantee.