My first of three kettlebells arrived yesterday – the 16kg /35lb. I have the 24 and 32kg on the way since I was impressed with this one!
Supply and demand dictated that the 16kg was an exceptional value, compared to other powder-coated kb’s. That’s why I bought it.
I’ve bought tons of dumbbells online, and the packaging is usually shredded and oftentimes repackaged with a mess of tape. I get it, they shift around on the truck and prolly damage everyone else’s merchandise!
This one came packaged better than other weights I’ve received. It had a foam top and bottom plate, molded to fit the weight. It was a box in a box and both held up well.
The weight had a tiny chip off of the powder coat at the bottom edge. Probably the first of many. Maybe doesn’t bode well for overall longevity but I’m not training Hollywood housewives here, I just wanna do my thing.
I appreciated the handle dimensions – a perfect fit for regular-sized man-hands (I’m 5’10”). I would’ve chased the better deal from another brand on Amazon but noticed their handles were markedly thicker, which I thought might be harder to grip, at a heavier weight 😬
The handles are super comfortable, smooth and grippy. I could see wrapping them with tape if used a lot when sweaty, but as is, they feel better than the enamel or vinyl coated ones I’ve used in the past.
All in all I’m stoked, and I’m glad I waited cause these things cost a fortune last year!