Cap Barbell Cast Iron Competition Kettlebell Weight

I started using kettlebells 5 months ago to rehab a shoulder injury, and I've finally outgrown my beginner 35lb and stepped up to this one in 44lb. My beginner KB was purchased locally at a big box retail store, and it got the job done but is noticeably inferior to this one. This CAP KB has a better, more durable finish and a superior shape. My old KB has a raised edge around the cast-in number that sometimes would dig uncomfortably into my forearm, whereas this KB is nicely rounded and much more comfortable. I also appreciate the nicely shaped and wide handle on this one, as I have large hands and in a two handed grip I need more handle than my old KB had. Overall it's not as nicely finished as the Dragon Door or other more expensive KBs out there, but a nice step up from the cheap ones.Pros:Good grip shape and size for larger hands.Durable finish with a just right, not-too-slick feel.Comfortable shape.Very reasonable price with shipping included.Cons:Slight excessive roughness and bits of flashing on the handle that I took care of with a little filing and sanding.Edit at 9 Months: I now have two of these in 44lb and a 53lb. The finish on the 44lb is chipped in a few spots from banging them together, but other than that they look new. The 2nd 44lb and the 53lb have perfect handles that required no smoothing, so I'm quite happy with these and still consider them to be the best value around for quality you get.

Great. I don't know what else you can say about a 53 pound of iron. The coating is very nice. Not too slippery. It is a smooth powder coat. I have a few different types of Kettle bells, but this is the best quality by far. I held off buying this for a while, I am glad I finally bought it. For people just starting out with Kettle bells, I would suggest moving up in stages. If you don't master the movements with a lighter weight these things can really do some damage if you don't know what you are doing. As far as equipment costs go, you are buying just a few Kettle bells which will be much cheaper than an expensive treadmill that will probably end up not being used. You can use this anywhere, bedroom, garage, backyard. This is a great workout program. It will provide you with a functional strength and surprise you.

I had been looking for a 35-lb kettlebell for a while, to add some additional work to my gym programming. We have a few different brands at the gym, I find some handles to be too thick, and others have a handle that is thinner but wide enough that it hits my legs at the bottom of a swing. A few also have a very rough seam under the handle that can get irritating over the course of many reps, and other have a glossy finish that gets slick if you're sweating. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this product. And since it was a daily deal (and I have Prime for shipping) the price was unbeatable. The matte finish has very slight texture, not enough to feel rough but not so smoothly it's slick. There are no seam lines on the handle and for me it's exactly the width and thickness I would want. As an average sized female I can easily use this for two hand swings with my pinky fingers only wrapping slightly over my ring fingers. The color system would be great in a gym, much more durable than the tape system used at our gym. Since it's only for my personal use it wasn't essential, but if I invest in a 45 lb at some point, it will be easy to differentiate. I highly recommend this product if you're looking for a kb.

It's funny, the things Amazon asks you to rate: value for money; comfort; and durability.Value for money? Good. It's a well-shaped rock.Comfort? Good. The handgrip has texture, of course, so it's less slippery, but nothing sharp or protruding.Durability? Good, I think. Could probably use it to pound wooden fence posts (though I don't expect to test that!).This 10-pound kettle bell weighed ten pounds on a bathroom scale with a half-pound resolution. Close enough. Not worried about a half ounce over or under, right?

I'll start by saying this is the very first kettlebell I've ever owned - and it's fantastic! I'm a beginner to KB workouts and fairly out of shape. To start, I ordered the 13 pounder and it's perfect for this stay at home mom looking to get back into fitness. It's just the right weight without being too light or too heavy - great for a beginner in my opinion.Before purchasing I did some research on kettlebells and chose this brand and style for a reason. For a cheaper price I could get something with a vinyl coating but due to reviews, opted for the cast iron for better grip. I tend to sweat a lot and I didn't want to lose my grip and send a 13 pound cannonball flying across the room or onto my foot. The grip on this one is perfect and I've had zero issues with sweat or slippage.I've been training with this weight about a week now and I'm about ready to up my weight, and I will definitely be purchasing this brand and style again.

I have 2 of the 35 lb bells. There are other comparable bells out there but these are great for the price. I use my 2 35's for long cycle and racked squats. The reason for 4 stars is the powder coat is a little weak but decent overall. My only other complaint is the finish is also a bit coarse which has caused some issues with caloused hands. I train with bells at least 4-6 per week. When snatching they can be a bit rough on your hands. When these are $40 shipped they are a fantastic deal!!!Bells are weighted as advertised within 1%. I weighed them on my bathroom scale.