Recommendations/Reviews/FS/WTB ader bells vs rogue

[crazycanuck]

For people that have used either, what do you prefer? I do have Aders mostly in my heavier bells 16kg and up, and like them. From what I recall I got them online in Canada from Rouge Fitness, which no longer carry them now but their own Rouge brand.

From what I can see the Rouges look pretty solid. If I were to continue to the Sinister goal for women someday I would need a 28kg between my 24 and 32, so that's the size I would be needing. It would be for swings, and I do find for hand size in 2 hand swings my Aders have adequate room, if this info matters. I would be interested in how people find the finish, handle thickness comparison at same weight, etc

Thanks,
Tina

 

[offwidth]

I can't really compare for you Tina. I only have Aders. They work fine for my needs, and the price was right.

 

[JeffC]

@crazycanuck Check out Bells of Steel, with the value of our dollar, and expensive shipping/brokerage fees you may find they are a better option. I can say they are high quality bells, and awesome customer service. I wish I had heard of them sooner and bought all my bells though them.

 

[Phil12]

I prefer my rogue, although I only have 40kg (rogue) and 48kg (ader). The rogue is a little grainier and a little grippier, in a good way.

 

[Zack]

Only have experience with my thick handle 24kg Ader and it's always been one of my favorites. That said, I've used plenty of Rogues and like the grip feel -

The rogue is a little grainier and a little grippier, in a good way.

 

[Steve Freides]

We have one or two Ader bells - the handle-to-bell distance is slightly greater. In particular, we bought a 12 kg for my wife because she has a prominent bone (base of the ulna, pinkie side, back side - don't know what it's called ...) that the kettlebell would land on - the greater distance of the Ader bell allows her to use a 12 kg without getting bloodied.

-S-

 

[MikeMoran]

I have very large hands and the reason I prefer ADER is the handle to bell distance that Steve pointed out. I have a hard time using the DD bells since that window is very small the whole force of the bell sits on my wrist bones in a bad way.