Herp Derp
Level 1 Valued Member
I am interested in upgrading from my cap kettlebells, and would like to get into competition style kettlebells because I heard they were much easier on the skin of my hands compared to that of cast iron powder coated bells such as rogue. While I like kettlebells and its workouts, the preservation of my hands are important (I'm a soon to be doctor of physical therapy, and thus use my hands quite a lot for work). In addition, my skin already gets torn up from rock climbing.
I am looking for a 24kg/53lbs kettlebell that will be used for mainly for hardstyle training. I am looking for feedback for those that own these kettlebells.
These are the bells I am considering. I am mainly considering competition bells of 35mm handles but not at all closed off to non competition bells:
Competition Bells
Kettlebell pro elite precision 120$
24 kg - 53 lb Paradigm Pro® Elite Precision Steel Competition Kettlebell
Steve cotter mentions the handles on the elite are different than the classics which are 33mm. He mentions that they aren't as smooth as the classics because they are designed to be used with chalk. Unfortunately I don't plan to use chalk. Are they still acceptable for high rep work without chalk? The handles also look to be different than the classics for sure, a lot less shiny.
Kettlebell Kings Sport competition 120$
24 KG | 53 LB Competition Kettlebell
These look great and have the same features, but it also has a shiny handle similar to that of the classics with a 35mm handle. However, I also perform two hand swings and the windows for these are advertised as small!
Vulcan Sport Competition 150$
These have a relatively wide window for 2 hand swings, however another poster on here mentioned that they have issues with it hitting their inner thigh. I already find this true sometimes with other kettlebells. These are lower on my consideration list. They also cost about 150 dollars which are 30 dollars more than the others.
Non competition bells
kettlebell USA Mettrix elite 110$:
I heard the E-coat on these are far better than the powder coats, and are far easier on the hands. However, I'm not sure how much better they are compared to the handles of competition bells.
Rogue Powder Coat cast iron (personally sanded?) 88$:
I heard these are quite gritty compared to other cast iron powder coats, however I heard they can be sanded down to work well with a persons hands, but just how much better? I know there are other cast irons powder coated bells from other companies that are smoother out of the box, but I may intend to purchase a matching set one day and wish to stick with a more popular brand.
So just looking for some feedback regarding those that have multiple experiences with these bells.
Thanks!
I am looking for a 24kg/53lbs kettlebell that will be used for mainly for hardstyle training. I am looking for feedback for those that own these kettlebells.
These are the bells I am considering. I am mainly considering competition bells of 35mm handles but not at all closed off to non competition bells:
Competition Bells
Kettlebell pro elite precision 120$
24 kg - 53 lb Paradigm Pro® Elite Precision Steel Competition Kettlebell
Steve cotter mentions the handles on the elite are different than the classics which are 33mm. He mentions that they aren't as smooth as the classics because they are designed to be used with chalk. Unfortunately I don't plan to use chalk. Are they still acceptable for high rep work without chalk? The handles also look to be different than the classics for sure, a lot less shiny.
Kettlebell Kings Sport competition 120$
24 KG | 53 LB Competition Kettlebell
These look great and have the same features, but it also has a shiny handle similar to that of the classics with a 35mm handle. However, I also perform two hand swings and the windows for these are advertised as small!
Vulcan Sport Competition 150$
These have a relatively wide window for 2 hand swings, however another poster on here mentioned that they have issues with it hitting their inner thigh. I already find this true sometimes with other kettlebells. These are lower on my consideration list. They also cost about 150 dollars which are 30 dollars more than the others.
Non competition bells
kettlebell USA Mettrix elite 110$:
I heard the E-coat on these are far better than the powder coats, and are far easier on the hands. However, I'm not sure how much better they are compared to the handles of competition bells.
Rogue Powder Coat cast iron (personally sanded?) 88$:
I heard these are quite gritty compared to other cast iron powder coats, however I heard they can be sanded down to work well with a persons hands, but just how much better? I know there are other cast irons powder coated bells from other companies that are smoother out of the box, but I may intend to purchase a matching set one day and wish to stick with a more popular brand.
So just looking for some feedback regarding those that have multiple experiences with these bells.
Thanks!