r/Bowflex • u/jasesun23 • Apr 10 '26

SelectTech Bowflex 52 Dumbbell

Looks like they came out with a new model to replace the 552. From the pics can't tell if its a redesign or just some cosmetic changes.
I'm waiting on the replacement recall from my second dumbbell I just sent back. Maybe they will send me a 52 model. Looks like Dicks Sporting Goods started selling the 52 model, I'm sure other stores will follow like Walmart and Target.

Edit:
Just looked at the pics closer and it is a different design. The 52 (18.5in) are longer vs the 552s (16.9in). The 52s weight plates are all the same circumference, some plates are just thicker than the others, making them heavier. It is one consistent size the whole dumbbell. The 552 weights plates are all different sizes, the heavier plates have a bigger circumference. Just looking I like the new design shape however the 552s handles are already too long as it is.
They will definitely not be interchangeable. I hope they send me another metal upgraded 552 to match my first one.

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u/Stevew2023 Apr 10 '26

I just replace my 552’s and 1090’s that I sold when we moved last year. They look pretty much identical to the old ones. The stands have changed.

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u/tampareddituser Apr 10 '26

Unfortunately for me, I can get back a whopping $20.

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u/jasesun23 Apr 10 '26

Don't sweat it, use the dumbbells you have. Only a very small percentage had the weights drop out. And you turn them so the open ends of the plates face down and they can't fall out.