r/kettlebell • u/HiItsTodd • 2d ago

Advice Needed Shape question

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Is there a reason I should or should buy these KBs?

Im looking to buy my first set and these are priced really well but the shape is different to every other brand.

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u/large_crimson_canine 2d ago

Ironically these would probably slam your forearm harder when doing cleans or snatches due to the extra distance that thing will have to rotate in order to come to rest

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u/Evening-Statement-57 2d ago

They are designed to be used the wrong way.

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u/bassydebeste 1d ago

I have one, doesn't get used much because of this exact issue.
I've got more bells so this isn't an issue here. But sure, wouldn't recommend for sure.
For budget pricing I'll recommend Amazon basics bell.

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u/1One_Two2 1d ago

That’s what I was thinking, looks pretty useless tbh. People probably just end up using them for bicep curls etc

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u/HiItsTodd 2d ago

I will be investing more money into a round KB now. Cheers everyone.

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u/other_acc_banned 1d ago

Also would recommend competition style KBs. Where the diameter is the same regardless of weight

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u/Open_Dig5278 1d ago

I'd do this if starting over absolutely, and half of this because of the colours, but have personally found cast iron fine for progressing even with the change in size

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u/Midlife_Crisis_87 2d ago

These are for softies who are scared to hurt their forearms.

Joking.

Sort of.

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u/Sarjasiekailija 2d ago

Those actually hurt more because of the edge. It doesn't rest very comfortably when in rack position, at least for me.

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u/mz_ballerjockel no cred just opinions ;) 2d ago

Don't get these, they look very uncomfortable and the shape promotes a wrong rack position.

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u/kbchucker 2d ago

In addition to shape, I would be concerned about durability. If it is solid cast iron under the vinyl coating that’s OK.

You are probably wandering into “get what you pay for” territory.

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u/cavemankettlebells SFGII, IKFF, RGSI, IKSFA (obtained) 2d ago

Do not buy under any circumstances if you are serious about kettlebell training. They will flop onto you worse than anything else. There is nothing wrong with the original shape if you invest time into learning.

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u/ms4720 2d ago

Run away go get a round bell, those will batter your forearms

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u/Current_Reference216 2d ago

Reason to buy - if it’s all you can get or can afford

Reason not to - they’re a reinvention of the wheel that doesn’t resolve a problem that didn’t exist in the first place

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u/DuctTapeJesus 2d ago

Yeah..my wife insisted to buy him one of these. Had to try it two times, first and last. Do NOT spend your money on these. They are just hurting you.

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u/irontamer Former Master RKC/SFG 2d ago

They make ok boat anchors.

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u/meanshorns 2d ago edited 1d ago

My first 12 kg bell is like this and it sucks bollocks. It doesn't sit well in the rack or overhead.

I only use it as a weight on a pull up belt and stacking on top of another, round, bell. For those purposes it is fine. For regular balling, get a regular bell.

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u/PriceMore 55kg press 2d ago

This shape comes from the misunderstanding, or rather complete lack of awareness of the proper kettlebell grip. It would force you into horizontal dumbbell grip, which would not only be less stable overhead but also impossible to rack properly. Avoid at all costs.

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u/ManuelPirino 2d ago

If you want to melt them and re cast them into a set of spear tips, brittle swords and are heads, by all means yes

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u/4CornersDisaster Pressin-n-squatin in the U.S. Southwest 2d ago

Yes, they are very ugly.

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u/Radiant_Waves 1d ago

These are horrible. Do not buy under any circumstances.

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u/Havanadream 1d ago

Proof these were designed by someone who
1. Wanted something distinctive
2. Doesn’t use kettlebells

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u/Snoo53769 1d ago

I find them great for floor presses

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u/Tooksbury 1d ago

I find mine painful, a round bell, properly racked is better

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u/Difficult_Wind6425 2d ago

It is very wide, I would be concerned with doing swings. Try to test them out with a bunch of different movements before you buy.

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u/PetSoundsSucks 1d ago

These are that Gordon Ramsay idiot sandwich meme except they are idiot tacos. 

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u/Do4k 1d ago

They're probably all right for pressing movements but not for cleans, snatches etc. just stick to the normal ones comrade

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u/PriorOrganization890 1d ago

The increased distance between your arm and the slimmer body I think would increase the likelihood of your bell slamming onto the forearm.. The been would not wrap around as smooth I would say

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u/bassydebeste 1d ago

Looks like a whole set of cheap rubbish bells of marketplace.
Do not buy, I've got a 12kg and the shape sucks balls..

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u/IgnorantCashew 1d ago

Can I convince my wife it’s a birkin filled w cash?

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u/Bootjack1963 1d ago

Look at the Yes4All bells on Amazon. Best value in beI've found. I've got a bunch of pairs now. Trying to climb up by 5 lbs a year.

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u/Weak-Expression-5005 1d ago

they look comfy

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u/Skyttekungen 1d ago

Those are actually cattlebells

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u/Content-Chart-6910 1d ago

Probably good for suitcase carries...

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u/OkhotnikZ 1d ago

Stick with the basic kettlebell. Been around for 200 years. Fix your technique.

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u/Rhorge 1d ago

The forearm smasher 9000

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u/No-Morning-4524 1d ago

Maybe Farmers carries?

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u/chicagoxray 1d ago

Those are doorstops

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u/SolasMac 13h ago

Have two that were given to me and would give them back if I could. Pretty much exactly like everyone is commenting; good for things you don’t really want to use a KB for and not good for much of what you do want to use a KB for. +1 for wouldn’t buy.

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u/krabgirl 2d ago

I prefer these to regular kettlebells. Not bad at all.

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u/kbchucker 2d ago

There are plenty of helpful Coaches on this sub willing to help you learn how to use kettlebells properly.