AmazonBasics Cast Iron Kettlebells

The product arrived as advertised. The only negative I have about the product is that it is heavy ... about 15 pounds or so. When I repeatedly lift it I become fatigued and begin to perspire. It doesn't matter in what way I lift it, fatigue and sweating always result. I would return it for these reasons, but I don't want to lift it into a box and then to the UPS store. :).

I'm amazed to find this on AmazonBasics. It's a freakin' cast iron ball with a handle, so why is it $60 or $80 on specialty sites? Perhaps those really are worth the extra $$, but I'm just an old lady (age 56) wanting to work out at home and not interested in competitions, nor do I care what color this is. The handle is easy to grip with plenty of room for a two-handed hold (glove size medium, or large in women's). There's no annoying seam and the handle isn't slippery, although you might want to use chalk during longer workouts. The small bell size makes it easy to manipulate, and it stays standing up when you put it down.I chose the 15 lb weight as a starter, and it's plenty heavy enough for me. I do find that I probably could use more weight for kettlebell swings and less for upper arm exercises, but the 15 lb is a decent compromise and does the job.

A low price, but I purchased 2 of the 20 lb. size and both had the exact same two major flaws:1. The bottoms are not flat so they wobble easily, which eliminates KB pushups or any other exercises that require putting downward pressure on top of the handle--these exercises are the main reason I bought these two KBs!2. One of the inside edges of the handle has a jagged ridge of iron that will scrape your hand.Hopefully these were from one bad run at the factory, but I decided not to risk getting more bad ones and returned them. Credit is due to Amazon for an easy return process.

They should call this baby "The Black Beauty" because this is a very good quality, no-frills, never complains kettlebell that knows how to get the job done. You won't be disappointed. Anyone with limited means who wants to get started with an "at home" fitness routine can't miss with a kettlebell because factually it is the only piece of equipment you will need to get a good overall workout, get a good pump and make progress. Really! Or if like me, you have only trained over the years with standard barbells, dumbbells and weight machines I highly recommend discovering the benefits of the exercises that the kettlebell uniquely provides as an addition to your regular workout routine. YouTube is loaded with videos that will teach you how to do kettlebell routines safely. So I'm totally 5 thumbs up when it comes to discovering the kettlebell magic! I recently broke my all-time standing dumbbell press PR at age 72 and it's directly a result of my recently starting to use my 35lb kettlebell in my weekly routine and working my core, arms and upper body in new and different ways. We really need to stay healthy and fit to enjoy every stage of our life from teenager to elder, and discovering the kettlebell as a faithful and effective ally on our life-long fitness quest is a very smart move! So go for it...you won't be disappointed with this brand.

What can I say, it's a freaking cannonball with a handle welded onto it. Just like any other kettlebell. The goodness, however, is that Amazon sells 'em far, far cheaper than any other brand for this level of quality. It's fully de-burred, nicely finished, and true to weight. My only (minor) complaint is that the handle is smooth, not textured as described. Since I wear gloves when lifting that's no biggie, but if you get sweaty hands during your workout you might have challenge with it getting slippery.