Haven't seen these ever reviewed after searching so I thought I would throw one up.
Sold all but the 55lb Kettlebell Kings
KB set (5-100lb pairs) that I had and replaced them with Technogym Kettlebells in Kg. Wanted to move to Kg vs. pounds. Tired of the pitting corrosion on handles and on bells from double KB movements and powder coat chipping and bells rusting.
Was looking for something
"commercial-grade" that would not have those same issues and landed on the rubber coated, stainless steel handled Technogym Kettlebells.
As far as build quality, these are exceptional to say the least (even the packaging reminds me of Apple products as far as protection, aesthetics and attention to detail).
There is zero odor from the virgin rubber which I'm happy about as well.
A possible drawback for some, and will take a little bit more "adaptation" on my part, is that the handles have a polished finish and do not really take up chalk like a powder coated bell handle. With the 60-70-80lb bells, super sweaty hands, you will have to be more cognizant of grip strength and consequently grip fatigue...don't want to send one of these flying across the gym and through the wall!
All the handles are uniformly sized, independent of the KB weight.
Similar to competition KBs. The difference, which I sought, since l just train hard-stvle, is the size of KBs is different based on weight, whereas competition bells are all uniformly sized.
Some comparisons: Technogym
Handle circumference (12-24kg): 4.5 inch circumference. Kettlebell Kings handle circumference (30-60Ibs) : 5
1/8" handle circumference.
Technogym Kettlebells (12-24kg) inner window handle dimensions: 2 7/8" top of bell to bottom of handle and 5 1/4" inner handle width.
Kettlebell Kings (30-60lbs) inner window handle dimensions: 23/8" top of bell to bottom of handle 4 3/4" inner handle width.
$$$$$ is insane!
Performance
Value
Build Quality