Out of the metal Hex Dumbbells I have, these ones are my favorite. The fit and finish is nicer than my CAP Hex dumbbells. The casting and protective coating is nicer, but slightly slicker. There is no real knurling on the handles, but it’s not a huge deal. The pairs I have are 40’s and 50’s seen in the picture.

This is essentially a pinch block that’s a 2.5x2.5x cube. It has a slight layering texture to it, similar to a 3D Print, a little more so than the sphere. I again like how during the winter it isnt and cold. It’s also lighter than a metal cube. I chose the picture I did, to show the texture.

I wasn’t sure what to think of resin grip tools at first, but I decided to give the a shot and I figured since they weren’t metal, it would be easier to use during the winter. It’s not as cold and I like that. I really like the Sphere shape, you feel it in the whole hand. The material itself is slick-ish for the most part but you can almost feel a slight texture to it almost feels 3D printed-ish. It’s lighter than a metal ball. Chalk is a must.

I got mine years ago to do P90X, the max weight is 220lbs according to the current specs online. I was heavier than that when I used it a lot. Sometimes with a chair, as a way to do assisted pull-ups, but then when I was able to do unassisted, I used it a lot. It was good way to get pull-ups in, but wasn’t as good as a fixed bar for pull-ups. The build quality isn’t amazing, thin metal and some foam on the bar/handles. It also doubles as some push-up handles too. The foam is okay. If you’re in a pinch where you need a pull up bar, you don’t have a way to mount anything and you want to be able to pullups. The doorway bars like this are great for people in apartments or someone who just wants to bust out a few pull-ups any time they go thru a door. Just leave it up as a challenge.

If you’re not particular on plates and you’re looking to add weight to your gym, these will do. They are not high end plates but you can usually pick them up locally at sporting good stores. Some people like them due to the handles, and while that’s nice, I think the lip on a standard plate is just fine. I would be nervous that over time they would break at the “grip” if you’re doing heavy dead’s and possibly drop it on the handle portion. I had them in my gym for a short bit and didn’t love them, but didn’t hate them they just aren’t for me. They look cool “locked” together on the bar similar to Troy barbell plates, but personally I didn’t like the aestetic along side my other plates. My buddy now has them in his gym. Along with the “Curl Bar Fairy” EZ bar, that the guy who had the plates tossed into the deal. I’d recommend them to anyone who’s not particular in their setup and just want plates added to their home gym, but not someone looking for higher end plates, or a certain aesthetic.