Customer Reviews:
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 It should last forever July 18, 2010
Terrence P. OBrien
Well, I guess it's just a cannon ball with a handle. I was debating whether or not to get it since I have a pile of other equipment. But, the kettlebell movement is really different. You just can't do the same things with a dumbbell. I'm doing 50 of the basic double handed swings 30 seconds after I get out of bed in the morning, and it's the best exercise I've found to start the day. (And it's indestructable.)
 Good to get your feet wet July 1, 2010
D. Chang (Los Angeles, CA)
A good bell for guys to get if you're just starting out. I got this to see if I would like the whole KB thing and I love it. It bruised my forearms at first, but apparently that's almost normal for any bell until you get your technique down.
It's got a smooth handle, nice finish, but comfort-wise I wished that the sides were more rounded instead of flat. Right now I'm looking into getting the pro grade kettlebells on my future orders. Even though I'm buying larger KB's I can see myself using this for many many months to come, because the cardio on this beats running for me any day.
A new workout toy. June 14, 2010
K. Christensen (Montana)
This kettlebell is well made; all smoothed rounded edges. There are multiple ways to use it which adds more variety to workouts.
Solid, does its job June 1, 2010
Hawaiian Shutterbug (Hawaii)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
These kettlebells are solid, basic, cast iron cannonballs that do exactly what they are meant to do - kick your ass. No fancy vinyl, no pretty colors, just an indestructable piece of workout equipment that your grandkids will be using. Forget the gym, because once you have some of these the "gym" is wherever you happen to take your kettlebells. Buy this, go to youtube and watch phil scarito (no, I'm not him, and no, he's not paying me) teach you how to PROPERLY use them and watch the fat melt away. I am in the best shape of my life and I owe it all to these JFit kettlebells!
Good Product GREAT Price!!! December 10, 2009
Feliz NashvilleDad
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Caveat: JFit kettlebells the first and only kettlebells I've owned, but they are not the first that I've used.
Pros:
1. The handles are wide enough for both hands (mine are of medium size), which makes it more effective for use in the basic two-hand kettlebell swing. In general, I really like the size and shape of the handles, but you should know that the thickness of the handle varies according to the overall weight of the kbell. The 50lbs handle is significantly, though not awkwardly, thicker than that of the 30lbs handle.
2. The flattened sides make crush presses (pushup position) more stable. That could be a "con" for purists, I suppose.
3. The painted finish is smooth, but not slick. This promotes confident use due to good grip. Some KBs I've used were almost gritty, like fine sandpaper, but such is not the case here.
4. Just as iron should be, my JFit KBs are solid. I've dropped/thrown them several times and they show no sign of damage. I workout in my garage normally, but I always go outside if I'm going to practice something that may put a bell on the ground. These bells likely won't ever hit concrete, so understand that their sturdiness could have limits. I don't know who would win in a battle of the KB and my garage's concrete floor, but I'd guess the KB.
Cons:
1. The biggest issue I have with these bells is their undersides. The flattened bottoms of all three of my JFit KBs are not completely flat. I would very much like to use them for pushups and renegade rows, but the lack of a truly flat bottom means they are too unstable to be safely used in this manner. This is the reason for the 4 stars. I am somewhat disappointed because it indicates a lack of craftsmanship. The bottoms are somewhat lumpy and are given to wobbling under load. It seems to me that it would have been easy to grind the bottom to true-flat.
2. This doesn't impact performance unless the user is planning to compete in KB competitions, but I wish these bells were available in the standard increments - every four kilograms. It's not that I wish for metric measurements on the bells, though I wouldn't mind either, but I would appreciate being able to pick up a KB from another manufacturer and not have to deal with weight differences. JFit's KB sizes are 30lbs, 40lbs and 50lbs, whereas the classic weights for KBs in the same range are 26lbs, 35lbs, 44lbs and 53lbs. It's not a problem, per se, because J Fit is simply westernizing the increments. It would just be nice to train with the same weight.
Overall, I love my new KBs. For the price difference, it's a no-brainer. I paid $200 (free super-saver shipping) for my 3 KBs. I would've had to pay $250 + shipping (outrageous shipping - $100+) at most other outlets.
Thank you J Fit for a good product at a GREAT price!!!
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