Kettlebell reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 152 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 23 posts to rank the best Kettlebell brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/kettlebell, r/tacticalbarbell, r/pelotoncycle, r/veganfitness. Top-rated brands include Standard (3.9/5), Rogue (3.9/5), Kettlebell Kings (4.4/5).
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Reviews152
Subreddits4
Posts23
Brands50
Products67
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#1
Standard
3.9
(27)
"Will be a joy to swing for the rest of your life"
"I use them doubles, 3x per week for calisthenics and kettlebell workouts."
"I’m currently using Dry Fighting Weight modified to twice a week for a strength first BaseBuilding, really enjoying it."
"Affordable adjustable kettlebell with 0.5kg increments, perfect for microloading."
"The adjustable weight is easy to swap weights if needed between exercises."
"Big difference between 12kg and 20kg. Unless you feel you need the much bigger challenge, I'd go with 16kg."
"They are the standard kg size and I got them for less than $1/lb."
"USA made bell, reasonable price, good quality."
"Great for warm-ups and strength training."
"Helps improve pull-up strength."
#2
Rogue
3.9
(13)
"I've got a half dozen Rogue E-Coat bells and absolutely love them."
"Rogue makes solid kettlebells."
"Rogue is hard to beat in price and quality imo."
"I did Rogue Fitness but I'm also nearby that I was able to pickup in person and avoid shipping charges."
"Just checked both and for a powder coat 24 kg bell before shipping Rogue is $90.00 and KB Kings is $170.99."
"Not sure where you are but in the US the rogue is costing me more than KB kings"
"I have a variety, but for cast Iron bells I prefer Rogue."
"I have really enjoyed my Rogue E-Coat bells."
"I got mine from rogue on sale and me like."
"Garage Gym Reviews has some round-up YouTube videos on kettlebells that can give you some options."
#3
Kettlebell Kings
4.4
(10)
"Kettlebell kings last forever"
"I prefer Kettlebell Kings Competition Bells for all the pairs, Going to get a titan next though just to check out as the price is good. I have Rogue cast bells also and they are have been good also but now that I’m buying competition bells I won’t buy cast bells again"
"These are great products, in my opinion. No welds, just a single piece of cast iron."
"I love kettlebell kings cast iron ones … little Pricey but worth it (and I’m cheap so that says a lot)"
"The KettlebellKings adjustable bell is one of the best investments I have ever made."
"The not prokettlebell that are hollow core, like kettlebellkings. But you can just order directly from the Chinese factory if you talk to them (Rizhao ape fitness)."
"Kb kings, dragon door, Great lakes kbs, and I'm sure others make great bells, but they're all 2x the price of rogues."
"Competition: Kettlebell Kings"
"Kettlebell Kings"
"On Walmart.com the kettlebell kingz adjustable is on sale for 179 including shipping."
#4
Bells of Steel
4.4
(9)
"I have a couple of Bells of Steel. Love them. The incremental plates are a plus."
"The newer comp style ones are all about the same. I have the bells of steel and they’re great."
"The adjustable kettlebells from Bells of Steel are great for various exercises and have a wide weight range."
"I would add my vote for an adjustable weight competition style (I use Bells of Steel). Those can go from 12KG to 32KG so you will get more than just 6 months."
"An adjustable competition style kettlebell is a great option for various training needs."
"Bells of steel or KBK assuming you live in North America. Buy whichever one you can get a deal on."
"Personally I like the Bells of Steel adjustable competition kettlebell. They go up to 32kg."
"The adjustable kettlebells are space-saving and durable."
"I kinda disagree with their adjustable pick of rouge but other people like it. I think more people would probably prefer the comp style adjustable."
#5
Pro Kettlebells
5.0
(6)
"The ProKettlebells are far superior plus built in the US, well worth the price."
"If I could I’d go back and buy an entire set of prokettlebell. Just a superior product"
"[prokettlebell.com](http://prokettlebell.com) These are perfect. Every design element has been thought out."
"ProKettlebell makes the best Kettlebells."
"Pro kettlebell by far"
"If budget is not an issue, get a pair of each of the Pro Kettlebells (8-32kg) as well as a pair of each of the magnetic weights (1 and 2kg)."
#6
Kettlebell
3.9
(7)
"Adjustable competition bells."
"The most efficient use of one’s money is the purchase of a pair of high-quality adjustable bells."
"Get the 20kg. In a few weeks you will wish you got a 24 or 28."
"Just get any that have solid manufacturing quality."
"Get a cheap-ish one (16kg isn’t too much of an investment)."
"It's just weight at the end of the day."
"I use doubled durable plastic grocery bags filled with 10 pound sacks of pea gravel."
#7
Adjustable Kettlebell
5.0
(5)
"I just started with kettlebells and glad I went with the 12-32kg adjustable kb."
"100% recommend a good comp adjustable bell (BOS or Titan) if you can swing it."
"A single or a pair of adjustable kettlebells."
"I got them at 50% off during the holidays and have been super pleased with them."
"I’d just get an adjustable kettlebell."
#8
Lifeline
5.0
(5)
"The Lifeline kettlebells have held up the best."
"The Lifeline kettlebells have held up the best."
"The Lifeline kettlebells have held up the best."
"Excellent kettlebell with very smooth handles."
"Excellent kettlebell with very smooth handles."
#9
Pro Kettlebell
4.6
(5)
"The pro kettlebells are designed to sit more comfortable in the rack position than cast iron bells."
"As far as utility, fit, finish, and performance, I'll take the Pepsi challenge with any other bell on the market."
"Pro Kettlebell"
"I have Pro Kettlebells and I find that snatches is easier to land better than cleans."
"Pro kettelbell looks sweet don't get me wrong. Bang for your buck and space wise though two bells of steel adjustable kbs is all you need imo."
#10
Titan
4.0
(5)
"Titan Fitness adjustable competition bell from 12kg to 32kg is $159 and free shipping."
"I have 3 of the Titan adjustable competition style kettlebells and have handled the SoCal Kettlebellz which are exactly the same as the bells of Steel and kettlebell kings versions."
"I went with Titan adjustable bells. Super affordable and $160 each."
"For you maybe the adjustable competition style KB. It goes up to 32kg which is pretty good weight."
"I've got 3 adjustable titan comp style kettlebells and a pile of cast iron kettlebells. I use them together regularly."
#11
Kettlebells USA
4.3
(4)
"I will be getting more from them when I go for 32kg."
"I picked up two competition 24kg from Kettlebells USA recently and I like them a lot."
"In my opinion. Kettlebells USA"
"Kettlebells USA."
#12
Adjustable Competition Kettlebell
5.0
(3)
"Just get the adjustable competition bell and your worries are over (:"
"If you think you will buy more than 3 KBs in your lifetime, competition adjustables are almost certainly the best value."
"I went for an adjustable competition 12-32 kg from the start. There are certainly cheaper alternatives out there, but it felt to me like an investment, which will give me plenty of versatility."
#13
Wolverson
5.0
(3)
"In the UK Wolverson are amazing for all types of KB"
"Nice! I just ordered my 32s from them but the customer support was so great I can only recommend. Plus the bells are amazing."
"I use wolverson adjustable kettlebells, I could throw them from a roof and they'd be just fine."
#14
Kettlebells Kings
3.8
(4)
"Kettlebell Kings all day"
"I have been happy with the 16kg kettlebells from Kettlebell Kings, despite minor damage to the finish."
"Kettlebell Kings often goes on sale for $150-200."
"There have been recent posts about difficulties with KB Kings kettlebells."
#15
Geoff Neupert
4.7
(3)
"It’s the most 'complete' I’ve done by including snatches, double clean & press, and front squats."
"Geoff Neupert's Giant program is probably my favorite because I like the clean and press and I just feel strong after running it through."
"I also like the idea of Neupert's King-sized killer. I think it is the same as the Giant but with the Snatch."
#16
Corength
4.3
(3)
"Great price/qual ratio. 3 years and counting with these. Cast iron"
"I have the Corength brand kettlebell"
"I also have 2 kettlebells from Decathlon, the Corength"
#17
REP Fitness
4.3
(3)
"Best cast iron for the money."
"Rep fitness if you're in usa."
"Rep Fitness has fair prices for well made kettlebells"
#18
Bowflex
3.0
(3)
"I’d buy individual kettle bells if starting out again."
"I’d rather have 20, 35 and 45 lbs steel KBs instead."
"I started my KB journey with the Bowflex adjustables. After six months, I felt I had to "graduate" to the comp style adjustables."
#19
Amazon Basics
4.0
(2)
"Amazon Basics 35 lb for $40"
"Amazon Basics"
#20
Rep
4.0
(2)
"Rep is good bang for the buck for a lot of fitness equipment"
"I use adjustable kettlebells bys Rep. They go from 16kg up to 24kg. I own 2 and get really solid workouts with them."
#21
KettleGryp
5.0
(1)
"It’s been working well for me."
#22
Rep Fitness
5.0
(1)
"They’re excellent and have been working for me for a while especially considering an nyc apartment and it’s limited space."
#23
Competition Adjustable Kettlebell
5.0
(1)
"Make sure they are 'competition adjustable' kettlebells."
#24
Atlus Kettlebell
5.0
(1)
"I've had my atlus 44lb for over a decade."
#25
Rogue Fitness
5.0
(1)
"Rogue Fitness American-cast KBs"
#26
REP 8-16kg Adjustable Kettlebell
5.0
(1)
"I started with the REP 8-16kg adjustable and then added a second after about a year."
#27
Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebell
5.0
(1)
"I love my Bells of Steel adjustables i got yesterday! Seem really well made."
#28
Amazon Basics 35 Pound Kettlebell
5.0
(1)
"Honestly, the Amazon Basics 35 pound is great. Smooth, solid, $40"
#29
StrongFirst
5.0
(1)
"Dry Fighting Weight is a great program and it's free."
#30
Titan Fitness
5.0
(1)
"Titan Fitness has great prices for both the cast iron and competition style bells. They often offer sales, their shipping is free, and every single thing I order arrives before the promised date."
#31
American Barbell
4.0
(1)
"Cast Iron: American Barbell"
#32
Socal Kettlebellz
4.0
(1)
"I've used the adjustable competition style kettlebells from Socal Kettlebellz (which are the EXACT same thing as the kettlebell kings and bells of Steel and Wolverson)"
#33
AFW
4.0
(1)
"I like AFW And kettlebellkings adjustable"
#34
Odium
4.0
(1)
"I like "Odium" or "Will Sparks"."
#35
KBK
4.0
(1)
"I own a KBK and BoS adjustable and I wouldn't know the difference on a blind test just grabbing the handle."
#36
Brutus Tools
4.0
(1)
"Cheaper than the big names, good quality, and made in the United States."
#37
RKC Dragon Door
4.0
(1)
"RKC dragon door"
#38
Lidl
4.0
(1)
"Great models with an excellent price."
#39
Cast Iron Kettlebell
4.0
(1)
"I've much preferred my Cast Iron, because the handle shape is more angled and not straight up from the bell."
#40
16kg Kettlebell
4.0
(1)
"Good start would be 16kg and 'Simple and Sinister'."
#41
Adjustable Competition Kettlebells
4.0
(1)
"Adjustable competition style bells are great if you have limited space."
#42
Eric Leija
4.0
(1)
"Kettlehell by Eric leija"
#43
Power System
4.0
(1)
"Power system has good prices"
#44
Lifeline Kettlebell
4.0
(1)
"Get the lifeline brand from amazon"
#45
Titan Adjustable Kettlebell
4.0
(1)
"I have an adjustable Bell from Titan that I've been using for a while now."
#46
Bells of Steel Kettlebell
4.0
(1)
"Bells of steel are good."
#47
Fringe Sport Kettlebell
4.0
(1)
"Most of mine are from Fringe Sport and they’ve held up fine over the last 8 or so years."
#48
Walmart
3.0
(1)
"I own a couple Walmart specials, Rogue, Perform Better first place, and Dragon Door. Outside of a thin seem line on the Walmart handle that I needed to grind they're all decent."
#49
Bench
3.0
(1)
"I’ve got a 12kg one of the Bench ones, got it for like £5 from CostCo. If it’s all you can afford it’s better than nothing."
#50
Lifeline Fitness
3.0
(1)
"I like Rep as well as Lifeline Fitness on Amazon."
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