Side by Side Comparison of: CAP Barbell vs Yes4All

Excellent product(s) as usual. Have purchased ten kettle bells so far and all have been up to standard high quality. Only very infrequently the package comes in a little mashed (torn up); but contents seems to survive in spite of delivery system. Will definitely buy more from CAP if needed - highly recommended. The solid black units they sell are more than adequate to get the job done. You will especially like the big (oversize) handles - lets you really get a "grip" on things as they say. Get some - they're just plain dandy.

I was a bit concerned that some reviewers reported receiving damaged kettlebells, but I went ahead and ordered a 25lb bell. It was beautiful...well packaged and undamaged. It was so beautiful, I immediately ordered a 35lb bell. Again, this one arrived undamaged. Amazon clearly has the best price along with free and rapid shipping. If you want a kettlebell, these are a really terrific deal. Five stars for quality to CAP and five stars to Amazon for price and delivery.Now I'm like the little dog who chased cars and one day caught one. What do I do with a kettlebell? I have watched several videos and read several books. All the strange, contorted kettlebell exercises I see are much better performed with the extensive set of dumbells I already have. To gain real strength you need the heavy weights you can put on a barbell. For variety and isolation, dumbbells are great. All the dumbbell exercises I see that have been adapted to kettlebells look really dumb. So what do I do with the kettlebells I bought? I do find the two-handed kettlebell swing useful. This would be more difficult with a dumbbell, and I don't have a T-handle to use weight plates. Besides, I don't like adjustable things. I like to just pick up a weight and go without fear that it might fall apart because I forgot to tighten something. I do find the kettlebell swing convenient. It is surprising how quickly this movement brings up the heart rate...nothing like my treadmill, but a good warmup before conventional weight training.Bottom line: These are excellent kettlebells. I think you cannot do better on quality and price. Before you leap though, think about your goals. If you want to get stronger, kettlebells are more hype and fad than a strength tool. I find that there are a few movements for which I find them useful, and I do not regret having them around. I very much recommend these kettlebells if you want a kettlebell, but I would not recommend kettlebells as a means to get stronger or build muscle. Good luck.

Great kettlebell. Handles are much thicker and narrower (not as comfortable to get both hands in for kettlebell swings). The polished finish is nice as well. And although polished, we don't have a problem with it feeling like it wants to slip out of our hands. We ordered a set in increments of 5#'s from 10-50#'s. A few of our kettlebells arrived defective with the hard coated enamel completely chipped. Most kettlebells arrived in their own individual packaging and others were plainly bubble wrapped and placed in boxes too big for their size, meaning the kettlebell rolled around inside. We experienced chipping in both types of packaging. Amazon has excellent customer service and resolved the issues with the defective kettlebells.

Really amazing value for the quality...thank you, Amazon! A dollar a pound, this is unheard of at any local retail store, shipping included. The material is solid, smooth, very glossy handsome-looking, and of course very functional. Enjoying this baby very much! 35lbs is an ideal starter weight for someone who's lifted for years and is already in above average shape.It came to me well packaged: the KB was inside a plastic bag and sitting inside the original box (itself comprised of two boxes) plus styrofoam, *and* inside a larger Amazon outside box! Which explains why the KB arrived in pristine condition, zero chipping or scratching of the shiny black enamel coating. Sounds like Amazon has listened to the feedback/complaints of some of the first reviewers of this item concerning packaging.Since this is the lone KB in my home, I am not worried about it getting chipped by contact with other KBs or when using a rack (I don't have one, heh). It's true the handle's smoothness could become slippery if my hands, but that's what chalk and/or gloves are for.

This is the first CAP kettlebell I've order on Amazon, and I couldn't be happier. The handle is a comfortable thickness and is sized well for both one- and two-handed grabs and pulls. I'm not very tall, but my hands are wide and the handle felt just right. It was packaged well in a double-walled, double-banded box with dense styrofoam wedges to keep it from shifting. Mine had no missing paint, no chips, and no rough spots like some others have reported - just a rust-free, super smooth kettlebell. The paint is very smooth, which I prefer over some of the rough finishes of other brands. And you can't beat the price, especially with Prime shipping! I'll certainly order more of these from Amazon, even if it means that my FedEx driver learns to hate me for it.

Update: 5-10-12I'll be leaving my initial review intact, but I'd like to rescind my statement about the smoothness of the handle. As I've become more proficient at proper form I've found that the smoothness helps to facilitate rotation of the bell in my hands when it comes to exercises such as cleans (where at the top of the movement you have to "flip" the bell). And since naturally my grip strength has increased with continued use of the bell, that in itself kind of negates the need for me to wrap the handle. But again, this is just my opinion based on my personal use.My original review is as follows:NOTE:I have the 25-pounder.If you've only done conventional weightlifting exercises for awhile and switch to using this, be prepared to put your ego aside and stick with the lighter bells. I train with weights and thought swinging around a rinky-dink little k-bell would be a cake walk. Not so. You work your muscles in a totally different way with this thing. I won't spend too much time discussing exercises, so let me get to the main point of my review:Since a lot of the reviews focus on the size of the handle on the kettlebell, my accompanying pics will give prospective buyers an idea of what they should expect. No getting around it - I have small hands (no jokes, please). This has a nice thick handle, feels a tad thicker than a standard Olympic barbell, with a smooth finish. I tested it out with some single-handed swings. Single-handed exercises will really tax your forearms.Then I switched to the double-handed swing. That's when I could see where people with bigger hands have been discouraged by this bell. As you can see in the pics, in order for me to get both hands in the bell I have to kind of release the pressure from my pinkies. It's not a problem for me, I just concentrate on maintaining however firm a grip I can manage.As noted, the finish is very smooth. The bell tends to slide within my grasp. I'll just wrap the handle with friction tape. I lucked out and got a VERY reasonably priced, beautiful black bell with no cosmetic defects, but I have no qualms about ruining the aesthetics of it for the sake of safety.Looking forward to completing my first, real kettlebell circuit workout:)

I don't always give 5 stars... but I have purchased 8 kettlebells from this company and each order was shipped to Hawaii in less than a week. I will keep filling out my set with these excellent bells. Company packages them well with bands etc and ships Fed-Ex or UPS. I could not be happier with this purchase.

These are great. Nothing fancy, but they do the job. Originally ordered plastic kettlebells, but they were slippery (not a good thing for an item like this).

Yikes! This is heavy. Like 35 pounds heavy. Just what I ordered. I like that the handle is thick and easy to grab. Other than that, it's a kettlebell, right?

I normally would not give a review on something that is so fool proof but this is my second kettlebell because the other had a very slippery handle. This one has enough grip that even at my sweatiest, the uneven finish keeps my grip. Also, I like the flat bottom, just enough not to tip over.I purchased after my gym does not allow to use the kettlebells unless you are getting personal training. I have watched so many videos that I had to try. As far as the performance, for men, the 35lb bell is essential. I have spoken to many that would rather go heavier but if you do more reps, you get more defined. Use your stomach and not your shoulders, this is an ab exercise. Keep that in mind and you have a great exercise plan.

Towards the end of last year I became interested in learning to use kettlebells, but I have very very little arm or upper body strength. I started with this 5-lb. bell from Yes4All, and it was a perfect beginning bell. After using this for a month I moved on to a larger bell. I'd recommend these Yes4All solid cast iron kettlebells, as they are easy to use and handle.

It's a ball of metal with a handle. Hard to mess up. And they didn't. 5 more words required for this review. Cookie, grass, chicken, couch, window.

It's difficult to ship a 50-lb kettlebell, I'm sure, and mine arrived on time, but a little beat up. It's a coated kettlebell, and the handle has 2 chips in it--cosmetic, so I'm not worried.As far as performance goes, it's great. The handle is meaty, pushing me to work on grip strength (get your mind out of the gutter), and the weight is good for where I am in my fitness journey.

I bought this for my husband to have for quick impromptu workouts at home. The prices on amazon are far better than they are in store. I hesitated after reading some of the reviews stating that the handles break, but I figured that those were results of poor welding for that individual item. The only reason I am giving ours a 4 rather than a 5 is because for what they do cost, our coating did have a chip in it (and I expect it to chip more as we continue to use it). I would recommend this for basic home-gym use!

Purchased these kettlebells a few months ago and they have been great. They are the claimed weight, a key criteria to sucess. They have a nice rubber coating on them so that you don't rip up your hands using them.Only reason I took off a single star, the loop to hold the kettlebell isn't very wide. I am a slightly shorter than average male and felt that it was barely wide enough for one hand, let alone some two handed exercises.

This was at least $25 cheaper than anything else I could find in a local store, and I got free shipping with Prime. (I think my FedEx guy hates me now, though--the box was deceptively tiny!)This actually turned out to be better quality than the ones at the sporting goods store, because the enameled paint makes the handle smoother than plain cast iron. There were no chips, burrs, or other flaws in mine, and the handle is large enough for two-handed swings and easy handoffs on alternating swings. Outer curves of handle ("ears") are smooth and comfortable in a two-handed grip.My only complaint is one that's common to most bells I've seen: the handle on the heavier weights is a bit thick for my small hands. My 15-pound bell has a much thinner handle than the 25-pound CAP, and I've had to adjust my grip a bit to accommodate on the larger weight. It's not so bad now that I've gotten used to it--now if I have an off day and use the 15-pound for swings, it seems almost flimsy!--but it still feels a bit precarious on stuff like cleans and snatches, where you're allowing the bell to rotate within your grasp rather than holding it firm and moving from your joints. I truly hope the next size up isn't that much thicker!But when I do move up in weight, I'll order another CAP. Very satisfied with the quality and value of this bell.

One of the better kettlebells I've owned. Sleek design, good weight distribution, and good grip.CAP kettlebell fits well for both two-hand and one-hand exercises. While I do find the vinyl coating a bit slippery when I get sweating it is more comfortable than others I've tried. That slight slipperiness, though, is more comfortable for swings, etc.I like the weight distribution (it doesn't feel lopsided or too bottom heavy). I also appreciate it's slim design (for the weight). It nicely tucks away and I've had not issues with marking. I will definitely go back to CAP for future barbells when my weight requirements change.

This is my first experience with kettlebells so I have noother such product to compare this one to. It arrived from the shipper right on schedule, with the carton very much the worse for wear but the product undamaged and unblemished. I did a bit of research before I purchased it, and the general recommendation was for a male to start with 35 pounds. I'm middle aged, not in terrible shape, and I lift free weights several times a week-low weights and medium reps-basically a maintenance routine. I got the kettlebell because it is supposed to build stamina and overall strength. I haven't been pushing very hard with it, but I do "feel" an increase in strength, although I haven't attempted to measure it. I have so far stuck to just the swing exercises, and I've found that thirty pounds was probably a good conservative starting weight for me. Fifty seconds of swinging leaves me breathing pretty hard, and I haven't had any issues with my back or knees, which was a concern. The handle is of adequate size for my medium sized hands. I have no complaints about the product or the vendor.

This is a nice kettlebell. It has a nice paint finish and I use it a lot. I'm not sure about the durability under rough use but mine is in good shape after normal, controlled use. This is only my second kettlebell but it is nicer than my first Gold's Gym kettlebell.

Good kettlebell for the price. The coating makes you hands sweat and slip after a while but some tape can fix that.

The handle texture and size is good. The handle can accommodate two hands comfortably. The body had some slight imperfections but the weight was accurate. It had a bit of a metallic paint smell that went away after the first week.I was originally looking for a 24kg KB but the price for this 22kg was just too good to pass up.

A bit nicer than my 35 pound CAP kettlebell with a wider handle and a coat of paint. The handle makes for a more comfortable rack as it sits lower on the hand. The paint seems to be a better finish than enamel thats chips off and makes for a tough swing. The handle has a bit of a bad spot in from a bad molding but you get what you pay for. Over all I would recommend this to anyone on a buxget.

Good kettlebell for the price. I like how this has better grip and a wider handle compared to the Cap kettlebells that have the glossy finishes. It may hurt your hands a little more, but the better grip is worth it.

I don't have much to compare this too, because it's my first kettlebell, but I love it. It's much less expensive than name brand kettlebells. And as far as I'm concerned it's just as good. You aren't buying a piece of designer clothing here, you're buying a heavy chunk of metal that you plan on swinging around.My biggest concern was that the bottom would be rounded. And if is slightly rounded, but mostly flat. You don't even notice it on a mat or grass.My other concern was if the handle would be smooth. No spurs on the handle. The handle is fine. Mine, a 35 pounder, was slightly less than 35. Like 34.9 or something that doesn't matter.It's a great inexpensive kettlebell and I will only buy these ones because of that. Even with shipping they are cheaper than most others.

I just got mine yesterday, its nice looking and very easy on the hands. not sure if I like it more then my dumb bells but thats I guess not a quality of this.It came packed good, and I say this because many of the unhappy comments say the coating on it breaks very easy, I did get this feeling while I was lifting it yesterday and I feel if I drop it it might crack ( seems a bit thin ).So if it does become defective in this way I will write a new comment.So far its good, but I'm a bit worried the coating is not good quality.However 10lb is 10lb and I have gloves,

There are two factors that are important to know about this kettlebell.The Good:The handle is smooth. This really helps avoid blisters like i've experienced with rougher, more textured kettlebells.You'll get a great workout!Best price on amazon!The bad:It's not solid metal. I dropped mine and the black coating chipped right off on part of the ball. It's still fine, but this is not a genuine metal kettlebell.If this were to chip in the handle it would make the kettlebell totally unusable!

I got this and another 45lb kettle bell for the great price of $1 a pound. The weight, balance, and handles are good but the coating on the handle is insufficient. When I first got them, I did a few exercises and didn't have a problem. Yesterday I did 50 snatches on each arm and wore the coating right off the handle. It is very rough and not something I want to deal with. I am going to return them now and spend a little more on bells with a better coating.

I struggled how to rate this. On one hand it is solid and the 20 lb one I got was perfect. This was clearly used with a shoddily taped back together label on its handle and a chip out of the black glaze. I almost returned but in all reality I just need it for exercise although it does irk me that I paid retail price with the intention of getting a new/pristine kettle bell and instead I got used /subpar product. It would be fine if the price was cheaper. Basically I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning it.

I ordered two of these. Each arrived in its own box: one was in perfect shape; the other box looked as though it had been dropped from the top of a building. The box and the kettleball from the latter package were both pretty banged up, but since the kettleball's value is determined by providing weight while exercising, I just kept it. If, however, you are ordering them for a gift, or for a client to use, be wary.

Not really sure how you can mess up a big chunk of iron so yeah it's 5 stars. Smooth finish and was shipped well enough to get it here unharmed.Above was my original review when I gave these bells 5 stars. This is my updated review and why I give them 3 stars instead...Well I bought two 35s and one 50 all at different times over the course of a few months (all of them made by Cap). I think these bells are okay, BUT I made the mistake of dropping one of my 35s on concrete and the iron part of the kettlebell is still in one piece luckily. I wasn't aware that the reason these bells have such a smooth surface is due to a Bondo-like white putty that is on the whole bell before it's painted black. The putty blew to bits and sounded like shattering glass when the bell hit the ground. The bell is still usable since I sanded the crap out of it to make it as smooth as possible once again. It's definitely lost it's pretty and somewhat perfect shape though. This will be the bell I used to practice juggling with haha. I do understand that most times you get what you pay for and I can only imagine the build quality of the Dragon Door bells are almost perfect, but I didn't feel it was necessary to pay well over 100 dollars each for the DDs with shipping included. I bought these and they are cheap for a reason. If you're like me (a tight wad) and want a decent and cheap bell I'd say get the bells sold by Yes4All. No putty in those and in my opinion the handles are better.

What you would expect. Handle a little small. OK.

The handle of this Kettlebell is difficult to grip for women. The handle is really wide and bulky. My husband even said it was a little uncomfortable for his large hands too.

I like the weight itself, however, I do not like the way the handle is shaped and the thickness of the handle makes it hard to hold onto especially with the glossy finish.

No reason to throw down a lot of cash on a more expensive 20 pounder in my mind, unless you're a commercial gym. This gets the job done - the grip doesn't feel great but I'd buy this again. Save your money and buy the good ones when you're going 1 pood (32 lb) and up. A good weight to start with if you're just learning proper mechanics.

Self explanatory, but the paint job is pretty bad - one spot had a sideways dried flake that I immidiatly sliced my finger on. A few hits with a file took care of it. The bottom of the bell is doused with paint but who cares.

This is a very solid kettlebell but there is one issue that I have with it. The finish on the handle is very rough and will hurt your hands while using it. I have other kettlebells that have smooth handles and are more enjoyable to use. The price for this kettlebell is great though and the prime shipping was a big plus and the reason I ordered it.

The weight will still serve its purpose. However, the packaging was non-existent. A label was heavily taped to the weight. I mean I spent thirty minutes removing the tape. The weight was gouged and scratched upon arrival. I would not purchase another one from Cap.

Product came quickly and was as described, but as soon as I opened the box I noticed that the coating on the handle was chipped, and quite badly. It's obviously a heavy item, and not really worth the trouble to me to return it for this defect. However, I chose this kettlebell because of the coating, so to have large pieces missing before I even used it was disappointing. It doesn't seem to affect use too much, but still, I feel like it's not too much to ask that the product not be damaged.

On the 45 lb bell, the diameter of the handle seems quite a bit larger than standard. Much larger than any dumbbell I've used. The handle thickness and the glossy enamel coating, together, make changing hand position during a move awkward and not smooth. It's ok for swings and rows. But I can't get my risk straight in the rack position or during presses. At this weight, it a recipe for bruised forearms and bad form.

We ordered these for my wife, who has small hands, because they were on special and to give her some size variety. The handle is very thick and the finish is very slick, so much that she has trouble holding on- not good.For comparison, the kettlebell she was using has a handle diameter of 30mm / 1.18 in and a pebbled finish for grip. This CAP kettlebell (in the 20 lb weight- not sure if they vary with size) is a 38mm / 1.5 in. diameter. I have large hands and can comfortably grip these (just), though for a two handed grip I don't think there would be enough width- the opening isn't large. Bottom line, might be OK for someone with large hands that didn't ever get sweaty. Good price, but these might be items better bought in person where you could check the grip and finish.

Arrived chipped - so I would love to give it a higher rating, but I am not returning a 35lb Kettlebell. I am just disappointed. Buyer beware!

The reason I dont like this item may be due to the shipping. Some damage occurred to my package while in shipping, upon opening I noticed a large chip in the kettlebell's outer protective lining. The box also had a hole into the side of it exactly where the chip in my kettlebell had occurred. The cracks from the chip, I think will expand around the kettlebell, resulting in limited use of this piece of workout equipment. If the protective lining had been damaged during shipping, then how will it tolerate and last as a piece of equipment used for rigorous exercise (which is what a kettlebell is intended for)? I also feel like the shipping of this item could have been better accomplished.

Weight is accurate. Seems like it great product but I'm assuming somewhere during the shipping process somebody carried it who maybe wasn't ready for it and dropped it. There's a minor crack on the bottom with a few bits broken off. It still works fine but that's a lot of money to spend for something to get damaged during the shipping process.

The product was fine but the way the package was handled was terrible. I'm also fairly certain I received a box from someone's wet basement, there was a mildew hole in the box about 2"x4.5" wide in the box when I received it, and paint was heavily chipped and scraped on the bell here, as well as on the handle. The bell itself is as expected, but the condition it came in was terrible.

I've had the bell for two years, I've used it for maybe 20-25 workouts, so not a lot. The bell is chipped in a couple of places and worn on the bottom. The handle is very rough unlike the other six bells I have, all from various manufacturers. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this bell.

My only complaint was the kettle bell sustained a large chip on the first use. After that it has been great.

Like others, my kettlebell was greasy upon arrival, and the paint chipped off immediately after one mild use.Perhaps I should've known better, paint on cast iron isn't a great idea, and these are relatively cheap (you get what you pay for).I wanted to return it, but I would've had to pay shipping (they claimed that if the kettlebell had been unusable that they would have paid to ship it back.) Which doesn't really honor the workmanship guarantee or satisfaction guarantee does it??I gave it two (2) stars instead of one (1) because it was shipped to me incredibly fast, it is usable, and customer service was so-so and gave me a small discount.I RECOMMEND: CAP BARBELL by Cap Barbell http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003J9L70G/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Take another look at the photo - this KB is not round, but nearly flat. I did not get that, and bought the 65 lb KB. My main reason for buying it was to do Turkish get-ups. They're getting pretty easy with the standard 55 lb KB I already have. Well, guess what? You can't do get-ups, or any other type of pressing motion, with these KBs. Yes, they offered to refund my money but not the shipping (to me or return shipping) so I would end up getting back less than half of what I spent. So I guess I'll keep it and just use it for swings. One thing I found that this shape is actually good for, are high pulls (for traps). Also, I'm 6 feet tall and have bigger hands,, so the thick grip on this KB is nice. Otherwise, there is no good reason to get this. Spend the money and get a regular KB, you'll be glad you did.

The Kettlebell was damaged/chipped upon arrival from the handle area. I had seen and read numerous posts in reference to this and thought that it would not happen to me. Well, I thought wrong. Very unsatisfied. I will add photos tomorrow.

As others have experienced, the outer coating flaked off just after the 30 day mark. The hole is approximately 2"x2". I would not be too upset if it was just a single chip, but it looks like the surrounding coating is not bonded either and more will come off with a small knock. The hole in the coating does leave sharp edges. I would not buy this again.

I own three of these of different weights, the paint / epoxy finish is inconsistent on all of them; to the 15lb that I got yesterday was missing any kind of paint/color primer on one spot and was not covered well across all of the rest of it. It's going to leave a rusty mess on anything that I set it on.

I dont know what happened with the 10 LB CAP kettlebell, but its uneven on the bottom and wont sit flat. I just sent the first one back and just received the replacement, which is even worse than the first one! I have an entire set of these by CAP and the other size weights are fine. I would like to have the second replacement, replaced, but I dont know if it would be worth the effort if they are all casted from the same mold.

Granted it was of not a manufacturing defect and was caused by human error, the kettlebell is poorly made. I was under the assumption that this would be a solid cast iron with enamel coating. The 35 lb kettlebell has a coating of bondo to give the kettlebell a shape. The bondo will chip off in the event something is dropped on it and make the kettlebell an expensive doorstop.Out of the box, the kettlebell has a rough finish with an uneven bottom that causes kettlebell to not sit flat.

Hard to imagine I could give a kettlebell a 1-star rating but when the package arrived on my porch it looked like UPS dropped it from an airplane. When I opened the package there were chunks missing from the coating of the barbell. I'm not talking chips, I mean chunks. The largest chunk was approximately 2 inches long by 1.5 inches wide. The barbell was new (at least it still had a tag on the handle).I went through the online return procedure but the only option was for me to return it for a replacement but I need a printer to print out a label.

I was extremely excited to receive this KB after reading reviews and having a question answered by those who appeared to own a Yea4all KB, but sadly disappointed. Although the weight feels legit #25 and it seems to be a full cast bell, the handle is way too thick and not comfortable for a two hand grip. I thought maybe it was just me, but after testing further KBs at my box I realized it really is not the proper dimensions. Being a female I can only image how uncomfortable it is for the men. Very disappointed in this product.

Ordered a Warehouse Deals 5lb kettelbell, received a set of 5lb dumbbells. Kettelbell LPN number was applied over original dumbbell SKU on outside of box...next to a proud "inspected by Amazon" sticker. I was in the process of moving to new house, so I had it delivered there and didn't check the box for over a month, otherwise I would have sent it back. Seeing as this is the 3rd time I've had an issue with a WD purchase not being what I'd purchased, I'm starting to question your motives with this program.

I received a five pound dumbbell instead of a five pound kettlebell. Look else where for kettlebells.

Purchased 35LBS kettlebell....received it in 2 pieces. Examining the broken handle you straight to see that the metal just isn't a good quality. Currently in the process of returning this item.ADVICE: Just purchase a slightly more expensive new kettlebell that has actual information on its maker. That's what I'll be doing from now on.Have a good day, stay fit!

the item was shipped broken with part of the handle missing that only means the seller sent it broken. but that also means the alloy is not strong. don't waist your money, nit worth it.

Came broke