Side by Side Comparison of: CAP Barbell vs AmazonBasics vs Reinhardt Kettlebell System

Bought as a first time user thinking 15lbs can't be that crazy. Its pretty crazy, better to have gone with a lighter weight so I wasn't so burnt out so soon into the workout.

Easy to hold and I love the coating. This 20 lbs kettlebell is larger than my old 35 lbs that's not coated. But I can see the advantage as it is harder to hold a heavier weight when the handle area is smaller. This one has a larger handle area that it makes the workout much easier without slipping off my hands.

The vinyl coating surprised me-- I didn't think it would feel that sleek/great. I'm used to iron kettlebells-- but with this, it feels better to hold, better to grip, and all around feels good to workout with. Pretty cheap in my opinion as well. If you're looking around for a kettlebell, this is a good one to consider. It's not garish, and it's great to hold/move around with. It's smooth enough that I can comfortably grip without gloves (I don't like callouses forming on my hands).

I'm very happy with this. The kettlebell is encased in plastic and filled with sand basically. I'm fine with that, I live at the beach and I've seen some of the metal kettlebells rust in the salt air. It's nice to not have to worry about that. The hand grip on this kettlebell is a little wider than others I've had. Which I like because it's easier to have two hands on the grip if I'm doing something like kettlebell swings. I would recommend.

This product is awesome and I need to get another one. I was shocked at how heavy this product is. This is a good addition to my workout routines. You must be very careful because this product can injury you if not use properly. I am very happy with the product it is made of good material an coated very well. I would recommend this product to anyone wishing to incorporate something different into their exercise routines. Good product; skeptical at first and now I am happy I purchase. I will be purchasing from this merchant again.

I almost didn't purchase this KB because of the number of negative reviews, but decided to give a whirl since it was such a good deal. This KB is a bit oversized and it is a vinyl/plastic material that isn't as solid as a cast iron KB. However, my wife is a petite person... 5'2" and maybe 120lbs soaking wet... and she has no trouble whatsoever with this KB. If you're looking for entry level value, this is it. Yes, it also has a slightly larger handle, but studies have shown a larger handle will burn more fat and increase grip strength... a little uncomfortable at first, but it's worth it. Great product!

The photos for this kettlebell are deceiving. For 20lbs it is much larger than a standard 20lb would be. It looks more like a 65lb or higher. The the plastic shell incases the entire weight. Despite it's size, it is easy to grip and has good balance. It just might be a little cumbersome depending on the type of workout you are doing.

All of the weight is in the ball, with none in the handle, and the handle is slippery plastic. This makes is harder to hold upside down in the air for shoulder repair exercises. I wrapped the handle with paper tape and it works. Should be fine for most uses.

I like having this around when I want to be more extreme with my daily warm-up exercises. I'm currently 22 and very small with bad cholesterol through genetics. My doctor said I needed to spend some time working out and I got so used to it that I needed to push myself a little more! I really enjoy having this around. It's the perfect weight for a little person like me and it's easy to use. The texture can bug me a little bit on the top but it's smooth otherwise.

Great Kettlebell but I think it's a bit lighter than 20lbs. When I pick up 2 10lb plates compared to this and the plates feel a bit heavier. Also the handle is pretty big so if you have smaller hands I wouldn't recommend it. The kettlebell sits flat on the floor and is a hard plastic like substance. I enjoy the product overall.

I got a pair of 20 lb CAP kettlebells. They are made of concrete with a vinyl exterior casing. Concrete requires more material than iron so they are larger. I didn't think this thru and I feel kinda stoopid because they are larger than I expected. All that said; great value. I would buy these again. They are doing wonders for strengthening my core. Some movements are restricted due to the size. It's hard to lift near my head safely. An advantage to the size is that I can easily grip a single with both hands and there is no crowding on the grip. See the attached photo to compare to a tennis ball.

I like it with a catch.Its a KB, which is good. Its huge (you could fit a 60 lb KB in this size) which is a negative. Its plastic housing is slick and slippery, not for those with small hands or who's palms sweat when exercising. Get something else if that is the case. It is big enough to do 2 handed moves easily though, that should be noted. Price is very good, which is why I tried it. KB workouts are a fad of sorts, which I tend not to prefer, but for traditional exercisers/weightlifters this can add some variety which never hurts. Obviously the other drawback is the fact it is a single weight and not adjustable. Rarely will you get a bunch of movements that allow a 20# in this case to be the perfect weight for all types of moves. If you want versatility over the long term, I suspect you'll want more options (more KBs or weights, sizes, etc.) Still for price and as an alternative exercise option, there are worse ways to go.

Too large for me to comfortably use this with my handsize, particularly for Russian Haloes. And it is super awkward for presses. It works ok for my husband, but since he's not the kettlebell fanatic in this relationship that's less than ideal. However, it is helping me get him into it.

The weight is what I wanted and it seems to be well made but the handle is large and slippery which is a problem if you're sweating.

Feels like cheap plastic with sand inside and is REALLY LARGE. My son uses it for basketball shooting drills, so it serves the purpose. If you are looking for a kettlebell to work out with, I would not suggest getting this.-0

I wish I got a heavier set. These are too light and I should have known better. Can I still return them for a 20 pounder? Not bad quality, Fair price, does the trick if you get the right weigh size. (this rating isn't because I ordered a set that's too light. This is based upon my feedback of other brands I have used in the past)

Not a big fan. I bought a 5 and 10lb version of this for physical therapy of my shoulder. They seem to be adequate, but I can't give them more than 3 stars for these reasons:1) the grip does not have a textured grip. It's just smooth vinyl. That's silly, because the base has a textured surface. Why didn't they texture the grip?2) the grip has a mold seam running along the top and bottom sides. Not a big problem in weights of this small size, but it makes the grip less comfortable.3) the plastic case seems like it may crack easily with moderate impact.

Nice kettle bell but it has one major flaw, it's poured concrete! It's size is enormous! I can't do bell punches with it and once you get a good sweat going, it always wants to slip out of your hands. Great for squats and other basic exercises, just not designed for extreme belling.

I bought the 10 lbs and 20 lbs kettlebell 2 years ago and I realized that compared to the kettlebell brands I had this one is of poorer quality and much bulkier. The handles are very thick, the kettlebells are huge and the design is terrible. The worst part about these kettlebells is the handles. You can feel the seam/joint under the handles and this cuts into your hands as you swing the kettlebell causing potential blisters. Cast iron kettlebells are far superior as you can swing without feeling the plastic/vinyl seam cut into your hands. I just recently ordered a CAP Barbell 10 lbs cast iron kettlebell from amazon for half the price of this one and there is such a huge difference. Though the same weight, the cast iron barbell is half the size, easier to hold and seamless. At the time I bought this, it was cheap and I thought as long as I was getting a kettlebell then that was all that mattered. I didn't realize how a badly designed kettlebell could affect use. The good news is that these kettlebells are now even more expensive than the cast iron ones so you don't have to sacrifice quality for price if you go for a cast iron kettlebell instead of this cement filled one.The pros of this kettlebell are that 2 years later, they are still in good shape and you can use it for most kettlebell exercises though the bulkiness can make some exercises difficult to perform or enjoy. I would advise a potential buyer to look elsewhere for a kettlebell.

I'm not totally disappointed with this item because it was cheap & in this instance you get what u pay. I have lots of experience with kettle bells. With this one it's hard to do exercise that require both hand because the handle it much thicker and wider apart.. so it gives it a feeling of being bulkier & harder to grasp comfortably during holding proper form in a technique

Handle too slick. Too big overall for the weight. Didn't realize how much larger it would be than the equivalent cast iron one.

I have another 15lb kettle bell I purchased a few years ago for the same price and much prefer over this model. The CAP bell is twice as large - likely because they use concrete instead of more dense material for the weight. The grip is too wide for my taste and slippery. I had to wrap it in grip tape. I would not purchase from this brand again.

Cheap in price and quality but gets the done. I wish I would've read the reviews before purchasing. It's not thoughtfully designed. There is a seam on the handle that is pretty bothersome. I will wrap black tape around the handle to help smooth it out making it more comfortable. It's very large in comparison to other kettle all's of this size. I would return but it's as much to return as it was to buy. Only keeping for that reason. All in all it does do the job but I wouldn't buy again.

Bought one of these for general resistance training. I didn't think I'd care about the design of something so simple, but I'm not pleased with it:1) the surface is a fairly thin hard plastic, and does not grip well. It is hard, not like the vinyl coatings seen elsewhere.2) The shape of the handle makes it hard to grasp at some angles, particularly sideways.3) The seams are large and you can feel them when grasping. They are probably the weak point, most likely to fail if you were dropped it a lot.4) It's big: much larger than I expected.So, not reccomended. I think I'll replace it with a solid iron, vinyl coated version.

Way too big for what 20 lbs should be. Makes swings and other exercises awkward. Super plasticy and the handle is quite thick - too think for my hands really. Does not feel like a traditional kettle bell. First one I received, the handle seam split mid exercise, which scared the crap out of me, causing me to drop it. From there the whole thing fell apart. Amazon's excellent customer service shipped me a new one immediately, but i would never buy again.

It looks cool, I wish I had it to rate it

This kettlebell is difficult to do deep squats with and hard to do kettlebell swings as it has no grip, it is hard plastic. I would not recommend it if you are an active crossfitter. I was not able to get my money back as my return window expired so now it is just sitting there.

It doesn't feel like a regular kettle-bell. I wanted one that wasn't cast iron for home use because at crossfit I've started to develop callouses where my palm and fingers meet. I wanted one with a smoother top, so I chose this. I didn't expect it to feel like a toy. It's 10 lbs, but it feels like 2 lbs. I had to weigh it to make sure it was actually 10 lbs. It's useless, I would return it but that would be too much of a hassle. I'm going to buy a cast iron kettle-bell.

The shape is too big. There is a design flaw here, when you grip them, in the middle they dig into your skin and feels like it will cut the skin, and it's very uncomfortable. The plastic mold shouldn't have the seam in the middle/top, it should have been in the bottom or smaller. Furthermore, the handle is way too big, i have big hands and it's still not a comfortable grip. The weight distribution is not ideal, i'm not an expert so I don't know, but the Kettebell at the gym, has a much better feel to it.They were cheap and I bought them, would not recommend it to anyone, unless the goal is to get the cheapest one and use them.thank you.

Do not buy this kettlebell. It is poorly constructed and actually fairly dangerous. Most kettlebells have a little bit of grip to the handle. This one is not only smooth plastic and slippery but it also has a sharp plastic edge along the inside that cuts your hand as you use it. Unfortunately, I have missed the return window so I am stuck with just throwing it out. It is too unsafe to use.