Scott Styles Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I have a 20k Gill Athletics Kettlebell. I like it because the handle is kinda thick. I ordered their 24k kettlebell and the handle isn't as thick, is wider, and has a different shape. Handle shape must vary by model. It got me wondering, what do the different brands of kettlebell offer for handle diameter/circumference. Mine measure as follows: Gill Athletics 20k: 1.77" Diameter, 5 9/16" Circumference Gill Athletics 24k: 1.59" Diameter, 5" Circumference Of interest is the website indicates both handles have a diameter of 42mm, which is 1.65". I won't be using the 24k until Saturday, so I don't know how the different handle affects things yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 What I'm really wondering is, will the handle diameter and shape vary from kettlebell to kettlebell in the same brand? Are the dragon door ones more consistent than this? It's not just that the handle diameter between models is a different size, the handles have completely different shapes. A cross section of the handle on the 20k bell would be kinda like an oval, while the 24k bell would be kinda like a tear drop, with the narrowest part closest to the bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I think you will only find that on the cheaper kettelbells. Like the gill ones. DOn't get me wrong they work great and I have a set of them, but the casting is not as good on them. You will not find this on the DD kettelbells and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 That makes sense. Good to know Dragon Door is offering more than just a brand name and paint job for the price difference. Thanks Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 I used the 24k kettlebell tonight, it worked great. I was worried the thinner handle would be easier on my grip, but that was not the case. I failed to account for the fact that the handle is longer, which actually made it harder on my grip. I think Gill Athletics has nailed the sweet spot between price and quality. I now like the fact that there is more difference between the 2 kettlebells than just weight. It makes me more comfortable with the prospect of working through the weights 4k at a time. I feel like the challenge presented by each unique handle shape will make working with a new kettlebell that much more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staigl Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Great atttitude, Scott. And thanks for the review of the Gill bells. That's info I'll find valuable if/when I decide to purchase. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Stan Pyke (www.intensefitness.co.uk)will make kettlebells with handles upto 3inches thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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