*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
When the kettlebells come out of the mold at the forge, they aren’t this pretty, and still have mold marks; raised metal sections. These highly experience kettlebell lifters smooth and clean up each bell by hand to their exacting standards, and then they personally blast them to this beautiful finish.
This video brings me much joy. It feel like Mark being Mark sharing Mark thoughts. Not sure any of that makes sense, but TY for your time and energy. Stay AWESOME.
I've seen those kettlebells with the grooves in them for the forearms and almost got them a while back when I first started because of the arm pain. I think they were just too expensive at the time. Now I "know" what I'm doing and don't have any issues, but this design seems nice, especially for new people.
In my limited experience of basic kettlebell practice, the primary benefit of what you are calling "grooves" (spherical sections?) is taking a lot of pain out of the Snatch. The people reading this Comments have no need of my explanation, but I will set out as possibly helpful: the flat section lies flat against the forearm. For me, this makes Snatches a pleasure by distributing the impact of kettlebell onto forearm over a greater, and conforming surface. I am considering gluing on a pad over the flat sections, but this will end my chances of becoming a Russian kettlebell legend. I discovered these flat sections when I bought a Tacfit competition kettlebell. I also bought a Rogue kettlebell and I feel the Tacfit configuration is better. For fifth-floor walkup apartment setup: Wildman Athletica “Nerd Math” Kettlebell Swing Program: 12-32KG Adjustable Competition Style Kettlebell Wildman Athletica Mill/Squat Program: Adex Adjustable Club Snatches, Clean and Press, Turkish GetDown: Tacfit competition kettlebell, but since Tacfit does not have as many gradations, fill in with Pro Kettlebell
Wow what a beautiful kettlebell. Also I agree with the kettlebells being made with 2kg increments. Some experts say n claim we need to go from 16 then 24kg but it's unreasonable. More people can enjoy kettlebells when you can access a Wright that is suitable. Also some experts are almost elitists about kettlebells. Not necessary. Thanks. I'm gonna see how I can get some.
The roachbelly is legit. That and the benchmade seat belt cutter ride in my archery kill kit. Love the jimping on the back of the blade especially when I'm skinning the hide out to get to quarters to pack out.
Exactly like the jimping I put on a 7 inch blade roach belly I forged years ago. I got the expand the size availability. A 5, a 6, a 7. That would be rad
This is awesome. I was eyeing the Rogue Competition KBs when I happened on this video. I thought the indentations on the Rogue Comp would help some of my complaints about other KB, both competition and hard style (I follow pseudo-Crossfit style concurrent training but I have both hard style and comp KBs...I like them both). I've never seen an in depth review of the Rogue Comp KBs but @Mark Wildman I think you're comment in this video told me everything I need to know (since I've never actually laid hands on one). You're reaction to picking up and brief handling of the Pro Kettlebell also says a lot from someone who knows KBs far better than most. Made in USA! Take my money! Only complaint is the price but for all this...I'll save up. @Pro Kettlebell Workouts...looking forward to trying your product and thank you for bringing two things...innovation and USA made.
Impressive! USA and no more bruised forearms ?? I'm in. So glad I caught this video today, as I truly needed to add to my COVID equipment. Although you still have me thinking about the adjustable kbell, these seem like a better option for me. Thank you for doing this video for us all!!
@@MarkWildman- Ditto! Purchased 2 USA Iron KB’s on your review. Great bells! Purchased 3 KB’s from Punch Kettlebells (USA made) years ago. They have a small threaded hole in bottom to screw a 5lb weight (called a KB buddy) onto the bells. Wish they still made them. I’m 66 and still using KB’s. Take care. Enjoy. Love your videos!!! Keep up the good work. 👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
That's a beautiful kb. Kbs are not popular in my country, so I had to use ones made in a local foundry They work but I would have loved to have one of those Pro Kb.
Hi Mark, I love and envious of the new bells unboxing. I wish I could get my hands on it...God I wish Please! I will do a few hundred reps long cycle but want to get one of those Bells. It will be my Christmas Gift ❤️
Hi Mark, hope all well? Can you please help suggest getting those Bells. I want to get a 12kilo & 16kilo bell if possible. Grateful if you can please. Thanks in advance! Keep lifting. 👍🙏
@@antonipoblocki I mean just trying to hold it in a proper position (with my wrist straight and fingers pointed up), it feels like my arm is being crushed where the spherical part of the kettlebell rests lol.
@@DanMorose If you're new to KB your forearm should eventually get used to the feeling and the pain should go away. The other option is not so good palm placement (i.e. in the middle of the handle). Try changing the grip a bit to the side and check if it feels better.
These look really nice. How well will they work with some of the more intermediate moves in your Strong and Fit Program? Specifically the waiter clean or any other transitions where you're not actually holding the handle. The jutting out bit concerns me.
Beautiful kettlebells and the quality is outstanding but for me they are just prohibitively expensive. Clearly one for the kettlebell enthusiast who spares no expense. I preferred your advice about getting the most value with the least investment. Adjustable kettlebells for example.
I researched this $$$ product based on your enthusiasm ... according to the company, they are creating "magnetic chips" to place inside the bell that will range from 0.5 - 4kg.
Sir, you said you recommend three different Kettlebell sizes for training but you didn’t mention those sizes, unless I missed it, my apologies! If you could let us know the sizes as I want to start a program! I have used Kettlebells in the past in the Box, but it’s been a while! Appreciate you older videos and glad to see some newer ones also!
@@MarkWildman It is a minimalistic program (in the strongfirst tradition). The part that you might find interesting is the scientific motivation behind the program design and repetition structure. In a nutshell, the load and set structure varies using a random component. The movements are explosive (Viking push press, Swing, pushups, snatch) and the reps execution is 10reps EMOM or 5 reps every 30 seconds. According to the author this is an intermediate to advanced program, for an athlete that needs to incorporate strength training in a schedule that already is focussed on activity specific training.
If you are talking about Vulcan Strength they do have very nice KBs...but they are not made in USA and they have been out of stock for the last year. Is there a different Vulcan kettlebell? I looked briefly online and didn't see any.
@@DasWaldCafe yes the “fitness” (black coated steel) ones from Vulcan Strength - it said on the website (bought these like 2 years ago) made in USA. I do believe they have been out of stock for some time.
@@MarkWildman I found this intriguing statement on their website: "The Pro Kettlebell’s hollow core allows for an addition of our magnetic chip weights (coming soon) and keeps its center of mass high, for fast and smooth maneuverability." I don't know exactly what "magnetic chip weights" are but I'm guessing maybe some way to add weight to the bottom?
@@alexlemann8953 Let's hope so because that would be (hopefully) quick change and awesome...and truly innovative as a way to change weights for KBs (as long as the magnets are strong enough to not fly off during swings of course).
Ooooh, sure ive seen your video about correct technique for picking up and crucially putting down a kb...yet you dropped nay threw these to the floor...gym protocol failure too..bad Mark
*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
That's my signature, Nikolai Puchlov! I finish them all myself with my friend Mikhail Marshak!!!
Cool!
what do you mean by finishing?
Where are you making these?
How many people are being employed? I’d like to talk about that in a follow up viddo
When the kettlebells come out of the mold at the forge, they aren’t this pretty, and still have mold marks; raised metal sections. These highly experience kettlebell lifters smooth and clean up each bell by hand to their exacting standards, and then they personally blast them to this beautiful finish.
This video brings me much joy. It feel like Mark being Mark sharing Mark thoughts. Not sure any of that makes sense, but TY for your time and energy. Stay AWESOME.
Sold on these KB’s. Thanks Mark! You should link that knife. Love your collection of edged weapons!!
Awesome, I love "Made in USA" too! Those look amazing
I own 5 of these; nothing more comfortable and efficient for long sets….or short sets, but a huge comfort difference for long sets.
These look great. Just bought Pro Kettlebell 10kg for my 13 year old son and 16kg for my 60 year old self.
Nice
I've seen those kettlebells with the grooves in them for the forearms and almost got them a while back when I first started because of the arm pain. I think they were just too expensive at the time. Now I "know" what I'm doing and don't have any issues, but this design seems nice, especially for new people.
Got two kettlebells from this company cuz of your video! Thanks
In my limited experience of basic kettlebell practice, the primary benefit of what you are calling "grooves" (spherical sections?) is taking a lot of pain out of the Snatch.
The people reading this Comments have no need of my explanation, but I will set out as possibly helpful: the flat section lies flat against the forearm. For me, this makes Snatches a pleasure by distributing the impact of kettlebell onto forearm over a greater, and conforming surface. I am considering gluing on a pad over the flat sections, but this will end my chances of becoming a Russian kettlebell legend.
I discovered these flat sections when I bought a Tacfit competition kettlebell. I also bought a Rogue kettlebell and I feel the Tacfit configuration is better.
For fifth-floor walkup apartment setup:
Wildman Athletica “Nerd Math” Kettlebell Swing Program: 12-32KG Adjustable Competition Style Kettlebell
Wildman Athletica Mill/Squat Program: Adex Adjustable Club
Snatches, Clean and Press, Turkish GetDown: Tacfit competition kettlebell, but since Tacfit does not have as many gradations, fill in with Pro Kettlebell
Going to go check out their web site next. That's Coach Mark
Wow what a beautiful kettlebell.
Also I agree with the kettlebells being made with 2kg increments. Some experts say n claim we need to go from 16 then 24kg but it's unreasonable. More people can enjoy kettlebells when you can access a Wright that is suitable.
Also some experts are almost elitists about kettlebells. Not necessary.
Thanks. I'm gonna see how I can get some.
Any “expert” who says that isn’t an expert. They’re an idiot.
I like the Indentations, and I like that it has a nice broad-base
A very impressive-looking bit of kit
Hey! Those are from my city! It is indeed Seattle Kettlebell Club
They look a nice piece of kit. I have the Wolverson GS competition bells. Superb bit of kit, hard to beat.
Rogues ecoat kbs were my first. The spacing was bad, was lucky enough to unload them for some Great Lakea Girya bells.
Looks super easy to buy the 16KG and add weight to it with the big void at the bottom
Killin me. KB Kings adjustable comp just opened for pre-order buy today.
The roachbelly is legit. That and the benchmade seat belt cutter ride in my archery kill kit. Love the jimping on the back of the blade especially when I'm skinning the hide out to get to quarters to pack out.
Exactly like the jimping I put on a 7 inch blade roach belly I forged years ago. I got the expand the size availability. A 5, a 6, a 7. That would be rad
My friends have been calling me Nilfguard 😆. Thanks Mark!
ha.
These look terrific.
This is awesome. I was eyeing the Rogue Competition KBs when I happened on this video. I thought the indentations on the Rogue Comp would help some of my complaints about other KB, both competition and hard style (I follow pseudo-Crossfit style concurrent training but I have both hard style and comp KBs...I like them both). I've never seen an in depth review of the Rogue Comp KBs but @Mark Wildman I think you're comment in this video told me everything I need to know (since I've never actually laid hands on one). You're reaction to picking up and brief handling of the Pro Kettlebell also says a lot from someone who knows KBs far better than most. Made in USA! Take my money! Only complaint is the price but for all this...I'll save up. @Pro Kettlebell Workouts...looking forward to trying your product and thank you for bringing two things...innovation and USA made.
Finally something made in the USA like it
Nice kettlebell's.
Impressive! USA and no more bruised forearms ?? I'm in. So glad I caught this video today, as I truly needed to add to my COVID equipment. Although you still have me thinking about the adjustable kbell, these seem like a better option for me. Thank you for doing this video for us all!!
I’m here to help 👍
I'm wondering if these awesome looking bells feel as comfortable on the forearm when doing a snatch as they do when doing a clean…
They are a joy
@@MarkWildman OK cool thanks for your input Mark!
I got USA Iron bells based on your review and they are solid!
good bells
SAME! 💪
@@MarkWildman- Ditto! Purchased 2 USA Iron KB’s on your review. Great bells! Purchased 3 KB’s from Punch Kettlebells (USA made) years ago. They have a small threaded hole in bottom to screw a 5lb weight (called a KB buddy) onto the bells. Wish they still made them. I’m 66 and still using KB’s. Take care. Enjoy. Love your videos!!! Keep up the good work. 👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
That's a beautiful kb. Kbs are not popular in my country, so I had to use ones made in a local foundry
They work but I would have loved to have one of those Pro Kb.
Where are you from?
@@dmitryivanov9026 Bolivia
@@nblacud poor Bolivians! People must have the right to kettlebell. 🤓
@@dmitryivanov9026 yes we should!
Hi Mark, I love and envious of the new bells unboxing. I wish I could get my hands on it...God I wish Please! I will do a few hundred reps long cycle but want to get one of those Bells. It will be my Christmas Gift ❤️
Happy Holidays Mark! 🎉 🎄☃️ all the way from India.
Happy holiday
Hi Mark, hope all well? Can you please help suggest getting those Bells. I want to get a 12kilo & 16kilo bell if possible. Grateful if you can please. Thanks in advance! Keep lifting. 👍🙏
Might have to grab these. I bought some non-competition Rogue kettlebells and they dig into my forearm whenever I’m doing C&P.
the clean landing hurts or laying while pressing?
@@antonipoblocki I mean just trying to hold it in a proper position (with my wrist straight and fingers pointed up), it feels like my arm is being crushed where the spherical part of the kettlebell rests lol.
@@DanMorose If you're new to KB your forearm should eventually get used to the feeling and the pain should go away. The other option is not so good palm placement (i.e. in the middle of the handle). Try changing the grip a bit to the side and check if it feels better.
who are these made for? the 4Kg bell is $109. Who can afford that? geezus.
These look really nice. How well will they work with some of the more intermediate moves in your Strong and Fit Program? Specifically the waiter clean or any other transitions where you're not actually holding the handle. The jutting out bit concerns me.
they will work less good for that. these are really optimized for marathon training.
I actually do waiter cleans and snatches with these all the time. The flat spot is the perfect angle to catch it bottom side up.
Beautiful kettlebells and the quality is outstanding but for me they are just prohibitively expensive. Clearly one for the kettlebell enthusiast who spares no expense. I preferred your advice about getting the most value with the least investment. Adjustable kettlebells for example.
Two sizes for different framed people. What would you consider the best size for a certain type frame ?
Waiting on the smaller ones to show up so we can consider that question in detail
@@MarkWildman Cool, i'll try to look for your updates :)
I researched this $$$ product based on your enthusiasm ... according to the company, they are creating "magnetic chips" to place inside the bell that will range from 0.5 - 4kg.
That I really really want to see
They look like something made in the 50s in area 51. Sweet.
Sir, you said you recommend three different Kettlebell sizes for training but you didn’t mention those sizes, unless I missed it, my apologies! If you could let us know the sizes as I want to start a program! I have used Kettlebells in the past in the Box, but it’s been a while! Appreciate you older videos and glad to see some newer ones also!
I think we made a video on recommended starting weights
Nilfgaard ... we have a witcher fan here :D
Mark what are your toughts about Pavel Tsatsouline's program on the Quick & Dead book?
I’m not familiar with it
@@MarkWildman It is a minimalistic program (in the strongfirst tradition). The part that you might find interesting is the scientific motivation behind the program design and repetition structure. In a nutshell, the load and set structure varies using a random component. The movements are explosive (Viking push press, Swing, pushups, snatch) and the reps execution is 10reps EMOM or 5 reps every 30 seconds. According to the author this is an intermediate to advanced program, for an athlete that needs to incorporate strength training in a schedule that already is focussed on activity specific training.
Another great made in USA kettlebell is Vulcan. They are excellent and also steel.
If you are talking about Vulcan Strength they do have very nice KBs...but they are not made in USA and they have been out of stock for the last year. Is there a different Vulcan kettlebell? I looked briefly online and didn't see any.
@@DasWaldCafe yes the “fitness” (black coated steel) ones from Vulcan Strength - it said on the website (bought these like 2 years ago) made in USA. I do believe they have been out of stock for some time.
Is there an adjustable version?
nope
@@MarkWildman I found this intriguing statement on their website: "The Pro Kettlebell’s hollow core allows for an addition of our magnetic chip weights (coming soon) and keeps its center of mass high, for fast and smooth maneuverability." I don't know exactly what "magnetic chip weights" are but I'm guessing maybe some way to add weight to the bottom?
@@alexlemann8953 Let's hope so because that would be (hopefully) quick change and awesome...and truly innovative as a way to change weights for KBs (as long as the magnets are strong enough to not fly off during swings of course).
Do they have the protective clear coat?
doesn't look like it.
We offer a protectaclear finish. I believe I did clear Mark's, but he may not have noticed.
@@ProKettlebellWorkouts thank you 🙏
I use lacertosus hollow kettlebells, do you know them?
i do not
Look good, but damn they're pricey! The 53ish lb model is just over $200.
They price like Kettlebell Kings, but are much nicer, more modern, better design and made in the US.
@@MikeLasnier You're not wrong, just wish they had a budget model, ya know?
Where can these be purchased? Don’t see them online
Let me find a link
If they make an adjustable one similar to kettlebellkings/titan, then they win.
We will make an adjustable version, but I won't copy that design because it takes too long to switch weights.
@@ProKettlebellWorkouts very exciting!
LOL nilfguard
Ooooh, sure ive seen your video about correct technique for picking up and crucially putting down a kb...yet you dropped nay threw these to the floor...gym protocol failure too..bad Mark
Not a gym. Wet grass isn’t the same. 👍
@@MarkWildman i disagree, its either the standard or its not..respect your equipment at all times
You wont get any more freebies with that attitude
👍