Comparing Kettlebell Kings and Bells of Steel Competition adjustable kettlebells - worth every penny
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The nut used is an M24. I was looking to figure out how to center load them until I heard someone say old versions of comp bells were loaded closer to the handle. Also this would be a similar center of gravity to hardstyle bells.
For getting the weight loaded centrally I got a thin pvc pipe and cut it into 2 different heights and load it before the plates as a spacer if I'm using under 16~20kg
Ordered bells of steel. Same item and saves close to $100. Thanks for the review - absolutely killing it.
i weight around 70kg. indeed started with a 16kg and now working with a 20kg bell. i still use an 8kg for warming up though, it's a fun thing to start a long sequence of movements that can get quite complicated for warming up and then changing to serious weights for training. i also started using my 8kg as an anchor for club circles and mills and it's a good thing to have a really light one for testing new things.
bought all 3 bells before good adjustable ones became affordable in europe. next buy is an adjustable one, for sure.
Just got mine from Omnibell UK. Same kettle bell. They make their own adjustable mace as well.
Just got one myself. Super high build quality. Feels so much nicer than my other KB’s. BOS had free shipping. Now to save for the second bell. Thanks for sharing.
These are perfect. I'm in a small apartment in Paris and have been stressing the space required to add more bells. I believe I can get the kettlebell kings here for sure. I'll just keep my eight and add two of the adjustable and I'm golden.
Very true
Got one BOS and immediately got another and love both of them. Working up in weight without buying another KB is liberating….thanks to you sharing about these on your channel.
I use the Titan adjustable, it's great as well. Weight plates are not labeled and it didn't come with a wrench but works the same.
I bought the Titan one first and like it okay but I couldn't find a good tool to take the nut off at my local hardware store. I was so happy to get the Kettlebell Kings one and that its tool works for the Titan one. As a side note, the hex keys are different between these two brands.
Same here, titan is great, adjustable wrench took care of business. Great also in part because it was the only adjustable was available during the Covid lockdown…
I’ve got 3 adjustable titan comp bells and have been those bells for a couple years. Mine came with an 8mm Allen/hex wrench but not the wrench for the nut that holds the plates in place. An adjustable wrench isn’t perfect but gets the job done. The Bells of Steel (BOS), Kettlebell Kings (KBK) and SoCal Kettlebellz (SCK) apparently are all made in the same factory to the same level of quality/fit and finish. The BOS, KBK and SCK are a bit nicer than titans that I’ve got. The handles on my titans are a bit more prone to corrosion than my fixed weight 20kg KBK comp bell but still acceptable. I live in Southern California, train at the beach and keep my bells outside.
The Titan and the Kettlebell Kings are the same.
Thanks for the video. I just got mine today from Bells of Steel branch in the US and noted the 'how did you hear about us" as your channel. Free shipping too! Priced well considering it can replace all my other KB's. I used the PVC trick noted below to centrally load the bell for lighter weights. Saves time when changing weights as well. Thanks again.
This type of information is _so_ valuable! Starting out with the right equipment may seem expensive, but it's so expensive in so many ways to start out with the _wrong_ equipment. I may end up with one of each _in addition to_ the adjustable club.
PS: Someone was talking about competition kettlebell storage. I'm going to be playing with the idea of using a cheapo Igloo six-pack cooler and bubblewrap. It seems almost the perfect thing to put behind the seat of your car. The only real questions are if it can take the beating and if the handle can take the weight. I'll be playing with that when I get my adjustable.
Also, as someone mentioned in a live stream, what would be really cool would be a magnet set with the competition weights and colors so you could put the magnet on it while it's unused to denote what weight it's adjusted to. That might be an interesting item for someone like Bells of Steel to differentiate themselves by offering. A temporary solution would be to slap a Post-it on an Igloo containing the kettlebell.
Let us know how this idea works out
@@MarkWildman You bet!
I don't plan to travel much with it, but I'll be prepared to, and I can try lugging it around and maybe stashing it in my car for a while between workouts.
As far as the handle, I'm thinking 32kg is a lot more than a six-pack and as much water and ice, though. The rule of thumb for design would probably be 3-5x the expected load. The adjustable is on order, but I put a 35lb kettlebell in the one I have, and the handle seemed to be able to take that.
I’ve had good luck keeping my kettlebells in milk crates. If milk crates are loaded with kettlebells and you try to pick up the crate then it won’t last long.
I found it’s too big for Igloo I have and I haven’t gotten around to seeing if it fits in a larger one.
I got dry erase magnets and they aren’t flexible enough or strong enough to recommend but they “work” well enough to sorta use. Would probably work better if there was a flat spot. I end up placing the magnet under the horn and removing it when using the kettlebell so it doesn’t fall off. It’s probably easier to store the current weight on my phone.
This video is extremely timely. I was comparing these via the web just yesterday.
Hi Mark. Excellent vid as ever. :-) To answer your question, over here in the UK we now have Omnibell adjustable competition kettlebells (which look just like the two you reviewed here) and also an adjustable mace by the same company. Cheers. P
I've been using some 1 inch pvc pipe that I cut down. I was shooting for the "center load", but I think I like it more to eat up some threads. With the piece of pipe in place I have fewer twists of the nut. So more of a convenience thing.
Also. The pipe was more accessible then the extra nut. Stores near me don't carry nuts up to that size.
Thanks. I used your tip today when I got my Kb, and it works great. I much prefer the feel of the centrally loaded bell. Cheers.
Kettlebell Kings had a huge sale back August 2022. I got two adjustable bells for $335 shipped. didn't arrive until late December, but with the money saved it was well worth the wait. Loving the bells! I wrote on them with a paint pen to label which weight goes which (A or B bell), helped a ton already.
Was it the 40 lb or 32 kg bells?
@@hunterXhamster 32kg, total was 359.99 USD
@baloo1522 2 32kg for $359? They are $315 for 1 right now
Hello Mark, your "Buy once, cry once" remark won me over and now the KK Adjustable KB is on its way...
Editing has improved alot! Thanks Mark and keep up the great work!
You just saved my obsessive traits hundreds of dollars!
I'm Canadian, and already have one Kettlebell Kings adjustable from your first video on it. Year+ later and I want a second one. I was going to buy two Bells of Steels just to make sure I had a matching pair because mental health tax. 😆
Thank you.
Been looking forward to this comparison for a while!
Got one from Titan Fitness that looks exactly like the Bells of Steel one. Only issue I had was they didn't supply the needed wrench. Amazon has a 34mm BMW wrench that works perfectly.
For my 2nd kb kings bell.the screw was frozen and my mum had to stand on the bell while I stood in the key to unlock it! I had tried everything. Really thought I'd have a expensive door weight. But there customer support is great and sorted me right out.
Personally I'd say Mace + Kettlebell over Club and Bell, but you're the expert. I just like Mace swinging a lot better.
the guy does not understand, that both bells are coming from same company in china, and were sold for 85 dollar at alibaba, minimum order 20 pcs.
Rep adjustable kbs are also on alibaba.
I bought my first adjustable 32kg bell in Australia in 2010. They look to be the exact same design, except the plates are 4 or 8kg, so no micro jumps.
I've got a KBK I've had for a while and gotten good use out of. Saw Bells of Steel had these in stock at a reasonable price this weekend and ordered one of those. Now I need to figure out how to best sell off all the other bells I no longer need!
I’ve got 3 adjustable titan kettlebells (similar to KBK) as well as another 1000lbs of kettlebells. I like being able to have lighter/heavier kettlebells than 12-32. I also like being able to not have to change the weight between every set if slightly increasing the weight after each set or different movements. Another thing that is able to add fun to kettlebell workouts is looping a towel through the handle and slamming it into the ground (I mostly train in sand) or throwing. Adjustable kettlebells are great and seem pretty durable but i wouldn’t try throwing or slamming my adjustable bells - that’s what fixed weight ones are for.
Does every American just have ammo cans lying around?
Great video, if i end up getting one of these i wonder about using 1 1/4 pound plates with a 1" hole as spacers. Seems like it might work. What do you think?
Arc and kb is my go to of late. Can do mace and club work with it. This combo is the new Swiss Army Knife of training 😁😁
Just got my set of bells of steel.
I’m very familiar with cast iron bells, and the steel handle comp bells are a little strange. They feel very tacky and during moments that involve the handle rotating in the hand, it feels it will rip my skin shortly. I rubbed them down with green dish pad. I have some unicorn chalk from friction labs and it feels like it makes it worse. Any help or tips would be welcomed. Love the content!!
Right now probably the biggest deciding factor is which one is in stock
This is one of the most powerful "ads" for a piece of equipment I have ever seen
Just got my BOS adjustable bell. Love it.
i wish i'd had these 10 years ago.
Now that's an interesting & useful comparison!
I'm having trouble with rogue hard style KBs... I have the feeling the window size is too small and I can't rest my hand in there properly, it hurts like hell! Sad 'cause I bought a set of three.. I just ordered a 16kg Kettlebell kings... I hope they fit better before I buy the rest of the set.. 😏 good channel man, thanks for all the info you share! 👍👍
Just picked up a Bells of Steel one. Been interested in Comp style bells for awhile, but I already have a set of doubles from 12kg to 24kg in 4kg jumps. Hoping I can get 2 of these guys and sell off the big pile of kettlebells I keep in the living room much to the dismay of my girlfriend lol.
Thanks for making this review!
I would use anti-seize paste on hexagonal bolt.
Anti-seize is great for threads but has the habit of being messy like grease. I really don’t like having oil or grease on my hands while using kettlebells.
Slightly off topic- Mark are you a fan of Vipr tubes?? Hope you are because with your creativity you'll create exercises no one has thought of yet!! Do you own any? And if not do you plan on getting some? I had a lot of fun with them the other day when I tried them out for the 1st time at my local gym
Mark to get the adjustable bell lighter than 12kg, have you tried using only the top half? I have tried it and it seems to work ok for me for clean and press.
i have, its just harder to set down. i'm working on solutions
I’ve got 3 adjustable titan kettlebells which are basically the same thing. Using them without the bottom half risks damaging the threads - which I’ve done. When the threaded rod has damaged threads it makes getting the nut back on a pain in the butt. I’ve weighed the bottom sections of mine and my little scale said that they were about 4kg. Using the tip of either the top or bottom of an adjustable wrench and pounding on it with a little plate has been able to get it to pretty much work but… its a hassle and you can only abuse threads so much until they’re done. Leaving a nut at the end of the threaded rod would work - if you used it EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I wouldn’t recommend lifting the adjustable comp kettlebells without the bottom. Small kettlebells are cheaper than bigger ones. I’ve got smaller kettlebells for when a smaller kettlebell is called for - for a reason.
Great review, for those of us looking to save space in our home gyms these are great! I'm ordering up...
Omnibell in the UK supply these absolute game changer.
Mark, what's that case you have behind the kettlebells? Do you recommend it, or have other suggestions for storing the adex club?
He talked about the case in this video at 1:30ish. ua-cam.com/video/XPpGrNOi7_I/v-deo.html
5.11 42 hard case
If you own an impact driver
That will help speed up the opening of the kettle bell and a quick bit change to a socket to secure the internal plates.
Hi Mark,
Does the adjustable KB make most hardstyle programmes obsolete? For example most programmes are use 5-8 or 6-12 rep max.
So how would one unpack that with all available increments in the adjustable. Do you end up doing way more volume to get to the same strength goals.
Thanks in advance
this is a really good question, let me try to remember to talk about it on this weeks youtube live thursday.
Adjustable kettlebells allow micro loading. This allows you to train at different rep ranges on different days while maintaining similar levels of challenge/difficulty. Micro loading also allows you to choose different types of progressions such as wave loading which doesn’t work well with 4kg jumps between weights. Think about the ways that power lifters and only lifters are able to nerd out over programming, progression as well as effectively deciding to train heavy triples, 5’s, 8’s or doing 5+ min sets… which train strength endurance/conditioning. Most of the programs for kettlebells don’t have small progressions or nerd out on what percentage of 1 rep max (1RM) and such that you can with barbells. Adjustable comp kettlebells allow this. In terms of program design and such barbells and kettlebells should be able to have similar math and science - but with kettlebells you need to be able to have small increments of weights.
Btw they have an add on plastic base that drops it to 9kg!
In regular use , how many times do you change the weight? It seems tedious 🤷🏽♂️
I have checked out both bell's. Just haven't bought the kettle bell king one's.
What about the Titan adjustable competition kettlebell? I heard it is also the same.
If you want to centrally load the weight I think you actually only need 2 extra nuts per bell. The lock nut only needs to be done to one side.
Mark whats your thoughts on "butt wink" when squatting? Is it normal to have it at a certain depth? How do we know if its excessive?
Alternative suggestions for the significant different price? The easy answer is profiteering. A more businessy answer is KBK has higher expenses for some reason. The last reason I can generate is that warranty may be different. Other thoughts?
Thank you for this.
Is the hexa screw durable? I was wondering if it keeps the hexa shape even after multiple screwing and unscrewing.. Can you buy a replacement if it happens?
Because the wrench is 6 sided, I cannot imagine any way that you could round it over.
Very durable. Just hand screw it in to start and reasonably tighten the screw with the key to finish reassembly and all will be good.
I have 3 adjustable titan “comp” kettlebells which are basically the same as the kettlebell kings for a few years. They’ve held up fine. If the bolts start going bad my local hardware store will have affordable replacement bolts for a modest price. Not been an issue for me at all. My adjustable bells seem pretty solid and I’ve got a high degree of confidence of them lasting for at a few decades.
Hey Mark, is there a plan for Nerd Math club/mace program?
Yes
Do they make any noise at all in use? I would imagine the plates would rattle a little.
It depends on what plates you use. there are several of the same weight but meant for different positions due to shape. As long as you place them correctly and snug down the nut it should be fine, I have not had any issues. The Titan Fitness adjustable bell is a different story.
As stated. Just don't leave any gaps. As longs as the plates are touching each other then no sound. I've had a couple times when they rattled a little. I believe it was because the plates were not flat and were able to move after I tightened the nut. That was early on in my ownership of the bells. I use them 4 times a week with no rattle.
I found with the Titan Fitness(sense thats the one I own). I purchased a rubber gasket washer thing that allows you to cinch the nut tighter in a way that doesnt rattle. At least thats what I did.
@@delis4256 Thought about getting a lock washer but the rubber gasket is a good idea
I have the same Bells from a local supplier in Europe
Care to comment the name of the supplier?
Please do share
I got mine from crossequip.
Another shop would be hardfit but I have no experience with them
I bet there's more as they probably come from the same factory in china and I've seen listings on Alibaba
@@tseetzett1848 Thanks. That's the place I was aware of, located in Switzerland. I finally placed my order.
I noticed at 6:42 the threaded post wobbles quite a bit. Does it all snug down once the nut is tightened down and the plate is pressed up into the top of the bell? I wonder how the post is attached to the upper half of the bell. I worry about about 20kg+ hanging from that single point of attachment.
It all snugs down and I’ve had no issues in 2 years of training with adjustable bells.
I use pvc pipe spacers right in my kettlebells
Or hammer the Allen tool to unfreeze the screw. BOS responded quickly with this suggestion.
Each handle is identical across different weights for each maker of Competition Kettlebells,
But, is there a standard for handles in the industry for all Competition Kettlebells?
Might try anti-seize on the threads
I picked up a Bella of steel bell at their open house in Toronto yesterday! Got to use it today. Love it.
I really want to check out their facility
Kettlebell kings have a eu shop. They just got back in stock
excellent
@markwildman.Have you used the kettlebell kings adjustable 4 - 18 kg kettlebell ? Thinking about getting one for your upcoming overweight and deconditioned program . Will it be all single armed exercises ? Cheers.
I saw the bow flex branded version of that kettle bell at Scheel’s. The adjuster got jammed. I could not get it to select weights. I picked it up but did not like how it felt on my arm in the rack position. I own some 15 and 20 lbs cast bells With a vinyl on the bells that I would not recommend. I had to file the handles to get rid of sharp ridges, The bottoms aren’t flat and are uncomfortable in the rack position compared to a competition Bell. I also own an 8 kg and 10 kg competition bells from Titan who’s fit and finish is not has good as the adjustable kettle bell from Kettlebell King but superior to the cast bells with vinyl at a comparable price. So I guess my recommendation is competition bells under 12 kilograms and an adjustable competition Bell 12 kg and above
A better choice might be the rep 8-16 kg adjustable KB.
I made an adjustable that is 6 to 12 with bells of steel
It’s the mark 2
Hey Mark. I got a pair of kettlebell kings ones in France about a year ago. They have an European website.
I saw that Omnibell made one like those
Is the handle opening the same between the BOS and KBK? Read somewhere there was a difference of 0.3in (4.5 inches for KBK, 4.8 for BOS). Can anyone confirm this?
Ill have to measure them, the next time I have both in my possession
@@MarkWildman Thank you. I appreciate that.
Are they safe for TGU? I fear it might come apart and fall on my face.
They are safe for all lifting where you don’t drop the bell
@@MarkWildman Thank you!!
Is it just me or is BOS’ version $90 cheaper? 249 v 339?
KBK was $309 v $249 for BOS. Both were free shipping. I have one from each. Exactly as MW detailed.
@@scottburkhardt6859 KettleBell Kings are now $339. it was $289 or $299 when I bought it last year. I'm not sure the lifetime warranty is worth the $90.
KBK cancelled my Black Friday order so I didn't even get the deal. They sold their products out of stock and I saw on Reddit I was not the only one. Ordered some from Bells of Steel instead. KBK doesn't seem to have good customer service nowadays.
Yeah, there’s a Wildman bell now from bells of steel which has more weight increments
@@MarkWildman Interesting, I went with the regular adjustable 12-32 which is already enroute. Does the expansion pack offer weights not in the standard adjustable?
Would love to get one of these, but they start at too much weight for me. Blehhh
Get the adjusta-bell lower half to bring it down to 8 kg. Problem solved
Awesome - thanks for the suggestion!
Alright I need to get these to get rid of the clutter. I have various weights in kettlebells, clubs, and maces.
Aren’t these kettlebells cutting into the profits of kettlebell sellers? I feel they will soon break apart the package. Kettlebell only and weights separate.
KBK have a European arm and are pretty international.
Mark keeps a mace by his bedside just in case an intruder breaks in.
War club
Damn it man, both of them are out of stock on these. people seem to be buyin em up like hotcakes rn.
Second....wait.
what program would you suggest? Your programming video are just confusing and the programs quite expensive to be honest
basis of strength level 1, TGU master. most bang for the buck
@@MarkWildman yeah sorry but personally I don’t have the resources to pay 200$ for a single move program, I guess I’ll try to figure it out by myself, but continue to appreciate your tutorials
@@chikara2392 there are 900 free videos and an entire playlist on writing programs.
@@chikara2392 its not a single move program
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Doesn't look like he's ever touched a weight in his life. Also why the heck would you keep your kettlebell outside
Did you need an editing break at 2:43? Looks like you smushed a finger there. Hope that fella is ok.