This is a great kettlebell. It feels awesome and has a great center of of gravity so when you snatch it it doesn't slam into your forearm. It is very solid made and the handle is incredibly smooth. When I used to train with sports authority kettlebells I always had to wear gloves or it will tear my calluses, but not kbs from dragondoor... highly recommend.

What difference could there be between one unruly hunk of metal and another? It turns out the answer is "Plenty". After months of using a friends "Brand X" 40KG kettlebells, I bit the bullet and bought a set from Dragon Door. Despite being the same weight, the DragonDoor units are more compact, and have a lower center of gravity. Floor presses are more challenging (read more effective) and its much easier to stay tight on cleans. The overall finish is smoother(less skin ripping).

On top of everything else, the customer service people are first rate. You can always expect some service issues with any service provider, but DragonDoor's service personnel's attention to the smallest detail in taking care of an issue make DD a first rate company to do business with.

Of course, that's easy when this is only the 2nd anniversary. The bulldog is one bad boy. Just like the 32kg bell took my training to another level, this 40kg bell has blasted it into another dimension.

I love training with this weight. It's challenging and you know you've accomplished something when you're done. Even if it's just swings.

Thanks Honey for a fantastic wedding anniversary gift!

In a matter of four weeks I progressed from the 35lb.'er up to the 88lb'er on cleans. Forget about swings, high pulls and duck walks.

The Kettles have so much carryover, with so much additional flexibility and pure brute strength.

Wish I had these growing up -

I am pleased with the 88lb kettlebell however the bottom of my kettlebell is uneven and some of the black epoxy has already chipped off.

This kettlebell should be called The Humbler because that is what it did to me. I had used a pair of 20k KB's for about a year and they had become so easy to me that I just assumed a 40k wouldn't be that tough. I was quite mistaken. Kettlebells don't work the same way as freeweights and dumbbells. For instance, if you can press a 20k dumbbell for 12 reps, then you should be able to press a 40k at least once. It doesn't work that way with KB's. A FANTASTIC PRODUCT, I plan to upgrade and try to tame the Beast next.

I honestly thought I was strong before. I had been using the 70 LB for quite some time, and could even max out on my 5 ladders each week. But when I got the 88 LB, it was a VERY humbling experience, to say the least. The Bulldog demands perfection, and lets you know really quick what's wrong with your form. My strength now is like nothing I have ever experienced before, with no signs of letting up. Don't blink or you will miss the fat melting off your bones, I simply cannot keep the weight on. Since using Kettlebells my previous injurys are gone and not coming back. Thank you Pavel, and everyone else at Dragondoor for providing the most incredible piece of workout equipment the world has ever known.

I got this kettlebell for my boyfriend for Christmas and he loves it. He has been training with the kettlebells for a while and all he needed was the 88 pounder. Many people have been coming up to him at his gym and want to find out information about the kettlebell.

I have been using kettlebells for about 2 years now. When I started I was very sceptical of this new way of working out, but I tried anyway because a friend of mine urged me to give it a shot. I have not been disappointed with the results. I started with a 53lb kettlebell and a video of the basics. I have played many sports and have worked out most of my life either with martial arts or with standard weight sets. I have never seen the equal of this equipment. Even from the very begining nothing I had ever done even came close to the workout that I got from the kettlebell. The intensity and focus that is required to use these becomes immediately evident from the first moment that you pick it up until you put it away. I noticed a dramatic difference in the way these kettlebells affected me as opposed to standard workouts. Within the first 3 months that I started using kettlebells, I was able to dramatically increase my strength and health. I no longer have any of the joint and muscle problems that I did. I was finally able to get an 88lb kettlebell and I have no doubt that this has been one of the best investments in my life. I regularly recommend kettlebells for anyone that is serious about their health and wants a serious workout. Thank you Pavel.

I have a series of bells from 35,53,62,72 and now the 88 has become my favorite for one specific reason, it is the first kettle bell that I can barely lift, this is the first kettle bell i haven't been able to snatch right out of the box. This thing is brutal, so far I can clean and jerk it about 5 times per arm, there is something humbling about having 88lbs dangling over your head, just doing swings with it is a workout. At a body weight of 135-140lbs I am training to eventually tame the beast, when I can strictly press this thing with no problem I'm moving to the 106, I can press my 72 no problem and the 88 is taking my training to the next level. As far as quality goes, dragon door always delivers, perfectly balanced bell, great finish, don't trust any other brand of kettle bell, it may be pricey to ship but its worth it