I purchased this 35lb bell for a friend, and as I was carrying it to him I was thinking of ways I could keep it for myself. Everything about this bell is superior to other brands. The finish is the perfect balance of smooth and rough. The handle is ample in both girth and width even for a 35 lb bell, and the shape/ dimensions make overhead work so much more comfortable. There is a clear and noticeable difference between DD bells and others. Now I am looking to replace my cheap bells with DD. On a related note, my friend is thrilled with his bell.

The differences between Dragon Door's authentic Russian kettlebell and the inferior one which I had purchased earlier at a local big box sports store are astounding! The Dragon Door design and quality are clearly superior, and your kettlebell just "feels" right in my hand. There is absolutely no comparison (and yes, I returned the substandard hunk of iron to the big box store for a credit as soon as I received your kettlebell). I look forward to purchasing a heavier kettlebell from dragondoor.com as soon as I master the 16kg weight!

I had a smaller kettlebell that I got from a big sports chain, and one look at the finish was all you needed to see that it was shoddily produced. These kettlebells, while merely a hunk of cast iron, have attention paid to their fit and finish that is top-notch. No burrs or flashing remain, seams are ground smooth and the blasted finish glides smoothly over your arms and doesn't pull the hair like the rubberized version I already had.

I am new to kettlebell use and have several different weights that I have purchased since starting my program. I wish they were all Russian Kettlebells. The quality is second to done with just the right width handle and grip texture. They should be around for my kids, kids, kids!

These kettlebells are definitely made for heavy-duty use! They are heftier than they appear, and the centrifugal force generated while swinging single or two-handed requires correct form. While the horn allows one to swing with two hands, the horn is really made for single-hand swings, IMHO. I have read numerous online reviews of different companies who manufacture kettlebells, and it I have yet to read a negative review of the kettlebells sold by Dragon Door. I have both the 35 and 44 lbs KBs, and I expect to receive a 53 lbs KB from Dragon Door by next week. And as I gain in strength and proficiency, I will likely order the 72 lbs KB.

As an aside, I've been training with the TRX FORCE suspension strap system for 10 months and have experienced significant strength, cardio vascular endurance and agility. Recently, while perusing their website, I noticed that Pavel Tsatsouline and TRX had produced two DVDs incorporating kettlebells and TRX exercise routines, and I decided to purchase the 35 and 44 lbs KBs from Dragon Door.

I also purchased Pavel's DVD "Enter the Kettlebell". After watching the video and speaking with my chiropractor, I decided that I needed to take some lessons to ensure proper form and to reduce the possibility of injury. Fortunately, I located Girya Russian Kettlebells, a training center in Palo Alto, CA that is owned and operated by Mark and Tracy Reifkind. My brother and I will be taking our 3rd "Learning 2 Swing" class with Tracy this Saturday. It's a butt-kicker, but fun and challenging. If all goes as expected, sometime in 2012 we will get certified as HKCs and then later as RKCs.

Combining Russian Kettlebells and TRX is really taking my training to the next level. If you like to be challenged physically and enjoy pushing yourself, then buy a Russian Kettlebell and start swinging!

I have another 16kg Russian Kettlebell that was bought from Dragon Door several years ago and I just bought another one (October 2011) so I could use one on each side. I was happy with the last one and already knew that these are the best Kettlebells you can get, but my new one is even better. They are not different enough to cause a problem when using both but the new one has a much smoother grip on the handle that makes it much easier on your hands. Glad to see that the best has gotten better!

As someone who is new to kettlebells, Dragon Door is by far of great quality! Back in November of 2009 I was refered here by a friend after talking with him about kettlebell training. Unlike other kettlebells I have used, Dragon Door is of far superior quality. You name it, Dragon Door has got it! Where other bells lack, Dragon Door kettlebells easily meet, if not exceed, what a bell is supposed to have in quality! Great Balance, nice thick handle for grip strength, and a finish that won't destroy your hands when doing kettlebell exercises. I intend to be a repeat customer, once I am ready to upgrade to a 20kg.

Saw the Kettlebell in the movie "Never Back Down", did some research and saw it on DragonDoor.com, now I have one. I would recommend any new users to also get the book & the DVD "Enter the Kettlebell" what you miss on the DVD you'll get reading the book. As the Federal Counterterrorist Operator said " Kettlebell training-The closest thing you can get to fighting without throwing a punch,"

Where I work there is an assortment of kettlebells. My new Dragondoor kettle bell is much higher quality than the lowest bidder the state paid for. The package coming with Enter the Kettlebell video and book is icing on the cake. I now have video (burned it to my phone so I have a reference with me all the time) and and text to make sure that I am doing the exercise properly. I have watched others work out and it is clear that no one has a clue on how to use these devices. Following the instructions I got one of the best workouts I have had in years in a very short period of time. I am looking forward to buying new kettlebells and attending RKC certification.

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Just received a new e-coat 16 yesterday. Perfect balance, perfect texturing, non-slip paint, and absolutely seamless. The handle is perfectly round, and if I'm not mistaken, is a bit thicker than the older style. I have two older Dragon Door bells, and this is by far the superior version.