Synergee Vinyl Coated Kettlebell (6.8 kg / 15 lb)

Overview

Vinyl-coated kettlebells are aimed squarely at people training in shared spaces or on finished floors, and Synergee's 15 pound bell is a tidy example of the type. The core is cast iron for honest weight, wrapped in a thick colored vinyl shell that does two useful jobs: it keeps the bell from scratching hardwood or laminate when set down, and it muffles the clack of a bell hitting the floor in an apartment or basement gym. The color also doubles as quick weight identification across a set. Fifteen pounds is firmly in the light-conditioning range, well suited to halos, light goblet work, two-handed swings for endurance, and rehab or warm-up movements. The handle is left bare metal where your hands go for a secure grip, while the vinyl covers the body. The trade-off is that vinyl is not as tough as iron under heavy abuse and can split if the bell is dropped from height onto a hard edge, and the coating makes the bell slightly bulkier than a bare one. For quiet, floor-friendly light training it is an inexpensive, sensible pick.