A few 12 months in the past, Vulcan launched a brand new model of the black rubber-coated hex dumbbell; an progressive new dumbbell that deserted the partially knurled metal deal with discovered on the overwhelming majority of hex dumbbells, and changed it with a textured, extremely tactile, rubber-coated deal with.
These rubber-grip handles not solely provide a far superior grip to basic metal handles (even in excessive humidity, or with sweaty arms), they’re additionally infinitely extra snug to carry on to; particularly if you happen to’re sporting calluses. And with no uncovered steel they’ll additionally by no means rust.
I reviewed Vulcan’s Rubber Grip Professional Dumbbells again in November 2017 so I gained’t completely re-review them right here, however you may learn that assessment right here if you wish to find out about extra of this product’s perks (and there are extra of them.)
Enter Rep Health
Because it seems Rep Health not too long ago launched their very own tackle this exact same product, and some of you might have requested me how their rubber grip dumbbells stack up in opposition to the originals from Vulcan. Nicely since I personal pairs from each distributors I assumed I’d take a minute to reply that very query. Are you prepared for it?
They’re precisely the identical product.
That’s proper, these two hex dumbbells are completely an identical. Their handles have the identical textured “knurl” sample, the heads have the identical gentle, rounded edges and the identical format & font the place the burden of the dumbbell is molded in, and they’re each extra compact than their commonplace, metal-handled counterparts. They’re even each assembled utilizing the identical technique (warmth interference.) The one distinction is the model identify stamped on the heads.
By the way, the Vulcan assessment I linked to above would apply simply as effectively to Rep’s model of this product – all the things aside from the pricing, in fact.
So which one do you purchase?
So in the event that they’re the very same product why choose one over the opposite? Nicely there are a selection of things that will impression the place you select to purchase. Right here’s a listing of probably the most noteable:
- Value, in fact (see the chart beneath for pricing specifics.)
- Availability. Neither Rep or Vulcan ever appear to be totally stocked, so it’s possible you’ll be compelled to make use of one over the opposite relying on if you want/need your dumbbells.
- Set selection. Each Rep and Vulcan every provide a set configuration that the opposite doesn’t.
- Dumbbells over 100 kilos. Vulcan provides 105 lb – 120 lb dumbbells; Rep doesn’t.
Rubber Grip Dumbbell Pricing – Rep & Vulcan
Rep Health
Vulcan Power 5 lb – 50 lb set $649 $648 5 lb – 75 lb set $1459 $1397 5 lb – 100 lb set $2459
– 55 lb – 100 lb set
– $1790 105 lb – 120 lb set
– $1016 25 lb pair $75 $84* 50 lb pair $140 $194* 100 lb pair $260 $347*
* Evaluating costs on pairs utilizing retail costs alone gained’t work as a result of Vulcan contains transport of their pair costs whereas Rep doesn’t. You’ll must get a quote from Rep utilizing your zip code to see how pair costs evaluate. You are able to do this just by including pairs to the cart and utilizing the transport quote characteristic discovered on the buying cart web page.
Pre-shipped set costs are fairly shut between these two, with Vulcan being only a tad inexpensive. That having been mentioned, Vulcan is on the East Coast whereas Rep is within the Midwest, so your greatest value might be going to be based mostly almost fully on which vendor is nearer to you. These of you who do occur to reside on the East Coast will possible get the very best set costs total since you profit from each a decrease retail value, and from being comparatively near Vulcan’s distribution middle.
Whether or not you’re considering pairs or units, it is best to all the time value each producers out no matter the place you reside since you by no means know who’ll provide the greatest value to your door. And keep in mind, embedded transport will not be all the time probably the most cost-effective approach to pay for transport, so keep away from making any assumptions (see this text on transport.)
On the finish of the day…
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