Dumbbells

The dumbbell thread

= Pro-Style =
 * Standard Dumbbell Handles (SDH) (contoured or straight) with permanently tightened bolts and pancake plates (10#, 7.5#, 5#). Some have a rubber or urethane coating.
 * Article: What makes a good fixed dumbbell - Ivanko

= Hex/12 Sided/Roundhead =
 * Some have a contoured handle, some are rubber or urethane coated.
 * Approx. 5" grip area.
 * Threads:
 * Roundheads 1, Roundheads 2
 * "IVANKO" IVK-400 are Impex
 * Hex dumbbell construction question

= Spinlock =
 * Spinlock handles with standard plates (1" hole, usually "pancake" (7/8" thick, 8" tall) plates). Come in various lengths.
 * 14"-24" handles: $25-$70
 * Big boy 24" handles: $240
 * YouTube: How to tighten

= Shermworks =
 * Custom length Standard Dumbbell Handles ($52-$57/pair up to 24") made from cold formed solid steel with adjustable grip length stops. (Video)
 * An "AllPlates Kit" is also available ($33 for 8 washers & 24 spacers) which allows you to use Olympic (2") plates on standard (1") bars. (Video)
 * Threads: Review1 Review2

= Olympic =
 * Handles of various lengths for Olympic sized plates (2" holes).
 * Also available as a spinlock with threaded collars. (rare)
 * Threads:
 * 200lbs dumbbells
 * Olympic dumbbell or standard spin locks?

= Triangular =
 * Bar in hand and on wrist. "BiStar" brand.
 * Thread: Triangular DBs

= Powerblock =
 * Nesting dumbbells that allow you to quickly adjust the number of attached plates
 * Optionally micro load the handles with 2.5lbs adder weights
 * Threads:
 * Ironmasters & Selecttech Vs Sport 9.0 Powerblocks
 * PowerBlock or Ironmaster adjustable dumbells
 * Adjustable Dumbbells - Selecttech, Powerblock, Ironmaster?
 * Ironmaster vs Powerblock question
 * WAF of Powerblock U90 vs Ironmasters?
 * Bowflex SelectTech VS. Powerblock Dumbbells
 * Powerblocks or Ironmaster Dumbells
 * Power Block XXXL 175 review

Classic Series
= Ironmaster Quicklock =
 * "Real Dumbbell feel" (Demo Video)
 * Not as fast as Powerblocks when changing weight
 * Reviews:
 * jamesmetal24
 * RockyB
 * mike_terror
 * solekid
 * Threads:
 * Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells
 * Question on Ironmaster DB


 * Clones:
 * Chinese clones
 * Hoist Quick Change

= Samson Adjustable DB =
 * 90 lbs each (15-90lbs)
 * Features two handles (each weighing in at 15lbs) and all the 10lb, 5lb and 2.5lb plates you need to adjust each DB up to 90lbs each
 * Each plate slides on using a grove system, then pinned in place w/ solid steel rods
 * Youtube: Video
 * Thread: Samson adjustable dumbbells

= StairMaster TwistLock =
 * 100 lbs set (2 x 50lbs dumbbells) in 5lbs increments
 * 14.5” L x 7.9” W x 7.5 H @ 50lbs
 * Twist handle while in cradle to adjust weight
 * Thread: Stairmaster Twistlock
 * Review: Cracking plates on older models

= Bowflex/Nautilus SelectTech =
 * Turn both dials at ends of dumbbells to adjust weight
 * Clones:
 * York Dial tech
 * Ironman LeverLock
 * Reviews:
 * Omega Hunter
 * Pakmule
 * York Dialtech - EvilZed
 * Recall:
 * Nautilus 1090 Recall

= Weider Speed Weight =
 * 3 models: 90lbs, 100lbs (15 to 50 each), 120lbs (15 to 60 each)
 * 5 lbs increments
 * Twist handle while in cradle to adjust weight

= RocketLok =
 * Adjustable dumbbell system with fast twist-on/off weights (Videos)
 * 5 or 15 lbs handles, with additional 5 and 2.5 lbs plates
 * 100 lbs set (2 x 50lbs dumbbells w/15 lbs handles) $399
 * 4 x 5 lbs addon set $100
 * Max weight: unknown ("These (additional) weights ... can also be used to increase our 100 pound set.")
 * Threads:
 * Rocketlok quick change dumbbells
 * Broken Rocketlok Adjustable Dumbbell

= Titan =
 * Adjustable dumbbell with dial control. ($699) (Video)
 * Max 65 lbs, increment of 5 lbs.
 * 6" H x 6" W x 15.5" L
 * Threads:
 * Review/Photos
 * Has anyone used the Titan adjustable dumbbell? How was it?
 * BodyForce "TITAN" Adjust. Dumbbell??

= Hornet Nest =
 * Nested dumbbell system. Turn dial to adjust weight.

= Dosho Bells =
 * Clam-Shell dumbbell system. ($250+$60)
 * 5-45 lbs in 5 lbs increments
 * Available add-on ($79+26) increases maximum weight to 70 lbs

= Cuscus Adjustable Dumbbell =
 * This set can be adjusted from 27.55-95 lbs ($200/each)
 * Original: Alibaba source
 * Dumbbell adjustments in kg: 12.5-14.95-17.4-19.85-22.3-24.75-27.2-29.65-32.1-34.55-37-39.45-42(95lbs)
 * Also available as barbell: 18.5-20.95-23.4-25.85-28.3-30.75-33.2-35.65-38.1-40.55-43-45.45-48(108lbs)

= Other =
 * Many other types of adjustable dumbbells are on the market, but none are highly regarded.
 * Thread: Equipment FAILs
 * YouTube: Adjustable Dumbbells Reviewed | WARNING!