I ordered 2 50lb dumbbells for our personal training studio. They arrived on time though I do have to note one of the packages was completely falling apart (the other one stayed together OK.) The weights were no worse for wear due to the packaging issue. They are 50 lb dumbbells and can obviously take a beating. The weights themselves did arrive with a coating of pungent oil on them, but we wiped them down and it was not nearly as noticeable after airing out for a day.
We have a collection of different dumbbells in our studio, including the solid hex dumbbells also sold by Cap, and we made the decision to go with the rubber coated hex dumbbells going forward. They are comfortable in the hand (not too unreasonable to grip as a small woman, though I wish we could find slightly smaller handles), have a nice aesthetic, and feel a bit classier/fancier than those not coated with rubber. They are more forgiving when racking and moving about as I have personally smashed both kinds into my hip bone and would choose the rubber for that any day.
However, the dumbbell that came in the intact box arrived defective. See my photo attached - the rubber part of the weight was too far down one end of the handle. If held in the center of the grip, the weight was off-balance, which is potentially very dangerous when approaching a max chest press with this weight. I contacted CAP directly per Amazon that very day December 13th. I explained the issue and provided some information. On December 20th they sent me an order and tracking number for my replacement weight and it arrived December 27th. This time the box was completely covered in packing tape and 100% intact (I had made note to them the previous package arrived falling apart). The is dumbbell was perfect and we are excited to have a set in the studio.
While the defective dumbbell was inconvenient, I have given a 5 star review because we are very happy with the product, especially for the cost (very economical), and I am very pleased with the customer service in correcting the defect (and no, we did not have to ship 50lbs back to them!) I expect to buy more products in the future from this company as needed. Just make sure you check your order for any defects before use.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.81 x 5.39 x 3.94 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 4.65 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11 x 4 x 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | CAP Barbell |
| Warranty Description | 30-day manufacturer's warranty |
| Model Name | SDR-010 |
| Color | Black (10 Pound) |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Iron, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | CAP Barbell |
| Part Number | SDR-010 |
| Style | SDR Chrome Handle |
| Included Components | Dumbbell |
| Size | 10 Pound |
| Sport Type | Excercise & Fitness |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
