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Review on Portzon 10-Color Neoprene Dumbbell Set, Anti-Slip Hex Shape Design, 1-15 LB Weights, Perfect Pair For Home Fitness Training by Harel Leary

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very cushiony, great value

The neoprene covering seems thicker than a different brand I own, and I love that! Easy to grip, comfortable to hold onto, and they weighed in at exactly 6 lbs. (My method wasn't super scientific, but I weighed myself, and then weighed myself two more times holding each weight separately.) There *is* a thicker ridge of neoprene running down one side of each, but I think that's typical. I don't like how it feels in my palm, so I just rotate the weights until that part is at the end of my fingers. Another reviewer said metal protruded through the neoprene and cut them.no sharpness on mine, but there are a few "bubbles" in the coating. I pressed on them to make sure it wasn't sharp underneath and I can't FEEL anything, but time will tell if the coating wears thin in those spots. Overall, I think this is a great set of weights! I've looked everywhere for a set of 6 lb dumbbells with neoprene, and it was a serious struggle in stores. They were either a hideous color (Target, what is up with that yellow-green shade?), or dirty looking (Target, again), or didn't have the coating (and my arthritis demands the neoprene). So happy I found these and bought them!

Pros
  • Like the vinyl covering.
Cons
  • The hex shape can cause blisters and calluses