Why spend this much on dumbbells? Design and ergonomics, essentially. Compared to the just-as-heavy cheap sets you can get, these are a frustration-free experience. The hexagonal shape means they don’t roll across the floor and get underfoot (you can use them as very effective doorstops, or strapped to photographic lighting stands outdoors for stability) and the metal hand hold is curved and comfortable with a good grip. These are easily as good as the pro gear I’ve used in the gym.Seriously, though, unlike other dumbbells these are truly multipurpse. Because they don’t roll and are covered in tough, hardwearing but still ‘soft’ material rather than metal or brittle, sharp-edged plastic, they can be used as stops, wedges, weights for windbreaks or lighting gear. They’re finished nicely enough to carry in the car (suitably secured, but they don’t roll about) and given you probably don’t spend all day just doing dumbbell exercises, the extra usefulness of the shape means they’re more than just dead weight hanging about the house.Not particularly cheap, but a professional finish. Minimal exercise guide is included, some of which will do you an injury if you just fly into them, so the professional air is also backed up by the ‘you already know what you’re doing’ packaging and presentation.I’m impressed. They comfortable enough to want to use daily, look good, and are intelligently designed.

This set of dumbbells looks really well made. Both weigh exactly 10kg each. The feel sturdy and secure with no movement at all from the weights on either side. The handles are well made with grips carved into the metal giving a good solid grip in your hands with or without gloves. Very happy with these weights.