I am not a big write a review guy, but just did my first workout with the new Vulcan Strength Training Systems bells, I gotta say I love them! Workout was 16min Snatch/Swing with the 16K, a great test, I like a dusty dry chalk and they chalked up great, I am sure with water they chalk up great as well. Bells have the same opening as the compacts but the grip on the handle feels incredible! I have never had such a great drop on the Snatch. Min 1 to min 16 felt great. Being a American Kettlebell Alliance Inc member, I got a great price and shipping was very reasonable and bells came in great condition. definitely the new standard for Kettlebells. Eric Reyelt Q CrossFit