Dear Vulcan I recently purchased two 24k competition kettlebells. Your version with the wide handles took a few reps for me to find the groove. but once I did I have come to like these bells very much. They are well balanced, well made and the handles required no prep except chalk of course which SOP. Right now with the cold weather I am restricted to lift indoors and so I haven't snatched these bells, but for cleans, presses and jerks they are top shelf. I have no don't the same will apply when spring comes and I can move outside again. Very good product! Thanks, Pat Dillon Pittsfield MA