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Bottom line: These weights are supposed to have flat bottoms to lean on them for pushups, slight dips and such. However, the vinyl covering on these has bumps, creases, etc., that make them very unstable and dangerous because you'll roll your arm easily. If the bottom was really large it might be OK, but these only have to tilt a little bit and then they're on their side. I bought two: one can stand on its own but no real pressure can be placed on it with it rolling; the other can barely stand at all. Aside from that, they seem to be solid and are fine for regular lifting/swinging exercises. Some reviewers said theirs arrived with broken covering; mine came fine, double-boxed and well packaged. The handles were a little on the large side, but that's compared to ones I saw I'm guessing it just differs among brands. I'm a 6'2'' guy who buys large to (preferably) extra large gloves, if that helps. They were less expensive than many others on Amazon, and only slightly more than the cheapest. So I'm guessing you get what you pay for. I just saw them in the store, was curious, and got the two 20-pounders. I think if I was going to seriously pursue the whole kettle bell experience then I would want a better set.