Onnit Kettlebell Review
Onnit no longer sells kettlebells on its site. Here's what owners say about Onnit's Primal Bells and regular bells, what to pay used, and what to buy instead.
Onnit no longer sells kettlebells: as of October 2026, onnit.com sells only supplements. Onnit’s Primal Bells work, but owners say the faces make two-sided moves awkward and they cost more than standard bells. Buy one used only if you love the look. Otherwise get a Rogue or Bells of Steel bell.
Onnit, the fitness and supplement brand co-founded by Joe Rogan, became known in home gyms for its Primal Bells: kettlebells cast in the shape of an ape, a werewolf and other faces. We checked Onnit’s current store and read what owners say on r/kettlebell. Here’s what you need to know before buying one now.
What owners like
- They’re fun. Owners who bought Primal Bells say they enjoy them and use them regularly. One owner of a Chimp and a Gorilla has used them since 2020 for home and weekend-trip workouts.
- Swings and goblet squats are fine. An Orangutan owner says it’s their most-used bell for swings and goblet squats, with good balance.
- The smooth-backed ones rack fine. Chimp and Gorilla owners say the back is rounded, smooth and feels like a normal bell in the rack, as long as you face the design away from you.
- Onnit’s regular bells were well liked. One owner calls their standard Onnit 28 kg their favourite bell and wishes Onnit still made them.
What owners don’t like
- Two-sided moves are awkward. Owners with several Primal Bells say the designs get in the way of cleans, snatches and anything that uses both sides.
- The price. In a long r/kettlebell thread, owners point out that one Gorilla cost about as much as two plain 32 kg Rogue bells. Most say a standard bell is better value.
- The image. Plenty of r/kettlebell commenters see them as shelf ornaments. The top reply in one thread calls them “an objectively inferior product” compared with a smooth bell.
What to pay for a used Onnit bell
Pay no more than a new standard bell of the same weight costs. At the time of writing, a new 35 lb Rogue bell is about $80 and a 16 kg REP bell about $75. Some owners on r/kettlebell picked up Primal Bells on Facebook Marketplace for less than Onnit used to charge, which is the only time they make sense.
What to buy instead
Best Standard Kettlebell: Rogue Kettlebells
Best for most people buying fixed kettlebells
Rogue’s single-cast kettlebells in 18 sizes up to 203 lb, with a textured powder coat and colour-coded handles.
- Weights
- 9 lb to 203 lb
- Material
- Single-cast ductile iron, textured black powder coat
- Handle
- 1.19″–1.73″ diameter by weight
- ID
- Colour-coded handle stripes
- Warranty
- See Rogue
- Price
- About $80 for 35 lb (16 kg)
Rogue’s cast-iron bells are what most r/kettlebell owners would buy instead: 18 sizes, a grippy powder coat, and 4.8 out of 5 from 1,465 reviews, at about $80 for 35 lb.
What we like
- 4.8 out of 5 from 1,465 reviews on Rogue’s site
- Huge weight range
- Textured coat grips well
What we don't
- Handle size changes with weight
- Not made in the USA
What owners say
Rogue’s own reviews average 4.8 out of 5 from 1,465. In an r/kettlebell thread on Onnit’s novelty bells, owners point to Rogue’s bells as the better-value standard choice.
Skip it if: You want every bell the same size. Get competition bells.
Best Adjustable Alternative: Bells of Steel Adjustable Competition Kettlebell
Best for a whole kettlebell set in one bell
A competition-shaped bell you load with plates from 12 to 32 kg in 0.5 kg steps. It’s the adjustable kettlebell r/kettlebell owners rate highest.
- Range
- 12–20.5 kg, or 12–32 kg with expansion
- Adjustment
- Iron plates inside a steel shell, 0.5 kg steps
- Shape
- True competition size
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime
- Price
- About $220 (12–20.5 kg) or $330 (12–32 kg)
If you’d buy several Primal Bells, one Bells of Steel adjustable competition bell covers 12–32 kg in 0.5 kg steps for about $330, and owners rate it the best adjustable kettlebell they’ve used.
What we like
- Replaces a rack of bells
- Fine 0.5 kg steps
- No plastic parts to fail
- 4.9 out of 5 from 471 reviews
What we don't
- Changing weight takes a minute or two
- Stock can run out
What owners say
On r/kettlebell, an owner of Titan, Kettlebell Kings and Bells of Steel adjustables says the Bells of Steel is "just better": more refined, with a smoother handle and micro plates. Others praise its customer service, though one buyer waited weeks for a back-ordered bell to ship.
Skip it if: You change weights mid-workout. Fixed bells are faster.
See all six in our best kettlebells guide.
How we researched this
We checked Onnit’s online catalogue on October 11, 2026, and read owner threads on r/kettlebell about Primal Bells and Onnit’s standard kettlebells. We haven’t used Onnit’s bells hands-on. How we research.
Frequently asked questions
Does Onnit still sell kettlebells?
Not on its own site. As of October 2026, onnit.com sells only supplements; its kettlebells, Primal Bells, maces and clubs are gone. Owners on r/kettlebell noticed Onnit had stopped selling kettlebells. You can still find Onnit bells used on Facebook Marketplace, eBay and occasionally at retailers with old stock.
Are Onnit Primal Bells worth it?
Only if you love the look and get a good price. Owners on r/kettlebell say they work fine for swings and goblet squats, but the shaped faces get in the way of two-sided work like cleans and snatches. Several point out that for the price of one Primal Bell you could buy two standard bells from Rogue.
What weights do Onnit Primal Bells come in?
Owners on r/kettlebell list the Howler (18 lb), Chimp (36 lb), Werewolf (62 lb) and Gorilla (72 lb), plus the Orangutan and the larger Bigfoot. Each design is a different animal or character face.
Are Onnit's regular kettlebells good?
Owners who have them like them. One r/kettlebell owner says their Onnit 28 kg is their favourite bell and wishes Onnit still made its normal kettlebells. If you find standard Onnit bells used at a fair price, they're a good buy.
What should I buy instead of an Onnit kettlebell?
For standard bells, Rogue (rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,465 reviews) or REP (about $75 for 16 kg). For an adjustable bell, the Bells of Steel Adjustable Competition Kettlebell. See our best kettlebells guide for all six picks.