80.54 lbs / 80 lbs / +0.68% UPDATE - October 2019: The EZ curl bar and straight bar now have black colored block handles, instead of the ones shown below, which are white. In my opinion, 50 lbs is probably the max practical weight for doing kettlebell swings using a relatively wide (but reasonable stance); maybe 60 lbs for taller guys using a wide stance. The Pro EXP’s handle has more room inside of it than ANY PowerBlock dumbbell handle, from side to side and front to back. They have slightly different dimensions. the front of the pin, which is magnetized, attaches on the front side rail, which is of course magnetic. I showed him this comment thread and he replied with the following: Maru is correct in that the ear to plate connection is not metal to metal, but you [Alex] are also correct in that there is no plastic. Unfortunately the Pro 125/175 aren’t compatible with the straight bar and EZ curl bar. I appreciate it. Unfortunately, you can’t. I was speaking to someone at Powerblock about the U90 #3 Expansion set and he told me that there was another model (I believe he said the Pro) that is compatible with the U90 dumbbells. This is an awesome write-up. Is the Commercial Pro more durable than the Pro EXP series? Especially the PowerBlock PRO Exp sets; they’re the toughest of all the models. The EZ curl bar has a max weight of 165 lbs and the straight bar has a max weight of 228 lbs. From the pictures, it shows that you’ve definitely used those IronMaster’s “well” over the years. Still, if you absolutely must have knurled steel handles on your PowerBlock dumbbells, there is one option. I had the original Powerblocks that lasted me 15 years until I handed them down to my daughter and her husband two years ago–they still function perfectly. Of course I cannot imagine loading anywhere near that much weight for skull crushers or whatever, but I would like it if I could have the bar also. It should also be noted that a small difference in absolute weight can make the percent deviation much higher when the stated weight is low in absolute number. It just takes a little bit of time before you get accustomed to the feel. Hope you can get yourself a pair — whether Ironmasters or PowerBlocks — soon. I’ve historically been a gym man, but with kids, I have less time on my hands and so want the flexibility of a home workout whenever I can squeeze one in. They may become a permanent option after COVID for the days I can't drag my butt to the gym. The PowerBlock Sport EXP Stage 1 Dumbbell Set is a great option to lift weights at home. …If you simply want the best of the best, go with the Commercial Pro 90 for sure. Hi Charles, I’ve personally used mine for push ups many times — And I weight 215 lbs right now. And it’s overall great. The trade-off, however, is that you lose the main benefit of the PowerBlocks, which is the very rapid weight adjustment. There’s also no clicking at all (which you get with the PowerBlocks depending on how fast you lift the dumbbells, but it’s not actually loud or disruptive to the movement). The PowerBlock Pro EXP has a 5 year limited warranty. It only fits on the following PowerBlock dumbbell models: So did you actually weigh anything to make sure the product meets the specifications as advertised? Pull the lever down on the side of the handle to unlock the hollow cylinders that hold the adder weight weights. The concern was that look like some rinky dink thing you would see on an infomercial. The idea behind a contoured handle is to be more “ergonomic,” or to better fit into into shape of person’s hand when grasped onto…. Required fields are marked *, Hey! I’m a calisthenics athlete and 90 lbs is plenty of weight for me so I won’t looking at the 125 lb model (even though it could later be expanded to 175 lbs) as I simply won’t be lifting that much. PowerBlock EXP Stage 1 Adjustable Dumbbell Set (1 pair) 5-50 lbs NEW . One dumbbell feels like it’s going to fall apart when I use it because it does not have a snug fit. Most other companies selling selectorized dumbbells have a 1 year warranty or less. you can see the ends of the pin coming out the back side of the dumbbell, just slightly beyond the rear side rail -- as seen in the image below: To prevent the selector pin from getting lost. Since you don’t care about 2.5 lb increments — Whether the Commercial Pro is worth it, comes down to how much you want the knurled steel grip handle and having 2 handle blocks for easier increment adjustment…. The Stage 1 EXP set offers a customizable weight range of 5 LBS to 50 LBS per hand, with optional expansion …