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Rogue Thompson Fatbells

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.9
143 Reviews

Rogue Thompson Fatbells

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.9
143 Reviews
Thompson Fatbell - 9LB
CA$49.00
Thompson Fatbell - 13LB
CA$62.00
Thompson Fatbell - 18LB
CA$76.00
Thompson Fatbell - 26LB
CA$97.00
Thompson Fatbell - 35LB
CA$124.00
Thompson Fatbell - 44LB
CA$145.00
Thompson Fatbell - 53LB
CA$165.00
Thompson Fatbell - 62LB
CA$186.00
Thompson Fatbell - 70LB
CA$213.00
Thompson Fatbell - 80LB
CA$234.00
Thompson Fatbell - 88LB
CA$254.00
Thompson Fatbell - 97LB
CA$275.00
Thompson Fatbell - 106LB
CA$296.00
Thompson Fatbell - 124LB
CA$330.00
Thompson Fatbell - 150LB
CA$378.00

Gear Specs

BrandRogue Fitness
Made In USANo
Product WeightVaries
Other Product SpecsColor-coded stripe for quick recognition
Product Description

The Rogue Thompson Fatbell was co-developed with powerlifting legend Donnie Thompson as a revolutionary new take on the traditional kettlebell. With this design, we’ve made the simple but significant change of re-positioning the handle inside of the bell—set dead center and straight across like a dumbbell handle within an open-ended, cast-iron sphere. The result, as Donnie explains it himself, is a “perfect geometric shape for maximizing optimal performance,” as your hand and the bell essentially act as one. The center mass design allows athletes to improve the efficiency and balance of every swing/press while also reducing common kettlebell safety risks.

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Rogue Thompson Fatbells

The Rogue Thompson Fatbell was co-developed with powerlifting legend Donnie Thompson as a revolutionary new take on the traditional kettlebell. With this design, we’ve made the simple but significant change of re-positioning the handle inside of the bell—set dead center and straight across like a dumbbell handle within an open-ended, cast-iron sphere. The result, as Donnie explains it himself, is a “perfect geometric shape for maximizing optimal performance,” as your hand and the bell essentially act as one. The center mass design allows athletes to improve the efficiency and balance of every swing/press while also reducing common kettlebell safety risks.

With your hand inside the sphere, “every single infinitesimal point on the surface of that sphere is equal distance to the center of your hand.” This dynamic reduces the shearing force on joints and adds more load distribution on muscle and connective tissue.

Rogue Thompson Fatbells are available in many different weight increments and include Rogue’s signature black powder coat finish. The 9LB, 13LB, and 18LB Fatbell feature an additional, second opening on the underside of the sphere for athletes with smaller hands.

Gear Specs

Additional Specifications:

  • Based on an original design by Donnie Thompson
  • Interior Handle and Center Mass reduce shearing force, add more load distribution on muscle & connective tissue
  • Solid Cast Iron construction
  • 9LB - 18LB Bells: 32MM diameter Ergo Handle
  • 26LB - 88LB Bells: 37MM diameter Ergo Handle
  • 97+LB Bells: 40MM diameter Ergo Handle
  • Flat machined base (open-ended on 18LB bell)
  • Black Powder Coat Finish
  • Rogue and Thompson branding
  • Features Color-coded stripe for quick recognition
  • Applications: Presses, Swings, Lunges, Snatches, Cleans, Rows, and more

Bell Weight / Diameter

  • 9LB - 161MM
  • 13LB - 172MM
  • 18LB - 185MM
  • 26LB - 194MM
  • 35LB - 204MM
  • 44LB - 214MM
  • 53LB - 221MM
  • 62LB - 230MM
  • 70LB - 236MM
  • 80LB - 244MM
  • 88LB - 244MM
  • 97LB - 256MM
  • 106LB - 262MM
  • 124LB - 273MM
  • 150LB - 286MM
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Original drawings from 2006 by Donnie Thompson.

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A Donnie Thompson Innovation

For Donnie Thompson, decades of experience as both a champion powerlifter and world renowned trainer went into conceptualizing this new breed of kettlebell. Since his first sketch of a spheroid bell with an internal handle back in 2006, the blueprint was refined and perfected into its current dynamic form. If it meets Donnie’s standards, it’s up to just about anybody’s.

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A “Perfect Geometric Shape”

The center mass design of the Fatbell allows athletes to improve the efficiency and balance of every swing/press while also reducing common kettlebell safety risks. As Donnie Thompson puts it, this is the “perfect geometric shape for maximizing optimal performance,” as your hand and the bell essentially act as one. “Every single infinitesimal point on the surface of that sphere is equal distance to the center of your hand.” This dynamic reduces the shearing force on joints and adds more load distribution on muscle and connective tissue.

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Quality Construction

Thompson Fatbells feature a solid, cast-iron construction with a black powdercoat finish and a grip-friendly ergo handle. The exterior design includes both Rogue and Thompson branding, as well as a color-coded stripe around the opening for quick recognition. All bells 26LB and up have a flat machined base, while the 9LB, 13LB, and 18LB bells are opened-ended on both the top and bottom, providing an alternative option for athletes with smaller hands.

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Wide Range of Sizes

Whether you want to order a couple sets of Fatbells for your home gym or equip a larger facility with a full arsenal, there is no shortage of options [see the size chart below or within the order menu]. Bear in mind that along with the diameter of the bell itself, the diameter of the internal Ergo Handle also changes depending on the weight of the Fatbell:
9LB - 18LB Bells = 32MM diameter handle
26LB - 88LB Bells = 37MM diameter handle
97+LB Bells = 40MM diameter handle

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Variety of Applications

As a hybrid of sorts between a traditional kettlebell and dumbbell, there are countless ways to utilize Thompson Fatbells and incorporate them into your routine; from presses, swings, and lunges to snatches, cleans, rows, and more.

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Reviews

Musashi
Poulsbo wa
★★★★★
★★★★★
3 weeks ago
Love them
I really like the Fatbells. Adds a new dimension to my work outs. Still learning and experimenting. Definitely a worthwhile purchase. I am thinking about a heavier set.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
KThot
Park City, UT.
★★★★★
★★★★★
February 8
ONE DIMENSIONAL and UNCOMFORTABLE
I bought a used pair cheaply from a friend in Las Vegas. They feel comfortable at the grip, but unless you are isolating the movement, they immediately become uncomfortable to use. That is solely my opinion and from the looks of it, there are varying numbers here. If you are going to go with a circular anything, I would recommend NuBells by NuFit. They should be a bigger deal than they are and thinking about it, I am actually surprised they did not end up teaming up with ROGUE. It would have been a great tool to add to the ROGUE family.
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Soupbones
New Jersey
★★★★★
★★★★★
January 12
Makes dumbbells look... dumb
It's been said here already - but these make dumbbells obsolete. Much more natural feeling with the weight encompassing your hand instead of isolated to the sides.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
JaLong
Boston MA
★★★★★
★★★★★
January 8
Expensive but worth it
I don't have a dumbbell set, so for me these are a great option. I got the 26lb, 35lb and 44lb fatbells so far. Fit and finish is great and happy with this product.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Keedah
Iowa
★★★★★
★★★★★
Sep 2022
They're ok.
I was disappointed that the design didn't have a hole through the entire bell so you could grip the bell in various ways. That makes it very limited in its use. I so wanted to love these but a kettlebell works better and the opening is narrow for big guys which males the bell hit your wrist a lot. I wish there was a way to get a refund. The multiple functionality is just not there with these. They look cool.
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Anvil
New Jersey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Sep 2022
Fatbells
Bought two pair of fatbells and couldn't be happier. Awsome products. Superfast shipping..
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Emd90
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jul 2022
Ingenious concept, mostly great execution
The fatbells are perfect dumbbell replacements, but aren't going to replace your kettlebells. Trying to create a middle ground between the two is what makes them slightly less perfect that they could be. If they had leaned all the way into replacing dumbbells they could have made them slightly smaller, given them a thinner handle, and made that handle knurled which are the only three gripes I have with an otherwise awesome product. Fatbells are perfect for all kinds of pressing movements, rows, curls, and shoulder raises, but make movements like tri extensions impossible due to their size. They aren't quite as polished as I would have expected for the price. The handle on a couple of the bells is sharp in spots and the outsides show a few casting imperfections. All in all though, these are an incredibly versatile product that have all but completely replaced dumbbells in my home gym. Despite my criticisms, they're easily worthy of a 5/5 rating.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
AK NJ
NJ
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jul 2022
Perfect hybrid of db and kb
I always enjoyed the grinds (presses, rows) more than ballistics (swings, snatches) when I trained kettlebells exclusively. I see the fatbell as optimizing the latter but retaining still some ability to do swings and cleans so for me, they are perfect (ymmv). When I am short on time, I can do a press, row, squat, suitcase swing and be done with little set-up or equipment. The fatbell shape also works particularly well for squats if you don’t have access to a barbell as you can place a pair comfortably high on the shoulder like a ‘prisoner squat’. They are also good for keeping in a garage or even outside (in a covered spot) as they are close to indestructible compared to dumbbells which can be bent by a two foot drop on a hard surface. They won’t replace kbs and dbs for everyone but they provide a viable third option with unique advantages of their own.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
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