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Arm Assassin

Loadable Dumbbell

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The Loadable Dumbbell from Arm Assassin Strength Shop is a made-to-order dumbbell handle for grip-strength and armwrestling training: pick a handle diameter (1 1/4” through 3 1/2”), a 20” or 24” length, and an Olympic or Standard plate sleeve, then load it with weight plates you already own. It’s sold one handle at a time – buy two for a matched pair – and collars are not included; the manufacturer notes it works with screw-style collars like T-bar collars, but some standard Olympic spring collars may not fit the sleeve. Arm Assassin is a small US shop focused on gripsport and armwrestling equipment, and r/GripTraining regulars consistently describe its welded, plate-loaded gear as durable, though no review names this specific handle by model.

Sold as Individual handle (order two for a matched pair)
Sleeve size Olympic or Standard (buyer's choice)
Manufacturer Arm Assassin Strength Shop
Length options 20", 24"
Collars included No -- sold separately; compatible with screw-style/T-bar collars
Handle diameter options 1 1/4", 1 5/8", 2", 2 3/8", 2 7/8", 3 1/2"

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Price $45.00 $109.97 $845.00
Sold as Individual handle (order two for a matched pair) Pair
Sleeve size Olympic or Standard (buyer's choice)
Manufacturer Arm Assassin Strength Shop Titan Fitness York Barbell
Length options 20", 24"
Collars included No -- sold separately; compatible with screw-style/T-bar collars
Handle diameter options 1 1/4", 1 5/8", 2", 2 3/8", 2 7/8", 3 1/2"

4.3/5 · 4 GymRadar reviews

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Expert 4.33/5 4 reviews
Reddit 4.0/5 14 reviews

A made-to-order dumbbell handle from Arm Assassin, a small US grip-sport and armwrestling equipment shop: pick a handle diameter (1 1/4” up to 3 1/2”), a 20” or 24” length, and Olympic or Standard sleeve, then load your own plates. There’s no dedicated independent review of this exact handle, so the read here leans on the shop’s broader reputation — r/GripTraining regulars across more than a dozen threads describe Arm Assassin’s welded, plate-loaded gear as durable and consistently recommend it for grip/armwrestling implements, with no build-quality complaints surfacing anywhere in that coverage. Value is the standout on paper (roughly $45 for a single handle, cheaper than most loadable-dumbbell competitors), while versatility is the weak point: it’s sold one handle at a time, collars aren’t included, and the manufacturer warns that some standard Olympic spring collars won’t fit the sleeve.

  • +Value: roughly $45 for a single handle — inexpensive relative to other loadable-dumbbell handle systems (manufacturer)
  • +Versatility: six handle-diameter options (1 1/4" to 3 1/2") and two lengths (20"/24"), plus Olympic or Standard sleeve, let a buyer match an existing plate collection (manufacturer)
  • +Build quality: r/GripTraining commenters across 14 threads describe Arm Assassin's welded, plate-loaded equipment as durable, with several identifying as repeat customers (r/GripTraining)
  • +Functionality: accepts standard screw-style collars, including T-bar collars, for a secure hold (manufacturer)
  • Versatility: sold individually, not as a matched pair — a full set of two requires two separate orders (manufacturer)
  • Value: collars are not included in the price and must be bought separately (manufacturer)
  • Functionality: the manufacturer itself warns some standard Olympic spring collars may not fit the sleeve diameter (manufacturer)
  • Durability: no long-term or failure-mode reports exist for this specific handle — the positive signal is brand-wide, not product-specific (r/GripTraining)

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