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Nike Grind Dumbbells

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Nike Grind Dumbbells

The Nike Grind Dumbbell is Nike Strength’s first dumbbell built with Nike Grind rubber – at least 20% of each dumbbell’s volume by weight is recycled manufacturing scrap and end-of-life footwear material reprocessed from Nike’s own supply chain. Because the source footwear varies batch to batch, each dumbbell has a unique speckled color pattern, and Nike releases the line in limited color runs rather than one fixed finish. The hexagonal head prevents rolling on the floor, and the ergonomic, medium-knurled handle uses chrome-plated steel across all sizes. The line spans 20 weights from 2.5 lb to 75 lb, sold only in pairs, with weight held to a tight +/-3% tolerance. Reviewers consistently praise the build quality and distinctive look but flag the premium price, pair-only purchasing, and (in Garage Gym Reviews’ tested range) a 50 lb ceiling as trade-offs against cheaper hex dumbbells that offer a wider weight range.

Shape Hexagonal head (anti-roll)
Knurling Medium
Material Chrome-plated steel handle; rubber shell with minimum 20% Nike Grind (recycled footwear material) by volume
Handle width 128mm
Manufacturer Nike Strength
Weight range 2.5 lb to 75 lb (20 sizes)
Handle diameter 28mm-37mm, varies by weight
Purchase format Sold in pairs only
Weight tolerance +/-3%

What is a Fixed Dumbbell?

What fixed dumbbells are

Fixed dumbbells are single-weight hand weights — grab and go, no adjusting. The hex shape (flat sides) keeps them from rolling and makes them stable for push-ups and renegade rows; round heads sit in racks more neatly. What lasts: a comfortable knurled steel handle, a durable rubber or urethane head coating (urethane wears best and smells less), and a tight weight tolerance. Most home gyms buy a range and a rack rather than adjustables if budget and space allow.

How it compares

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GymRadar rating 3.58/5 3.6/5 3.67/5 3.73/5
Price $26.00
Shape Hexagonal head (anti-roll) Hexagonal head (prevents rolling)
Knurling Medium
Material Chrome-plated steel handle; rubber shell with minimum 20% Nike Grind (recycled footwear material) by volume
Handle width 128mm
Manufacturer Nike Strength CAP Barbell York Barbell
Weight range 2.5 lb to 75 lb (20 sizes) 1-100 lb, in 1 lb increments
Handle diameter 28mm-37mm, varies by weight
Purchase format Sold in pairs only
Weight tolerance +/-3%

3.6/5 · 4 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 3.58/5 4 reviews
Youtube 3.9/5 1 reviews

Nike’s first dumbbell made with recycled Nike Grind rubber earns praise for its distinctive speckled finish and rock-solid build, but reviewers are split on whether the premium price is worth it for a dumbbell that tops out well below what serious lifters need. Build quality stands out — a perfect construction score from Garage Gym Reviews, chrome-plated steel handles, and tight +/-3% weight tolerance — while value is the weakest dimension: pair-only sales, costly shipping, and only 20% actual Grind material by volume for the price premium.

  • +Build quality: perfect 5/5 construction score and +/-3% weight tolerance (Garage Gym Reviews)
  • +Functionality: hexagonal anti-roll shape works well for floor exercises (Garage Gym Reviews, T3)
  • +Durability: resilient to drops, with a limited lifetime warranty on welds (Garage Gym Reviews)
  • +Functionality: medium-knurl, ergonomic chrome-plated handle is comfortable to grip (T3, Garage Gym Reviews)
  • −Value: premium pricing plus costly shipping unless ordering 100kg+ (Garage Gym Reviews)
  • −Versatility: sold in pairs only, complicating full dumbbell-set building (Garage Gym Reviews)
  • −Value: only 20% of the material by volume is actual recycled Nike Grind rubber (T3)
  • −Functionality: medium knurling is comparatively passive for lifters wanting an aggressive grip (Garage Gym Reviews)

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