HEAVY HANDLE PLATE KIT

Excellent kit. I prefer the width of the handle with this addition. I put the bolt heads to line up with the arrow making it even easier to see the release side. That extra 15lb max/90lb dumbbells is great. You also don't have to add as many 5lb plates since you're starting at 20lb. You do lose the lower weights is the one downside.

Hard to think of a reason not to buy the heavy handle kit. Increased weight, better centre of gravity, shorter overall dumbell length and encourages better form. Unless you have really freaky sized hands its a no brainer!
Fitting is rock solid and the heavy handle kit really is 100% an upgrade, not a gizmo.
You can add me to the why didn't I get it sooner club...

Must buy. These let you get heavier DB, but also make the balance on these near perfect.

Genuinely, these have made my IMs more fun to lift with than any of the huge rubber dbs at the gym

almost perfect. If they want a better product they can round the inside edges a bit. It may not be an issue for smaller hands and smaller people but my wrists touch the edges if I bend them just a little when using these (hands are centered inside the open space). It's not going to stop me from using them, they are a pretty awesome addition for some extra weight. My set currently goes to 135 and that is enough for now. I don't use gloves when lifting but that will fix any potential issue with my wrists touching the edges of these when lifting. I would recommend these to anyone that can lift over 30 lbs. Silver lining is I can just train myself to keep my hands aligned better so still a win.

Must have for your Ironmaster dumbbells. Better balance and feels like standard dumbbells.

These are a must if you have the DBs because they greatly improve the balance and feel in addition to upping the total weight.

There is still plenty of space for your hands, but I would rather have the plates be 5 lbs each so the minimum DB weight is 15 lbs rather then 20 lbs. Gaining that flexibility is more valuable to me because I also have the 120 lb add-on kit.

Significant improvement.
This plate kit really improves the dumbells overall. As long as you're ok losing the 5-15 lb range, it's a great upgrade. It improves the balance of the dumbells, reduces the number of plates needed, and increases the maximum weight.

Super easy to install they give the handles a closer grip. Ironmaster products are the best. Thank you ironmaster for your good customer service and products.

Nice increase.
This is an affordable first step to increasing your weight set and is a must with the 75lb set.

Iv'e read all the reviews and can't say it any better, these plates are the perfect addition to my 75lb DB set. Thank you for making them available!

I've had the Ironmaster adjustable dumbbells for quite a while, and the one thing that always bothered me was doing bench with them. Just due to how far out the weight was when going heavy, it made stabilizing them quite difficult (for me).

After adding on the heavy handle kit, the weight is significantly more closer to center, the dumbbells feel a lot more balanced and easy to control, and feels just miles better.

10/10, best upgrade

The addition of the heavy handles have been well worth it. Not only do they allow you to add extra weight. They balance out the dumbbell very well. Highly recommend. Leave plenty of room for hands as well. No issue there.

Received the heavy handle kit the other day. Thank you for shipping it out to me so quickly. The kit gives the dumbbells a completely different feel, and I love the aesthetics. It's a huge win for both Ironmaster and those of us who have the dumbbells. The kit solidifies IM dumbbells as a permanent part of my workout routine. Have a great week!

I've had my IM dumbbells for a long time, so I am very accustomed to the feel and function of this product. But as we all know, the handle is long and fully loaded the dumbbell length is also long. The folks over at IM keep innovating and bringing great products to market, and the heavy handle kit really delivers, imo. It shortens the handle length and makes the dumbbell more compact. If you're a long time IM dumbbell user, this kit takes some getting used to. At lower weights, it feels amazing. But as you progress towards heavier weights, it takes time to accustom yourself to the decreased handle length, because it does substantially affect the dynamics of how the dumbbell balances during the concentric/eccentric phases of the lifting cycle. Give yourself time to adjust, and in my experience with the kit added the IM dumbbells become an overall better, more enjoyable experience.

Great addition to an already great product

Like all good tools, a bit pricey but worth it.

Ironmaster dumbbells are the bomb, and these extra weights give them extra firepower.

Nicely machined and great fit.

Added these to my IM DBs last month, easy to fit and remain solidly in place, the reduced space on the DB handle and the plates being inside makes the DBs feel more balanced in use.

Really perfects the dumbbells
I bought these at the same time I ordered the dumbbell kit. Based on the reviews, it shortens the handle length and gives for a more natural grip. I couldn't agree more! The dumbbells feel exactly the same as any regular dumbbell with these. It also adds 15lbs to your setup so instead of 75lbs, I get 90lbs per dumbbell. Zero plate weight is 25lbs with the heavy handle kit. If you need lighter dumbbells, Costco has Inspire Fitness rubber dumbbells from 5-30 lbs for $299 in some stores. That, along with the Ironmaster's and this heavy handle kit completes my dumbbell set and should be good to go for you as well. This kit really perfects the grip of the dumbbells.

A needed upgrade
If you do not lift weights less than 20 pounds, then this is a must have. It is extremely sturdy, looks good, and feels good while using them. Installation was simple. I'm very glad I bought these.

really makes a difference
Easy to install and makes the dumbbell feel more compact and balanced. Love that I can go up to 90lbs now.

This is a brilliant design. Prior to buying these, I had their 75 lb adjustable DB's. The best benefit in my opinion is the balance this addition offers to the overall feel of the dumbbells. Their DB's feel great either way but these make them feel a bit more like a traditional DB by centering the weight distribution. They do not move around at all. I've used them 3-4x/week in my training for the past 1-2 months since adding the heavy handle kit and have not had to make any adjustments or tighten them. Perfect design. Highly recommend.

Perfect to more perfect!
These weights add the weight and comfort that take these dumbbells to the top of the list. They are balanced, cozier, and smoother. I’m big, 6’3” 275lbs. And have thick hands. I still have plenty of space and play when using these. Installing them the same way all 4 times with the bolts facing up also gives a nice additional visual to have the correct orientation with the notches, helping to make weight changing easier. Having 90lbs dumbbells now instead of 75lbs also makes these a stronger contender. It also helped to tighten each to the same amount of turns. Keeping them even with the handles. Good stuff.

heavy handle plate kit
makes the handle the perfect size

I have had the heavy handles for about two weeks. I wanted more than the 75 pound max of my dumbbells but did not need to go all the way up the 120 pound add on kit. My experience has been similar to other reviewers. The heavy handles improved the feel of the dumbbells and have remained secure so far. I would highly recommend if you need a little extra weight or just to improve the feel of the dumbbells.

No Brainer
If you're okay with the lowest weight being 20lbs, then this upgrade is a no brainer. Not only does it set a more reasonable weight baseline, it improves the balance and the feel of the dumbells and increases the maximum weight. I'd only advise not getting these if you regularly want to work with sub-20lbs since removing the attachments is not something you'd want to do regularly.

Rock solid
Best adjustable dumbbells out period. Built like a tank and worth every penny.

These really make the dumbbells feel better. The extra weight is perfect and the quality is the same as the dumbbells which is excellent.

Heavy handle
Love them, make these dumbells from amazing to unbelievable!

Perfect upgrade
These are a perfect upgrade to the standard DBs. Makes setting up typical weights much easier, and frees up plates for other exercises.

Love the weight closer
I bought these when they were first released because I loved the idea of the weight being closer to my hand. Two or three years later I see someone comment about combining both sets on one handle. I may hve to try this out on one dumbbell to see if it works for my hand. If so I may order again. Just the one set feels a lot more comfortable on the wrist.

Heavy Handle Plate Kit Review
I received these last week but today was the first time using it and used the **** out of it. I've been an owner of the ironmaster DBs for almost 8 years now. With this heavy handle kit they feel like brand new DBs. Like every review says they make the weight far more centered and balanced. This might now be the most compact DB on the market. Also my fatgripz and iron bull strength grips fit perfectly on it. Another great product by IM and surely does not disappoint. Well worth it!