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REP Fitness Hex Dumbbells vs. Rogue Rubber Hex Dumbbells (35 lb pair)

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REP Fitness Hex Dumbbells (LB), 35 lb pair

REP Fitness

$164.99

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Not that

Rogue Rubber Hex Dumbbells, 35 lb pair

Rogue Fitness

$135

Buy the REP. It ships free, the lifetime home warranty is in writing on the page, and the handle is knurled end to end. Rogue's sticker is lower, so check its delivered price first.

Prices checked October 30, 2026. REP Fitness Hex Dumbbells (LB), 35 lb pair in stock at REP Fitness as of October 30, 2026 (Add to cart shown on REP's page, no sold-out text).

Why the coach picked it

  • REP ships free everywhere except Alaska and Hawaii. Rogue's page doesn't promise free shipping on dumbbells, so the $29.99 you save on Rogue's 35 lb pair can shrink or vanish at checkout.
  • REP puts a lifetime warranty for home use right on the product page. Rogue's warranty page doesn't list these dumbbells, and its support guide only says 'typically' lifetime on the handle and 1 year on the rubber heads.
  • REP's handle is fully knurled. Rogue's product page calls its handle 'easy-grip' and doesn't list knurl; its support guide says medium-grade. Sweaty hands on round four of DB snatches is where that shows up.
  • Both lines run 2.5 to 125 lb in pairs and both claim 3% tolerance. Whichever you buy, the next pair will match.
  • REP says its rubber is 'ultra-low odor, virtually scent-free.' That matters if your dumbbells live in a closed garage. Rogue's page doesn't address smell.

When the other one is the right call

Buy the Rogue if your Rogue order already ships free, like an in-stock order over $5,000 or a Monster rig. Then you keep the $29.99 difference on a 35 lb pair ($19.99 on a 50). Also know REP sells these as final sale with no returns, while Rogue takes returns within 30 days if you pay the shipping back. Not sure on the weight? That's a point for Rogue.

Side by side

REP Fitness Hex Dumbbells (LB), 35 lb pairRogue Rubber Hex Dumbbells, 35 lb pair
Price, 35 lb pair$164.99, free shipping (not AK/HI)$135, shipping not shown on page
Price, 50 lb pair$214.99, free shipping (not AK/HI)$195, shipping not shown on page
Handle diameter28 mm (2.5 to 15 lb), 34 mm (17.5 to 125 lb)25 mm (10 lb and under), 35 mm (12.5 lb and up)
HandleStraight chrome, fully knurled, 5.2 in. longChrome-plated, 'easy-grip, ergonomic'; medium-grade knurl per Rogue's support guide
Weights offered2.5 to 125 lb, pairs2.5 to 125 lb, pairs
Weight tolerance3%+/- 3%
WarrantyLifetime for home use, 1 year commercialNot listed on Rogue's warranty page; support guide says typically lifetime on handle structure, 1 year on rubber heads

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