15 rules in this category across multiple organizations. Compare how each organization handles equipment specifications.
For preparation of kettlebells and hands, only magnesia (magnesium carbonate / chalk) is authorized. No other grip aids, substances, liquids, or sticky agents are permitted.
A certificate on the conformity of the equipment should be made before the competition starts.
Whenever possible, kettlebells must be associated with the platform (placed at the competition platform, not transported to the warm-up area).
WKSF standard kettlebell colors by weight: 8kg = Blue, 12kg = Brown, 16kg = Yellow, 20kg = Violet, 24kg = Green, 28kg = Orange, 32kg = Red, 36kg = Grey, 40kg = White, 48kg = Gold.
All competition kettlebells have standardized dimensions regardless of weight. Height: 280mm. Ball (body) diameter: 210mm. Handle diameter: 35mm. These are the same dimensions used across most interna...
Handle diameter is 32-35mm, with minor variation in the exact range.
IUKL standard competition kettlebell weights: 16kg, 24kg, 32kg, and 40kg. The AKA/IUKL ranking tables also include intermediate weights for different rank tiers: 8kg, 12kg, 20kg, and 28kg.
Competition kettlebells must maintain +/- 1% weight tolerance.
Men's adult kettlebell weights: 12kg (HEALTH category), 16kg (GPP category), 24kg (SPORTING PERFECTION category), 32kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT category). Jerk and Long Cycle use double kettlebells. Sna...
Women's adult kettlebell weights: 8kg (HEALTH category), 12kg (GPP category), 16kg (SPORTING PERFECTION category), 20kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT for Jerk/Snatch), 24kg (HIGH MASTERY OF SPORT for Long Cy...
Permitted kettlebell weights: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48 kg.
StrongSport discipline uses heavier kettlebells than standard regulations. Males: 32kg to 48kg. Females: 24kg to 32kg. Open and beginner events may use lighter kettlebells depending on the specific co...