Equipment Specifications — Kettlebell Sport Competition Rules

15 rules in this category across multiple organizations. Compare how each organization handles equipment specifications.

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Chalk / Magnesia Only

GSUIKMFIUKLIKSFA

For preparation of kettlebells and hands, only magnesia (magnesium carbonate / chalk) is authorized. No other grip aids, substances, liquids, or sticky agents are permitted.

Equipment Certification

WKSF

A certificate on the conformity of the equipment should be made before the competition starts.

Kettlebell Association with Platform

IKMF

Whenever possible, kettlebells must be associated with the platform (placed at the competition platform, not transported to the warm-up area).

Kettlebell Body Diameter

IUKLGSU

Competition kettlebell body diameter is universally 210mm.

Kettlebell Color Coding

WKSFIUKLIKOGSU

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.

Competition Kettlebell Dimensions

IUKLWKSFIKOGSU

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...

Kettlebell Handle Diameter

GSUIUKL

Handle diameter is 32-35mm, with minor variation in the exact range.

Kettlebell Height

IUKLGSU

Competition kettlebell height is universally 280mm.

Standard Competition Kettlebell Weights

IUKL

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.

Kettlebell Weight Tolerance

IKOIKMFIKSFAIUKLGSUWKSF

Competition kettlebells must maintain +/- 1% weight tolerance.

Men's Adult Kettlebell Weights

IKSFA

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

IKSFA

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

WKSF

Permitted kettlebell weights: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48 kg.

Competition Platform Size

WKSF

Platform size: 1.5m x 1.5m.

StrongSport Kettlebell Weights

WKSF

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...

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