Most kettlebells come with a less than optimal finish. Sanding down the handle with some metal grade sandpaper will help immensely. You can take the coating off partially, or take it all the way down to the handle. It is also good to practice using chalk. In the beginning you may find it irritates your calluses. Well, you're supposed to file your calluses down, so that's sort of your fault now isn't it? :)

Last updated on June 5, 2009 by [Your Name Here]