Rogue Dumbbells
Rubber hex dumbbells from 2.5 to 125 lb — a 25 mm handle on the light ones, 35 mm from 12.5 lb up.
Specs
| Weight range | 2.5 lb to 125 lb, sold in pairs |
|---|---|
| Head | Rubber encased |
| Handle | Chrome plated |
| Handle diameter | 25 mm up to 10 lb, 35 mm for 12.5 lb and above |
| Handle length | Varies by weight |
| Dimensions | Vary by weight |
| Colour | Black |
These figures are copied from Rogue Fitness’s own published specs and were last checked on 2026-08-31. Manufacturers revise products without notice, and variants differ. Confirm anything your decision depends on with Rogue Fitness before you buy.
Choose this one if
- You want fixed dumbbells and the wall space for them
- You need weights below 5 lb, which most ranges skip
- You want thin handles on the light dumbbells rather than one size throughout
The detail
Starting at 2.5 lb is the unusual part of this range, and it matters more than it sounds. Most dumbbell ladders begin at 5 lb, which leaves rehab work, rear-delt raises and anyone rebuilding after injury with nowhere to start. Going to 125 lb at the other end covers essentially everyone.
The handle step from 25 mm to 35 mm at 12.5 lb is a real design decision, and a bigger jump than most brands make — Bells of Steel steps 28 to 34 mm at 15 lb. Twenty-five millimetres is the diameter of a women's barbell shaft, which is genuinely thin and right for a 5 lb dumbbell where a fat grip feels clumsy. Thirty-five millimetres above that spreads load across the hand once the weight starts to strain your fingers.
Rubber-encased heads are the standard construction, and the reason is practical rather than aesthetic: they cut noise, they do not chip your floor, and the rubber takes the abrasion that would otherwise wear the iron.
Rogue is straightforward about positioning this as the budget-priced option in their range, and the specification is consistent with that.
Three things Rogue does not publish here: a weight tolerance, the head construction (welded, bolted or forged), and a warranty term. Head construction is what decides a hex dumbbell's lifespan — a bolted head works loose over years where a welded or forged one cannot — so it is worth asking before buying a full set.
Rogue lists these as not made in the USA, unlike their bars and racks.
The comparison against adjustables is the usual one: fixed dumbbells are instant and take a wall; a PowerBlock takes a shelf and costs you seconds per set.