Guide
Kettlebell Sets and Racks: Do You Need Either?
Most people starting out do not need a set, and most do not need a rack yet. A set makes sense once you know you will use several weights, and a rack makes sense once the bells are in your way.
Quick answer: start with one bell. REP’s 8 to 24 kg set of five costs $360.99, about 10% less than the same five bells bought one at a time ($400.95) on the prices we saw. The racks we checked cost from about $231.99 to $579.99 before shipping. This is general information, not medical advice.
Do you need a kettlebell set?
Probably not at first. REP’s own buying advice is to start with a single bell to learn swings, squats and presses, then add a lighter bell for overhead work and a heavier one for swings and squats. It suggests pairs only if you plan a lot of double-kettlebell training.
The usual starting sizes point the same way: they are a few sizes over time, not one purchase (see what weight kettlebell to start with). A set is simply those sizes bought together. Start lighter than you think, and do not buy the heavier bells before you can use them well. An adjustable bell is the other way to cover several weights: see adjustable vs fixed, so which one?
What is in a kettlebell set, and what does it save?
REP’s Kettlebell Set (8 to 24 kg) holds five bells: 8 kg (18 lb), 12 kg (26 lb), 16 kg (35 lb), 20 kg (44 lb) and 24 kg (53 lb). They are gravity die-cast cast iron with a textured black finish, handles colour coded to the international standard, and both kg and lb marked on each bell. Here is how its price compares with REP’s single bells on the day we checked. For choosing between the 12 kg and 16 kg bells, see 12 kg vs 16 kg kettlebell.
| Bell | REP single price |
|---|---|
| 8 kg (18 lb) | $47.99 |
| 12 kg (26 lb) | $62.99 |
| 16 kg (35 lb) | $79.99 |
| 20 kg (44 lb) | $94.99 |
| 24 kg (53 lb) | $114.99 |
| All five singly | $400.95 |
| REP set | $360.99 |
| Saving | $39.96 (about 10%) |
Prices were shown during a promotion, so check them before you buy. Rogue and Titan, the other two makers we read, listed single bells in the pages we checked and we did not find a fixed multi-bell set there (our search may have missed one).
A set is cheaper per bell, but only if you would have bought most of those sizes anyway. If you will use two or three weights, buying those singly can cost less than the set.
Do you need a kettlebell rack?
A rack gets bells off the floor and keeps them in one place. It is storage, not training equipment, and bells can sit on the floor without one. We found no independent source that tests whether racks protect floors or bells, so the points below come from the makers’ own pages.
| Rack | Price | What the maker lists |
|---|---|---|
| REP Kettlebell Storage Rack | $231.99 | Two tiers, 1,000 lb capacity, 60 in long, 21 in deep, 29.5 in high, shelf 58.75 in by 9.75 in |
| REP Kettlebell Rack 2.0 | $449.99 (two-tier), $579.99 (three-tier) | 1,500 lb per shelf, 11-gauge steel frame, molded plastic shelf liners that dampen noise (REP’s claim) |
| Rogue Universal Storage System 2.0 | $395.00 | Two or three tiers, 14 in deep flat tray so bells stack two deep, 70 in shelf, casters and rubber feet included, 76.5 in by 23.75 in footprint |
| Titan Elite Series Mass Storage System | From $539.97 | Two or three tiers, 42 in or 70 in shelves, up to 1,000 lb per shelf, wheels optional |
Titan’s page adds a caution: do not move a non-wheeled unit without unloading it first, and it recommends bolting a non-wheeled unit to the floor. Check the shelf depth against your biggest bell before you buy: REP’s entry rack shelf is 9.75 in deep, Rogue’s tray is 14 in.
What to check before you order
- Units. REP’s advice is to pick kilograms or pounds and stay with it. Look for bells marked in both.
- Sizes that match your plan. Compare the set’s weights with the starting sizes in our starter weight guide before paying for the heavy ones.
- Handle and base. A smooth, seam-free handle wide enough for two hands and a flat stable base. Handle diameters differ by weight (Rogue’s single bells run 1.19 to 1.73 in).
- Space and floor. A rack’s footprint runs up to about 6.5 feet long (Rogue’s is 76.5 in by 23.75 in). Measure first.
Want something quieter on floors? See soft kettlebells. To convert the weights above, use the kettlebell weight chart. Adjustable bells that replace a set are compared in Bowflex vs REP vs Titan adjustable kettlebells.
Questions people ask
Do I need a kettlebell set?
Not to start. Start with one bell and add others as you progress; a set suits you once you know you will use several of its weights.
Is a kettlebell set cheaper than buying singles?
For REP’s 8 to 24 kg set, yes: $360.99 against $400.95 for the five singles, about 10% less, on the prices we saw. It is only a saving if you would have bought those sizes.
Do I need a kettlebell rack?
No. A rack stores bells off the floor and is worth considering once you own several. We found no independent test of racks.
How much does a kettlebell rack cost?
The four we read ranged from $231.99 to $579.99 before shipping, depending on tiers and brand.
Can a kettlebell rack hold dumbbells too?
Some can. Rogue’s system is sold for kettlebells, dumbbells and medicine balls, Titan’s for dumbbells, kettlebells and slam balls, and REP’s entry rack mentions medicine balls and slam balls.
Read next
- Buying your first kettlebell
- What weight kettlebell should you start with?
- Kettlebell weight chart
- How much does a kettlebell cost?
- Best kettlebells for a home gym
- Kettlebell floor protection and storage
Sources and method
This guide is research-based. We read the makers’ and sellers’ own product pages on November 8, 2026 and have not tested these products. Prices were shown during a sale period and change often. Some links may be affiliate links; if you buy through one it costs you nothing extra and helps support the site. See our affiliate disclosure.
- REP Fitness, “Kettlebells & Kettlebell Sets” and its FAQ; “Kettlebell Set (8-24 kg)”; “Kettlebell Storage Rack”; “Kettlebell Rack 2.0”, read November 8, 2026.
- Rogue Fitness, “Rogue Universal Storage System 2.0” and “Rogue Kettlebells”, read November 8, 2026.
- Titan Fitness, “Elite Series Mass Storage System with Adjustable Shelves”, read November 8, 2026.
- StrongFirst, “What kettlebell sizes do I need?” on its kettlebell product page, as summarised in our starter weight guide.