FORCE1 soft PVC kettlebell review: kind to your floor

The FORCE1 soft PVC kettlebell is the floor-friendly option in this roundup, at around ₱389 as of August 19, 2026.

Why a soft shell?

Because of what is under your feet. Cast iron on Philippine floor tile chips both, and in a condo the sound of a dropped bell travels straight to your neighbour. A soft PVC shell absorbs that, which makes it a far more realistic choice for a rented room or a shared space.

That is not a minor convenience. It is often the difference between training at home and not.

What can one kettlebell do?

A surprising amount. Swings, goblet squats, halos, single-arm rows and loaded carries all work from a single bell, which covers hip hinging and rotation, exactly the movement patterns a dumbbell pair handles worst. As a second purchase alongside dumbbells it fills a real gap.

What does it give up?

Durability and clarity. A filled shell loses shape faster than cast iron under heavy use, so this is a tool with a lifespan. And the listing does not publish the weight, so you are asking the seller before ordering rather than reading a spec.

Is it sulit?

At around ₱389 as of August 19, 2026, it is cheap enough to add alongside a dumbbell set without much thought, and it unlocks movements those dumbbells cannot do. On durability alone, cast iron wins. On being usable in an actual Filipino apartment, this does.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you train on tile, in a condo, or anywhere noise and chipping are real constraints. Skip it if you have a garage floor and want something that will outlast you.

Alternatives to consider

If you want kettlebell movements as part of a wider kit, the Kemilng 10kg set converts into a kettlebell and includes push-up bars. For straightforward light dumbbell work instead, the FORCE1 dumbbell pair is cheaper still.

Compare it against the rest in our best dumbbell sets in the Philippines roundup, or read the dumbbell set buying guide first.