Reebok RAWT-11156 dumbbell set review: best for beginners

Reebok Dumbbell Set RAWT-11156 with Storage Case

Reviewed by Gabriel Manalo Β· Updated Aug 19, 2026 Β· How we review

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Quick verdict

A tidy 12 kg of vinyl-coated cast iron in a storage case: the gentlest entry point in this roundup, and the one you will outgrow soonest.

At a glance

BrandReebok
TypeDumbbell set
Priceβ‚±2,900 (as of Aug 19, 2026)
Owner rating5.0 β˜… from 10 reviews
ShopJB Music & Sports Inc.
Units sold50

Pros and cons

βœ“ Pros

  • Vinyl-coated cast iron holds up better than sand-filled starter weights
  • Rounded square heads stop the dumbbells rolling across the floor
  • Storage case keeps six small plates from scattering

βœ— Cons

  • Tops out at 12 kg total, so you outgrow it once you get stronger
  • Fixed 1 kg to 3 kg pairs, no way to add plates later

The Reebok RAWT-11156 is the friendliest set here to start with: 12 kg of vinyl-coated cast iron in six small pairs, cased, for around β‚±2,900 as of August 19, 2026.

What is it good for?

Light, high-repetition work. The 1 kg, 2 kg and 3 kg pairs cover lateral raises, curls, light presses, weighted core work and rehab-style movements, which is a genuine training programme for someone starting from zero.

The vinyl coating does real work in a Filipino home: quieter than bare iron, gentler on floor tile, and no rust marks on the bedroom floor. The rounded square heads stop the dumbbells rolling off when you put them down, and the case keeps six small weights from scattering under the bed.

Where does it stop?

Twelve kilos total is the ceiling, and it arrives faster than you expect. There is no thread, no collar, no way to add a plate. Once 3 kg per hand stops being hard, this set has given you everything it has.

That is not a flaw in the product so much as the nature of a fixed beginner set, but it should shape whether you buy it.

Is it sulit?

At around β‚±2,900 as of August 19, 2026, you pay a brand premium against generic light pairs that cost a fraction of it. What you get for that is the coating, the case, the profile and Reebok’s quality control. Whether that is sulit depends on how long you expect to use it.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want a complete, tidy light set for toning or rehab and value the finish. Skip it if you are aiming at strength work, because you will be shopping again within months.

Alternatives to consider

If you want the same beginner-friendly start with room to grow, the 12kg adjustable dumbbell reaches the same total but loads in 2 kg steps on one handle. For much less money in a plain fixed pair, the JOINFIT 2-piece set covers the basics.

See the full ranking in our best dumbbell sets in the Philippines roundup, or read the dumbbell set buying guide to work out your starting weight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the box?

The set is six vinyl-coated cast iron weights, 2 x 1 kg, 2 x 2 kg and 2 x 3 kg, totalling 12 kg, with a compact storage case. It is a light set aimed at toning and general conditioning rather than heavy strength work.

Why do the dumbbells have flat sides?

Reebok uses a rounded square profile so the weights do not roll away when you set them down. On a tiled Philippine floor that is more useful than it sounds, particularly in a shared room.

Can I add more weight later?

No. These are fixed pairs from 1 kg to 3 kg with no threads or collars, so the set is capped at 12 kg total. Growing past it means buying different weights entirely.

Is vinyl coating better than bare cast iron?

For home use, yes. The vinyl is quieter, kinder to floor tile, and less likely to leave rust marks. It scuffs with time, but the cast iron underneath is unaffected.