Typically, in the wonderful world of retail fitness equipment, you tend to get what you pay for, or at least that's what we think most of the time.I've found, on average, that 30-40 lb. kettle bells cost between $50-75 when purchased from a local chain/store (checked Target, Sports Authority, and Big 5).This ProSource 30 lb kettle bell has been a fantastic value (purchased mine for about $38 shipped in January 2015) and it feels much better than the more expensive ones. I've been very satisfied with this kettle bell, which is great considering its one of the lowest price ones available online or in store.The finish is top notch. It looks to be enamel coated and baked on for durability. It's got a slight glossy shine that makes it smooth, but not so smooth its slippery. The coating is rough enough that you can grip without squeezing for life. There aren't any bubbles, imperfections, or that infamous "seam" that tears up your skin, so that's great. I'm glad to report that I don't have to wear gloves using it and have had no blisters.It's also very nice that there is NO smell/odor out of the box and after constant sweaty use and no color residue rubbing off over time. Some kettle bells make your hands smell like you've been counting pennies all day. Rubber/vinyl ones sometimes make your house smell like tires.A huge plus is the handle is wider on the ProSource than most of the iron ones I've tried in gyms and local stores. I have small to medium hands and I have a bit of room to spare on the ProSource. My knuckles would hit each other on other kettle bells, that's probably frustrating for people with larger hands. I guess it makes sense for those companies to make smaller grips because it would save money on material. The round diameter of the grip is nice too, not too big or small.I don't throw my weights around, so I can't comment on the wear and tear that could come from rough use.On level concrete, this kettle bell doesn't wobble, its quite level. I know these things can be hit or miss and it seems like more of a random quality control issue that we've seen more in cast iron than molded plastic.Also, to the reviewer that says this is not iron and actually "concrete": I took a magnet, attached it on the handle and all over the body, and stuck all over the kettle bell with the same attraction strength, so its definitely ferrous throughout (or at least the surface areas).