Urethane Dumbbells

Urethane is the premium shell material for commercial dumbbells. It's tougher than rubber, it doesn't give off the rubber odor that builds up in enclosed gyms, and it keeps its color and printed weights instead of fading, chalking or cracking. That's why commercial facilities, hotel gyms and boutique studios choose urethane dumbbells for their main dumbbell run. The trade-off is price: urethane costs more up front, but it typically outlasts rubber-encased dumbbells, so many gyms find it the cheaper option over the life of the set.

Most facilities buy urethane dumbbells as a complete run rather than pair by pair. A 5–50 lb urethane dumbbell set suits studios and personal-training spaces, a 5–75 lb set covers most general gyms, and a 5–100 lb urethane dumbbell set (or 5–125 lb) is the standard for a full commercial floor. Many of our urethane dumbbell sets ship with a matching rack — browse 5–50 lb dumbbell sets with rack and 5–100 lb dumbbell sets with rack — or buy individual pairs to extend or replace weights in a set you already own.

Head shape changes how a dumbbell feels and behaves on the floor. Urethane hex dumbbells and 12-sided urethane dumbbells won't roll away and sit flat for renegade rows and push-ups. Urethane round dumbbells give the classic pro-style look found in high-end clubs and sit neatly in saddle racks. 8-sided heads fall in between. Still deciding? Our guide to round vs hex urethane dumbbells compares them side by side.

Rubber-encased dumbbells are the durable, budget-friendly standard. Urethane is the upgrade for floors that see heavy daily traffic, or where appearance and smell matter. Compared with rubber hex dumbbells, urethane hex dumbbells keep the same anti-roll shape with a harder, cleaner-looking shell that resists scuffs and odor. In the rubber vs urethane dumbbells decision, budget usually settles it: rubber costs less, while urethane is the better buy if the set needs to look new for years. For the full breakdown, read urethane vs rubber dumbbells or our urethane dumbbell pros and cons.

We stock urethane dumbbells from TKO, Hampton (Dura-Bell, Dura-Pro and Gel-Grip), Intek Strength (Armor and Bravo series), VTX, TAG Fitness, Escape Fitness and Troy. Lines differ mainly in head shape, handle style and weight range, so use the Brand and Dumbbell Type filters above to compare urethane dumbbells for sale side by side.

Several urethane lines can be branded with your gym's logo. See custom logo dumbbells for mock-ups and pricing, or browse the wider commercial dumbbells range.