Never used that brand. I typically advise against buying kettlebells online unless they are RKC bells, but at least this one is new, so you know it hasn't been damaged in any way by a previous user. I'm guessing by "wide handle," they mean the open part of it, so it's more like a competition-style bell. I've never used competition bells, so I can't really comment on the handles, but I will say the handles on my 26 lb bells are more open because they're smaller, and they're easier for me to maneuver than the ones I have with more rounded handles. And that's a great price for a 45 lb bell. I think I paid $80 for mine at a local sporting goods store (Muscle Driver brand).