At the beginning of the shutdown, I had email notifications on plates from Rep, Rogue, and Titan. After 3 months of waiting, the Equalizers were the first to be available in significant amounts. I pulled the trigger regardless of the cost and never regretted the purchase. I know some love the sound of metal clanking. More power to them but weight is weight to me. Love my Equalizers - worth every penny for me.
We picked the iron Rogue 6 Shooters for our gym, 2,610 lb, so pretty good sample. The quality has improved a lot as the plates were perfect out of the factory sealed pallet. No color variations or casting flaws. They may have switched suppliers. Price has gone up.
I have these plates in 45s, 6 pairs. I could not be happier with them, and I am really tempted to order the smaller plates as I just like the look and quiet feel. A note about urethane too, no smell, which is a nice feature for my situation. They are pricey though, and while I really want to order the smaller plates so I have a matched set, it is tough to push the buy button! :)
I bought 3 pairs of these when I built my gym about a year ago and only one plate is below 45 lbs and it is 44lbs 15.8 oz. the rest are 45lbs 2.8oz. I love them and really want to by more will need some soon. I do have some other 45s that are less accurate so tend to use these of them.
Rep went up on the prices on those plates about 3-4 weeks ago. I wanted them at the $2.50 per pound that they had them. Now I guess I’ll wait since I already have some plates. No rush now since they hiked up the prices. :-/
On a serious note, I agree, these are more commercial grade to me. The higher price prob not worth it for most home gym users. I liked my Six Shooters more due to them being .5" thinner, better center hole tolerance, and also having a bevel on the inner cutouts. The hexagon shape and hard edges made them not as easy to grip and do other weird things like curl in the squat rack with.
I have urethane coated iron from York Barbell. 45s are $90 each. The hub is thicker so you can't pinch fingers, though the downside is that you can't stuff as much on the sleeve, but unless you're doing 600lb+ movements it's not an issue.
Everyone talks about titan copying rogue but can't find any comments about rouge or rep copying ivankos revolver plates which in my opinion look way better then any other companies.
Very tempting. I like the white lettering to match my rack too. And the smooth hub would be easier on my ribbed SS Ohio bar sleeves. I do wonder if those hubs ever come loose like the ones on the bumpers are known to do. So I'll probably stick with cast iron. They last forever. I'm spoiled from using plates with grip holes so the cast iron Equalizers are on my short list, mainly because they're black. I'm not sure why most plates come in gray only.
Love your videos Coop! Found your page while looking to build out my home gym. Tired of waiting 20-30 minutes to use free weights at the gym. Your videos are very helpful, especially the budget home build videos. I am having to scrap together pennies and currently debating about what direction I want to go. I love American made but isn't exactly in the budget to get started. I looked at these plates and love the look but will probably go with their lower V2 rubber coated plates. Unfortunately, there is absolutely nothing in my area for used equipment. I have been looking for about 2 months.
The Rep Rubber V2 plates are thinner, closer to the 450mm standard hight, have the same 3% weight tolerance and are a lot cheaper. They are black with red lettering so unless you hate red that is probably the way to go for home gym owners.
Tijuana Barbell Co. makes their own version of this plate style: Six Shooters - enameled cast iron with 6 holes. I got those during COVID since Ivankos were sold out, and I didn't like the hex shape Rep used.
I’ve seen them online. Basically rough looking version of Rogue’s Six Shooters. How are they? Are the plates rough when you grip them? Are the edges of the rings sharp when you carry them? And how are they for weight plate exercises?
I’ve been waiting almost a year for a Biggins Iron promo. 100% American made by a small business with 100% American material. Not as fancy as Rogue, but accurate and the best logo in the business. I’ve watched you say you didn’t know where to find an American kettlebell before. Biggins Iron has American kettlebells.
I know you get these questions probably a dozen times a minute, but what would be the best bang for your buck for a power rack in a garage gym? I’m looking for something in the $500 range. I powerlift and my wife wants to add a cable attachment to it.
Would love to see these Urethane Equalizers compared to the Urethane 6 shooters and Ivanko 7 shooters. For me, in the UK the Ivanko are the only ones available for UK shipping. Would love to see Rep's UK distributor ship the Equalizer Plates
I much prefer plates with grip spaces to solid ones (like the current vogue at rogue), it adds versatility. I have the Powertec and Fitness Gear (super inexpensive) ones and it saves me on dumbbells and kettlebells. Not perfect, but helpful on a budget
I really like this model very much, very easy to handly.. Nice grip.. Only Bullrock is selling Urethane Quad plates currently in india.. Awesome plates.. Far better than Rubber Bumpers, specially who don't do overhead throwing..
Those 45s would’ve weighed 45 if you had a way to stand them up. They were to big for your scale that’s why the ones that fit the scale were right on. Nice plates. I wish the smaller weights had holes for hands tho. It’s nice to use just a plate for isolating tiny muscles or rehabbing and being able just hold the plate.
Hi, I have iron plates,and now i order polyurehthane coated plates. I heared that urethane coated plates are lighter than iron plates,which i would not like,because usually i do powerlifting exercises. Is that true that urethane coated plates are lighter that iron plates?
I don’t personally like coated plates but I think the price is justifiable considering it’s a urethane coat and you’re getting a lot better quality, I’d rather pay for commercial grade equipment and not really have to worry about any issues in the future
I am getting to the point of finally upgrading from my old cap plates (constantly deadlifting at a deficit sucks) and I was looking at the REP old school iron plate. Seems to be a good price per pound for someone not looking to compete and as we know from bro science the CLaNg and BAnG makes up at least 50% of your own perceived gains.
I think the bigger plates weighted close to accurate but was not accurate because quite a bit of it was beyond the edge that may have taken some weight off. Where as the smaller plates were with in the perimeter of the scale which could read 100% of the weight of the plate. I think next time try balancing the plates on its side maybe that'll be more accurate. Liked the review though.
To each their own, but I just don’t understand why someone would spend that kind of premium for anything but calibrated plates or nice bumper plates. These just don’t seem to fill a market need
Unless it’s for Olympic lifts, there’s no reason to buy bumper plates instead of the Rep equalizers. 45 pound bumper plates are harder to handle and take up more space. The cheaper bumper plates also have a strong odor that takes months to dissipate, even after washing them (my Rogue bumpers had that issue).
Booooo! They didn't add grip holes to the 10lb like Intek Armor Series.. Hell it'd be cool to find a set that has grip holes on ALL the plate including the 5lb and 2.5lb lol
I wish REP would change their logo with the cheap "sport-ish" looking font that everybody use...Time for a company that has grown this much to design their own logo, at least have a custom or modified font for their logo.
Rep can't even make 45lb plates. Under 45lbs lol shocking! American Barbell rubber grip hole plates are way better than these Denzels or rep v2 plates. And the grips are contoured to fit the hands.
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
At the beginning of the shutdown, I had email notifications on plates from Rep, Rogue, and Titan. After 3 months of waiting, the Equalizers were the first to be available in significant amounts. I pulled the trigger regardless of the cost and never regretted the purchase. I know some love the sound of metal clanking. More power to them but weight is weight to me. Love my Equalizers - worth every penny for me.
I admit. I still bought these because they are pretty, feels nice and handles are great. Makes you smile everytime you rack.
We picked the iron Rogue 6 Shooters for our gym, 2,610 lb, so pretty good sample. The quality has improved a lot as the plates were perfect out of the factory sealed pallet. No color variations or casting flaws.
They may have switched suppliers. Price has gone up.
Placed an order for these two days ago - SO hyped to finally get back to lifting without covid restrictions again
What I think? That your reviews and videos are the reason that I haven't gone crazy during this lockdown!
I like the look. Helps that I’m local to Rep and don’t have to pay shipping. But if you’re after quiet in a home gym - I think they’re it.
I have these plates in 45s, 6 pairs. I could not be happier with them, and I am really tempted to order the smaller plates as I just like the look and quiet feel. A note about urethane too, no smell, which is a nice feature for my situation.
They are pricey though, and while I really want to order the smaller plates so I have a matched set, it is tough to push the buy button! :)
I have these and love them. So easy to load and unload. A premium price for sure, but you only live once.
I bought 3 pairs of these when I built my gym about a year ago and only one plate is below 45 lbs and it is 44lbs 15.8 oz. the rest are 45lbs 2.8oz. I love them and really want to by more will need some soon. I do have some other 45s that are less accurate so tend to use these of them.
Rep went up on the prices on those plates about 3-4 weeks ago. I wanted them at the $2.50 per pound that they had them. Now I guess I’ll wait since I already have some plates. No rush now since they hiked up the prices. :-/
Why didn't you show the 35s? :)
On a serious note, I agree, these are more commercial grade to me. The higher price prob not worth it for most home gym users. I liked my Six Shooters more due to them being .5" thinner, better center hole tolerance, and also having a bevel on the inner cutouts. The hexagon shape and hard edges made them not as easy to grip and do other weird things like curl in the squat rack with.
Because I put them in the basement where all unloved toys go to die...
Coop was afraid of your response, LOL.
35s are gay
@@BeardFaceSuper the 90s called. It wants its homophobic insult back.
I have urethane coated iron from York Barbell. 45s are $90 each. The hub is thicker so you can't pinch fingers, though the downside is that you can't stuff as much on the sleeve, but unless you're doing 600lb+ movements it's not an issue.
I went with the Rep V2 Rubber Coated Plates. Cheaper and they have been awesome.
Everyone talks about titan copying rogue but can't find any comments about rouge or rep copying ivankos revolver plates which in my opinion look way better then any other companies.
100% agree - premium plate, premium finish, accurate, and damn good lookin'!
Sneaky Rep!
Are the center of these plates, stainless steel?
You guys back in stock?
@@Cinderkin Yes and yes!
I have a Bandbell Bar and these plates are ideal for hanging off the bar with bands. The urethane coating keeps the bands from wearing as quickly.
These are the plates I have, I really like them. I was finally able to order the change plates
Very tempting. I like the white lettering to match my rack too. And the smooth hub would be easier on my ribbed SS Ohio bar sleeves. I do wonder if those hubs ever come loose like the ones on the bumpers are known to do. So I'll probably stick with cast iron. They last forever. I'm spoiled from using plates with grip holes so the cast iron Equalizers are on my short list, mainly because they're black. I'm not sure why most plates come in gray only.
Completely agree on the iron Equalizers, and black looking much better.
Love your videos Coop! Found your page while looking to build out my home gym. Tired of waiting 20-30 minutes to use free weights at the gym. Your videos are very helpful, especially the budget home build videos. I am having to scrap together pennies and currently debating about what direction I want to go. I love American made but isn't exactly in the budget to get started. I looked at these plates and love the look but will probably go with their lower V2 rubber coated plates. Unfortunately, there is absolutely nothing in my area for used equipment. I have been looking for about 2 months.
The Rep Rubber V2 plates are thinner, closer to the 450mm standard hight, have the same 3% weight tolerance and are a lot cheaper. They are black with red lettering so unless you hate red that is probably the way to go for home gym owners.
Another solid option!
According to their site, the rubbers are 17.5 and urethane 17.7.
I went with Rogue deep dish plates and Strength Co change plates ((10, 5 and 2.5).
Are the strength co the cheapest change plates?
@@LetsPlaywithDDae No. Rogue does not have deep dish change plates and the Strength Co change plates match the deep dish plates well.
Tijuana Barbell Co. makes their own version of this plate style: Six Shooters - enameled cast iron with 6 holes. I got those during COVID since Ivankos were sold out, and I didn't like the hex shape Rep used.
I’ve seen them online. Basically rough looking version of Rogue’s Six Shooters. How are they? Are the plates rough when you grip them? Are the edges of the rings sharp when you carry them?
And how are they for weight plate exercises?
I’ve been waiting almost a year for a Biggins Iron promo. 100% American made by a small business with 100% American material. Not as fancy as Rogue, but accurate and the best logo in the business. I’ve watched you say you didn’t know where to find an American kettlebell before. Biggins Iron has American kettlebells.
Been out of stock on every thing but 45s for about a year now. Sold I sold all my 45s and went strength CO
I know you get these questions probably a dozen times a minute, but what would be the best bang for your buck for a power rack in a garage gym? I’m looking for something in the $500 range. I powerlift and my wife wants to add a cable attachment to it.
Would love to see these Urethane Equalizers compared to the Urethane 6 shooters and Ivanko 7 shooters. For me, in the UK the Ivanko are the only ones available for UK shipping. Would love to see Rep's UK distributor ship the Equalizer Plates
How do you feel these compare to American Barbell's rubber grip plates?
I’m happy with mine.
I'm disappointed with this video to find out Coop only deadlifts 1300lbs. I assumed it was north of 2000lbs.
I much prefer plates with grip spaces to solid ones (like the current vogue at rogue), it adds versatility. I have the Powertec and Fitness Gear (super inexpensive) ones and it saves me on dumbbells and kettlebells. Not perfect, but helpful on a budget
would you say that the holes on the 45, 35 and 25lb make it easier to move around as appose to the ones that are all solid like the rogues?
Very nice! They look like my older Bells of Steel Plates. The coating is a nice touch.
Hey Coop!
Do you have any reviews or opinions on the Ivanko Rubo plates??
Do rogue ohio power bars have the ribs/ridges on the sleeves? The reason I ask is because it sounded weird when you put the weights on the bar.
Glad I bought the Rogue Deep Dish plates after seeing your review on them. They are a lot nicer looking 👌
How are they holding up after this time?
I see those Ghost Strong j-cups...review soon?
I will be sharing home gym so I’ll
Get these
I really like this model very much, very easy to handly.. Nice grip..
Only Bullrock is selling Urethane Quad plates currently in india.. Awesome plates.. Far better than Rubber Bumpers, specially who don't do overhead throwing..
I think u need to start donating some of ur equipment overflow to us!!!!
Make a series on outdoor related equipment
Those 45s would’ve weighed 45 if you had a way to stand them up. They were to big for your scale that’s why the ones that fit the scale were right on. Nice plates. I wish the smaller weights had holes for hands tho. It’s nice to use just a plate for isolating tiny muscles or rehabbing and being able just hold the plate.
Hi, I have iron plates,and now i order polyurehthane coated plates.
I heared that urethane coated plates are lighter than iron plates,which i would not like,because usually i do powerlifting exercises.
Is that true that urethane coated plates are lighter that iron plates?
Troy Fitness HO/PO plates are my favorite plates. Very accurate and moderately priced.
I have them too (the black ones). I think they are a pretty good value.
Please review your rack as well, which one are you using..
Haven’t tried their products yet!! Would love to now!
Great style of weight plate 👌
I would probably just go with the deep dish because they're made in the USA. Although I must admit those plates look pretty sweet
I don’t personally like coated plates but I think the price is justifiable considering it’s a urethane coat and you’re getting a lot better quality, I’d rather pay for commercial grade equipment and not really have to worry about any issues in the future
But like you said for most people probably not worth it
How the heck did you get the Plates. I have been trying to buy them for months.
Coop what is your take on the Rogue Boneyard Bars?
It's a gamble. With how many bars they have in stock finally I would shell out for non-by
Coop - love these plate reviews! Can you please do Watson’s stainless steel Olympic Pro Weight Plates? They would be a great match for your dumbbells.
Two 45# plates with shipping: $280.13. They should be covered in luxurious newborn baby skin for that price
A pair of DD 45 were 200 $ delivered to the door. A better investment IMO
Freight hits at 150lb which just hit at 180lbs - so if you added a cpl more pairs, shipping would not go up as much per lb by quite a big margin.
I am getting to the point of finally upgrading from my old cap plates (constantly deadlifting at a deficit sucks) and I was looking at the REP old school iron plate. Seems to be a good price per pound for someone not looking to compete and as we know from bro science the CLaNg and BAnG makes up at least 50% of your own perceived gains.
I've got those exact plates, they're great!
Coop, how do you load up the one side without the bar flipping? What’s your secret?
The other side of the bar has plates on it.
when do you plan on reviewing the titan fitness nemesis functional trainer
When it comes in. We have one on order.
They should make these functional trainers plate loaded. Why buy all that iron that you can use for other things? Plate loaded is the way to go.
What about their old school plates they just came out with
I think the nicer plates and equipment are an extra incentive and motivation to get to it.
Every month is no shave November for coop 🤙🏽
Coop where's the Rogue 12 sided urethane plate review? 😆 I want hear about quality, ease of use & if they are worth the cost 🤢
I think the bigger plates weighted close to accurate but was not accurate because quite a bit of it was beyond the edge that may have taken some weight off. Where as the smaller plates were with in the perimeter of the scale which could read 100% of the weight of the plate. I think next time try balancing the plates on its side maybe that'll be more accurate.
Liked the review though.
You do know that's not how science works, right?
Why are power racks good?
Why would you want to surpress the sound of 2 45s hitting together I’m getting turned on just thinking of the noise
They are nice but American barbell rubber coated are better.
You should do some reviews on a company called ISF (I Sell Fitness). Tons of great gym equipment and plates at a very reasonable price.
To each their own, but I just don’t understand why someone would spend that kind of premium for anything but calibrated plates or nice bumper plates. These just don’t seem to fill a market need
Hey Coop
For that price bumpers are better, more floor friendly and maybe easier to resell
Unless it’s for Olympic lifts, there’s no reason to buy bumper plates instead of the Rep equalizers. 45 pound bumper plates are harder to handle and take up more space. The cheaper bumper plates also have a strong odor that takes months to dissipate, even after washing them (my Rogue bumpers had that issue).
LOL 45’s are 234.99 now, not 220
How do you like the hex hole compared to cemco?
not as good IMO, hex shape makes gripping not as pleasant and the round holes are beveled vs the hard angles on the hex.
Not as nice to hold, but they're rounded and it's not a huge issue. I think it will matter more on what look you want.
Have you had your scale calibrated?...just sayin' 😜
Rep raises their prices faster than Coop can upload his reviews... Rogue deep dish is a bargain for the price and made in America..
Booooo! They didn't add grip holes to the 10lb like Intek Armor Series.. Hell it'd be cool to find a set that has grip holes on ALL the plate including the 5lb and 2.5lb lol
I wish REP would change their logo with the cheap "sport-ish" looking font that everybody use...Time for a company that has grown this much to design their own logo, at least have a custom or modified font for their logo.
If it's more than $1.50 a pound, it's off my radar.
Good luck buying weights then. Even used stuff is going for $2/lb
Love you daddy🐐❤️
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wow on price
Always sold out 😭
Yeah great plates but... I am sticking with concrete
Cries in Europe:(
Rep doesn't make them they slap their name on a generic Chinese company product
Actually COOP meant to say 1300 oz deadlifter :)
They suck , that kind of money and not the weight they advertise not worth it
Plates are the absolute worst thing to splurge on.
Rep can't even make 45lb plates. Under 45lbs lol shocking! American Barbell rubber grip hole plates are way better than these Denzels or rep v2 plates. And the grips are contoured to fit the hands.
These plates are boring, generic, and lack character. Commercial gyms would love them
Uhhh… If you don’t appreciate the sound of some iron clanging and banging you don’t deserve a garage gym.
Why does this guy have so much weightlifting equipment but hardly looks like he works out? Bad genes?
Different priorities
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B