Thanks for this review! I purchased the 12 sided 25lbs and agree these are great plates for quality and ergonomics. Hoping to pick up more when available again.
For years and I mean for 17 years of lifting at the gym I seen the iron grip urethane plates get abused by deadlifting and other exercises, nothing can destroy those plates. I have the same iron grip plates for home use. I can imagine by these being made by rogue they have to be the same if not better durability. Plus these just look soo much sexier.
Great looking plates, an update to iron grip's style. They missed the boat on the smaller plates tho. 10s should have grips, at least, and the 5s and 2.5s should also be 12-sided, just my opinion. If these were all black with recessed or raised lettering (like IG), I'd jump on them.
This video opened my eyes to the advantages of these 12 sided urethane plates that I hadn't considered previously. Question: Did you consider or compare Hammer Strength's 12 sided urethane plates before purchasing from Rogue, and if so, what drove you to Rogue? The HS plates are more expensive but they are sourced and made in the USA, unlike the Rogue 12 sided urethane plates. That may not have factored into your decision but I do like to buy Made in the USA when possible, even if that means paying a little more. Thanks.
I was thinking about these plates,, but I have no plan of doing bench presses. Thats fine I see that it allows a bunch to bulk up. I want to be able to control the weights with just my hand, I got a series of workouts to do with them. I dont unnderstandd is it a breath that people take when lifting weight plates, I know people do breathing when lifting on a press. I have a balancing thing with the bar. I have exercises for he bar as well, will be inquiring how to get them weighted heavier, as I want to control the weights with my hand and body. Mean that I want to grab the weight with the hand and control the weight through the body, Im hoping to built the body to be one machine. The weight and strenght needed to support the weight being all the way to the thighs alternating so that the body is not fatiguing
Very quality plates. This is the set to go with. But then also get a set of round ones for deadlifting. The plates that have grips on the outer most edges are more versatile and can be used for lifts such as irongrip rows and various landmine grip deadlifts, so worth grabbing a few of those style plates to use in concert with these. Joel steedman from advanced human performance has videos of the types of lifts I'm mentioning. With these plates you cant do those
Awesome review. Been deciding between these and some other options including the six shooters and your video helped a lot. Not related, but are your spotter arm covers from Aperture Engineering?
which plates are good for home gym for 20 to 25 years with less maintainenance Is that Cast Iron plates (Standard) or Calibrated Cast Iron plates or Black Bumper Plates or Color Bumper plates or Urethane Plates
Nice review, I was actually commenting on your IG about these, I was the one that told you I’d hate to do dead lifts and bent rows on these haha only because i do use strict form.. again, I have echo bumpers for those movements.. for my squats and bench and all other movements I have my steel rogue 6 shooters, after seeing this vid, i might switch to the 12 sided, they’re just really pleasing to the eye! I will say, it will hurt for the amount of weight i need lol also i just sold my rep fitness plate tree and went with the rogue tree and added the double weight horn (saw it on brandon campbell’s page) I’ve seen so many rogue trees and theyre all scratched the hell up due to the powder coat.. yours seems to have held up, any recommendations to prevent the scratching? Im thinking of using black gorilla tape on the top part of the weight horn, just not sure if that will be enough .. would live to hear your thoughts
To be honest I just got my play tree in its new. But with that said I believe it’s gonna hold up pretty well with these 12 sided plates because of the metal ring that’s in the middle having that lip to it. I did find the six shooters seem to kind of want to scratch it but the 12 sided didn’t. Glad that you watched thanks for the comment
@@kozmo7 the rep tree was a bitch to move around in the garage. Id have to unload all the weight just to move from one location tk the other. Also the rep tree did not hold much weight. The rogue tree is built like a tank, and hold wayyyyyyyy more weight. The rep tree plate horns are cheaply made... it’s one solid horn from one side to the other that is held in place with a bolt that you tighten against the middle of the plate horn.. the horn wasnt pre drilled or anything, you literally tighten a bolt against it, creating a bend in it... makes more sense if you have it. Rogue tree all the way.
@@Mr.Randalll Gotcha. So you were using bumper plates or steel? Also, did you experience the arms bending on you and not being able to hold onto the weight?
@@kozmo7 both.. i had rogue echo bumpers, you can only fit 3 45s on there, i can fit 5 on the rogue.. i didnt experience any bending but when you tighten that bolt, you essentially weaken the plate horn.. its a stupid design to save money on shipping ... i emailed rep about it.. just doesnt fit my needs... i have 6 shooters and echo bumpers and i just was not happy.. i can send you a vid of my current plate tree so you can see
12 sided plates are terrible for anything that requires you to place a barbell on the floor and pick it back up again. Since it’s not round, obviously, it will not always land on a flat side and when it lands on a point, it will want to roll forward or backward depending. I’m glad you enjoy these but for others that plan on doing pendlay rows, deadlifts from the floor, barbell rows etc, they will only get your ass injured.
Yes I would agree that for certain exercises these are not the plates to get. But for all other exercises these plates are fantastic I wouldn’t trade them. Thanks for the comment and for watching
@@azuwhr Well I am happy you found something you like. I am still being nit picky with my plates over here haha. I’ve just had so many bad experiences with 12 sided plates, usually training in a 24 hour fitness and I have developed a special hatred toward them.
Are you able to deadlift without hitting one of the 12 edges if you deadlift slow and controlled? I am deciding on either purchasing these or the 6 shooters but they are not available right now.
I would say that’s a tricky question. Yes technically you can but it’s not always going to be set up straight like with a round plate. You might have to adjust it afterwards. They’re not the best plates to dead lift with, but I don’t dead lift. I would go with the six shooters if that’s what your concern is
@@azuwhr I remember Coop from garagegymreview saying deadlifting on none circular plates are extremely annoying especially when some of the plates end up on the corner and stuff.
Thank you for your review I’m just like you a regular old school lifter These plates look great can’t wait for them to come in stock.
Appreciate the review best decision ever love the 12 sided!!
I was just finally able to pick these up. I always wanted them but nobody did a review so I had no clue. So thank you. I owe ya a beer!
You are very welcome and thank you for watching.
I actually don't mind any of the angled plates. But I agree w/ you...they are not for everyone. Thank you for all of your reviews! Very helpful.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this review! I purchased the 12 sided 25lbs and agree these are great plates for quality and ergonomics. Hoping to pick up more when available again.
Thanks for watching and giving a comment. Glad the review helped. I love them.
For years and I mean for 17 years of lifting at the gym I seen the iron grip urethane plates get abused by deadlifting and other exercises, nothing can destroy those plates. I have the same iron grip plates for home use. I can imagine by these being made by rogue they have to be the same if not better durability. Plus these just look soo much sexier.
You are so right. That’s the reason I went with them, they should hold up over the years. Yes they are sexy that’s for sure. Thanks for watching.
@@azuwhr thanks for the great review. These are definitely on my list.
Great looking plates, an update to iron grip's style. They missed the boat on the smaller plates tho. 10s should have grips, at least, and the 5s and 2.5s should also be 12-sided, just my opinion. If these were all black with recessed or raised lettering (like IG), I'd jump on them.
This video opened my eyes to the advantages of these 12 sided urethane plates that I hadn't considered previously. Question: Did you consider or compare Hammer Strength's 12 sided urethane plates before purchasing from Rogue, and if so, what drove you to Rogue? The HS plates are more expensive but they are sourced and made in the USA, unlike the Rogue 12 sided urethane plates. That may not have factored into your decision but I do like to buy Made in the USA when possible, even if that means paying a little more. Thanks.
I have not tried the HS plates. I went with Rogue just because I like the company’s product. I still own and use these everyday.
@@azuwhrdo the urethane material feels rough or smooth? how can we distinguish which one is urethane and which one is without
I was thinking about these plates,, but I have no plan of doing bench presses. Thats fine I see that it allows a bunch to bulk up. I want to be able to control the weights with just my hand, I got a series of workouts to do with them. I dont unnderstandd is it a breath that people take when lifting weight plates, I know people do breathing when lifting on a press. I have a balancing thing with the bar. I have exercises for he bar as well, will be inquiring how to get them weighted heavier, as I want to control the weights with my hand and body. Mean that I want to grab the weight with the hand and control the weight through the body, Im hoping to built the body to be one machine. The weight and strenght needed to support the weight being all the way to the thighs alternating so that the body is not fatiguing
Very quality plates. This is the set to go with. But then also get a set of round ones for deadlifting. The plates that have grips on the outer most edges are more versatile and can be used for lifts such as irongrip rows and various landmine grip deadlifts, so worth grabbing a few of those style plates to use in concert with these. Joel steedman from advanced human performance has videos of the types of lifts I'm mentioning. With these plates you cant do those
Awesome review. Been deciding between these and some other options including the six shooters and your video helped a lot. Not related, but are your spotter arm covers from Aperture Engineering?
Thanks and yes they are. I love them.
which plates are good for home gym for 20 to 25 years with less maintainenance
Is that Cast Iron plates (Standard)
or Calibrated Cast Iron plates
or Black Bumper Plates
or Color Bumper plates
or Urethane Plates
I think urethane will last the longest. A lot of gyms use them for their durability
@@azuwhr yea I feel same... thank you for your reply
Nice review, I was actually commenting on your IG about these, I was the one that told you I’d hate to do dead lifts and bent rows on these haha only because i do use strict form.. again, I have echo bumpers for those movements.. for my squats and bench and all other movements I have my steel rogue 6 shooters, after seeing this vid, i might switch to the 12 sided, they’re just really pleasing to the eye! I will say, it will hurt for the amount of weight i need lol also i just sold my rep fitness plate tree and went with the rogue tree and added the double weight horn (saw it on brandon campbell’s page) I’ve seen so many rogue trees and theyre all scratched the hell up due to the powder coat.. yours seems to have held up, any recommendations to prevent the scratching? Im thinking of using black gorilla tape on the top part of the weight horn, just not sure if that will be enough .. would live to hear your thoughts
To be honest I just got my play tree in its new. But with that said I believe it’s gonna hold up pretty well with these 12 sided plates because of the metal ring that’s in the middle having that lip to it. I did find the six shooters seem to kind of want to scratch it but the 12 sided didn’t. Glad that you watched thanks for the comment
What made you want to sell your Rep weight tree? It’s chrome arms are going to stand up to wear a lot more than the Rogue powder coated arms.
@@kozmo7 the rep tree was a bitch to move around in the garage. Id have to unload all the weight just to move from one location tk the other. Also the rep tree did not hold much weight. The rogue tree is built like a tank, and hold wayyyyyyyy more weight. The rep tree plate horns are cheaply made... it’s one solid horn from one side to the other that is held in place with a bolt that you tighten against the middle of the plate horn.. the horn wasnt pre drilled or anything, you literally tighten a bolt against it, creating a bend in it... makes more sense if you have it. Rogue tree all the way.
@@Mr.Randalll
Gotcha. So you were using bumper plates or steel? Also, did you experience the arms bending on you and not being able to hold onto the weight?
@@kozmo7 both.. i had rogue echo bumpers, you can only fit 3 45s on there, i can fit 5 on the rogue.. i didnt experience any bending but when you tighten that bolt, you essentially weaken the plate horn.. its a stupid design to save money on shipping ... i emailed rep about it.. just doesnt fit my needs... i have 6 shooters and echo bumpers and i just was not happy.. i can send you a vid of my current plate tree so you can see
12 sided plates are terrible for anything that requires you to place a barbell on the floor and pick it back up again.
Since it’s not round, obviously, it will not always land on a flat side and when it lands on a point, it will want to roll forward or backward depending.
I’m glad you enjoy these but for others that plan on doing pendlay rows, deadlifts from the floor, barbell rows etc, they will only get your ass injured.
Yes I would agree that for certain exercises these are not the plates to get. But for all other exercises these plates are fantastic I wouldn’t trade them. Thanks for the comment and for watching
@@azuwhr
Well I am happy you found something you like. I am still being nit picky with my plates over here haha. I’ve just had so many bad experiences with 12 sided plates, usually training in a 24 hour fitness and I have developed a special hatred toward them.
Are you able to deadlift without hitting one of the 12 edges if you deadlift slow and controlled? I am deciding on either purchasing these or the 6 shooters but they are not available right now.
I would say that’s a tricky question. Yes technically you can but it’s not always going to be set up straight like with a round plate. You might have to adjust it afterwards. They’re not the best plates to dead lift with, but I don’t dead lift. I would go with the six shooters if that’s what your concern is
why don't you just buy competition bumpers since they are like the same prices and the competition bumpers are pretty thin itself.
@@To0t I have had those plates before and didn’t like them. I like plates that are easy to carry and put on and off the bar easy.
@@azuwhr I remember Coop from garagegymreview saying deadlifting on none circular plates are extremely annoying especially when some of the plates end up on the corner and stuff.
@@To0t yeah I would agree with him. Possible yes annoying yes. I don’t deadlift so these plates work great for me.