Have a healthy supply of both. Junk iron plates for machines that don't change weight much, set it and forget it. And some nicer bumpers for a couple bar stations to be set up at same time so you're not moving plates between sets. Durable plates also have to protect premium barbells.
I went with the Fringe Sport Contrast Bumpers after watching your review of those. However, I did get the 55's in the Savage design as I think those look sick and I have a red/black color thing going on and those pop. A lot of my heavier plates arrived scuffed and damaged/boxes torn open, but Fringe has been great to work with. I wish I could say the same about Rep Fitness' customer service. They like to say No a lot and talk about their "strict policy". Keep up the great vids brother.
Hundo pricing is a must with Rogue. I actually like their other metal black e coated plates that have a smaller profile than the deep dish, but it's all preferences
I used to lift with a home made barbell and concrete plates before finishing school. I have a bunch of iron plates from Amazon now. I have bought a few more expensive ones from rep and rogue but they are all within a pound across the board so I don't see the point anymore
Good video, man. You're right! Weight is weight! I have a variety of weight plates I have some Rep bumpers and old school irons, I have some xmark rubber coated plates, a pair of Cap rubber coated ones, and a pair of Iron 100s. Irons are probably the best bang for your buck.
I love my rogue deep dishes. I do have to say though that sleeve space does become an issue if you are not super casual with lifting. Oh well they are still awesome. Great video man.
I enjoy using the Ivanko slotted plates, with 7 oval holes. I just enjoy the 7-slotted holes for ease of picking them up from the floor or sliding on & off the barbell. Thanks for your reviews -- I enjoy your honesty and humor. Maybe a review sometime on the KAZ handles or maybe those magnetic pins, 5/8" diameter or 1".
Just ordered some REP animal print bumpers to replace some old Rogue Echo bumpers I bought like a decade ago. Been two weeks almost and sadly they have yet to ship. I imagine they’ll be a worthy replacement. Next I’m going to replace my old “standard barbell” iron plates with Rogue deep dishes and a couple of the “Mutt Wheels” 45s just for fun.
I have the Troy machined plates (the black ones, in this case). They are good plates, IMO. Accuracy is not the only issue. You want a plate that fits tight on the bar and has a smooth, bored hole that won't scratch up your bar.
@@NoFate247 Yeah, one problem with cheap plates is they assume you may have a cheap bar, so the holes are left a little loose on purpose in case your bar is bigger than spec. (And the cheapest ones, the holes may not even be bored, they may be case, which leaves them rough.)
I use bumper plates as my 45 lbs then I load it with steel plates..I don’t care about looks just wanna lift heavy plus like u said I look for the deals on Facebook market place.. add to my collection. Sell what I don’t need upgrade if need be when the time comes
@@NoFate247 Yes! They are great . I little wider, but I can still get more weight on the bar than 99% of people would need. They are close to Rogue deep dish plates in width.
I like the comp bumper plates due to the accuracy, looks & quietness factor when I don't want to disturb the peace. But I have a mix of used cast iron & used comp bumpers & thus can load weight depending on wether I'm trying to be as quiet as possible or if I'm trying to use up as little space on the sleeves as possible & don't mind having to do the math with my cast irons & noise isn't a concern. I've actually weighed all my plates & have (marked with a Sharpe) the actual weights of my cast iron plates so I can do the math accurately as I journal all of my workouts on strava so I like to know if I'm going for a PR..I've actually gotten that PR. I also like to leave some of my cast iron loaded on 2 of the stations of my Body Solid SBL460 to be ready to go for my next workout. Ideally in my future I'd like to switch out my inaccurate cast iron 45's for Rep Fitness Equalizer 45's as they have what I've heard is a very tight window of accuracy & fit & finish + they have the convenience of the easy grab holes. I recently picked up a pair of used Rogue 100 lb. deep dish plates & customized them with "Plate Snacks" decals that I submitted to them. They turned out sweet & I actually use them in trap bar Deadlift. I can't post a picture here?? or I would.
I have Rep Urethane Plates. You left them off the list.I think they are the best of both worlds of the steel and bumper category. I just buy more weights as I get stronger or they go on sale. I am glad I went that route because I spend 2 hours a day 5-6 days a week average with them so I use them often. Its not an item I pick up once a month so I feel I deserve something nice. I got a full set of Comp bumpers and agree they are overkill though. I only use them for deadlifts and crossfit style stuff in the summer outside in the driveway.
I regret buying my rep fitness bumper plates. Lol theybare too thick and have bo grip. Now I want some that have a grip and are thinner but don't know if I should get the once made from iron or the once coated with rubber? I may get a squat max md so bumperr plates are too bulky for my needs. I want some that are smaller in diameter and thinner. I was looking at some good looking color grip new french fintess plates. Also do I really need 35's. It looks like they are not popular, what about 55's?
@NoFate247 yea you are right I have not had the need to use 35s or 55s but I think I will like the ones with the grip better. I like the French fitness color ones with a grip
If I ever do home gym only, I'd totally skimp on weight plates. I'd get 4 or 5 crappy 300 lb sets from Dick's, a pair of bumper 45s for deadlifting since the Fitness Gear as smaller, and a Rouge barbell. I'd go budget on plates, and expensive on leg and back equipment.
I was planning on making my own plates out of concrete just so I can give guest the impression that I’m an eccentric craftsman who works out or that I’m one of those caveman lifters
I just have whatever is cheapest I can find lol I don't care about looking pretty. If it weighs within 3% of the stated weight, I'll use it happily. I compete in powerlifting. Never felt like I was cheating myself by not spending 1000s on calibrated plates.
Currently using Rogue Mil Spec crumb rubber because they were reasonable during covid, but thinking about some StrengthCo. plates. I had been drooling over Rogue deep dish, but dislike how much the milled plate backs scratch. Tough to decide what is worth "That hard EARNED money"! Thanks for your content as always.
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Yes!!! What's your go to plate if money isn't an issue
@@NoFate247 the StrengthCo Love the black and coat and the tight hole tolerances
Have a healthy supply of both. Junk iron plates for machines that don't change weight much, set it and forget it. And some nicer bumpers for a couple bar stations to be set up at same time so you're not moving plates between sets. Durable plates also have to protect premium barbells.
Sounds perfect. I hate playing the rearrange game with plates abs equipment
I think being patient and finding a good deal is the way to get what you want and not overspend (too much anyway 😂)
Lol there are definitely sales to be had
I went with the Fringe Sport Contrast Bumpers after watching your review of those. However, I did get the 55's in the Savage design as I think those look sick and I have a red/black color thing going on and those pop. A lot of my heavier plates arrived scuffed and damaged/boxes torn open, but Fringe has been great to work with. I wish I could say the same about Rep Fitness' customer service. They like to say No a lot and talk about their "strict policy". Keep up the great vids brother.
That stinks rep fitness didn't make it right but glad to hear fringe did
You have an impressive variety of plates.
I have the rogue deep dish because I got them on a hundo sale.
Hundo pricing is a must with Rogue. I actually like their other metal black e coated plates that have a smaller profile than the deep dish, but it's all preferences
I paid an arm and a leg for Rogue’s Urethane. Love them but very expensive.
Yeah those aren't cheap. H how have they held up
I used to lift with a home made barbell and concrete plates before finishing school. I have a bunch of iron plates from Amazon now. I have bought a few more expensive ones from rep and rogue but they are all within a pound across the board so I don't see the point anymore
Yeah the accuracies on the newer plates is impressive.
Good video, man. You're right! Weight is weight! I have a variety of weight plates I have some Rep bumpers and old school irons, I have some xmark rubber coated plates, a pair of Cap rubber coated ones, and a pair of Iron 100s. Irons are probably the best bang for your buck.
How have the coated ones held up
@@NoFate247 they've held up well but are pretty pricy.
I love my rogue deep dishes. I do have to say though that sleeve space does become an issue if you are not super casual with lifting. Oh well they are still awesome. Great video man.
I never had a problem with sleeve space but I am not a mountain of a man like you 💪💪💪
680lbs of Fringe Sport Savage bumpers for me. Figured it was a buy once, cry once type of purchase and they look great.
That's awesome! I love their tens!
I enjoy using the Ivanko slotted plates, with 7 oval holes. I just enjoy the 7-slotted holes for ease of picking them up from the floor or sliding on & off the barbell.
Thanks for your reviews -- I enjoy your honesty and humor.
Maybe a review sometime on the KAZ handles or maybe those magnetic pins, 5/8" diameter or 1".
I wil try to get my hands on them to review. How old are your ivanko
@@NoFate247 My Ivanko's are only a year old. The slotted-7 hole plates they are not making anymore - but you can still get them here & there.
Just ordered some REP animal print bumpers to replace some old Rogue Echo bumpers I bought like a decade ago. Been two weeks almost and sadly they have yet to ship. I imagine they’ll be a worthy replacement. Next I’m going to replace my old “standard barbell” iron plates with Rogue deep dishes and a couple of the “Mutt Wheels” 45s just for fun.
I have the animal bumpers and love how they look...Definitely stand out
Schnell, made in Germany, beautiful discs!
Oh I have to check them out
Do they come in different colors
I have the Troy machined plates (the black ones, in this case). They are good plates, IMO. Accuracy is not the only issue. You want a plate that fits tight on the bar and has a smooth, bored hole that won't scratch up your bar.
Great points
@@NoFate247 Yeah, one problem with cheap plates is they assume you may have a cheap bar, so the holes are left a little loose on purpose in case your bar is bigger than spec. (And the cheapest ones, the holes may not even be bored, they may be case, which leaves them rough.)
I use bumper plates as my 45 lbs then I load it with steel plates..I don’t care about looks just wanna lift heavy plus like u said I look for the deals on Facebook market place.. add to my collection. Sell what I don’t need upgrade if need be when the time comes
Yeah I am always looking to upgrade when sales occur
I have Rep urethane Equalizer plates for power rack lifts and Rogue training bumper plates for deadlifting.
I need to review the equalizers. Do you recommend them
@@NoFate247 Yes! They are great . I little wider, but I can still get more weight on the bar than 99% of people would need. They are close to Rogue deep dish plates in width.
Titan fitness just came out with some new EZ Grip Bumber plates and sold out already.
Yeah I saw that. Curious how they sold out so fast
I got a mix of bumper plates and some rubber coated handle plates.
Seems like most people have a mix. Wonder if a lot of that is due to covid
I like the comp bumper plates due to the accuracy, looks & quietness factor when I don't want to disturb the peace. But I have a mix of used cast iron & used comp bumpers & thus can load weight depending on wether I'm trying to be as quiet as possible or if I'm trying to use up as little space on the sleeves as possible & don't mind having to do the math with my cast irons & noise isn't a concern. I've actually weighed all my plates & have (marked with a Sharpe) the actual weights of my cast iron plates so I can do the math accurately as I journal all of my workouts on strava so I like to know if I'm going for a PR..I've actually gotten that PR. I also like to leave some of my cast iron loaded on 2 of the stations of my Body Solid SBL460 to be ready to go for my next workout. Ideally in my future I'd like to switch out my inaccurate cast iron 45's for Rep Fitness Equalizer 45's as they have what I've heard is a very tight window of accuracy & fit & finish + they have the convenience of the easy grab holes. I recently picked up a pair of used Rogue 100 lb. deep dish plates & customized them with "Plate Snacks" decals that I submitted to them. They turned out sweet & I actually use them in trap bar Deadlift. I can't post a picture here?? or I would.
I want to review those equalizers so bad. The plate snack designs area great.
@NoFate247 I'd love to see that review!. I really like the fact that the 45,35 & 25 lb plates are all 1.5 inches thick as well.
I have Rep Urethane Plates. You left them off the list.I think they are the best of both worlds of the steel and bumper category. I just buy more weights as I get stronger or they go on sale. I am glad I went that route because I spend 2 hours a day 5-6 days a week average with them so I use them often. Its not an item I pick up once a month so I feel I deserve something nice. I got a full set of Comp bumpers and agree they are overkill though. I only use them for deadlifts and crossfit style stuff in the summer outside in the driveway.
Honestly I want to get those to review so much but I definitely shouldn't have left them off
Awesome video.
thanks I really appreciate that
I went for the rep urethane coated plates. Wife said if we are gonna a have a gym, it's gotta match and look nice. Enough said... lol
I've wanted to review the equalizers so much!!! How are they? How have they held up?
@@NoFate247 only had them a few weeks, but man they are nice. Nicer than any gym plate I've used at any commercial gym.
This guys good
😂. You are too kind
I regret buying my rep fitness bumper plates. Lol theybare too thick and have bo grip. Now I want some that have a grip and are thinner but don't know if I should get the once made from iron or the once coated with rubber? I may get a squat max md so bumperr plates are too bulky for my needs. I want some that are smaller in diameter and thinner. I was looking at some good looking color grip new french fintess plates. Also do I really need 35's. It looks like they are not popular, what about 55's?
Depending on your lifting you can skip 35 and 55. You might like the cast iron coated for the feel but they are thinner than bumpers
@NoFate247 yea you are right I have not had the need to use 35s or 55s but I think I will like the ones with the grip better. I like the French fitness color ones with a grip
If I ever do home gym only, I'd totally skimp on weight plates. I'd get 4 or 5 crappy 300 lb sets from Dick's, a pair of bumper 45s for deadlifting since the Fitness Gear as smaller, and a Rouge barbell. I'd go budget on plates, and expensive on leg and back equipment.
Yeah weight is weight so going budget plates wouldn't impact you at all
I was planning on making my own plates out of concrete just so I can give guest the impression that I’m an eccentric craftsman who works out or that I’m one of those caveman lifters
Some people are pretty handy, I'm seen some pretty decent concrete plates.
I just have whatever is cheapest I can find lol I don't care about looking pretty. If it weighs within 3% of the stated weight, I'll use it happily. I compete in powerlifting. Never felt like I was cheating myself by not spending 1000s on calibrated plates.
Yeah I agree the price expenditure isn't worth it
@@NoFate247 it's hard for some people to have mismatched plates but as long as I have a pair of each I personally don't care lol
@@glogang3233 Honestly I'm not to picky when it comes to working out, I just throw them on and get to work
Old ones. 😁
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Currently using Rogue Mil Spec crumb rubber because they were reasonable during covid, but thinking about some StrengthCo. plates. I had been drooling over Rogue deep dish, but dislike how much the milled plate backs scratch. Tough to decide what is worth "That hard EARNED money"! Thanks for your content as always.
It's tough cause factoring in how they will wear is huge too. I really really liked the rogue rogue ecoated. How have the crumb bumpers held up
@@NoFate247 they look brand new after using them 2-3 times per week for a few years. Team basement by the way :) so they don’t take much abuse.