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I do like how fast the Iron Master are to set up. However, I think Pepin dumbbells are a better value since you can use any one inch plates. I also really like E-coating option at Pepin. It has held up really well compared to my original set. And I just checked, Iron Master still hasn't fixed the supply issue. Always out of stock.
@@ChrisBranlehyeah I went IM in the end. Got them and a bunch of other stuff from their site on Black Friday. These and IM are very similar imo (would never get any that have a lot of plastic and swap weight instantly), but idk guess I just liked IM, easier weight change and I love em
ironamster is superior, first the plates stack on each other and you dont have to spin them like this on, it just goes in, then unless the nudge is facing up with the arrow, the plate is not coming off at all
When I was originally buying these, I couldn't buy an Iron Master set. They had a raffle system set up since stock was selling quickly. I do like how fast the Iron Master are to set up. However, I think Pepin dumbbells are a better value since you can use any plates. I also really like E-coating option at Pepin. It has held up really well compared to my original set.
I ended up going with Baadass as they are so sturdy and have magnetic posts. For back say I create a 130lb dumbell and I have two 10s on the side I can yank them off real fast seconds and continue drop set with 110lbs. They do take some time to load up so ordered some adjustables that go from 8 to 92lbs Trulap.@@bangforbuck
No, the dumbbells warranty doesn't cover abuse by dropping them. I was dropping the first pair pretty aggressively. The new pair is holding up really well though.
@@bangforbuck I see. Btw I see you got the UHMV CNC pads, do they help with the tightening/unscrewing? I have some rubber gaskets that make it flush and tight, but sometimes hard to unscrew
I ran the original pair without the UHMV pads, and sometimes they would screws would get stuck. I haven't had this issue with the new pair with the pads attached. It is the same pair of screws used in the first and second pair. Maybe the pads prevent over tightening. Their main purpose is the prevent metal on metal contact and prevent damage to the plates.
@@bangforbuck thx! I'm getting tired of applying lubricant to the gasket, as it becomes harder to unscrew overtime, but I guess I'll give the pads a try. Would you say the plates sit tight enough, and don't clunk like the powerblocks?
I would say somewhere else. It all depends with shipping from Pepin. But I don't know of another manufacturer that sells stainless steel 1in plates. They sell cast iron plates. I didn't think it would matter much. Look at the CAP 1in plates.
I would say that no dumbbell is drop proof. With enough weight and pressure, any steel will bend or snap. I will say that these dumbbells are extremely solid. Just don't abuse them.
Baadass dumbbell are better. Way heavier duty than the Pepins. Pepin say you can't drop their dumbbells which is going to happen from time to time even if your careful. That's why I didn't get them. Baadass say you can drop them all you want and after got a pair I can see why. They're built like tanks.
They definitely have a better warranty and I do believe they are slightly more durable. Back when I was first buying dumbbells "Baadass" didn't exist. I went with Pepin again since I was familiar with it and it had an Ecoat option. The finish has held up better than any gym equipment I have. It literally looks brand new. I do want to try the Baadass dumbbells however.
Hi David, thank you for your comment. You shoud know that we don't recommand dropping our dumbbells, however it doesn't mean that they aren't strong. Since more than 1 year, our design has been upgraded and is much more sturdy. We also offer HD series for heavy lifter. You can load up to 175lbs of weight plates per dumbbell( + the handles screws weigh ) which is close to 190lbs total. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me !
I have my Pepin since the very beginning. It's not the latest version with CNC and such, but man those are a piece of art. It's not a perfect product, but very close to be... The knurling is crazy good and it feels like pro dumbbells, but much better. Like David Pepin said, those are crazy strong. Baddass are more like mechanic people that decided to make dumbbells, they are maybe made to be dropped, but I would not rate these over this fact. They seems like a great product, but it's totally different. I doubt they will be in business in 5 years compared to Pepin that is always refining his product, listening to his customers and grow very nicely. Anyway, 99% of the adjustable dumbbells are not meant to be dropped, including the Ironmasters. But don't get me wrong, you can be rough with the Pepin's, it's just not meant to go stupid and do some stupid drop tests. Go to a pro gym and drop their expensive dumbbells for fun, you'll thrown out even if those can take many lifetime of abusing. The problem is not the fact that these can be dropped or not, it's just that the homegym influencers thing make a big deal about the "drop feature". Coop has to do his mea culpa and do a drop test after been caught trying to push ironmaster/powerblock sales claiming that Pepin could not be dropped. Take care of your stuff, and it will last forever and Pepin's is a really solid option.
@@Aquefaque completely agree, drops are dangerous too, I don’t see a lot of pro athletes drop their weights like coup does. Interesting trivia about the mechanic part, David was actually working as a Ford mechanic before the pandemic and rising needs for home gym equipment. It was even mentioned in one of the local news.
Here are the dimensions I measured. 10lbs - Thickness (3/4 inch), Diameter (7 7/8 inches) 5lbs - Thickness (5/8 inch), Diameter (6 1/8 inches) 2.5lbs - Thickness (1/2 inch), Diameter (4 7/8 inches) Pepin started making 10lbs plates with a tapered edge so the dimension might be slightly different. Ask them for more details. Sorry, I thought the dimensions were in these comments already.
I bent my first set of handles benching 135lb sets. Baadass finally responded after I continued to reach out overs and over. They sent me an upgraded set of handles eventually. So after babying the second set by only dropping them on drop pads . But the second set bent with only a 110 lbs on rubber floor mats. Five weeks later and they do not want to send me another set of handles.
Sorry for the late response. Bought these a while ago and couldn't find the receipt. cftperformance.com/ It's a small business in the US. I like how they are stainless steel unfinished.
@@bangforbuck The racks are both 92 inches tall, but how many inches high is the pull up bar and do you use any safety arms? Do you think the V2 for $ 350 is overpriced?
Well you can change it. I have mine about 88 inches off the ground. I don't use any safety arms. I don't really squat much or heavy anymore. I the V3 for $350 is priced well. It is 3x3 tubing. I don't regret the purchase and comparable squat stands are more money. There are coupons that you can use to lower the price.
I purchased the Pepin handles and never received them after waiting months for them to be sent. It was a waste of my time and having to go through a bunch of trouble to get my money refunded. Thankfully I used my credit card or I would have been out over 300 dollars. All I did was waste my time and not get anything. It's crazy that even though their products cost so much they don't require a signature for proof of delivery
Sorry to hear that. It seems they had shipping problems once the orders started going up. I ordered my set about a year ago when they just started so I got my dumbbells pretty fast. You are correct that the shipping they used did not have a proof of delivery. I am sure if you message them that you can get a signature required but at an increased price.
So it seems that it would barely fit. The stand is 7.875-in wide and the nuobell is less according to Amazon but I don't see dimensions listed on most sites.
If you think about it. This system you have to put the weights on one side, then flip it to put weights on the other side. The old fashion one. You can slide one weights on both side one after another. Its even faster to change out the weights at a fraction of the price. That is why I opted for old fashion one. NouBell was other choice but I thought it out and opted not to get it.
