Let me know what plates are your favorites! I'm always looking at new stuff and swapping out and trying things when I can, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
I have mostly a hodge podge of rogue bumpers, some fringe, and a few iron plates from various places. I can honestly say I don’t really care , I use all of them, even the change plates - for some reason I really like the feel/look of the Rogue HGs. I will say the crumb bumpers, I just didn’t purchase any of those because of the reasons you described and tend to crack over time, especially in a garage. I’d avoid those totally. Mil spec echos, just fine, fringe savage, great looking, regular echos, fine. I will say if you do movements like deficit rows or Landmine work often I find smaller iron plates to be pretty useful; otherwise sturdy bumpers have been perfect. In my experience Rogue hits it out of the park with service, durability, and design almost every time - but it’s important and useful to remember that there are plenty of other choices out there as well. (Rep, for example, has really improved recently). If you care about buying USA made, that’s another consideration as well and it can get difficult there, but worth looking into imo.
I¨m starting to lean towards encased cast iron in rubber with holes for holding them for my home gym. seems like the best out of all worlds, price included. but yeah got 4 different types of plates now at home and i need to try to sell the rest to keep it uniform
I like rubber bumpers. I’m smaller and older so not doing tons of weight and they look heavier on the bar than they actually are. I call them ego weights. 😂
Currently brand new “economy” bumpers are $1.45/lb where I live, compared to that the cheapest “cheap” cast iron plates are selling at $1.80/lb 😅 I had about 350 lbs of old cast irons that I sold for $500 and upgraded to bumpers without really losing any money 😊
just started building my home gym and your videos have been super helpful! i was going to go with the deep dish rogue plates because they look nice. but somehow the rogue echo bumpers were cheaper, so i got a few of those instead.
Those deep dish are so nice and my current favorites. Their quality tends to make them more expensive but probably worth it in the long run. Can't go wrong with the bumpers either way and I use bumpers and the deep dish so a solid investment anyway.
Clear, to the point, and informative. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. In the late 2000s, I bought what was I thought was the top of the line back then. IVANKO urtethane covered. The stuff you would see in the muscle.mags, but nowhere else. I think 400LB of plates and the bar cost me over $2K back then. Stuff has held up great.,
Any plate that is most accurate in weight and the most economical in price is the best. I'm glad I got my home gym 30 years ago. Russ Warners San Jose Ca.
Best plate info video I've ever seen on youtube O.o.. 7:52 easy way to pick those ones up (even the hundos), take your curl bar and put it into the hole and just lever it it up Surprised you didn't mention the hole tolerance (or maybe I missed it). That's where the true quality lies, cheaper ones have ALOT of slop and wiggle like crazy on the bar.
@@alistairhomewood7344 Start by checking whats in stock at blk box, bulldog gear, primal strength, mirafit, wolverson, again faster. With the national lockdown things are constantly selling out and restocking
@@danieljay2307 ok thank you! To be honest I'm quite tempted by the rogue bumpers, and OL bar as they're actually decently priced (I have to buy women's because room just isn't wide enough for 7ft). Only problem will be shipping
@@alistairhomewood7344 Theres a rogue europe site, check that out. Shipping may not be too unreasonable. I've never ordered from Rogue but added some kettlebells to my shopping basket recently to look at the shipping costs and it wasn't outrageous I remember that much.
@@danieljay2307 ok thank you! Unfortunately nothings in stock, but I have spent a lot of time with cheap plates, and bar, I think I've earned the right to buy some better equipment 😂I also need some bumpers because my desdlift isn't like 200kg, I want to warm up with some weights below 1 plate, ideally
Iron grips utherane, Intek rubber coated, gp rubber coated, troy rubber coated, and york rubber coated plates are the best... for cast iron I like my m4 Ivanko steel plates...
REP has gotten significantly better. Still cant get over that damn comma in the KG part of the plate! No sharp edges, the hole is perfectly smooth, and the finish is uniform. REP used a different producer for some of the smaller plates
Doesn’t seem to have a choice right now, whatever is available is the best😂😂😂 I have a mix collection of metal, rubber coated and crumble plates But I learned something today! Thank you!
I am building a garage gym and am looking at the Rogue deep dish plates. Not sure that I need bumper plates. For 10, 5, and 2.5 pound plates, I am just going with whatever Rogue gets in stock.
You can use lots of companies to fill in. I prefer black so they match and milled is nice too. I do have some yorks but the new ones finish and quality isn't close to that Rogue deep dish quality.
@@GlucksGym I literally had a few laughs from every video I watched so far. Your personality is a fresh breath of air compared to the other boring monotonous home gym reviewers. Keep up the great work. I’m a new fan.
Rep equalisers are the best, because they are so handy and easy to lift from one place to another, not a big fan of bumper plates though.. I like quad plates more.. Urethane is best, and in india I see only Bullrock is selling Quad model urethane plates..
Urethane are awesome, but an overkill for a garage gym, IMO. Stick with iron, wide flange or grip, easy to clean and cheap. Rubber is a dust/dirt magnet, and cheap rubber with stink and mar equipment and floors. You'll need at least one pair of higher end bumpers for "cross-fitting," otherwise stall mats are fine for deads, as long as you control your lifts... If cost isn't a factor and your gym is inside the home, or finished garage... then yea urethane is killer.
I echo a lot of those same ideas in my dumbbells video. Mine are second hand from a gym closing (and I bought them for my friends) but I prefer my deep dish and my 45 bumpers.
rogue deep dish are beautiful, and in the time of the rona it seems like they are viable in price now that everyone is gouging shit on marketplace and amazon.
And they seem to be ramping up their production because they're coming in stock more and more often. They are gorgeous and I'll probably pick more up in the future.
My Rogue h20 bumper set seemed Iike a good idea at the time but I now wish I would've built a platform and went with steel or at least just went with just a couple 45lb bumpers to absorb impact. The Rogues are hard to handle and still give off odor years later. I also got a decent amount of Fitness Gear 3 handle plates which are easy to handle. I think when I bought them about 3 years ago they were around a buck a lb. In hindsight, I should've got the Troy ones I listed for back then.
Ivanko OM used to be the best. I have older Ivanko Revolvers and they are near perfect. I love coated plates but would never own them again. Iron can last forever. Rubber and urethane will not. It is unlikely we would exceed the life of a coated plate in a home gym but the thought of it bothered me. Also, I love the clank!
Love this breakdown, Gluck. Unfortunately, it makes me just want to buy a bunch of plates. Currently I have more plates than I can lift. What’s your thought process in owning more plates that you can lift? Assuming you do of course, but not surprised if you can lift every single plate you have.
Was literally just talking to someone about getting more plates even though I'm not gonna put up 800lbs... I work out with a few people and need multiple setups going sometimes so that's my justification. Hell people have a dozen bars why can't we have more plates?!
@@GlucksGym ah yeah. That makes sense. Unfortunately I work out alone but you may have convinced me to get new plates. I’m itching to get the Rogue 12-sided urethane coated plates but thankfully the full set isn’t in stock so not much fir me to do right now!
@@jamestonbellajo the only issue with those is since they're not round you can't deadlift with them. They bounce and roll into your shins the shape. You could look at the 6 shooters if what you're looking for is urethane and holes for handles /chains
They're cast iron plates coated in rubber, 3% tolerance, and imo a little pricey for what they are (but aren't all rubber coated plates?). Some people complain about the smell but generally people like them. The 45s are smaller than regulation size which to some is an issue. I've seen them in person but don't have a ton of experience. Rep can be amazing (their benches) but their quality control can be a little lacking at times.
I love my old York milled I just wish I could find more. I haven't noticed them doing anything to my bar. I'll have to take a closer look next time I clean my barbells. Thanks!
@@GlucksGym Lubricate your bar sleeves with a film of 3in1 oil and your plates will “glide” along the sleeve and thus not scratch. My old York made in USA milled plates are 30 years old and they are in kilos, they are my favorites, too. Lift hard, there is NO tomorrow!
Nice vid bud . I have the rogue deep dish with the york legacy change plates as well . I would really like to see your thoughts on the strength go ones if you could get some in . Been eyeing those down for a while. Shipping ie q killer over here in Canada nb though. I think the clear coat rack with some ecoat plates qjd a ss bar would be the sweetest wet up'
I've been eyeing those plates ever since I got those deep dish but the shipping was insane. They've expanded their shipping warehouses since then and I need more plates so you never know 😂
Haha awesome' I am qlso confused by the guys who are saying the deep dish take up too much space on the bar but yet are not lifting anything close to 675 .. and with a good power thrrr ie minimum whip" the only complaint I have is how dam loud they ring during dead lifts. Anyways really enjoy the channel buddy you and Winnie have q good thing going . Looking forward to more reviews
I have the same problem. I have the rep fitness iron plates and thinking of getting the upgrade for the deep dish rogue plates. Is it a big difference Should I pull the trigger?
Hey Gluck, do you have any experience with rogue calibrated plates? Name suggest its steel plate, but in the info is stated, that it is actually cast iron. I thought that all better calibrated plates are made of steel.
Hey I have a question. I always went by the rule weight is weight so go as cheap as possible for the plates. Do you think there is anything super wrong with that for a beginner lifter who is one a budget? Thanks for the videos keep it up 👍
Thank you so much for the feedback the other day! Now I am considering Titan Elite Black bumper plates, but the price wise REP black bumper is slightly cheaper. Could you please share your opinion on those two companies? thank you!
I can't speak on their prices because it seems like they're listed a little oddly atm (the titan 45 is showing as less than it's 10lb) but that's two different styles of hubs which is the real change. The rep black bumper is a metal insert (with hooks, so it's basically all rubber) whereas the titan elite is a steel center that's surrounded by rubber. It's not really an apples to apples comparison, you're comparing a basic style bumper to a competition style though calling that Titan bumper competition level isn't accurate, it's not. If this were rogue vs rogue for example that's a big difference because of the hubs. As for my experiences with those two companies. I'd rank Rep above Titan but I've been pretty happy with both and at the same time both can have quality control issues. I suppose it comes down to what are your plans and how much do you want to spend. Cheap bumpers (unless they're crap) can last a looong time, high end bumpers will probably outlive us.
You're not comparing the same type. Titan Elite Black bumper plates are for olympic lifting as their center metal ring is very thick. They're much more durable than normal bumper plates. You need to compare Titan economy bumper with REP black bumper. I believe overall Titan is cheaper as its price includes shipping fees.
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.
Is Rogue Urethane the most QUIET plates as far as dropping the bar or deadlifts with the plates banging the ground each time? I exercise in my room and I'm trying to find a way to exercise more quietly.
I'll be honest Tom that was a long time ago and I can't remember the weight tolerances but I do remember the finishes being different between them and just not loving the plates overall. That being said they worked and worked well and I only remember having cosmetic issues but like I said, it was long ago and I can't really remember exactly.
Great video. I have a good lead on the American Barbell Olympic Rubbed plates; however, they are only 17 inches in diameter (much smaller than most). Would you steer clear or pull the trigger? Your insight is appreciated.
The rubber line? I suppose it depends on the price but I like that style (I have their commercial line) because I put my chains through the handles. I wouldn't pursue them as my primary plates but it depends on what you have and your plans.
@@GlucksGym Yes, the rubber line. I have them from 2.5-25 so I could switch it up and go for bumpers in the same brand or another to have the correct spec for my 45 lb plates. I just don't want to be stuck with 45 lb plates that don't work with anything else if you know what I mean.
Competition bumpers are manufactured to tighter specs which costs a lot more money. So the collar opening on the competition bumpers has to be within .1 of a mm in diameter and the weight tolerances have to be within 15grams vs urethane where it's 1%. So at 45lbs the competition bumpers will be 45lbs +/- 15 grams but the urethane is +/- 200 grams.
I have cheap quality bumper plates and they've almost lost their colors :) Whenever I touch the bumper plates my hands will be full of color. Do you have any idea to color these bumper plates.. I am planning to purchase new plates but kind of confused on to go with the bumpers or calibrated powerlifting or castIron for my homegym..
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Hey I just bought some for my house I am planning to use then to dead lift and squat I bought them as a blind buy without doing my research so you know if I am OK using them for squatting and deadlofting?
You're right, it's a tough time but companies have upped their production. Rogue posts new stocl daily. Keep searching and hopefully you get what you're looking for.
Mine like the smooth feel of the machined plates. I really don't care IF they actually weigh around the right amount, don't slide all over, and have a good finish so they're not rusting all over the place.
Urethane doesn’t have a smell? Iron Grip has entered the chat. I had to return my Iron Grip dumbbells because of the nauseating smell. Also, pro tip: don’t buy Iron Grip 45 pound plates for your home gym. They make deadlifting, or any other floor lift, a huge pain.
Older Iron Gripz were rubber (the ones I own) I haven't tried their new urethane when they were brand new so I can't speak to those now but typically urethane should have little to no smell
Hi Gluck - do you think rep offers anything good? I'm starting to hate them a lot due to: price gouging, crap website, no stock and inaccurate ETA's, shoddy workmanship (broken straps, j-cups, etc), and the fact that pretty much everything they "make" is just big orders from alibaba. They used to offer some cash savings over Rogue but I don't even think that is true anymore.
They did recently increase prices but I believe it was the first time in a few years. You're right they're (and most companies) foreign made but they have some good stuff. Specifically their benches (I have the FB 5000 and ab 5000) are incredible. I'm pretty picky with my equipment so my stuff is from all over but I always but quality where I can.
With a plate that's encased in urethane you can't drop it and treat it like a bumper because it's just a thin coating. It's really just a plate with urethane around it to protect it. A urethane bumper is a true bumper and functions like one. Drop it, throw it around, etc but they're going to be much thicker than a plate.
I was out of town last week, and bought a guest pass to the local gym. They had Iron Grip hex plates. Worked great when I was benching, but they were horrible for deadlifts. They invariably hit on a corner of a flat spot and either rolled forward or backwards a couple of inches - EVERY time you set them down (which way they would roll was completely random each time, so you couldn't even second guess it). You had to completely re-set for EVERY rep. Not impressive for deadlifts, in my opinion😬👎
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?
No they'll be the same weight either way. Urethane in generally are pretty high end plates so they're normally pretty accurate but then again so are high end iron plates.
Yo i have a question, I wanna start working out at home. I wanna buy plates but not cast iron, i don’t really have a budget. So would my next best option be machined? Would you recommend the deep dish from rogue for someone like me who wants to start ?
I love the Rogue deep dish (there are other good American options) but those Rogue's are awesome. Depends what you want. They're a little loud but imo really high quality. If money wasn't an option I might look at other options as well but you can't go wrong with them. Though you'll have to get change plates from someone else to finish off the set.
@@jorgediazcantu that depends on your lifting. If you need something that can be dropped or is quiet I'd get some bumpers. If not get the iron plates. Or mix them up and get 45s (+25s if you want) bumpers and iron too
Good luck finding ones which are not inflated. Once gyms reopen it will be interesting what happens with the cost when the market is flooded with second hand.
The video implies the Iron Grip plates are rubber but the site says they’re urethane. I don’t know who’s word I should trust here. Anyone have more info?
My Iron Grip are rubber hence the wear, feel, and marks they leave. They're also pretty old so you're not looking at these when you're purchasing them. They now make a urethane version but I would never pay those prices new.
It depends a bit on the type of lifting you're doing and your budget. If you're not really sure just get something cheap like cast iron and upgrade later. If you know the answer to those things then let me know and I can better guide you.
Does anybody knows if the insert gets loose or wooble within time, i know some people had complains about this (Rogue) but is this the case with all manufacturers? i would appreciate the feedback! Thanks!
