Weight plates - Customer ratings
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Raffaele Garofalo 13.4.2020 -
Taurus PU weight plate 50 mm pro
The weights are really of good quality. I am disappointed by the package, it included 2x10kg and 4x25kg
You should have put 2x10, 2x15 and 2x20 to allow proper progression.
4x25 is completely useless, in fact I had to sell them and re-buy 2x15 and 2x20
They do not smell at all but they are quite greasy, so you need to clean them up when receive the package with some detergent
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Anonym 20.2.2018 -
Taurus 3G 30mm weight plates
The plates are quite smart with the silver lettering. I was a bit disappointed that the last two plates were red lettering so didn't match, otherwise I would have awarded 5 stars. All in all I was well satisfied with the product.
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Jude 5.7.2014 -
Taurus PU weight plate 50 mm pro
I was unsure in the beginning due to the price. But in the end a very good weight. The plastic enclosing is of excellent quality. Does not give off any unpleasant odors. Easy to handle, provides a good grip. Easily slips into the bar. Enclosing seems to be scratch resistant. Weight circle is of a dodecagon shape so although it does not tend to roll, its also not hard to roll if required. Solid product! Highly recommended.
Weight plates - here you get information
Weigth plates are of versatile use. They serve as weight plates for weight training, though can also partially be used independently for strength training exercises. Furthermore, they serve as weight block for certain multi-gyms, if those are ready for taking weight plates. Such multi-gyms are also called "plate loaded".
Get to know what to mind when you want to buy weight plates:
Weight plates are offered by many manufacturers. Besides the multitude of used materials, they are available in different types, sizes, and weights. According to the use, different weight plates are best for different uses.
Which material has to be preferred for weight plates?
Weight plates of cast iron or steel are the most sturdy ones. For strength training at home, those with rubber coating are recommendable, because they protect the floor and absorb noises.
Chrome weight plates are real eye catchers. These visual highlights upgrade your fitness room. We recommend to buy additionally a
floor protective mat to protect the chrome layer of the weight plates.
Plastics weight plates are a good choice, when you want to buy affordable weight plates. Though, sturdy plastics weight plates are preferable, because those do not leak when they are damaged. Plastics or PVC weight plates are still rather big due to the used material, so that you can only put few weight plates of higher weights (10-20kg) on a bar.
Which type is the best?
When you often want to change the weight plates and use those independently as training weights, gripper weight plates are the best choice. In addition, these are easier to grasp from the floor, which might be a challenge for other weight plates of higher weights. In general, gripper weight plates have a higher diameter than common cast iron weight plates, affecting your performance during strength training exercises.
Which size or which weight is recommended for weight plates?
Of course, we cannot tell you how much weight you use for your weight training.
Thought we can facilitate the choice, which graduations of the weight you should choose.
For beginners, who want to by a basic equipment of weight plates, we recommend to purchase smaller weight units, because these are of best versatile use.
From 1.25kg to 5kg, weight plates can be ideally used for barbell or dumbbell training. Buying many smaller and middle weight plates is more useful than buying few big ones.
Bigger weight units are useful for advanced and ambitious users, because heavier weight plates have a bigger diameter. It makes them ideal for all exercises of powerlifting and weight lifting, because the diameter of the weight plates brings the weight to the appropriate height, when it needs to be lifted from the floor.
Furthermore, the weight can be loaded with a higher total weight.