Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 38.98 x 38.98 x 11.81 inches |
Package Weight | 174.63 Kilograms |
Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
Brand Name | BalanceFrom |
Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
Model Name | BFBP |
Color | Black |
Material | Rubber |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | BalanceFrom |
Part Number | BFBP-370BLK |
Style | Set 370lbs |
Included Components | Bumper Plate |
Size | 370lbs |
A**N
Comprehensive Review
I bought the 370lb black set for ~$470 including tax. I was sent the colored set. Technically, this was an upgrade, so no complaints. The product arrived after two weeks, over three days (I got 1 weight, then 4 more, and then 7 more on the third delivery).I had a lot of questions about technical specs that I couldn't find answers for in the reviews/comments, so here they are:Width: Yes, the 55lb red weight is thinner than the 45lb. Based on my measurements (pictures attached) the red (55) is 2 3/8, the blue (45) is 2 1/2, the green (35) is 2 3/8, the yellow (25) is 1 3/4, the orange (15) is 1 and the white (10) is 13/16. Loading up a bar takes about 10 7/8th worth of sleeve per side. This is pretty slim for cheap bumpers, and allows strong folks to load more weight. The red 55 has the best weight to lb ratio if you're looking to load up.Diameter: As shown in the photos (check the ones with the level), the white, orange, green, and red plates all have the same diameter at 17.5". The blue 45 is about a quarter inch bigger at 17.75. Because the 45 will be taking all the weight by itself, this concerns me for deadlift/Olympic lifts.Tolerance: The white 10s weigh 10.6 and 10.4, which is 4-6% off. The orange 15s weigh 14.4 and 14.4, so 4% off. The yellow 25s weigh 25 and 25.2, so 0-1% off. The green 35s weigh 34.4 and 34.4, which is 1.8% off. The blue 45s weigh 45 and 45.4, so 0-1% off. The red 55s weigh 56 and 56.4, so 1.8-2.5% off. Overall, my 370 lbs weighs 371.6, so less than 1% off overall. I'm pretty happy with this, considering the price.Smell: Out of the bag, they smell and have an oily feel--the weights smell much stronger than the 7 stall mats that I used for the floor.Durability: They haven't been used yet, but the 10 and 15 flex easily in the hand. The Amazon description specifically says don't use the 10s by themselves or they'll fold over--so I think negative reviews for that issue can be disregarded. The rest feel sturdy.Overall, I think I got a great deal. I'm very happy with the tolerance and the width. I imagine the smell will clear up with time. The slightly larger diameter of the 45 concerns me. 5 star until the 45 breaks.
J**.
Weights with a 2" hole. Exactly what it says it is.
Great product for the price. I ordered the 370 lbs set in black, but they sent me the 370 lbs color coded set. I ordered the black because they were cheaper. Again, they are heavy (seem to be accurate and precise on the weight) and fit a 2" bar. There are a few things to consider beyond that. The colors are vibrant. My wife said they were clown colors. I think they look cool, but some aesthetically minded individuals might want to keep that in mind. I have a commercial grade rubber floor in my basement and the weights scuff the floor a bit if you move them around on the rubber flooring. It cleans up easily and I bought some deadlift ramps to make adding weight easier. The manufacturer states that dropping the 10 lbs weights alone on the bar will bend them and I believe this. I also think this might happen with the 15 lbs plates. I have used them for about a week for most of the basic lifts (bench, deadlift, squat, overhead press, etc.). I have not tried them with any cleans yet, but I do not anticipate any issues (using them with a CAP Beast barbell). Overall, a great set for home use.
C**A
Excellent quality
I bought these mainly for their metal ring design, they hold up extremely well and can withstand heavy overhead drops.
S**N
Missing 25lb plate... still
Great product, two problems. First, purchased a 260lb plate set, received everything except a 25lb plate. Order said "running late, but on the way" for 3 months. Then one day it just said delivered on the original delivery date. It's been 6 months, still no plate.My second, less important complaint is.. lack of uniformity smells like lack of professionalism to me. All my plates came with flat, printed text, which I like. Except the 35lb plates, they are stuck on and have a raised surface. Just a little gripe I have, and want to warn my fellow OCD'ers.Overall I love these plates for the price point. Just know they may not all be the same, and you may not get the full order you paid for.This is my 3rd time trying to post a review, they keep getting blocked for some reason.
V**Y
Fair for price point.
Mold has several cosmetic issues but does not cause any problems. Had both weighed and both came out to 44.4lb which is very good for price point being that they are equal.
J**3
Great bumpers !
UPDATE 7/02/23After using these along side with the set of Rogue bumpers i own there is a significant difference in the bounce from chest high and overhead lifts. I would still recommend and purchase these again but if you are in a tight area this might be a problem. They bounce probably 2-3x higher than the Rogue plates. I noticed this when is dropped 135 from overhead with one rogue 45 and one of these on the opposite side. Still a great set of bumpers and i have no regrets.I have this 260lb set of bumpers along with a much more expensive set and honestly I can't tell any difference. Will the more expensive brand wear better or last longer? Only time will tell. The feel and look of these bumpers I rate a 10. The weight seems to be spot on as well. Guess the last mention is the bounce....they dont. I can drop them from overhead and they settle down quickly as they hit the floor. Would buy again 100%.
Z**K
Good value. Good quality. Slow shipping.
I purchased the 160LB set of black weights. I ended up receiving 170LBS of weights. They subbed a pair of 15 pound plates instead for the 10 pound pair which I was happy about. These were $100 cheaper than anything I could find anywhere else. Seem to be very good quality so far. The black weights do not have the raised lettering that you see on the color coded weights. But they are significant cheaper. They are not as pretty as some of the crumb plates available. But at $100 cheaper who cares. My packages arrived a few days late which was expected given the weight of the packages. Over all great buy. I did not see any reviews on the black plates prior to purchase so I was nervous about buying these but very happy with what I received. Hope this helps.
J**G
These Are Bumper Plates.
The weight is accurate. Smudges wipe off easily.
T**F
Seem great
First order did not show up but Q. S. Help me out and i ordered again. This time they . Showed up early its all here no issues. Only time will tell how they last. Kinda oily with little smell and finger nails will scuff them up real easy has a solid thump when deadlifting but little to no bounce. Over all they seem good for me i as was useing steal weights on cement floor. If they fall apart i will update this review
M**O
Abîmé
Déçu,qualité médiocre
A**E
Missing 25lbs
Just Received my commande...missing 1X25lbs. Pounds are black..no colors likes the description.... How can i Have my 25lbs.. i paid for so i want to have IT.
J**P
Damaged
2 weights were damaged upon delivery.
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