Who makes the best iron plates? Convince me and I'll review them!

I had the Rogue deep dish plates and sold them to purchase the Strength Co. plates, and do not regret that decision. While the RDD plates are beautifully finished and make a great "clanging" sound on the bar, the mirror finish on the back of the plates does easily scratch. The biggest issue I had with the RDD is the inconsistency on the size of the deep dish lip across the plates. In fact, I found the lip on their 25s to be so non-existent that I actually dropped the plates a few times right out of my hands while a little sweaty. The Strength Company plates maintain a proportional sized lip on each plate and are all easy to safely handle when carrying. They fit a little better on the bar and the back of the plates do not scratch. My nod goes to the Strength Co. plates.

I went Strength Co Plates for my garage gym and don't regret it. While I do prefer the look of the Rogue deep dish, the strength co plates match up well and since I do like to think that I powerlift they better replicate comp standards since they aren't so wide. I've had mine for well over a year and they have also held up incredibly well. Nice review.

Width and aesthetic consistency are what kept me from going DD. I do however have the Olympic USAs and they share a similar issue with the machined back.

I’ve got Strength Co plates. Best plates that I’ve ever owned. Just the right thickness. Fit great on the bar. Little bit of texture on the back vs being milked gives a better grip when loading.

"Lift smarter, not harder" is being made into a banner as I type. Love, One of your real friends online

thanks for posting, I actually enjoy your jokes and innuendos

I have a full set of the strength co plates and I love them. They’re not only gorgeous but extremely durable and the fit and feel are second to none. My only gripe is the shipping. I know you mentioned that now they do plastic bags but I purchased the majority of mine in the beginning of 2021 when they were just starting up and at that time the shipping was just trash. All of the plates showed up out of their boxes and scuffed up as a result. A year or so later I ordered a few more hoping that the shipping was better…well I thought wrong. They all showed up outside of the box with slight damage. I don’t know if these were boxed bomb proof and ups purposely tried to open them or if they were inadequately shipped, but either way I was disappointed. A few applications of durable tape in multiple locations and directions would’ve ensured them to show up in good condition. PS: I get that they’re weight plates but when you pay a premium you expect (and rightfully so) for them to show on a silver platter.

Congrats to U and Wyn on the new addition to the family Great review man Both plates seem very nice

I have the Rogue Deep Dish plates and I love them. BUT I just purchased some 45lb Strength Co Plates because this video highlighted the back of the plates. I hate how the deep dish plates mess up very quickly. So, thanks for the video! And yes, I used the affiliate link!!

My home gym consists of Rogue 45s, 25s,10s, Strength Co 5s, 2.5s, and 1.25s. I like them both the same. There is just no replacing the sound of the deep dish 45s on the bar when you are working out. I'm not strong enough to worry about them taking up space on the barbells:-) thanks for the video!

Gluck back in to, barely subdued form. Excellent use of implied innuendo. Your crude humor has really matured and I'm here for it. 😂 I truly vacillate between both those plates. They're both gorgeous. Fortunately for me since I can't afford either my choice is already made for me. Cap it is. 😆 Shame not going full nerd with the minutiae! A select minority of us are all for breaking out the calipers and waxing eloquent about the properties of different irons and steels. By all means, please do geek out! Still looking forward to Bells part deux!

One thing to mention is the sound of the plates. I really love the Rogue DD because they sound like I’m working on a railroad when lifting with that ting noise. Brother went with the StrengthCo too so I didn’t want to copy him otherwise Probably would’ve supported the smaller American company

I really resonate with the comment of passing down the weights. I can see myself doing that with my kids if they are still into training

Thank you for the review. I own The Strength Co Plate set, minus the 35lb, are awesome. I was able to pick them up from their warehouse. Awesome deal!!!

Love the look of both but I think I may have been spoiled from using grip style plates for so long. So much easier to handle.

Thanks for making this. Very helpful and entertaining.

I've been eyeing the Rogue Oly plates. They just look amazing. I'm too cheap to pull the trigger, though! I know you weren't looking for opinions, but, the comment should help the channel anyway!

Looks like you can't go wrong with either one. Nice review!!

Nice points about the plates in this review. I liked the comparison of finishes over time. Rogue DD is great for Plate Snacks though.

I have 6 sets of 45’s and a set of 25’s in Rogue deep dishes. I love them. They definitely scuff though. Deadlifts have not been nice to them!

I told those York DD they would be famous after they left my collection lol. Great review!

Dont give up on the 35s, Gluck! And nobody better comment with the "just use a 25 and a 10"!! I love my 35s!! Lol

I came for the shoutout…. And stayed for all that beautiful made in America iron

Great review... i have 2 RDD 45s - but pull from the Boneyard a few months back when they appeared. Always had these guys in mind but like you said, shipping from the left coast was a bit painful... maybe I'll take another look. Nice work as always!

If you like the old three spoke look, the Troy machined wide lip plates (which are not as "deep dish" as the Rogue's) have it.

Man those new bells of steel deep dish plates are looking awesome.. look vintage and love the design. Can't wait to see a review on those

I have a lot of respect for Grant after watching all of his struggles trying to come up with the right plate. He was interviewed by Coop for about 45 minutes to an hour I believe and discussed all of the hardships. Everything from the look of the plate, to the finish, to shipping. If someone could only have one set I would probably go with the strength co plates. The sound of the deep dish 45s remind me of the old YMCA, junior high, and high school weight room. Best thing to do is buy both!

Thanks for the review. I just ordered a set of The Strength Co plates. I like the look better than any of the Rogue plates and shipping was way cheaper than Rogue, but The Strength Co is much closer to me than Rogue.

Great video as always! Totally missed a chance to jab at Brandon over the 35s though...

"It'll be very hard to get them off with one hand" 🤣

The best review of the Strength Co. plates I've seen. Even better than Brandons and Coops. Mr. Grant would be proud. "Cool"😎

Entertaining review, wishing I went with strength co rather than cheaper cap plates.

Both are great looking plates. I see no problem with investing in both and mix and matching.

The 35's are just a physical representation of the number of innuendos you like to make in your videos. You can place them in the corner all you want, but you know you can't stay away from them for long.

Still holds up! 💪🏼

I bought a set about 6 months ago and absolutely love them

Another exceptional video

I really like this channel. Great reviews and tasteful humor.

I just bought a pair of Force USA iron plates just like these in Australia. I got 4x 20kg,4x 10kg,2 5kg & 2 2.5kg plates for $270 AUD and i got a Force USA 6ft olympic Shorty barbell for $139 AUD too.

Great review of the plates.

Oh hell!! Here we go! I’ve been waiting for this one. One of your best (and funniest) reviews! (The corner of shame 😂😂. Can I have your 35s??😊)

Another great video. Thank you 🎉

I love my rep urethane plates. Love the built in handles

I really want a 12 minute review where you just do every innuendo you can think of, even if everyone hates it 😄 You know, really go all in, no stop and let it all out till the end.

Bells of Steel also just released their deep dish. Would love a review of theirs!

I like the old school urethane iron grips for bodybuilding, rogues urethan 6 shooters are closest thing on sale at reasonable price. . Home gyms need 6-45s 4-24- and a few small plates. I can do 315 for bench reps. not getting to 4 plates. Just reality

I like my plates like I like my Pizza...DEEP DISH..😛

Had a similar decision when it came to miUSA plates. I ended up getting a pair of boneyard DD 45s so I went with the Rogue line. The DD 25s style don't match, so I feel like best bet is DD 45 and then USA Oly for everything else.

Great review!

Love 35 lb Plates

Strength co😍 beautiful!

the GO-TO plates

I live right down the street from strength co, and would save a ton on shipping, but I just love the deep dish from rogue 🤦🏽‍♂️. Great stuff. Honestly, can’t go wrong with neither.

We are gonna need a video comparison with the new Rep USA made equalizers!

I wish the strength co plates were out/in stock when I got my deep dish plates. They look great.

Went strength co. since I already have bumpers and want something thinner. They look even better in person. Zero regrets. They are fantastic

Spotty qc and cs from strength co on the set I got. Own rogue and strength co.

Hey glucks good stuff and new addition to rack I seee

I really love the York deep dish

Im done with you for somehow bringing up the movie teeth🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The “dreaded 35s”? What’s wrong with 35s?

I got these old random chinese olympic lb set and they have a 25lb deepdish included. Measures 44.68mm vs rogues 34.5mm But Rogues 45s are thicker at 50mm vs mine that are 45.38mm So I mean... technically they could have made 25lb's into deep dishes lol

Nice vid bud. Would love to see the york step there game up ecoat there plates and tighten up thar hole .. would be a sick plate'

I'm getting heavy Paul Harrell vibes from this review.

Used to have a set of Rogue deep dish 45's and 25's but they didnt have change plates at that time...anyways I dont like the look of the 25's and change plates. So I went for a full set of Rogue calibrated...which I like much better just for the colors...but hate to pick them up off the floor! Altought they are not made in USA...but im in Canada anyways 🤣. Great review and I real good shape you got there Gluck...keep it up!

Personally I'd go vintage york or ivanko revolvers or the other easy grip (can't remember) if I went metal likely York milled are common enough to find at the cost of rogue or strengthco new

Stopped working to watch! I'm actually very interested in Strength Co plates. I'll buy them eventually. (Hope you got your shipping notification for that REP Product. If you did, then you'll pry have yours fully set up before mine. I'm still waiting for REP to get back to me for the missing trolley liner.)

I was looking forward to the caliper and chamfer talk.... I love a good chamfer lol. As for ductile and grey iron they both friggin suck to machine and leave your hands black as hell and they dont come off..... thats with cutting gears out of them anyways lol

He brought back the teeth references

I know that Titan weight plates aren't in the same league as the Rogues and Strength Cos, and I know that you don't give a lot of high praise to Titan, but do you think that Titan's stated weight tolerances are accurate? I am interested in some of their plates, but I am skeptical of their stated tolerances. Thanks.

Nice review! Curious to get your take on urethane coated plates vs iron. It’s a different topic but just a thought. Many people don’t like the noise of iron.

They are really beautiful, but if weight is weight, why would someone want these instead of Barbell standard?

I weigh all my plates when they arrive and return ones that are not exact within the pair. I've been lucky with a couple of companies.

Those poor 35s being treated like red headed step children...

That “as an American” joke was gold. Great review.

I would enjoy hearing the engineering lecture. Granted, I teach chemistry, but that doesn’t matter.

I went to school with @bootslifts 0_0 I knew he lifted but did not expect to randomly see him on youtube haha

Mmm plates

I’m new to the home gym game. What’s wrong with 35s?

More plates more dates workout true for you?

You're not related to Paul Harrel by chance? Your whole rhythm and cadence while speaking reminds me of him.

"Strength Co likes it raw on the backside", was the joke you were looking for.

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Your American! For some reason i thought you were Canadian!

HUge fan of strength co and honestly thought the deep dish were "EHhh" and not aesthetic. But obviously, everyone's opinion of ascetics/feel is different.

god dammit, i got two unskippable 30 second ads and it wouldnt let me comment until i watched them

also wait i thought u were continuing the bells series

Am I weird for just wanting bumper plates?

Can someone link me the video where Gluck (Adrian?) uses the lever curl bar.

Dumbest thing about strength co. These are made in Wisconsin. I live in Wisconsin. They wouldn't let me buy and pick them up in Wisconsin. They wanted the plates to be shipped to California then shipped back to me in Wisconsin. As such, I chose not to buy them

I'm just here to make the 35s feel appreciated

I would actually be interested in you going full engineer mode and going in depth on the differences in the irons

What's wrong with 35's?

Wrong. Hulk fit all the way, never settle 😤😂

When will Mr. Wonka lets us see what is in the chocolate factory??

35lbs hater