Brandon - "I'm just a single guy in his basement lifting weights". Wife - "Wait what?"
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Ha yeah I thought about adding something with text meaning single user, but it's funnier this way.
@DJIngoB3 жыл бұрын
Even if he wasn't before, he is now.
@thechairman743 жыл бұрын
@@DJIngoB Right!
@ForTehNguyen3 жыл бұрын
there was no tax as well for TX, free shipping and no tax is a substantial price difference vs rogue
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Ah was not aware!
@julioandresarriagarangel71833 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, I was a little hesitant after I bought them, but now I expect them with enthusiasm.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Let me know what you think!
@Imsoflattered03 жыл бұрын
I just got my hands on these two days ago! I’m in LA and they arrived in less than a week with free shipping. I got the 465lb set.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Nice, what are your thoughts?
@Imsoflattered03 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon this is my first set of weight for my new garage gym so not much to compare it to, but I’m most impressed with the accuracy. Most of the plates were exact and I couldn’t find one more than 1% off of the actual weight. Only complaint would be that they come a little scuffed up here and there. I don’t expect the paint to be too durable.
@tomrivers18663 жыл бұрын
You are the best! Thanks so much for the review, I’ve looked every why for calibrated plates and finally have secured a set for a good price and free shipping to Arizona. Thanks again sir, keep up the great work
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Ah good to hear!
@fko13 жыл бұрын
I have always been surprised that Challenge never really made an effort to get into the US market. One of the older original brands
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
They were shipping here for awhile. I actually looked into getting them b/c some of my friends got a set. They changed their shipping prices right around this time and they were the same if not more money than going Ivanko, so I went that route.
@scooobyj87143 жыл бұрын
Great product find!!! Love the Rick Flare WHOOO at the end!
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
To be the man you gotta beat the man!
@highintensity4153 жыл бұрын
Graduated top of my AP calculus class but still can't multiply or divide by 2.2
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@phoenixbaker51143 жыл бұрын
The Lu XiaoJun Comp Urethane Bumper Plates are what caught my eye.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Haven't used them myself!
@josh56253 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a couple sets of the 25kg, may eventually buy a full set and get rid of my BoS plates! Thanks for the awesome review again!
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, what do you think?
@josh56253 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon I have the new classic versions, pretty happy with the red colour on them and very nice overall. I wish they had a bit more of a lip like the old version had as the 25kg are super hard to grip!
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
@@josh5625 agreed!
@ohheymans3 жыл бұрын
Alright THIS is the post that finally made me go follow Brandon on Facebook marketplace, because I’m local and like, there’s no way he’s gonna keep all these plates for himself right...? 👀
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Correct.
@JS-xk6qy3 жыл бұрын
Have you looked into snagging some weightitout plates? They seem to be close to calibrated standard and I think cheaper overall since they offer free shipping. Only downside is they don’t seem to offer kg or 55s
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
They look interesting, but haven't considered picking them up.
@kuribe873 жыл бұрын
I have had these for about a month now. I have nothing but good things to say about them. Everything you have stated is on point.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@GerogeChan Жыл бұрын
Overpriced
@jackgerman16293 жыл бұрын
gotta get them titan calibrated plates XD
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Titan will not be getting any more of my money lol.
@QuickQuips3 жыл бұрын
Tbh Coop likes them too. I'm guessing this Chinese brand that makes that Mastery barbell Brandon likes will be a reliable choice in general. I hope they make rack accessories soon. Urethane ones would avoid the scratching. luxiaojunbarbell.com/products/luxiaojun-lb-urethane-bumper-plates
@MrRipsta7033 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon that’s unfortunate was hoping to see them get reviewed.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
@@MrRipsta703 They're going to be about the same as these tbh. Right now they have only "blemish" ones I believe.
@mariusjohansen7023 жыл бұрын
Most calibrated plates look the same. I think maybe the ivankos are my favorite. I have rogue calibrated plates which was a bad choice for a garage with varying temperatures, they have started to rust a lot after 3 years. I think I may next time go for the zinc calibrated strengthshop plates as I assume those would stand better with varying temperatures.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Those sure look nice.
@kyuubibarbellclub49793 жыл бұрын
Competition colours yes but I think these in all black- black&white would look damn sexy. Someone wants to spray his rogues? 😂
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I know there's a canadian company that makes custom plates like this.
@Applefanatic10003 жыл бұрын
A new video 🙌🏻 been waiting all week for another one, man
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Haha sorry haven't had a lot of free time the past week!
@phuturephred3 жыл бұрын
Im waiting for rogues. I think rogue looks the most modern with the font style and color. Ivanko and hansu look like 1970 newspaper font. 😆. Ghost strong ones would be bad ass but no pound options.
@dominickd163 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen the strongarm calibrated plates? I'm pretty sure they come from the same factory as Rogue without the price point. In fact I think 99% of calibrated plates come from the same factories and you pay extra to put a logo/lettering and have them "IPF approved"
@Youngerick19903 жыл бұрын
@@dominickd16 I added up the rogue and strong plates depending on how much weights you getting rogue is cheaper once you max out the shipping cost! The strong plates are like 40 dollars more but no taxes . They basically cost about the same in total. Just depends on ones preference of which they like better.
@dominickd163 жыл бұрын
@@Youngerick1990 I forgot to mention I'm in Canada so they are the cheapest calibrated plates available to me
@Youngerick19903 жыл бұрын
@@dominickd16 yeah that makes sense they are a Canada-based company.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Right on! I liked the look of the ivankos a lot, but the colors on mine were off.
@dominickd163 жыл бұрын
My friend owns a gym in British Columbia, Surrey and Hansu wrote a message in an order saying if you mention you are a member of his gym they will give them a discount. They are definitely one of the nicer looking plates for calibrated.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
nice!!
@jugjivan Жыл бұрын
What gym?
@stewartvaldez41543 жыл бұрын
I love the design of these plates. Heard they’re going to get a price increase soon. Hope it’s not too bad as I’m looking for a set in 2 months. 😆
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Yeah we'll see, unfortunately I think you're going to see prices continue to rise across all brands!
@Anc1ntkn1ght3 жыл бұрын
Sold my rogue 45lb calibrated plates for these. Bought the 257kg set no tax and free shipping, got in less than a week here in Southern California
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
dope! Like them?
@wsmoran3 жыл бұрын
Don't know if it's still the case, but when I ordered my Vulcan set, shipping was free if ordered in sets instead of pairs.... Granted there is no stock so not particularly relevant.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wasn't sure if that was the case with them so I didn't mention it. They also offer a slight discount when you spend a certain amount I believe.
@David_Whitney3 жыл бұрын
They "fit super snug on the bar." That's always a major plus
@SledgehammerEditing3 жыл бұрын
Especially on calis
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
haha you know it
@ketoketoketo3 жыл бұрын
You and Coop are my heroes
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I'm the lex luthor to his superman.
@SuchAnAnomally3 жыл бұрын
My rogue e coat are holding up better than the painted calibrated weights I own. Cant wait for Ghost to release their version. Logo looks mean! Lol
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear! Haven't seen too many long term reviews.
@sp71863 жыл бұрын
Can you talk about the Challenge barbell plates from India? They are kind of my only option here in India and was wondering what your experience was. Thanks!
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
They're IPF approved and good plates. I find they're a bit thicker than some of the other comp plates, but still a viable option.
@Durbinknigh3 жыл бұрын
I respect and love you BC and you are by far my fav youtuber since I grew out of pewdiepie - so I want you to be honest with me: I bought an xmark plate loaded lat pulldown. There really isn't much out there review wise on xmark in general or on this machine specifically. I am 1) still cool 2) an idiot for doing this? Any familiarity with their products? Thanks in advance king
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks, it's an honor to talk to Taylor Swifts Vag. You're good to go on that one. Don't let brands sway you necessarily, that piece will be plenty functional and if down the road you want to upgrade, you can prob sell it for not much of a loss.
@MatthewBuntyn3 жыл бұрын
Considering the amount of equipment that you buy and sell, I bet your accountant loves you.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Not nearly as much as Coop buys!
@nabilhussain62573 жыл бұрын
I think the Eleiko PL plates might actually be made in Sweden. The WL discs are for sure. Their powder coating seems to last the longest too. Either way I prefer a steel plate now (thinner, easier to grip and no paint wearing off). Kustom Kit has the thinnest and best tolerance - but the fingerprints on the nickel would bother me lol. The Watson stainless aren't actually calibrated and seeing their DBs in commercial spaces, I don't think stainless is an appropriate material for plates. The ATX chrome are second thinnest (behind Kustom) but chrome is meh to maintain and I don't like a big logo unless its Eleiko, Rogue or Ivanko (boujee I know). I went with the Strength Shop zinc in the end - thinner than Watson (not as thin as the others) and no big logo. And I can buy more plates when needed rather than made to order.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
It's my understanding that their PL discs are made in China based off correspondence I've seen from their customer service reps. I've reached out again to ask.
@nabilhussain62573 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon oh nice, let me know what they respond with please
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
@@nabilhussain6257 Just posted on IG, they confirmed they're made in China.
@nabilhussain62573 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon Just saw now - thanks Brandon!
@uj87193 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see you mention Challenge plates from India. How do they compare to the other brands? (Although the title of your video does say all calibrated plates are the same lol). My gym uses plates by this Indian brand called Performer. Not as popular as Challenge but I believe they're made in the same factory.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Since they're not made in the same factories as the others they are slightly different. I find their plates to be wider than the rest and they use orange on their 25kg plates. Still IPF approved though!
@uj87193 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon It's nice to see a brand from where I live be approved by the IPF. They are pretty much the standard in competitions here in India. Cheers man.
@dontmeannothinbyit3 жыл бұрын
New mic seems kinda bassy...... Not sure how I feel about it. Not trying to be rude just an observation. Love the content.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Same one, just had the gain set a bit too high this time so hard to bring it back down!
@Carlitos-on23 жыл бұрын
How do they fit on your ISF bar? I do recall you doing a review of one. I ask because I have an ISF Power bar and am considering buying these plates.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Very well, tight fit.
@andie_pl3 жыл бұрын
IMO these have one of the best designs
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I do think they pop
@atp_powerlifting5603 жыл бұрын
Setting everyone straight 🤟
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see someone make some here in the US!
@julioalvarado73083 жыл бұрын
My mans! I've been seeing these on my FB but didn't know if they were legit. Gonna get some now
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Been diggin them
@stephennolan2193 жыл бұрын
I don't think it'll always be a west coast free / east coast paid shipping sort of thing - I think it's just based on what warehouse those plates are in right now. (Over the winter they had free shipping for a lot of their bumpers in both zones.) So if you're not dying for them rn and in the east zone, might be worth to wait a bit and see if that changes in the next batch.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the wording on the site says "this batch" so I'm hopeful!
@BradHackett3 жыл бұрын
What weight storage is that your are showing off in the video?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Linked in description!
@carlosv624026 ай бұрын
Out of all brands you’ve tested, which has been your favorite calibrated plate brand?
@BasementBrandon6 ай бұрын
Functionality-wise they're all pretty much the same. I do prefer something that has a little bit of a lip like some of the Hansus however as it makes handling much easier (the new eleiko also have them). What it comes down to in my opinion is price and aesthetics.
@MeharBhogal3 жыл бұрын
Haha that was quick. Thanks Brandon.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
:)
@MeharBhogal3 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon bought mine! Should be here today
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
@@MeharBhogal keep me posted on your thoughts!
@MeharBhogal3 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon love em. Seems like there's a slightly larger lip relative to other plates?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
@@MeharBhogal You think? I don't have my other sets to compare directly to but feel the same, I think the beveled inside might make them feel that way
@atp_powerlifting5603 жыл бұрын
Free shipping... AZ..... Hmm
@ForTehNguyen3 жыл бұрын
bought these about a month ago, they are great, dramatically cheaper than rogue shipped to TX, and no tax
@atp_powerlifting5603 жыл бұрын
@@ForTehNguyen no tax 🤝🙌
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Like you need a reason :)
@ray.gene.bowner3 жыл бұрын
How’s the grip on it? I feel like there could be a difference compared to Eleiko ipf based on how it’s designed.
@ForTehNguyen3 жыл бұрын
the lip is more recessed than rogue, hansu has a much better grip than rogue plates
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
The Hansu plate has a slight bevel/groove, still not a great grip but the same if not slightly better than others.
@MINIJJT993 жыл бұрын
Hey Brandon will you be doing a updated review on the newest Notorious Lift Sumo Sole Gen 2’s?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to. USPS has lost mine it seems lol
@AApril2619923 жыл бұрын
You should review some of those stainless steel watson plates or the domestic plates made by machinists (way cheaper but not as pretty).
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Those do look nice!
@AApril2619923 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon That price though :(
@virtuosodud33 жыл бұрын
I live in California and was getting charged $80 for shipping for Hansu.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I'd email them. I just sent them a note asking why this was.
@eatdawontonsoup3 жыл бұрын
the gym I go to provides those plates, good with the Rogue Ohio bars too
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@yungturtz62343 жыл бұрын
If they delivered int'l, best believe I'd buy all those plates damn
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
They might, I'm not sure if they have non-US sites.
@rodolfomedini99313 жыл бұрын
So Coop makes a video and you release one same day? Seeing a pattern.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I get em in when I can.
@JoelP19613 жыл бұрын
Brandon, what kind of plates do you have? Answers,all of them! 😂
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
lol
@DadBodStrengthOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Do these fit on a 45 pound Ohio power rogue bar? I ask because the description says 50 mm hole (rogues say 50.4 mm) opening and the Ohio bar is 2 inch which is slightly larger. Just don’t want to spend all that money on plates that don’t fit. Thanks!
@BasementBrandon2 жыл бұрын
Yes they do, nice tight fit (you'll scrape the inside paint off the plates the first few times, but that's just how you want comp plates to fit IMO.
@user-zb3lr3ke4f3 жыл бұрын
We need a beard bulking arc Brandon
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
skinny boi
@greenwolf22993 жыл бұрын
If now also America just switched over to the metric system, pounds and cups are so complicated when you can have kgs and grams instead :P
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I think it just depends what you grew up learning!
@ShawntreezyBreezy3 жыл бұрын
Love it looks like my Suzuki emblem , I wonder if they make rims like this hmmmmm
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
lol
@stealthassasin1day2913 жыл бұрын
One day I'll be able to afford Calibrated Plates....
@S4Tony3.0T3 жыл бұрын
Same
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
They're not too bad these days IMO
@Jackhardman933 жыл бұрын
I’d advise not for a home gym . I sold my ivankos 6 months in
@dominickd163 жыл бұрын
@@Jackhardman93 True, I recently got a big order of machined iron plates and now i'm second guessing even bothering with calibrated. Also kilograms... even though i'm in Canada lol.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
@@dominickd16 I think machined off the best of both worlds.
@jasonjohnson1983 жыл бұрын
What’s the vendor of the standing weight rack you have holding the weights - please.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
StrongArmSport. I link it in the description.
@weic45672 жыл бұрын
only received 1 piece from luxiaojun, dosent this come in pair?
@BasementBrandon2 жыл бұрын
Should come in pairs. Check your tracking, the bigger plates ship in separate boxes, so you might have another one on the way.
@sheldonmckinlay8813 жыл бұрын
Please do the power bar by hansu. I just bought for 300$ flat cdn
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
If I get my hands on it. I don't think they have it available in the US.
@frankq39713 жыл бұрын
I’m in California and the site keeps trying to charge me for shipping. Anyone experience this ?
@strawberryyogurt03 жыл бұрын
@Frank Q. ... I did a test ‘check out’ on the calibrated plate SET and it’s free shipping to the Bay Area, but ordering PIECES (e.g. two 45’s, two 55’s, etc.), then there’s a shipping charge (e.g. $340 shipping/handling, cost depends on weight). I won’t be ordering because I don’t need them, but go with the SETS to get free shipping.
@getstrongby40383 жыл бұрын
I tried to buy some in England, it says on their site "free shipping to the UK" when I got to checkout it says "shipping is not available to your destination" 😑
@strawberryyogurt03 жыл бұрын
@@getstrongby4038 .... I would probably send them an email: luxiaojunbarbell.com/pages/contact-us
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'd shoot them an email!
@roberthicks7673 жыл бұрын
I got that algorithm them again
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
my dude
@jamierafferty57293 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had pallini’s calibrated plates ?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard of them TBH
@jamierafferty57293 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon I guess there really are a small brand lol, they’re being used in french competitions could be a possible competitor
@kryptonianstrength84613 жыл бұрын
They remind me of Leoko calibrated plates
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Ah yeah!
@zacherymassey63523 жыл бұрын
I am the guy that always asks about paint..lol I love that they offer pound version and would get if I didnt already finish my Rogue Set. Which was very difficult to do. So these being available is a win itself. The pounds and kilos are basically the same thinnest so pounds will give you the same feel. And I dont like to kilo math everything in my programing.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah using these has been tough as I go back and forth on kg/lbs on exercises.
@ericj4094 Жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon Do you know what happened to the pound plates? Does hansu not sell them anymore?
@BasementBrandon Жыл бұрын
@@ericj4094 I just don/t think they sold well. Most people who buy calibrated plates tend to lift or compete in KG.
@FlyConnor123 жыл бұрын
I live in the west coast so would I be able to get the 2x 25kg plates for 235?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I guess they only offer free shipping on sets.
@GoMaDssb3 жыл бұрын
6:50 Yeah I suppose deadlifts or being in Iraq could damage the paint on the plates, good to know thanks man.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
;)
@miguelsanchez-nr9lw3 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, what barbell are you using for deadlift?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I have an ISF deadlift bar and a Rogue Ohio DL bar.
@keysersoze59203 жыл бұрын
Have you owned Schnells?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Have not
@GilletteGaming3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't ship to Canada :(
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Sorry!
@GilletteGaming3 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon We're used to it at this point, haha. Great info in the review none the less.
@alimujtaba22583 жыл бұрын
No shipping to Canada 😔
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
They (hansu) have another company that does.
@alimujtaba22583 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon what’s the name of the company? Im trying to get some for my home gym
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
@@alimujtaba2258 look up hansupowerfitness on instagram
@nickmurphy71583 жыл бұрын
what size jugg hoody is that?
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Large. I don't like baggy hoodies.
@jakem77733 жыл бұрын
I want to like these plates but I really just can't get past the uncomfortable feeling that the hansu logo reminds me of a swastika.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Lol never noticed
@Kaffatsum3 жыл бұрын
Better to support the local economy, especially now
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
There are no local companies who make calibrated powerlifting plates.
@SimonLi3 жыл бұрын
if only they ship free to the east coast. :(
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
True that
@micahneely65423 жыл бұрын
LBS!
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
lol
@micahneely65423 жыл бұрын
Product idea for you: magnetic weights that convert all sizes of kg plates to the next even 2.5 lbs. Ships with a free "don't tread on LB" flag.
@smg2673 жыл бұрын
Top selling point of kgs is you have no idea what the hell your lifting. PRs for days! Kg math is way easier after you get used to it.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
I owned kg plates for a long time and agree it got easier, but since switching back to lbs plates I lost it.
@smg2673 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon Yeah, you have to fully commit to the kgs. I sold all my lbs to convert to kgs. The only outlier is my Rogue OHP 45lb. Waiting patiently for the Kabuki Power Bar 20kg.
@Combatnuub3 жыл бұрын
Rip cant ship to Hawaii 😭😂
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
The trade offs of living in paradise
@Combatnuub3 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon hahah facts!
@SimonLi3 жыл бұрын
shhh youre gonna hurt peoples feelings by saying the plates are all the same brandon!
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
At least no one can complain where they come from!
@Soukthachone3 жыл бұрын
anyone got some plates i can "borrow"? kthxbye
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
lol
@RogaBigCalves3 жыл бұрын
Think I may have found what that $1400 government check will be going to.
@RogaBigCalves3 жыл бұрын
MIght have to have them delivered to a friend more west and pick them up seeing the shipping difference.
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
lol
@thelastjazzdrummer3 жыл бұрын
Bro your're not going to use those help me out please!!!!
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
lol
@AntoLeNice3 жыл бұрын
Yet again, another company that doesn't ship to Canada !
@BasementBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Dang
@brucemackenzie49523 жыл бұрын
Who cares about weight plates as long as they are close to accurate. I am just not into the whole thing.