We LOVE these weights, easy to pick up to switch out and very nice to look at unlike some. They do not leave a mess on our floor and are perfect for us.

My weight plates were shipped timely. The quality is very high-end. They look great. Weighed a few plates and the difference is
I had a few questions and concerns for the manufacturer about the initial smell. They responded in less than 24 hours. They stand 100% behind their product!

So let me say a few things about the initial smell and what I did to remediate. I ordered the 225 lbs. set. Opened up immediately and proceeded to place in my basement. The smell almost knocked me out! It really did! The rubber weights were still off-gassing. My basement is not well ventilated. At first, I really thought I would have to return them. But I decided to wash them with a little bit of mild soap and water and let air dry for *two days* each side. Then I returned the weights to my basement and the smell went from a 10 in severity to a 4. After 1 week the smell is hardly noticeable, may be a 1.

So here is the take away. If you are going to place these weights in a small apartment or any place where it is not well ventilated, the initial smell may be overwhelming. If you place in a garage or other well ventilated space, the initial smell will probably not be an issue at all. But I wanted to share my experience in the event someone else has a similar challenge. Just give it time.

Again, I want to reiterate this company stands behind their product. I had a small issue with my order and they corrected the issue immediately.

Outstanding customer service!

I am setting up a home gym and needed some weights to round out the equipment I purchased. I've been going to gyms for close to 20 years now and so am very familiar with the various equipment and quality. I was looking for rubber coated weights vs the all cast iron weights. Also looking for some thing reasonable priced. These plates fit the bill. I use these along with an olympic barbell and I couldnt ask for anything more. Doing deadlifts with rubber coated plates makes much less of a racket vs using all cast iron weights (although bumper plates are ideal for DL's) and these weights slide on perfect. The openings in the weights that allow you to grip the plate is a huge plus when trying to slide the weight onto a barbell when its lying on the floor. Time will tell how long the rubber coated ones will last compared to an indestructable all cast iron plate but initial impression is that they are pretty durable. For me, deadlifts are the only time these weights will get abused. Big positive was the shipping was lighting fast. It came in 3 days earlier than the expected ship date and this was during the holidays! The packaging was also very good and nothing was scratched or damaged. I purchased the 205 lb set. The only complaint I would log is coming out of the packaging there is definitely a slight odor to the plates and they are slightly slick with some sort of greasy residue. I am hoping this goes away as noted in other reviews. Will update this review as I start using these plates more and if my first impression changes.

I sent this product back because it did not fit with my travel workout set. In all honesty I wish I wouldn't have had to send it back. It was fantastic and everything I expected. I moved to the smaller North deer to accommodate me in my RV, but these are fantastic plates.

I used to be a bodybuilder and trainer (couple decades ago) and have worked out in dozens of gyms. These are quality and worth the money. I just purchased Powertec equipment to workout with my two sons, and wanted good quality, coated Olympic weights to go with our new home gym. These 100% fit the bill. Will be ordering more soon.