CAP 2-inch Olympic Bumper Plate Weight Set | 100-370 lbs | Multiple Colors | Storage Rack Optional

Great beginner set of bumpers, accurate weight, nice material, only complaint is that my plates had a coating of oil all over them that I had to clean off and that they smell very rubbery for a few days. My gym is in my garage so not an issue but if it’s in your home that might be a factor to consider.

These Olympic bar weights are a great buy. The pricing is solid and the quality is there. They fit the bar properly, feel durable, and hold up well during regular training. A few things to know before buying. Like most new rubber weights, they come with a strong chemical smell and an oily coating from the factory. That’s normal. Wash them with soap and water, scrub them down, dry them thoroughly, and let them air out, ideally outside…for one to two weeks. The smell does go away with time. If you notice scratches in the pictures, that’s from real use. I use these constantly and sometimes drop or slide them on the floor. The cosmetic wear doesn’t affect performance at all…they’re built to be used, not babied. Overall, these are a very good deal for the quality. Once you get past the initial break-in, they’re excellent plates and well worth the money.

I love these plates. Added them to an existing gym area in my garage, and they work great with my Body Solid corner leverage gym. The rubber exterior makes them much more quiet than steel plates while still easy enough to grip. They definitely give my gym area an elevated feel. Haven’t weighed them to verify the weight, but I think they are legit. I would like to replace all my old weights with these. Price was fair for what you get. They do have that strong/chemical rubber smell, but it doesn’t really bother me and it will also wear down with time. CAP makes good stuff!

The weights themselves work great and are solid, well-made, and exactly what I was looking for in terms of functionality and performance. They feel durable and perform well during workouts with no issues at all. However, when they arrived, they had a very strong cigarette smoke smell and an oily residue on the surface. I had to wipe them down multiple times and air them out before using them, which was disappointing and unexpected. Once cleaned, they function perfectly.

I picked up the CAP bumper plate set recently and I’m genuinely impressed for what you pay. These plates feel rugged and well built, they’ve taken plenty of drops without cracking, chipping, or breaking down. The rubber is thick and dense enough that they don’t bounce all over the place, and they sit nice and flat on the floor. The weight accuracy is legit too. I cross-checked them, and they’re right where you’d expect for the price point. The collars fit snug, nothing rattly, and they slide on/off the bar great without feeling loose. For folks building a home gym or just adding a set of bumpers without dropping a ton of cash, these are hard to beat. Performance-wise, they’re neutral not fancy, but they get the job done. Deadlifts, squats, presses, you name it, they feel consistent. If you want premium feel or competition level precision, you’ll spend more but for most lifters? This set delivers strong performance at a real value. One last thing I’d mention is that they are slightly greasy but that’s something you can fix by spraying them down with some soapy water and wiping them down. Bottom line: dependable, solid, and worth every dollar. Highly recommend.

Bottom Line Excellent economy bumper plates at an unreal price. Solid construction, secure inserts, predictable bounce, and colors that look great on the bar. Perfect for garage gyms and general strength training. Also, these are the type of bumpers that do not bounce even when dropped from overhead so you don't have to worry about chasing the barbell around. Coach's note: Never drop a bar from overhead with only one 10# plate on each end. You'll end up breaking your plates sooner than you would otherwise. Expect a light factory coating when new, this is normal for fresh bumpers and wipes off pretty easily. Spray with your standard household degreaser and wipe away, and you're good to go. At $200 with free shipping for a 260 lb set, this was one of the best bumper set values I’ve seen in years. Full Review As a former gym owner and a strength & conditioning coach for the last 20 years, I’ve handled just about every type of bumper plate out there, from high-end competition plates to bargain-basement imports. These CAP Economy Olympic Bumper Plates land squarely in the “done right” category. The rubber is dense and durable, the inserts are secure, and the plates sit flat and balanced on the bar. They’re not overly soft or spongy, and they don’t feel brittle or hollow like some budget bumpers can. For Olympic lifts, powerlifting work, and general training, they perform exactly as they should. Side note: The colors pop nicely, too. The blue and green look great on the black. If you’re new to buying bumper plates, one thing to know: they arrive with a slightly greasy film from the factory. This is completely normal and part of the finishing process. A quick wipe-down with a standard household degreaser takes care of it, and after a week or so of regular use, it disappears entirely. I picked up the 260 lb set during a Black Friday sale for $200 with free shipping. Ordered December 1st, delivered December 12th without issue. At that price point, it’s difficult to justify spending significantly more for comparable training. Very happy with this purchase. These plates will see plenty of work, starting now! It’s time to chase a 600 lb deadlift and a 500 lb squat.

So, getting out of the way I have no experience with any other rubber bumper plates, I think these are great. For starters, since Amazon reviews aren't always clear, this review is for the 260 lb Economy - Speckled set. Getting to the elephant in the room, yes, they have an odor and are they slippery out of the package, but there are valid reasons for that and many other bumper plate brands and products are like this at first so it's not really a point of contention, just something that potential buyers need be aware of. So, they smell and are slippery. To solve that, first I opened the boxes, removed them from their plastic bags, and sat them in the garage for a few days with a fan blowing over them. Then, I washed each plate with Dawn and a sponge, one of those double-sided blue kitchen sponges in a utility sink (but you could do this in a tub or anywhere really). I washed each plate twice. Load the soft side of the sponge with Dawn and soap down each side of the plate and then switch to the scour side of the sponge and work the plate into a good lather all over. Get each side, the center hole, and the outer rim of the plate. Rinse and repeat the process. Then dry with a towel. You'll know you're good when after drying you leave a finger streak that disappears in a few seconds completely. If finger marks remain then there is still oil to be removed. Note: you should see the water/suds turning black/grey as you wash each plate and those suds clearing up on the second (or if need, third wash). So, set them out a few days under a fan in a well ventilated area then wash each one twice with Dawn to a good lather and towel dry. Now you'll be able to put them in your house without odor if that is where you plan to use them. I didn't weight every plate but a 45lb weighed 45.4lb on my home scale but the scale could easily be off and a sample size of one is useless, basic take away, the weights are close enough. Also, some people complain that the 10 and 15 lb are flimsy and they are but they also aren't designed with side loads in mind or to be used without the 25+ plates to help spread out the load, so be aware of that. Basically, don't leave the 10 or 15s on your barbell by themselves, especially in heat, for longer than your workout or they may flex and break. You can leave them on the bar with larger weights no problem, just not themselves. One last thing, while cleaning, don't scrub TOO hard with the scour side. You don't want to shed rubber or rub off the letters and numbers. Pound for pound tho, very happy with the set and are competitively priced to iron plates making this set an excellent set an excellent value (One last thing actually, I do find the speckling makes reading the numbers on the plates a big challenging as the speckling and numbers are the same color but it's not all that bad either, it's not like you're reading them a lot and they've color coded...and size coded, lol)

Good quality weights, however, they are packaged in an odd way. They came out of the bags covered in grease and smelling like motor oil. They are so greasy that they are hard to pick up. The weights themselves fit with our home weight rack and come in good sizes.