- 5 stars: 0 (0%)
- 4 stars: 1 (100%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I've dropped plenty of plates in my time, and these are the first that don't make me wince afterward. They land with a dull, friendly thud instead of a clang, and they stay put instead of launching across the room.
The steel hub slides onto the bar smoothly, with no wrestling or rattling. The red LB and KG numbers are crisp and easy to read mid-set, which matters when you're tired and doing math. Every plate sits at the same height on the bar, so loading looks neat and feels right.
My downstairs neighbour hasn't knocked once. That alone earns a star.
I'm holding back one star because the rubber has a noticeable smell for the first few days. Airing them out helped. It also takes a little chalk to keep your grip on the smooth finish.
Would I buy them again? Yes, without hesitating. They're solid, quiet and good-looking, and they make training feel a little more satisfying.