What Weight Plates to Buy: Everything you NEED to Know

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When it comes to upgraded bumper plates, our bumperplates really stands out as a top pick for most people. They strike a great balance between affordability and quality, making them a solid choice compared to budget options like Cap Barbell and high-end brands.

 Key Features on Fringe Sport Bumper Plates:

Quality Materials: Made from 100% virgin rubber without fillers or binding agents, they have significantly less odor than cheaper alternatives.

Weight Tolerance: These plates come with a 1% weight tolerance, providing accuracy that many other brands can't match.

Durability Features: The inserts are securely anchored, reducing the risk of them coming loose. The varying stiffness of the rubber layers enhances durability—stiffer on the outside to limit bounce and softer in the center to absorb shock.

Innovative Design: The 45-pound plates have been redesigned to be thinner (2.3 inches) compared to the typical 3 inches, allowing you to load more on the bar.

Durable 10-Pound Plates: Fringe Sport is notable for encouraging the dropping of their 10-pound bumpers, as they’ve optimized the rubber mixture for enhanced durability.

Our Bumper Plates:

 Mil Spec

• Crazy durable high-density virgin rubber (read: these are going to last)
• The only outdoor-approved plates!
• Expertly designed curved stainless steel insert to keep your bumpers safe to drop. Drop all the plates, even the 10s!
• Low to no odor
• Low, dead bounce makes these safe in tight spaces
• Plates are in pounds and are sold in pairs

Black

• Extremely durable, and will last for years in a garage gym or affiliate.
• Expertly designed "hooked" stainless steel insert that remains firmly seated.
• Higher density means thinner bumpers and you can fit more weight on the bar.
• Low, dead bounce makes these safe in tight spaces.

Savage

• Designed for cross-training, olympic lifting, and power lifting
• Quiet and safe to drop on your floors
• A thick outer lip is added to the edge of each bumper plate to make them easy to pick up and move around the gym
• Low, dead bounce makes these safe in tight spaces
• Slim profile 
• IWF Standard 450mm (17.7") with guaranteed weight accuracy

In comparison to other budget plates, Fringe Sport’s offerings demonstrate superior construction, better materials, and reduced odor. Overall, they represent a reliable choice for both beginners and seasoned lifters looking for durable and effective bumper plates.