I've been using the 45's and 25's for a few weeks. Just got my 10's 5's and 2.5's yesterday to complete the set. When I first looked at them online, they seemed equivalent to the cheap cast iron non-machined plates that you could theoretically get for a bit over $1/lb before Covid, but as Strength Co developed the product, it was apparent that they are really more equivalent to machined plates that you used to be able to buy from the other companies before COVID for $2-3/lb. This makes them a good value, especially considering that nobody else seems to be shipping plates. Glad they took the time to upgrade to the e-coat finish. I accidentally dropped two of my 45's from about 5 feet onto a concrete floor the first day, and they didn't even chip. Thanks to Grant and his crew for developing a great product! under difficult circumstances!

This was my 3rd order from Strength Co. These plates are rock solid, fit tight, look fantastic and are American made. Shipping was fast and my plates arrived in perfect condition. I will never go to anyone but Strength Co for plates!

The plates are a work of art, functional and have the perfect internal tolerances. I don't like my internal surface of the interior diameter sloppy and loose. These plates are spot on tight mating with my Ohio power bar perfectly. The coating is superb, tough and durable. I did the unthinkable and purposely dropped one of my 5 lb plates onto a concrete floor from 3 feet and it did not mark the plate edge!! The plate edges are smooth and uniform to the touch. The circumferences are absolutely uniform through and through. I weighed my pair of 5 lb plates and they are spot on. I do realize that they are +-2%; however my pair are spot on at 5lbs per plate. I couldn't ask for more. Grant did a great job of having these plates manufactured in the USA which is an added plus. I really want made in the USA old school iron plates and Strength Co, hit a home run with these plates. Superb!!!! I will order more plates now that I have a pair and tried them out.

After deciding to switch from trainer Eleikos to iron, I saw that the Strength co. was only about a 30 minute drive from where I live. (Local pick up for the win) So I sold my old weight and switched over to the strength co and have never looked back. The feel and finish on these plates make me hyped every single time I load up my bar. Definitely will be back to get a handful of 10’s for their loadable DB’s that I also picked up. 10/10 would recommend.

I bought the 10, 5, and 2.5 pound plates in order to build my parents' home gym. I would have also bought the 25 and 45 plates but I had already bought my folks a small set of bumper plates. Before delivering the plates I decided to give them a whirl on my home gym setup. Wow! The quality and finish of these plates are fantastic. The plates look super clean and owing to the tight inner diameter of the plates these fit perfectly on my 20 kg Rogue Ohio Power Bar with zero slop. I had previously bought a set of Rogue 6 shooter and Rogue machined plates, and placing the Strength Co plates next to them I think the Strength Co plates have a noticeably higher quality finish. The lip on the outer edge of the plates is perfect for handling these plates one-handed. You can tell this plate was designed by a lifter for lifters. There's a reason that Coop from Garage Gym Reviews loves these Strength Co plates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSA-aJgEng Brandon Campbell Diamond (on whose recommendation I had previously purchased the Rogue 6 shooters) also is a fan of these Strength Co plates: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLm2r0FBSyA/ I really, really like these plates. For those of you on the fence because of price, keep in mind that 1) you get what you pay for 2) these plates may already win on price for machined plates including shipping depending on where you live. This month (March, 2021) Strength Co is planning to open a fulfillment center in Georgia which should drive shipping costs down for customers not residing on the west coast. Stay tuned and buy with confidence!