I was a little skeptical about buying this pair of 25lb plates since there were 0 reviews when I purchased them. But at $1-a-pound I figured it was worth taking a chance on them to see for myself how good they are.
The box I received them in was well packaged with each plate also being in there own box and then wrapped in plastic. Upon opening, they were covered in some kind of grease, I am assuming something like 2-1 oil, but since I have to wipe my home gym down with that oil anyway it wasn't much of a bother. I wiped the oil off and then tried to see how they fit on my barbells. They fit perfectly on my Olympic barbell and EZ curl bar - they easily slid on, there was no real wiggle around them and they also didn't feel like there was a ton of friction to them either. Basically a perfect fit. The rubber on them seems thick and nice, without any blemishes or marks on them.
Next, I figured I'd weigh them to see how accurate they were. One was about 25.2lbs and the other was slightly closer to 26lbs. I wasn't expecting them to be perfectly 25lbs each since they're not calibrated plates, but for the price, I am perfectly happy with how much they weigh.
Overall, they are definitely worth the price as they're a pretty accurate weight, seemingly well-made, and will hopefully last a long time if not a lifetime. I would definitely recommend them at $1lb.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.4 x 6.7 x 4.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 10 Pounds |
| Brand Name | HolaHatha |
| Material | Iron, Rubber |
| Manufacturer | HolaHatha |
| Part Number | 2 x |
| Style | 2.5lb (pair) |
