Rogue 6 Shooter Olympic plates vs competition plates
This is a comparison between the Rogue 6 shooter plates and the competition plates including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
Overview and review of the Rogue Competition plates
The Rogue competition plates will set you back about $1035 dollars or $7.39 dollars per kg. These plates are especially good to use for competing weightlifters. This overview has originally been published in the article "Which rogue plates to buy" which you can find on this blog.
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Overview of the competition plates
These are the best that Rogue has to offer. Repeatedly used on Olympic lifting competitions and the CrossFit games these are the plates to behold when it gets to competition day. The plates have been updated with better design, lettering, and raised rubber to make them last kong and look good. They have minimal bounce and provide everything you need to post new personal records for your Olympic lifts.
Weight / Color / Diameter / Thickness / Price per pair
25kg / Red / 450mm / 2.5'' / $309.75
20kg / Blue / 450mm / 2.15'' / $252.50
15kg / Yellow / 450mm / 1.65'' / $208
10kg / Green / 450mm / 1.15'' / $152.50
Available sets
90kg, 2x 10-15-20kg $685
110kg, 2x 10-20-25kg $835
120kg, 2x 15-20-25kg $900
140kg, 2x 10-15-20-25kg $1035
Pros of the competition plates
These are the best plates you can get for Olympic lifting from Rogue. There is not really much more to say about them in terms of pros.
Cons of the competition plates
High quality has a high price. If you want to save money on plates you might want to go with
bumper plates instead.
Alternatives to the competition plates
Bumper plates are the ultimate workhorse piece of equipment you can get from Rogue. They come in at less than half the price per kilo than the
competition plates. With the saved money you might want to buy extra
barbells or kettlebells depending on your needs. The disadvantages are that
bumper plates are not color coded and also do not fit as much weight on the
bar than
competition plates.
Calibrated steel plates are the go-to for powerlifters who want precision and maximize the weight on the
bar. These plates are color-coded and precision manufactured. With the seal of approval from the IPF, you can begin your journey to the podium of your next
powerlifting meet.
Black training plates are a great combination of practical training plates and high standard competition quality. The design of these plates makes them a good fit for everyday use while still keeping the mindset of a champion.
Overview and review of the Rogue 6 Shooter Olympic plates
Overview of the 6 Shooter plates
The
Rogue 6 shooter plates have been designed for high traffic use in your gym. The plates provide six holes so that it becomes easier to transport them and load them onto the
barbell. This is the type of plate you want in a facility with many beginners to avoid hand injuries. They also come in at a lower cost than most other plates. When these are being abused, your heart won't sink as much as with the other, higher range plates from Rogue. They come in a
hammertone
grey finish.
Weight / Diameter / Thickness / Price per pair
45LB / 448mm / 1.36'' / $156
35LB / 376mm / 1.45'' / $128
25LB / 308mm / 1.45'' / $100
10LB / 228mm / 1.22'' / $48.50
5LB / 195mm / 0.83'' / $32
2.5LB / 162mm / 0.63'' / $23
Available sets
245lb a pair of each at $575
Pros of the 6 Shooter plates
The
Rogue 6 Shooter plates are easy to handle for any level of a lifter. They are also less likely to provide hand injuries as the holes lower the likelihood of getting your gingers between two plates or not being able to pick them up. The design also makes it easier to use the plates for any kind of resistance exercises which are not done with a
barbell. This combined with a relatively low price makes them a good option for starter gyms for their first-time outfit.
Cons of the 6 Shooter plates
These plates are metal and are therefore unforgiving to the floor, humans, and feet when dropped. They are also not ideal for Olympic lifting for the same reason. Many clients in commercial gyms also prefer
urethane over metal as it is easier to handle and feels nicer on the skin.
Alternatives to the 6 Shooter plates
The Urethane version of the
6 Shooter plates are a bit more expensive, but last longer and feel nicer for your clients. This is the way to go if you want to accommodate
to
the masses.
Bumper plates are an alternative which is also lower in price. These plates can be dropped from overhead and are forgiving on surfaces they get in touch with. A disadvantage is that you can not fit as much weight on the
barbell with
bumper plates than with metal.
Olympic plates are the no-nonsense most cost-efficient option you can go for. This is the most weight per $$$ you can obtain from Rogue. The downside is that these plates are not much to look at and are hard to handle.