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Rogue Fleck plate vs Competition plates

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jul 6, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Rogue Fleck plate vs Competition plates

This is a comparison between the Rogue Fleck plate and the Competition plates including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

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Which plates to get from Rogue?

 

This video discusses which plates you might want to buy for your home gym from Rogue Fitness. Good options are their bumper plates or simple cast iron plates if you want to save money. I personally own the Black training plates from rogue and like them a lot.

 

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

 
Alternatives to the competition plates are:
 
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 fleck plate

The Rogue fleck plates are Rogue's compromise between competition bumper and regular bumper plates. Here are the pros and cons. 

The Rogue Feck plates are the newest edition to the line up of Rogue plates and range from $50 for a pair of 10LB plates to $625 for a 350LB set. This puts the price to $0.56 per pound. The distinguishing factors of the fleck plate are its claimed precision in weight and the fleck design. With this, these bumper plates add some color to your gym without breaking the bank as competition bumper plates would do. The specs of these plates are:
 
Plate Breakdown: Weight, Color & Width
  • 10LB - Black & Grey, 0.85”
  • 15LB - Black & White, 1.2”
  • 25LB - Black & Green, 1.6”
  • 35LB - Black & Yellow, 2.08”
  • 45LB - Black & Blue, 2.76”
  • 55LB - Black & Red, 3.02”
 
Specifications:
  • Diameter: 450mm (+/- 3mm) / 17.72 inches
  • Collar Opening: 50.40mm / 1.98 inches
  • 304 Stainless Steel Inserts
  • Weight Tolerance: +/- 1% claimed weight
  • Durometer: 90
  • Minimal Bounce
  • Black + Color Fleck Finish
  • Imported from Chin
This is a good option if you want some color, but not spend too much money on your bumper plates. 
 

Pros of the fleck plate

 
The pros of the fleck plate are:
 
  • Unique design
  • Value for money
  • Bumper
 
The design of the fleck plates is very unique. As long as you like you will be hard-pressed to find something comparable. I personally like them as a compromise between black bumper plates and colored competition plates. 
 
For the color and precision, you are getting these plates are relatively cheap compared to other rogue plates available. If you insist to see easily from a distance which plates you have, this is the way to go. 
 
As these plates are bumper plates they come with the benefit of being outdoor-friendly. You can also drop them regularly without wrecking your barbell, platform or floor. 
 
Cons of the Fleck bumper plates
 
The cons of the fleck bumper plates are:
 
  • Sleeve space
  • Precision
  • Made in China
 
The challenge that all bumper plates have is that they take up more real estate on a bar sleeve than steel plates. If you want to maximize the amount of weight you can put on your barbell, this is not the right set of plates to get. 
 
While these bumper plates claim high precision, I would be inclined to test that first. The reason being is that they are not manufactured by Rogue themselves and do not have inlets for high precision adjustments like calibrated plates. A blanket statement on shipped bumper plates from china with 1% is a tall order with no inlets for micro-adjustments. It won't matter if you buy them for your Crossfit gym or commercial gym, but if you are training for weightlifting or powerlifting competitions stay with the calibrated plates.
 
While the design and price are very tempting some might not want to support products that are made in China based on principle or legal requirements as a government agency. In this case, you might refer to other Rogue plates.
 

Alternatives to the Rogue fleck plates

 
Alternatives to the Rogue fleck plates are:
 
 
Rogue bumper plates are the same idea as the fleck plates minus the color. They are cheap, can be used everywhere and forgiving to abuse and toes. 
 
The precision machined steel plates from Rogue are the best choice for powerlifters who want precision but do not want to break the bank with calibrated plates. These Olympic plates are slightly more costly than the fleck plates.
 
 The Rogue Fleck plates are the newest edition to the line up of Rogue plates and range from $50 for a pair of 10LB plates to $625 for a 350LB set. This puts the price to $0.56 per pound. The distinguishing factors of the fleck plate are its claimed precision in weight and the fleck design. With this, these bumper plates add some color to your gym without breaking the bank as competition bumper plates would do. The specs of these plates are:

Summary of the fleck plates 

Fleck plates are the right choice if you want colored plates from Rogue at a reasonable price. 

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