Rogue Urethane plates vs competition plates

This is a comparison between the Rogue Urethane plate 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.

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 Urethane plates

The Rogue Urethane plates will set you back about $1150 dollars or $7.46 dollars per kg. These plates are especially good to use for gyms who want long lasting plates. This overview has originally been published in the article "Which rogue plates to buy" which you can find on this blog.

Overview of the Urethane plates

The Rogue Urethane plates are the second most expensive ones in the Rogue portfolio per kg. What you get in return are the longest lasting, all weather plates you can obtain from Rogue. These plates are 450mm in diameter and made to IWF specs. They have a chrome insert and dead bounce on the drop. The chrome piece provides easy loading on the bar and reduced friction on the sleeves. This is the plate to buy if your last competition plates fell apart at the chrome insert.

Weight / Color / Diameter / Thickness / Price per pair

55LB / Red / 450mm / 58mm / $310

45LB / Blue / 450mm / 53mm / $260

35LB / Yellow / 450mm / 48mm / $220

25LB / Green / 450mm / 40mm / $160

10LB / Black / 450mm / 20mm / $70

Available sets

210lb, 2x 25-35-45LB $750

300LB, 2x 25-35-4x45LB $1050

320LB, 2x 25-35-45-55LB $1100

340LB, 2x 10-25-35-45-55 $1150

Pros of the Urethane plates

This is an all-purpose plate which will last a long time and is hard. It will take the abuse of many users of different experience levels and still look good. This is a great plate for high demands and someone who does not want to replace the plates as often compared to other plates with a chrome insert.

Cons of the Urethane plates

The biggest con is the high price. If you go for Olympic or bumper plates you will get a lot more kilograms per $$$. You might be buying twice in this scenario and you will also know that you took the cheap road to success. I personally stopped doing this and it yields great results.

Alternatives to the Urethane plates

Alternatives to the Urethane plates are:

Competition plates will not last as long as they have a tendency to pull apart between the rubber and the chrome insert. They also bounce more. Still, if you want to get as close as possible to the real world championships, then these are the plates to go for instead with the slight risk that they might fall apart after years of heavy use.

The black training plates are a great design from rogue which combines the bumper plate effectiveness with the excellence of Rogue's competition grade plates. You will find color coding and extra touches to make the plates more user-friendly and robust. This is the elegant choice of the professional.

Calibrated steel plates are the plates for anyone who wants to put the maximum amount of weight possible on the bar while still having color-coded plates. These plates are also approved by the IPF and are used in competition. If you want to get serious about powerlifting, this should be your choice.