Rogue Wagon wheel pair vs competition plates
This is a comparison between the Rogue Wagon wheel 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 Wagon Wheel Pair
Overview of the Wagon wheel plates
The
Wagon wheel plates are a co-design between Mark Bell and Rogue. The basic idea is that a standard 45LB can be bigger than 450mm. The result is a pair of plates which have 660mm in diameter and are therefore called
Wagon wheels. If you do not want to buy blocks save storage space for block pulls, this is the way to go. Specs of the
wagon wheel plates:
- Made in the USA
- 0.375'' thick laser cut steel construction
- 45LB
- 2% Weight tolerance
- 660mm Diameter
- 50.80mm width
This is a specialized tool when you get serious with your
powerlifting to get more volume in without wrecking your lower back. They also cost less than proper pulling blocks. If you only need blocks for
powerlifting purposes, this is a great option which is easy to store in your gym.
Pros of the Wagon wheel plates
The
Wagon wheel saves space and time when you want to deadlifts from a block. They also cost less than their wooden or metal blocks which fit the same purpose from Rogue.
Cons of the wagon wheel plates
The
Wagon wheel cannot be used for Olympic weightlifting style block pulls or jerking. For jerking, they are too low and for dynamic block pulls the metal is too hard on the floor and wrists of the lifter. For Olympic weightlifting, you are better off to buy proper jerk blocks.
Alternatives to the Wagon wheel plates
The metal jerk blocks from Rogue are adjustable in height and beasts to behold. These are space saving compared to their wooden counterparts as you do not need multiple of them to stack higher up.
Wooden jerk blocks take up more space in your gym than the metal blocks offer the same height options, but are in turn more modular. With one full set, several athletes can train from different starting positions.