I needed a couple 2 1/2 pound plates to do some rehab work. I don't expect to have to use them for long, and I already have a good selection of 10, 25 and 45 pound plates, so I wanted to get the least expensive I could find. I have a BalanceFrom / Signature Fitness open trap bar (it says Signature FItness on the bar, but it was listed as BalanceFrom; I expect they're the same company), and at only $9.99, I was happy to try out these plates.
Well, I'm satisfied with the 2 1/2 pound plates. They're budget plates, so I had very realistic expectations, which helps. They each weigh just over 2 pounds 8 ounces, which is close enough for me, and they're very close in weight to one another, helpful for balance. There's a sharp spot in the finish of one of them, but this is very common with inexpensive bars and plates, and if it worried you, you can file it off or put tape over it. They had no smells.
Here's the thing. I have a couple of supposed 2.5 pound plates from another budget company (no, it's not Cap - we love their Beast Bar), and they're almost half a pound apart in weight, which means one side of a dumbbell is heavier than another, not good if you're doing rehab like I am. So I'm very happy that the Signature Fitness plates are so close to the same weight as one another.
So I'm happy I ordered these, They're helping with my recovering injury, and when it comes time to get some 5 pound plates, I'll be ordering from BalanceFrom / Signature Fitness again - they're a very good price and very decent budget plates. I'd say they're 4 star plates but I'm adding an additional star for value.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.35 x 15.35 x 2.99 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 33.9 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Signature Fitness |
| Model Name | STDP |
| Color | 1-Inch Center (Standard) |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | BalanceFrom |
| Part Number | BBL-1IN35P |
| Style | M. 35LB (Set of 2) |
