Rogue Echo Bumper Plates
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Great value for the quality
- Black-and-white contrast for easy weight identification
- 88/100 durometer rating
- 3-year warranty
In-Depth Review
Rogue Echo Bumper Plates Review (2024): Thin Bumper Plates with Broad Appeal
Author: Caine Wilkes, OLY, CNC, USAW-L1Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Tremendous value
- Shore A Durometer rating of 88
- Weight tolerance of these bumpers is +/- 1%
- Great for general training and CrossFit
- White lettering offers great contrast
- Stainless steel insert rings
- 25-45 lb plate variants are warrantied for 3 years
What Needs Improvement...
- Wide plates
- Maximum you can fit on the bar is less than 500 lbs
- May smell bad out of the box
Product Summary
Rogue Echo Bumper Plates are the workhorse of your at home gym. They are budget-friendly with an International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) standard 450-millimeter diameter (the 10-pound plate is 446 millimeters). They meet their target weight within 1% and have minimal surface imperfections.
Due to their quality stainless steel inserts and virgin rubber, these plates offer an 88 out of 100 durometer rating, meaning they absorb impact for less damage to your barbells and floors. The Echo Bumpers are sold in pairs or sets at a reasonable price.
Specs
| Durometer | 88 |
|---|---|
| Weight Tolerance | '+/- 1% |
| 35LB Plate Width | 1.9" |
| 15LB Plate Width | 1.04" |
| Collar Opening | 50.4MM |
| 25LB Plate Width | 1.5" |
| 45LB Plate Width | 2.4" |
| Insert Type | Stainless Steel |
| 10LB Plate Width | .83" |
| Type | 10-lb-pair, 15-lb-pair, 25-lb-pair, 35-lb-pair, 45-lb-pair |
| Made In USA | No |
Summary
The Rogue Echo Bumper Plates are a great value plate based upon our review. Although they're cheaper than Rogue's flagship HG 2.0 Plates, they have extremely similar specs and warranty at a much lower price. If you need bumper plates for your garage gym, these are a great option. If you need them for your commercial facility or CrossFit Affiliate, we'd suggest going with something like Hi-Temps.
