Onnit Captain America Shield Barbell Plates
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Part of Onnit’s Marvel Hero Elite Series
- Modeled after iconic shield of Captain America
- Made from urethane with a steel center
- Minimal bounce
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Looks just like Captain America’s shield
- Minimal bounce
- Comes in 3 different weight pairings (25 lbs, 35 lbs, 45 lbs)
- Officially Licensed Marvel Comics/Captain America Design
- Raised lettering with Weight, Onnit logo, and Hero Elite Series logo
What Needs Improvement...
- Does not come in pairs of 10 lbs, 15 lbs, or 55 lbs.
Product Summary
These exclusive bumper plates are created after the well-known shield of Marvel’s Avenger, Captain America. You may wish they were made of vibranium like the original shield, but these bumper plates are actually made of urethane and have a steel center that provides durability and minimal bounce.
The Captain America Plates from Onnit can be purchased in a 25-pound pair, 35-pound pair or a 45-pound pair, which are all 467 millimeters in overall diameter. Each set has a thin profile to help with loading room on the bar.
Every bumper from Onnit is tested and held to high standards. You can order yours as individual pairs or as the complete 210 pound set.
Plate Width:
- 25 pound: 21.2 mm
- 35 pound: 25.3 mm
- 45 pound: 29.5 mm
Specs
| 35LB Plate Width | 25.3MM |
|---|---|
| 25LB Plate Width | 21.2MM |
| Type | 25-lb-pair, 35-lb-pair, 45-lb-pair |
| Insert Type | Stainless Steel |
| Made In USA | No |
| 45LB Plate Width | 29.5MM |
Summary
Onnit’s Captain America Bumper Plates are great for any Captain America fan, or anybody looking to add some patriotic flair to their weight room. Their vibranium exterior and steel center lends them to be durable and keep a minimal bounce.
