

BalanceFrom Classic Cast Iron Weight Plates for Strength Training, 2-Inch, 45-Pound, Pair
Key item features
- BalanceFrom Classic Cast Iron Weight Plates for Strength Training, 2-Inch, 45-Pound, Pair
- Classic cast iron
- 45 lbs pair
- Olympic sized hole
Specs
- Weight45 lb
- Weight plate typeStandard Plates
- MaterialCast Iron
- BrandBalanceFrom
- FeaturesRust Resistant
- Rec. useGym
Reviews summary
- : Weights are priced competitively compared to similar products.
- : Made for easy grip and use.
- : Can be durable and accurate, but also prone to damage.
- : Can be solid and heavy-duty, but may be three-piece and short for some benches.
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- BalanceFrom Classic Cast Iron Weight Plates for Strength Training, 2-Inch, 45-Pound, Pair
- Classic cast iron
- 45 lbs pair
- Olympic sized hole
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Customer ratings & reviews
Reviews summary
- : Weights are priced competitively compared to similar products.
- : Made for easy grip and use.
- : Can be durable and accurate, but also prone to damage.
- : Can be solid and heavy-duty, but may be three-piece and short for some benches.
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Verified Purchase
I like the fact that the weights are not as thick as other plate weights that I have therefore you can get more on a sleeve. They are a cast-iron with a durable painted finish if they get scratched, dented or chipped, you can easily spray them and make them look brand new again. The handles are very user-friendly. The value is fabulous. The shipping is top-of-the-line. I recommend this product and I'm replacing weights with this product constantly so far I'm about 2000 pounds in plate weights in this particular product and my cart has several more in it that I'm purchasing in the future.
Verified Purchase
i've left reviews about this particular brand of weights before I'm replacing all of my enamel coated cap weights with these black cast-iron plates. I love the classic look. They're very durable. The handles are extremely user-friendly and the plates are really nice. I have bought several packs as well as sets of these weights and I'm changing everything over to them. I prefer these all over all the other weights that I've had. The price is great. The value is awesome. They get here on time through FedEx which I love FedEx. I'm not gonna pretend like I don't they're great. They always deliver my things on time and intact once again the product is amazing
Verified Purchase
i have about 4 different brands of plates for my garage gym and by far all the equipment by balancefrom have been my favorite and what i've recommended to friends. price wise they are the most reasonable and affordable I've found for new weights and they hold up the best. the coating on the plates themselves is pretty solid, so none of them have chipped around the edges. Handles make it a lot easier to load weight, especially for deadlift, because you can use the handle as a spot to grab as well as a buffer between the actual plates so you aren't annoyingly smashing your fingers at 4 or 5 plates.














