Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates

Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Designed to tolerances and durability requirements of the U.S. Army
  • Free shipping
  • Made with virgin rubber
  • Stainless steel center hub
  • 1-year warranty
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In-Depth Review

Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates Review: Durable and Military Approved (2024)

Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates Review: Durable and Military Approved (2024)

If you like throwing your weight down like any good meathead should, you’re probably pretty familiar with bumper plates. I’ve been testing all kinds of bumper plates over the years, such as the Rogue Fitness US MIL Spec Crumb Bumper Plates, American Barbell Urethane Bumper Plates, and REP Fitness Sport Bumper Plates.I’ve been impressed with the Fringe Sport Bumper Plates in the past so I was eager to deliver a Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates review. There are a lot of particulars I look for when reviewing a bumper plate—it’s about more than just bounce or aesthetics. I also look at the warranty, price, material, and scale on the Shore Durometer.Why You Should Trust UsI’ve tested over 70 different bumper plates and have even written an article about thebest bumper plates. (I also wrote one on thebest weight plates overall if you’re more of an iron-slinging dude.) You can trust that I dropped these suckers from various heights, did a bunch of lifts, and maybe even licked one or two of ‘em. Just kidding, I only sniffed them. They smell like rubber in case you were wondering. Clearly I was. Read the full review.

Pros & Cons

What we like ...
  • One-three year warranty (depending on the weight) with a stellar 365 day return policy
  • Made with virgin rubber
  • Excellent durometer rating
  • High-quality stainless steel center hub
  • Military-grade and meets the requirements of the US Army
What needs improvement ...
  • Have to pay return shipping if you send the plates back
  • Slightly slick
  • May have a rubber smell

Product Summary

These Milspec bumper plates are designed to the exacting tolerances and high durability requirements of the US Army. These bumper plates are used every day by soldiers training for and completing the ACFT- the Army Combat Fitness Test.

Specs

Weight

10-55 pounds each

Diameter

15 – 55 pound plates: 450mm (~17.7 inches) width, 10 pound plate: 450mm (10 pound plate has – 1% width tolerance)

Durometer

10's and 15's are 90 sHA; the 25, 35, 45 and 55 pound bumpers are 85 sHA.

Warranty

3 Year Warranty on 25's, 35's, 45's and 55's; 1 Year warranty on 10's and 15's.

Product Weight

10-55 pounds each

Brand

Fringe Sport

Material

Virgin rubber, stainless steel insert

Width

55's – 3.2", 45's – 2.9", 35's – 2.35", 25's – 1.87", 15's – 1.2", 10's – 1.05"

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      Summary

      The Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates are a good option for most home gym owners thanks to their durability and low bounce.