Nike Grind Bumper Plates Surprised Me…

[@Roar.]

I checked Nike's website, and I think the reason they sell them in pairs, is that the 'grind' they use for the external part, changes from batch to batch (or season to season). So I think this prevents people from ending up with 2 totally different coloured plates.

[@FEAR_CB]

Smart, this seems logical.

[@kevinmorrice]

its kinda obvious when you think about it, anyone who thinks otherwise has more muscles than brains

[@acaciobiu7102]

the others plates (without that recicle rubber) are sold in pairs too

[@Meowskeed]

At 7:47, the reason for the disc at the center is to prevent the ring from punching through the rubber as easily. This is a common failure mode in concrete construction where you have a slab supported by a column. You need to locally strengthen the slab at the column to distribute the load and prevent punching shear. Same thing is happening here.

[@ALCV11]

This question that comes up all the time whenever talking about these plates: "Any sign of the center ring coming out?" So I can see why there is a center core. It's a little disappointing for me since I love the idea of them being recycled, but I still love mine and they are a real attention grabber.

[@RoddyDa]

I came here to make the same statement.

[@kevinmorrice]

its nothing more than your standard structural reinforcement, hell ive seen that done on clothes

[@joecowan3719]

Shoutout to Gluck for his slicing in half so many bumpers video.

[@SirSketchable]

Shoutout Gluckster

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

This looked like a “we’ve been one upped, we have to respond with our own version” kinda vid. Gluck is bringing the heat to GGR.

[@michaelsofine]

@@speedbumpmedia9584I thought coop already reviewed this 😂

[@alfredo31024]

Haha I had the same thought. Gluck and Whiney kill it.

[@blaximum]

Yeah I think he'd definitely have cut this one if it was out at the time.

[@lk-ip1xs]

1:57 "they smell like shoes, they smell really good" Gotcha Coop!😆

[@Brodiexbikerxkid]

As I assumed, the particle board of gym equipment. With a fancy veneer

[@yevgeniyfiskin4781]

I was waiting to see you are actually going to drop them from overhead loaded on barbell. How much to they bounce? Are they quieter due to the softer outer layer? What is the thickness of the 45lb plate? These could potentially be redeeming qualities of these things. In your older videos you always touched on these points when reviewing bumpers.

[@user-un3bj1yt5j]

Just a heads up for those looking at comparing prices. You can get around the massive shipping costs by purchasing from Dicks sporting goods. Straight from Nike, I was looking at $150 additional shipping. When ordered on Dicks a pair of 45/15/10 plates came out to $388. Pretty much on par (certainly cheaper than rogue’s equivalent) with the rest of the industry. These definitely look a hell of a lot better on the rack than anything else on the market.

[@nomorepane]

Did yours turn yellow after 3-8 months? I heard this happened with the first 2 batches. They fixed it and if you email you they'll give you a credit to get new ones.

[@stevec1586]

I've gotta think Coop knows (or at least someone on his team) what a reciprocating saw is. I'm pretty sure veteran KZbinr's know how to drive the comments. Glad I could contribute.

[@thomasbrown7328]

I’d call this plate more “Greenwashing” if the interior part of the plate shown, which far outweighs the recycled external portion, is not made from recycled materials. The website is vague about the sourcing of the internal materials. Still love my Hi Temps of which all the rubber is from recycled tires! Buy once, cry once with Hi Temps.

[@DrewLSsix]

If the idea is recycling what they have it makes sense, the material Nike has on hands for shoes isn't going to work great for the interior of a bumper. They could source recycled material from elsewhere but there's availability and quality concerns there.

[@thomasbrown7328]

@@DrewLSsix it just seems a bit deceptive on Nike’s part. They’re putting too much emphasis on the reuse of materials when it looks like from Coop’s cutout in the video at most 25% is from recycled materials. The rest of the sourcing is swept under the proverbial rug. Hey, it’s better than not re-using anything but at least be open about the rest of the product.

[@nonyobussiness3440]

@@DrewLSsixNike has nothing on hand because Nike doesn’t make anything lol. They’re a marketing company. They don’t make or design anything

[@Pragmatist101]

Typical consumerism feeding marketing tageting the gullible wealthy to take their money. Profit with no limit to deception.

[@autokludge]

Visually looks like hardly anything in the cut section but but volume wise the recycled material makes up nearly 50% of the rubber if you assume a 15mm recycled layer thickness for a 45lb plate. Smaller plates likely higher percentage as plate thickness decreases.

[@MrYishaiShields]

That is not a chop saw!

[@richards6431]

The real question is what type of blade to use on the reciprocal saw? Would a soft material blade work better than say a blade used for rough wood cuts or for cutting metal? I tried taking a Hackzall to a stall mat with mixed results.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Some can pick these up in person depending on their location. Dick's sporting goods sell them and you can save on shipping costs if picked up locally. I just checked and at the time of posting this I found a store within 25 miles that had two pairs of 45s... There is a much closer store by me that doesn't carry them so availability varies from store to store.

[@nomorepane]

Did yours turn yellow after 3-8 months? I heard this happened with the first 2 batches. They fixed it and if you email you they'll give you a credit to get new ones.

[@fausch]

220 for a set of rubber bumper plates is exactly what i'd expect from Nike. Why not just spend 50 dollars more and get such a nicer set of plates from Rogue.

[@wilsonram39]

If younwanna test the yellowing over time, you've now got a pizza weight-plate that can yellow without issues. Test one part of it left outside as is, and you can use a UV Blocking clear coat sprayed on the other and see what difference it makes compared to your control group (the 2 other bumpers you have.) Is a clear coat spray the most ideal thing? No, but if someone is already spending $60-$200 more on these than the competition, just because they look cool, then they may be interested in whatever it takes to keep them from yellowing.

[@timl6450]

Overpriced. If you want a comparable plate, go with the Rogue and save $. If you want to pay more for quality, for just $40 more you can get the Fringe color 45s with a higher durometer rating, and hubs with anchors (which helps stabilize the most common point of failure). The Nikes appear to have the standard hub that you’ll find in any crumb bumper. I just don’t see the argument for these (other than paying to get the swoosh).

[@bmstylee]

These are marked directly at people who know zero about lifting but will buy them because......Nike. People who are actually serious about lifting look at these as a joke.

[@DrewLSsix]

​@@bmstyleeI'll happily buy a set used next year for $0.80 a pound.....

[@carps_gym]

Yep or even Giant. very similar to the Fringe but cheaper. Gluck’s budget pick

[@allaboutcars4835]

@@bmstylee You have a weirdo/bodybuilder mentality lol

[@rluzum]

Loving the KC hat!

[@danielsgrunge]

They nailed the looks once again

[@dundundata7603]

I bought a set of Rogue Mil-spec bumper plates during the pandemic. The 10's are a bit warped but functional. The 45s are quite wide and will stand up their side easily. You can even stand the 35s.

[@chronomasakari]

Rogue mil spec echoes are fine but I imagine you have the mil spec crumb rubber plates which are absolute trash for the 10-15 range. They don’t even support the hex bars they sold the Army by themselves

[@jparreno]

been waiting for this... I love the look of them

[@jparreno]

now after watching the review... i could care less about the name but at that premium... NAH, i'll stick with my rogue plates. If i found a used pair, or if there was a black friday sale... then i may jump on them.

[@dmiller4088]

My Vulcan 10's are super durable and can be used on their own with a barbell.

[@paulrusinko666]

Weights are for lifting and setting down. Not display.

[@RyanKaufman]

Home weights are on display regardless of what you think unless you have an elaborate Iron Man style setup that hides itself after you're done. Some people like that display to be more than just your average chrome and dome show. Is that a wrong take? No. It's not right either. It's just their preference.

[@allaboutcars4835]

Home weights are on display regardless of what you think unless you have an elaborate Iron Man style setup that hides itself after you're done. Some people like that display to be more than just your average chrome and dome show. Is that a wrong take? No. It's not right either. It's just their preference.

[@allaboutcars4835]

@@RyanKaufman Hey, Home weights are on display regardless of what you think unless you have an elaborate Iron Man style setup that hides itself after you're done. Some people like that display to be more than just your average chrome and dome show. Is that a wrong take? No. It's not right either. It's just their preference!

[@RyanKaufman]

@@allaboutcars4835 I agree

[@bigk2080]

Gluck and Wynie were the first to cut bumpers in half🏋‍♂️

[@NoFate247]

First and Best

[@carps_gym]

Also much better than this. they had them professionally cut with a water jet. Not a “chop saw” 😂 I guess you could say cutting corners 😏

[@projectpamaphd7042]

Just ran into your channel. Great job! I don’t see a lot of people review gym equipment.

[@dawsonblack404]

IMO the swoosh means a lot less in the lifting community than it would in basketball or shoe community. Yeah they’re cool plates but if they want to sell these consistently they need to be more in line with the major players. Yeah it’s Nike, but it’s hard to justify $60 more than a tried and true staple of lifting just because the plates look cool. Especially when you have no idea how well they’ll hold up

[@josephludemann2505]

I’d be curious if the plastic on the inside has the same unit weight as the coating. If not, the uneven thicknesses of each layer can cause the plate to be imbalanced. Probably not enough to notice but another slight downside

[@scottcharlton129]

Great review

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

That is a reciprocating saw. A Chop saw is a different tool lol. Interesting plates.

[@slothy120]

Gluck’s Gym did this already, but so much better. No one cares about Nike getting into the home gym equipment industry. They aren’t going to innovate anything, they just don’t like the fact that their affiliated athletes are regularly photographed using non-Nike equipment. Given their scale they should be able to crush every other firm on pricing, but they have decided to be premium. Given that their stock price has been plummeting recently, I give this 6-12 months before they pull out of the market to focus on their core business.

[@punkyskunk22]

A man who has a channel based on garages should know a reciprocating saw isn’t a chop saw 😅😂

[@double_patchoutdoors]

I came Here looking for this comment

[@PredatorDK]

Sawzall in proper US garage-lingo.

[@punkyskunk22]

@@PredatorDK ah, yes, but Sawzall is the Milwaukee branding for a reciprocating saw. It’s kinda like how Port-O-Potty, Dump’ster and Kleenex are used (because they set the benchmark) to describe all of the products that perform a similar task, despite those being brand names. Function is the same. Here, Coop just gets the whole thing wrong lol

[@carps_gym]

Strength Surplus

[@punkyskunk22]

@@carps_gym what?

[@DevonBaldwin0777]

5:34 what kinda "chop saw" is that! 😂 Thats a sawzall

[@maggillaguerrilla830]

*𝕊𝔸𝕎ℤ𝔸𝕃𝕃* not a chop saw. That being said that stash you’re rocking is legit! Great video it’s been a while since I’ve tuned in to your reviews you are doing awesome keep it up.

[@BARDOWNSKIS]

I’ve been looking at these. Just started a home gym and bought 4 rogue boneyards. These are awesome but it’s 110$ without shipping

[@kiwi2631]

If you’re looking at quality and price, I really like Bells of Steel’s dead bounce bumpers. Great option!

[@allaboutcars4835]

@@kiwi2631 Who cares what you like. We didn’t ask you for your opinion!

[@pureevoix]

sad you didnt do a drop test of various heights (top of deadlift/shoulder/overhead) before cutting it up. i mean, i am sure everyone is curious what a 65 durometer plate drop looks like. haha.

[@mocapcow2933]

can i ask? what difference would something like this make to the competition. if they are all the same weight. is it really just look and maybe extreme long term wear?

[@Demon09-_-]

Synergee economy bumpers have been on a crazy deal 84 usd for a pair of 45lbs bumpers.

[@tmb00x]

I’d like to see you do a review on the Major Lutie (possibly SupGym) adjustable bench that sells for about $250. They claim on the website that it has a capacity of 1300lbs. I ordered one, and as soon as I opened the package, there was a sticker on the bench that said “warning: max user weight 220lbs”. I returned it immediately before I even assembled it. But I’m curious if I just panicked, or the bench is actually legit.

[@98Destructo]

Great review man! I hope nobody wastes their money on this lol

[@BD1ZZ]

It's a natural that they'd come out with this product. It makes sense in so many ways. That said, I think the price being a SIGNIFICANT premium over already well-established and well-respected competitors is a huge mistake. At an equal or even better price, I'd give them a shot. At a +30% premium? That's a hard no. And my OCD would destroy me if I owned one usable plate and one unusable cut one. TBH it's bothering me sitting here and I don't even own those plates.

[@the_grinch_life1187]

Got the 45’s and really like them. As far as price, since looking cool is a bigger reason to get these, they are closer in line with Rogue Fleck plate, or Rep Animal print and Fringe Sport Savage plates.

[@bmstylee]

Yes but the Rogue, Rep, etc are better because they don't have a Nike logo on them.

[@the_grinch_life1187]

@@bmstylee lol. I’ve got the others as well.

[@jdannug517]

If that metal inside the black is actaully molded or one piece of the collar itself, then its also serving the prupose of the collar becoming loose and falling out like worn out hitemps would..

[@jdannug517]

or even having a metal connection for the impact to hit against vs the rubber itself taking the impact and then weraing it out protecting the rubber hold the collar is in.

[@chrisc7562]

Cool.... reciprocating saw not chop saw lol all good man

[@viceamiralyamakaji5847]

I absolutely want to buy this but it can't be found in France! As an absolute fan of Nike, I'm ready to kill to have it!

[@TheGlobalNobles]

You would think they would totally undercut everyone making it a goto name in the future

[@meganallen1915]

Hey Coop, love all your reviews. Totally random request, could you do a review on the Tribe WOD Hammer Kettlebells. They look awesome but I am curious about the functionality.

[@michaelptm2269]

Review the ATG backwards treadmill

[@SirSketchable]

A sawzall is a chop saw now?

[@ryanbruno1708]

I just came in to say that😂

[@ItzNybbles]

I mean he is an expert in Gym equipment so he cannot give any brain power to other hobbies like power tools! /sarcasm of course!

[@buster_roo]

and Sawzall is the brand name for one company

[@rodolfomedini9931]

​@@buster_rooyeah but no one calls the tool a chop saw either so I see their point. It's like calling a tissue kleenex, it's still acceptable even if it may not be technically correct. A chop saw is a miter saw so different tool all together.

[@ryanbruno1708]

I assumed that this comment was made in jest. Because on the job site whether it is an amazing DeWalt or a shity Milwaukee it is still called sawzall cuz well its saws......all🤣

[@TRUvoodoo]

It's a "sawzall" or "reciprocating saw" :)

[@AvidEric]

What irks me most about these plates is how the "exterior layer" isn't concentric with the inner ring (at the ring itself - not the outside). That being off by a few mm makes me buy a competitors product no matter how fun the birthday cake look might be.

[@imjakeshaw]

Coop what watch is that?

[@xxdawnxx3778]

Just subscribed because of the name because I work out in the garage

[@ImStuckInStockton]

Got my Grind 45s yesterday and they are amazing. Easiest plates to pick up off the ground

[@graham1034]

You can tell Coop has never been in trades. That isn't a chop saw, it's a reciprocating saw (or sawzall). A chop saw is a rotary saw on a pivot used for cutting pipes, etc.

[@squealer42]

Does a sawzall void the 3 -year warranty?

[@martystrasinger3801]

Return it and let’s see!😂

[@allaboutcars4835]

No

[@fredrichardson9761]

Hmm... I wonder how hard it would be to make a cool looking bumper plate starting with a standard black one and using some spray paint. When it wears off, just re-paint...?

[@Jayheid98]

Let me see you review the other racks, dumbells, weight holders, dip bar, collars, etc.

[@dusneed]

I wonder if the University of Oregon will outfit their athletic training rooms with these

[@JonHanner-un7ef]

Just go buy Rep Fitness.... why pay more for something that will yellow and that is the only reason you'd buy these anyways... Otherwise, you're paying more for a check mark lol. And Rep's 10lb and 15lb don't taco like these. So they don't function as good and cost more. And the pretty flecks just yellow.

[@BARDOWNSKIS]

Will these yellow though? They arnt white it’s more of a tan color

[@JonHanner-un7ef]

@@BARDOWNSKIS ya, coop says it in his video and they say it on their site. No idea why anyone would buy cosmetic plates that yellow.

[@allaboutcars4835]

@@JonHanner-un7ef If coop said it, then it must be true. FYI, they didn’t say it on their site.

[@nachoskater44]

i was kinda excited for these because i thought "oh its just excess rubber scrap that is being repurposed and they are branding it as them doing something altruistic, surely these will be a cheaper option" nope lmao $110 for a 45lb plate, anywhere from 30% to over 100% more than other leading brands. for their scraps.

[@kimaboe]

It is pretty obvious that they weren't going to be fully shoe rubber, because running shoe rubber/foam has two main criteria: springiness and *low weight* If you made these from Nike Vaporfly's you'd probably get a two foot wide 45 plate. Not surprising they have good control on the weight either. When it comes to running shoes, people will complain if a size 9 is five grams off the listed weight. A few grams extra to lift per step adds up if you're running a marathon.

[@MrLagerblad]

Hardness is not a good measurement for durability. Glass is hard but will shatter.

[@nonbiasedgoblin1431]

Nice bideo

[@themierfamily]

Glad to see they’re making better use of recycled material. Years ago when I worked at a Nike store, we’d often have “mismate” shoes (shoes that we couldn’t find a matching side for to create a pair) that sat around for too long and we’d have to destroy them and toss them in the trash. Hurt to see a pair of $150 running shoes get sliced in half and throw into the garbage just because we couldn’t find the other side.

[@drtroy271]

reciprocating saw, or sawzall. come on. not a chop. love you anyway coop!

[@randomusernumber1]

It is designer collectible plates for sneakerheads to add to their shoe collection . maybe some of them will get into fitness and buy even more of Nike's products . it is a win win win for Nike

[@turkeysandwich9]

I am going to use a chopsaw pulls out sawsall

[@andro995]

Coop needs to do a mustache review

[@_Zane__]

I have some 14 year old hitemp/rogue 10lb bumpers.. very floppy 😂

[@jono601]

does anyone know if it's possible to buy these nike bumper plates in canada at the moment?

[@WowOafus]

FYI, that’s a reciprocating saw, not a chop saw

[@CSLFiero]

at 220, i'll spray line x on slabs of concrete.

[@RHLW]

"They guarantee 1% of weight variance, you can weigh it to check"... Coop weights it... its over 2% under.

[@Markus-fw4px]

It was 44,9. 1% off of 45 is 44,55.

[@forthelulz8085]

I don't know why, but him calling that reciprocal/sawzall a chop saw bugged me. Like c'mon Coop, you're supposed to be a man's man, that means knowing the names of tools.

[@enthdegree]

the thumbnail lmao

[@edwardchiu4120]

Reviews bumper plates but doesn't do a drop test? How do they bounce? Are they loud?

[@SkaanMan]

Please review the Bells of Steel Manticore. I need to know if it's truly compatible with Rogue's Monster accessories. Plus, Nike is trash...

[@andrewstearns9276]

Too thick for me and too pricey. But...they do look amazing

[@herbalsnails]

So Harbor Freight vice? 👍? 👎?

[@Cap-ld8ij]

nike just needs to make some sick ass flat shoes.Litterally just make russel orhiis custom wrestling shoes official

[@Bushmills21]

I guarantee that exterior flakes and chips off after dropping those a hundred times.

[@maciejpieczula631]

Just in general, who decided on the 45lbs plate standard? Wouldn't it make more sense for a 50lbs plate standard? along with a 30lbs and 10lbs? With 50 lbs bars? That would make the math so much simpler.

[@CarlYota]

I assume metric came first and they made the lbs match as close as possible. 20kg is 44 lbs.

[@kamo7293]

looks like a jawbreaker.... in more ways than 1

[@jasondobson7719]

"We had order these ourselves" because Nike is too big to pay us for an "honest review" which turns into a sponsored video on our socials within the hour... By the way, Gluck cut his plates first.

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

The looks are questionable in my eyes. I've had some Wright Equipment AMP bumper plates for 10 years now and have withstood considerable violence. Like other commenters have said, this is more greenwashing with a higher price to the consumer.

[@stealthassasin1day291]

Coop, we know you don't know tools cuz you have someone building stuff for you but that isn't a chop saw.

[@jaywalkergd4085]

they look like they taste good

[@PhantomCucu]

This is a fraud. The interior is normal rubber from petroleum. As usual Nike is not correct with the consumers

[@far9832]

They only claim to reuse plastic for the exterior, not fraud lol.

[@kamo7293]

what corporate freaking language "99% on the *exterior* " how crafty

[@Jaburu]

If you make them totally metal, they are smaller and cheaper and you have local suppliers and don't have to pay for the multi billion dollar marketing

[@TheDragorin]

not a chop saw, a reciprocating saw.

[@Garage_gym48]

Gee that inconsistent width of the Nike rubber seems like a giant red flag to me. I expected it to be called out a lot more. Love GGR but this seemed like passive propaganda..

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

I think they should make plates and make them not be stupid expensive. Move more recycled materials...It's dumb that they want so much money.

[@Bentleemedia]

I wouldn't waste my money on anything Nike, not even from the Goodwill.

[@stompingpeak2043]

Why do companies not just use lead or something to make the plates smaller? Why do people want these massive car tires?

[@evilontoast7266]

Lead is toxic. Some people want the plates to be large to make some lifts easier to start. It also reduces price, rubber is cheaper than metal

[@meisdetermined]

Noncompetition height, overpriced, inside looks like a five-year-old trying to cook a cake… probably going to have horrible resale value. Coolness is not a relevant enough factor to justify that ridiculous price.

[@hoodie5004]

The thumbnail tho lol like why

[@justinharmon8082]

I'll stick with Fringe, their military discount is PHENOMENAL, product quality is exceptional, and they don't use slave labor like Nike does. Kind of a no brainer

[@BradTV_Official]

Bought a pair, got stronger guaranteed. Friends who have seen them in person always mention how SICK they look (then make fun of me for spending so much on equipment). SO I decide to throw them on when i'm going for a PR, and not only am i lifting my heaviest, I LOOK SICK doing it, which makes me more stoked, which makes me lift heavier. Then i send the vid to the gym homies, and they are stoked that i'm jacked, and look sick af. The stoke spreads to them and they lift harder, and thus, more women want to talk to all of us.

[@billred3820]

Barbell fit on point fr fr no cap

[@blackadder1966]

I have some cheap bumper plates that cost around $2us per kg, I've noticed they chip easily on concrete. I have rubber matting now and a smith machine, so this shouldn't be an issue now. In the future, i may upgrade, but I'm relatively new to weight training, and investing in it is a gradual process. Here's my investment progress: 1. Used standard weights and very cheap fixed bench from Amazon. 2. Three months later and not all at once added hex dumbells and a few bumper plates. 4 rubber mats, a curl and olympic bar. 3. Upgraded bench to incline. 4. Approx 9 months after beginning training added a Force Usa G3 smith machine. Plus another 150kg of force usa steel plates, on special at 70c per kg.

[@davidhardy4419]

Nike is coming for the CrossFit world. No Bull's contract is ending soon with the CrossFit Games and Nike wants a piece of that world. This is one of the clues I think they are trying to do to get into that space. It makes sense to me. Rogue better step up. Nike has the power, money, resources and time to really compete here. And if Nike is the main sponsor for the Crossfit Games I think about the other stuff they can get into that is CrossFit adjacent that they really aren't in like gymnastics. I think its a really good move for them.

[@punkyskunk22]

Best take yet. I think you’re on to something here

[@slothy120]

Why would Nike be pushing to get into a market segment that is already contracting? It makes very little sense. CrossFit has already peaked and is on the way down.

[@mccask]

Wrong. GoRuck just signed sponsorship for the '24 Games and there's no mention of Nike in any capacity. Further, the comparable Rogue bumpers (as stated in the video) are less expensive, meaning affiliates will choose the trusted and cost-effective route; Rogue has a stellar record of standing by their warranty and products. The Nike bumpers will not be available in 3 years when they abandon this product, like so many before it.

[@davidhardy4419]

@@mccaskoh that just happened recently. I didn’t know. I know there was talk to have Nike, meaning just people talking nothing official. Good luck to them.

[@CharlesWeigold-om5pd]

I want Nike plates so bad