Rogue KG Competition Plates are approved by the International Weightlifting Federation; a validation of quality which is akin to a restaurant earning a Michelin star. In accordance, these latest designs include a gloss-matte-gloss color finish with raised lettering, including Rogue branding and the IWF logo in white.

Tested on a Shore A Durometer scale, the KG Competition Plates' average measurement was a 94, which delivers a consistent dead blow with the minimal bounce required of high-end Olympic weightlifting bumpers. Less bounce means less time chasing your bar around the gym.

A raised rubber surface is now included to prevent direct metal-on-metal contact between the center discs. Whether stacked on the bar or on a rack, the bumpers only come into contact with each other on the inner and outer flanges—reducing scuffing and helping to preserve the plates’ finish and lettering. A convenient lip on the edge of the plate also makes it easier to pick up from the rack or off the ground.