I have been a competitive powerlifter and coach for 15 years. I am also a gym owner and having a set of calibrated plates is an invaluable training tool that many dont have access to due to the significant cost usually associated with them. Eleiko and Ivanko have dominated the market for decades with no competition to bring prices down to a resonable level. Well Vulcan has stepped up and delivered a beautful product at a great price. Awesome design and look with beaitiful powder coated finish. From day to day training or hosting your own meets these plates will suit your needs. So happy to finally have a set and highly reccomend them.