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EVERYMATE Rubber Fractional Plates Set Weight Plates
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EVERYMATE 1.25LB Change Plates Set Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The EVERYMATE 1.25LB Change Plates Set is the easiest entry point into fractional loading at $11.04, and its 4.8-star average across 1,448 reviews is the highest of any plate in this comparison. Two rubber-coated 1.25-pound plates won't move a serious lifter's max, but for dialing in small jumps they do the job cheaply.
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Lifters who already own a standard barbell plate set and just need a cheap way to add small 1.25-pound increments when they stall on a lift, plus anyone testing whether fractional plates are worth owning before buying a heavier set.
Skip if
Skip it if you need to load serious weight fast, since two 1.25-pound plates add only 2.5 pounds total. Lifters wanting a full plate set should look at heavier options like the Body-Solid #ORT or the 85-pound sets instead.
- Material Alloy Steel, Iron, Rubber
- Weight 2.5 Pounds
- Color 1.25 LB x2
- Pieces 2
- Priced 84% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5
overall
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 1,448 owner ratings
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Popularity4.4/5
1,448 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home gym and fitness equipment we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Anyone who trains with standard 5-pound jumps eventually hits a wall where the next plate is too much and the current weight is too little. The EVERYMATE 1.25LB Change Plates Set exists for exactly that gap, pairing two 1.25-pound plates made from a mix of alloy steel, iron and rubber for a combined 2.5 pounds added to a bar.
At $11.04 it undercuts every other plate in this comparison by a wide margin. The PlateMate 1.25 Donut set costs $52.9 for a similar pair of small plates, and the Body-Solid #ORT single-plate option runs $54.0. Even accounting for the fact that this EVERYMATE set adds a smaller combined weight than some competitors, the per-dollar cost of fine-tuning a lift is far lower here.
The review record backs up the low price. A 4.8-star average across 1,448 reviews is the highest rating of any plate in this group, and the 500-plus bought-last-month figure suggests steady, ongoing demand rather than a one-time spike. For a cheap accessory plate, that combination of volume and rating is a rare pairing, and it's rare enough that it's worth noting even before weighing anything else about the product.
Pros
- Priced at $11.04, it's the cheapest way to add fractional weight in this comparison
- 4.8-star average across 1,448 reviews is the highest rating of any plate covered here
- 500-plus bought last month points to strong, repeat demand
- Rubber worked into the alloy steel and iron build should help protect a bar's knurling on contact
- Two 1.25-pound plates give a precise 2.5-pound total jump, smaller than most standard plate increments
- Currently listed as InStock, so availability isn't a barrier to buying
Cons
- At 2.5 pounds combined, it adds far less weight than heavier sets like the Gikpal or XDDIAS 85-pound options
- Only two pieces are included, so lifters needing more than one small jump per side will need extra sets
- No listed dimensions make it hard to confirm the plates will fit every standard barbell sleeve
- Mixed material listing of alloy steel, iron and rubber leaves some ambiguity about which part touches the bar
Specifications
| Material | Alloy Steel, Iron, Rubber |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
| Color | 1.25 LB x2 |
| Pieces | 2 |
Performance notes
The core spec here is simple: two plates at 1.25 pounds each, adding 2.5 pounds total to a barbell. That's a small number, and it should be read as a tool for the last stage of a lift, not as a way to add serious load. Alloy steel and iron form the core according to the listed material, with rubber worked into the mix, most likely as a coating or edge that keeps the plates from clanging on a rack or floor. There's no bore diameter or sleeve-fit measurement in the listing, so buyers with sleeves outside the usual one-inch or two-inch standard sizes should check the product page directly before ordering. At 2.5 pounds combined, storage and handling are trivial, the kind of plate that lives in a small bag near the rack rather than stacked with the main plate set.
What buyers say
A 4.8-star average is unusually high for any product in this category, and holding that score across 1,448 reviews rules out a small, cherry-picked sample. That volume of reviews paired with a 500-plus bought-last-month figure suggests this isn't a niche accessory but a steady seller that a large number of home lifters are actively adding to their setups. Compare that to the PlateMate 1.25 Donut, which sits at 4.4 stars on only 170 reviews, or the Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic set, which has just 78 reviews and no listed recent purchases. The pattern here points to a low-price, low-risk item that keeps satisfying a large volume of buyers rather than one relying on a small early audience.
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Frequently asked questions
How much weight does the EVERYMATE 1.25LB Change Plates Set add to a barbell?
The set includes two 1.25-pound plates, for a combined 2.5 pounds when both are loaded. That's meant for fine-tuning a lift rather than adding significant load, which is why it's positioned as a fractional or change plate rather than a standard training plate.
Is this set a good value compared to other fractional plates?
At $11.04, it costs far less than the PlateMate 1.25 Donut set at $52.9, and it holds a higher 4.8-star rating across 1,448 reviews compared to the PlateMate's 4.4 stars on 170 reviews. On price and review pattern alone, it compares well.
What is this set made of?
The listing describes a mix of alloy steel, iron and rubber. The rubber is most likely used as a coating or edge material, though the listing doesn't specify exactly where each material sits on the plate. Buyers wanting an exact material breakdown should check the full product page before ordering.