Gikpal W01-85 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The Gikpal W01-85 Weight Plates set delivers 85 pounds of rubber-coated plate across 8 pieces for $169.99, working out to roughly $2 per pound. A 4.5-star average across 454 reviews and 50-plus buyers last month show this is a proven, actively purchased set rather than an unknown newcomer to the category.
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Home lifters building a full rack of plates who want a complete 85-pound rubber set in one purchase, rather than assembling odd increments piece by piece, and who value a mid-range price with a solid review history.
Skip if
Skip it if 85 pounds isn't enough total weight for your program, or if you specifically want iron or cast plates rather than a rubber-coated build, since the softer coating changes how the plates feel when racked or dropped.
- Material Rubber
- Weight 85 Pounds
- Color Black
- Pieces 8
- Priced 143% above the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 454 owner ratings
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Popularity3.7/5
454 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
Setting up a home rack from scratch usually means buying one plate set that covers most of a workout instead of piecing together several small orders. The Gikpal W01-85 Weight Plates set is built for that job, packing 85 pounds of rubber-coated plate into 8 pieces for $169.99.
Against the other plates in this comparison, the pricing lands in the middle. The Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Weight Plate Set costs $787.0, several times more for a larger total weight, while the Body-Solid #ORT is priced per single 1-pound aluminum plate at $54.0, meaning building 85 pounds that way would cost far more than buying the Gikpal set outright. On a per-pound basis, the Gikpal set is a reasonable middle ground between the ultra-cheap fractional plates and the high-end Olympic set.
The review record supports that positioning. A 4.5-star average across 454 reviews, combined with 50-plus units bought last month, points to a plate set that keeps selling steadily rather than one that spiked and faded. For a buyer trying to fill out a home gym's total weight in a single order, that combination of price, volume and rating makes the Gikpal a reasonable default choice.
Pros
- 85 pounds across 8 pieces means a full weight set in a single $169.99 order
- 4.5-star average across 454 reviews is a large enough sample to trust
- 50-plus bought last month shows ongoing, active demand rather than a one-time surge
- Rubber coating should be quieter on drop and gentler on floors than bare iron
- Currently listed as InStock, so there's no availability wait
- Priced far below the $787.0 Body-Solid Olympic set for a usable amount of total weight
Cons
- At $169.99 it costs more upfront than the small fractional sets like the $11.04 or $35.99 EVERYMATE options
- Rubber-coated plates typically run larger in diameter per pound than iron, which can matter on a shorter bar
- No listed dimensions make sleeve fit impossible to confirm from the listing alone
- Black is the only color option listed, so there's no way to color-code plate weights
Specifications
| Material | Rubber |
|---|---|
| Weight | 85 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 8 |
Performance notes
The headline number is 85 pounds spread across 8 individual plates, which works out to a little under 11 pounds per piece on average, though the set likely includes a mix of sizes rather than 8 equal plates. Rubber as the build material typically means a larger outer diameter per pound compared to iron or steel, since rubber is less dense, so these plates will sit thicker on a bar than an equivalent iron set. That extra bulk is usually a trade worth making at home, since rubber-coated plates tend to be quieter when set down and less likely to chip flooring. Black is the listed color, which is standard for rubber plates and won't help with quick visual weight identification the way colored bumper plates do.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 454 reviews is a solid, well-established score, not a rating built on a handful of early buyers. The 50-plus bought-last-month figure adds to that picture, suggesting the set continues to sell at a steady pace rather than trailing off after an initial launch. Compared to the Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic set, which has just 78 reviews and no listed recent purchases, or the smaller PlateMate set at 170 reviews, the Gikpal has both a larger review base and a higher rating than most of the field, pointing to broad buyer satisfaction with the value provided at this price.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Gikpal W01-85 set cost per pound?
At $169.99 for 85 pounds, the set works out to almost exactly $2 per pound of plate. That places it below premium iron plate sets and above the smallest fractional plate options in this comparison, which run from $11.04 to $35.99 for far less total weight.
Are these plates iron or rubber?
The listing specifies a rubber build. Rubber-coated plates are typically bulkier per pound than iron since rubber is less dense, but they tend to be quieter when dropped or racked, which matters for home use around shared walls or floors.
Is 85 pounds enough for a full home gym plate set?
That depends on the lifter and lift. Eighty five pounds covers a wide range of accessory and moderate barbell work, but heavier compound lifts may need additional plates or a larger set like the Body-Solid Olympic option at $787.0, which lists a considerably higher total price.