Balelinko 35LB (SINGLE) Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The Balelinko 35-pound single plate costs $70.29 and holds a 4.8-star average across 164 reviews, the highest rating of any plate in this comparison. That combination of price and rating makes it a strong pick for buyers needing a specific 35-pound cast iron plate for barbell loading.
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Lifters needing a specific 35-pound cast iron plate to fill a precise gap in their barbell load, especially those who weigh rating quality heavily, since this listing's 4.8-star average is the highest among the plates compared here.
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- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 35 Pounds
- Color Black
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 164 owner ratings
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Popularity1.8/5
164 owner reviews, fewer 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
A 35-pound jump is a common increment for lifters progressing past lighter loads, and the Balelinko 35LB single plate is built for exactly that gap. At $70.29, it works out to roughly $2.01 per pound, a reasonable rate for a single cast iron plate, and it lands in the middle of the price range covered by this whole comparison.
Its 4.8-star average across 164 reviews is the highest rating of any plate in this comparison, edging out the Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2's 4.7 stars across 356 reviews and the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars across 195 reviews. It's a smaller review base than the Fitvids plate, but the score itself is the strongest of the group, and it comfortably clears the Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Weight Plate Set's 3.8 stars across 78 reviews.
Bought last month shows 0+, so there's no visible recent spike in sales, though the existing review count suggests a steady buying history over time. For anyone specifically needing a 35-pound plate rather than a full set, the price and rating combination here compares favorably to the other single-plate and full-set options in this lineup.
Pros
- 4.8-star average across 164 reviews, the highest rating in this comparison.
- 35-pound cast iron plate at $70.29, about $2.01 per pound.
- Black finish matches most standard plate sets.
- Currently listed as In Stock and available to order.
- Cast iron construction for durability.
Cons
- Sold as a single plate, so a matched pair requires two purchases.
- Bought last month shows 0+, with no visible current sales spike.
- Fewer reviews, 164, than the Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2's 356, though at a higher rating.
- No bumper coating, so it lacks the drop protection of rubber bumper plates.
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 35 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
Performance notes
At 35 pounds, this plate sits in a mid-to-heavy range useful for building up a barbell load in larger jumps than smaller accessory plates allow. Priced at $70.29, it works out to roughly $2.01 per pound, in a similar range to the Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2's $24.63 for 20 pounds, which is about $1.23 per pound, meaning the Balelinko plate carries a somewhat higher per-pound cost. Being cast iron rather than bumper-coated, it doesn't offer the bounce protection of rubber-covered plates, so floor and equipment care matters more with drops. Sold as a single unit, buyers needing a matched pair for both sides of a barbell will need to order two, which affects the total cost of reaching a specific loading target.
What buyers say
A 4.8-star average is the highest score among the plates in this comparison, ahead of the Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2 at 4.7 stars and the Body-Solid #ORT at 4.6 stars. Its 164 reviews give it a reasonably deep base, though not as large as the Fitvids plate's 356. Bought last month shows 0+, which doesn't point to a current surge in demand, but the accumulated review count and top-tier rating suggest a consistently well-received listing rather than a fluke. Compared to the Rugged Strength & Fitness plate's single 1.0-star review, this listing's pattern is about as reassuring as review data gets in this group.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Balelinko 35LB plate weigh and cost?
It's a single 35-pound cast iron plate priced at $70.29, which works out to roughly $2.01 per pound, a rate that sits between the cheaper accessory plates and the pricier full sets covered elsewhere in this comparison of home gym plates and sets.
Does it come as a pair?
No, it's listed as a single plate. Buyers who need two matching plates for both sides of a barbell will need to order two units, which roughly doubles the total cost of reaching a matched 70-pound addition to a barbell.
How does its rating compare to other plates in this comparison?
At 4.8 stars across 164 reviews, it has the highest rating of any plate compared here, ahead of the Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2 at 4.7 stars and the Body-Solid #ORT at 4.6 stars, though with fewer total reviews than the Fitvids listing.