Not that expensive, really as personalization to the gym, maybe that's protection maybe it doesn't. This is definitely added personality to my workout. Is it a must have, no is it a nice have, for sure do I recommend it, yes

I know what you're thinking, five stars for value? These things are freaking expensive and I got two of them! However, these are 100% worth their cost and then some. I can move them all over my gym, each of them goes up to 200 lb or if you use 2:1 hack 400 lb. Not only can I go on my squat rack but it can go on my hack squat leg press there are attachments out there that can add it to my power Tech to my bench. You can use a belt squat out of it and start at the top. These things are freaking awesome. I'm even considering getting a couple of more to have it permanently mounted in various locations. The app is easy to use, although I do wish there was an Android version and I do with some of the user interface that's a little bit better. But that's really being nitpicky

These look and feel exactrly like the American Barbell rubber coated plates but at a significant price discount. Of course I colored it to match my gym. Was slightly oily when i got but that went away fast. No smell at all. I love how it slides on and off easily and is quiet.

Gorgeous, quiet, easy on and easy off. Happy that I got this

Upgraded my EZ bar from the curl fairy to this. Beautiful curves that someone can look at all day. Fully knurled and not too agressive but sticky enough. I only wish it would come in other colors as well.