I only have some lighter change weights of this style. They're just fine but on the pricey side for cast iron.

Solid competition plates. Picked up some on sale with no complaints.

If you compete in USA Weightlifting, this bar is for you. It is used in all national level competitions. The spin is consistent and great. The knurling is very sharp which I personally prefer. I recommend taping it like shown in the picture to save your training garments from being shredded. Now some are wondering how a $715 barbell is a 5 on value. This IS the cheapest IWF certified bar out there. The tolerances that the IWF set are crazy specific which usually raise the price. Love is this barbell, and it will be my daily driver for squats and clean and jerks going forward.

This is a great entry level bar for someone beginning their journey into weightlifting. The knurling is more passive for consistent training use. Downsides is that the bushing need to be oiled consistently to maintain good spin especially in a non temp controlled environment. This bar also lacks a center knurl which is not the best for clean and jerks. All in all, it's a great bar for weightlifting on a budget.

Urethane Olympic plates have much more bounce when dropped than standard competition plates, so that goes to personal preference. I picked up a 25lb pair at a discount, but purchasing at full price will decrease value compared to other Olympic plates. Build quality like just about everything from Intek is great.

First barbell that I have ever owned. Amazing value for the price. The knurling is great, and it's 29mm diameter translates to competition. It will gain a patina over time, but that just add to the aesthetic.

Best pulling blocks on the market. Will not break down like wood from dropping Olympic lifts onto them. Only downside is that they are cumbersome to move. Ideally, these will remain a fixture on the back of your platform.