Rogue Barbell Club

[thejosef]

Okay boy was I wrong about there having play in these new Rogue HG 2.0 collars.. once installed on a bar they are TIGHT. Once they are on a sleeve, there is no movement of the lever at all, so zero noise. They are nice, but very tight.. no quick one handed install like the old ones. It seems like there is no possible way for these to move once installed. New rubber inserts & tighter fit on bar pretty much guarantee no movement.

So what are these HG 2.0 collars great for? Crossfit, really. Which makes sense coming from Rogue. I may just go back to my standard Oso's for everyday powerlifting as they are not as tight to remove. These new HG 2.0 really seem made for high rep movements where you do tons of reps and don't have to get them on and off a bunch. They were cheap enough, so I'm glad I picked them up, but I doubt they will become my 'everyday' collars.

[Synthetickiller]

Okay boy was I wrong about there having play in these new Rogue HG 2.0 collars.. once installed on a bar they are TIGHT. Once they are on a sleeve, there is no movement of the lever at all, so zero noise. They are nice, but very tight.. no quick one handed install like the old ones. It seems like there is no possible way for these to move once installed. New rubber inserts & tighter fit on bar pretty much guarantee no movement.

So what are these HG 2.0 collars great for? Crossfit, really. Which makes sense coming from Rogue. I may just go back to my standard Oso's for everyday powerlifting as they are not as tight to remove. These new HG 2.0 really seem made for high rep movements where you do tons of reps and don't have to get them on and off a bunch. They were cheap enough, so I'm glad I picked them up, but I doubt they will become my 'everyday' collars.

Ordered a pair!
Well, this'll be my first Rogue product.

I'm specifically buying these for drop sets / band & chain work, specifically on specialty bars w/ 1.9" diameter sleeves. I may also use these on my oly dumbbells for very heavy pressing.

Hope they live up to the hype. If they do, I'll order anywhere between and 3 more pairs.

[thejosef]

Ordered a pair!
Well, this'll be my first Rogue product.

I'm specifically buying these for drop sets / band & chain work, specifically on specialty bars w/ 1.9" diameter sleeves. I may also use these on my oly dumbbells for very heavy pressing.

Hope they live up to the hype. If they do, I'll order anywhere between and 3 more pairs.

Nice! First Rogue product?? Serious? Man, you need to come visit me and get the Rogue experience. Lol.

[Synthetickiller]

Nice! First Rogue product?? Serious? Man, you need to come visit me and get the Rogue experience. Lol.

When things die down, you better believe I'll be by to check it out!

[urbanlifter]

Okay boy was I wrong about there having play in these new Rogue HG 2.0 collars.. once installed on a bar they are TIGHT. Once they are on a sleeve, there is no movement of the lever at all, so zero noise. They are nice, but very tight.. no quick one handed install like the old ones.

This is why I prefer the original Lock-Jaw over the Elite versions, ease of use. Sure, probably like Rogue's HG the Elite Lock-Jaws held tight like a mofo, but adjusting them quickly was a PITA and the original held plenty tight enough for regular everyday use.

[lsi1]

I wonder if those things would keep my crappy mismatched 45s from moving around the bar on deadlifts better than the $10 amazon specials I've been using.

[thejosef]

This is why I prefer the original Lock-Jaw over the Elite versions, ease of use. Sure, probably like Rogue's HG the Elite Lock-Jaws held tight like a mofo, but adjusting them quickly was a PITA and the original held plenty tight enough for regular everyday use.

Yeah, I thought I was gonna gift my original lock-jaws to a buddy, but I might keep them now b/c the two versions are so different. (Sorry bud, lol)

[cwcmac]

I wonder if those things would keep my crappy mismatched 45s from moving around the bar on deadlifts better than the $10 amazon specials I've been using.

It's the equipment forum: The correct answer is to get new collars and new, top quality matching 45s (and 3s, 25s, 10s, 5, 2.5s)

[Hardgains88]

It's the equipment forum: The correct answer is to get new collars and new, top quality matching 45s (and 3s, 25s, 10s, 5, 2.5s)

Close... but even the equipment forum doesn't actually want 35's... do you even lift bro? Lol

[lsi1]

Close... but even the equipment forum doesn't actually want 35's... do you even lift bro? Lol

this man needs more rep than I can send him for this truth.

[cwcmac]

Close... but even the equipment forum doesn't actually want 35's... do you even lift bro? Lol

Well played. How do I have time to lift when I spend all my time scouring CL for deals to add to my gym.

[irongrandpa]

Close... but even the equipment forum doesn't actually want 35's... do you even lift bro? Lol

Sorry HG's, but I'm keeping all my vintage York 35's.

[Cleveland33]

Sorry HG's, but I'm keeping all my vintage York 35's.

Right?

I don't understand the hatred of 35s. Wish I had some, and that's coming from a guy with like 10 25s

[irongrandpa]

Right?

I don't understand the hatred of 35s. Wish I had some, and that's coming from a guy with like 10 25s

I've only got 8 - 35's, 25's were more plentiful, I have 24 of them.

[cwcmac]

I've only got 8 - 35's, 25's were more plentiful, I have 24 of them.

You should change your name from irongrandpa to ironwhore

[MaxHandley]

Rogue just released some new plates: roguefitness.com/rogue-6-shooter-olympic-plates

[dieselmike]

Rogue just released some new plates: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-6-...olympic-plates

ooohhh. 6 holes instead of seven. Those Rogue designers have some cutting edge originality.

[MaxHandley]

ooohhh. 6 holes instead of seven. Those Rogue designers have some cutting edge originality.

Good ole American innovation. They released some machined plates too: roguefitness.com/rogue-machined-olympic-plates
The weight tolerance is on par with Ivanko: + 2% / - 0%

[dieselmike]

I'm just busting chops. They actually are a great looking plates (as most of the stuff they put out).... And some may actually prefer the symmetry of being able to grab the holes at the 3 - 9 o'clock position as opposed to Ivankos.

[cwcmac]

ooohhh. 6 holes instead of seven. Those Rogue designers have some cutting edge originality.

So that's what Tom Eilerman was working on for those months at Rogue

[cwcmac]

I'm just busting chops. They actually are a great looking plates (as most of the stuff they put out).... And some may actually prefer the symmetry of being able to grab the holes at the 3 - 9 o'clock position as opposed to Ivankos.

And the most recent posts about Ivanko revolvers haven't given me the wam fuzzy desire to buy them.

Edit: I looked at the plates and pricing and they are pretty appealing to me and the price seem equivalent or lower than revolvers

[vhd16]

And the most recent posts about Ivanko revolvers haven't given me the wam fuzzy desire to buy them.

Edit: I looked at the plates and pricing and they are pretty appealing to me and the price seem equivalent or lower than revolvers

Order for Round 2 of revolvers has been placed . Should be coming in next couple of weeks . We will see how these turn out.

As per 6 shooter plates, Damn, can't they come up with any other design. Same with the machined plates. Looks like standard brand plates.

for some reason Rogue name on these just does not sit right at least with me, like York or Ivanko. Pretty soon they might release DD plates too or Machined chrome plates.

[irongrandpa]

You should change your name from irongrandpa to ironwhore:

I read between the lines and realized you meant "Iron Preserver"

[keyboardworkout]

Rogue is about to crush Ivanko just like they did to Sorinex.

[urbanlifter]

LOL @ the revolver disclosure, this is the crowd they are working with....

"Please note, however, that these are cast-iron, NOT bumper plates, and should not be dropped on the floor like a bumper."

[thejosef]

I love my Ivankos.. I love my Ivankos..

Seriously, I do like the 7 hole Ivanko revolver better, but Rogue's are probably better a little better quality.. and Rogue has better customer service. Even with the minor finish issues with my Ivankos, they are seriously fantastic to use for everyday lifting compared the comp bumpers I've been using for years. I'm kinda glad Ivanko has a little competition now.. maybe they'll start caring a little more.

[Bmad16]

LOL @ the revolver disclosure, this is the crowd they are working with....

"Please note, however, that these are cast-iron, NOT bumper plates, and should not be dropped on the floor like a bumper."

I wanted to puke when I saw this news release today, I had a 7k order a couple months ago, why oh why couldn't this have been available 2 months ago.

[supdenfoo]

so, these are basically just rebranded CEMCO plates

[Domicron]

i mean, i've heard hundo plates are hard to move around...how practical are 245 pound plates? even with the holes they've gotta be a bitch to move around, no?

[MaxHandley]

i mean, i've heard hundo plates are hard to move around...how practical are 245 pound plates? even with the holes they've gotta be a bitch to move around, no?

They're great for weighted dips.