Why it matters

The Gorila Standard

The Gorila OX Bumper Plates are built to compete with the best Olympic bumper plates on the market, and they do. We took our time developing these high-grade bumpers because we refused to compromise on quality. Our goal was to meet the highest performance standards while keeping the price fair for both commercial gyms and home setups across Canada.

The result is a thin, durable, dead bounce bumper plate that's engineered to last a lifetime. Every plate features a unique matte finish that minimizes glare and resists scuffs, providing both function and a clean aesthetic.

When searching for manufacturing partners, we couldn't find anyone in North America with the precision and expertise we required. That's why we chose to work with specialized suppliers in China, experts in advanced rubber molding and compression technology. The result is a product that meets and exceeds North American expectations for performance and consistency.

What to Look for When Buying Bumper Plates

  • Weight Tolerance: Cheap plates can vary by up to 10% in weight, meaning your 45LB plate could weigh 40 or 50LB. Gorila OX Plates are manufactured within a precise tolerance for accuracy and balance.
  • Shore A (Sha) Durometer: Our plates measure close to 90 durometer, which means denser rubber, minimal air pockets, and a dead bounce similar to competition plates.
  • Durability of 10s and 15s: The higher durometer rating strengthens thinner plates, reducing bending and cracking. (Even with top-grade construction, we recommend dropping plates from no higher than hip height.)
  • Steel Inserts: Our precision-engineered steel inserts stay tight over time, unlike cheaper plates that loosen or spin.
  • Plate Thinness: More density means thinner plates, allowing you to load more weight on the barbell safely.

Warranty: 10-15LB plates carry a 90-day warranty. 25-45LB plates include a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Available Packages:

  • 160LB Set: (2) Each of 10-25-45LB bumpers
  • 230LB Set: (2) Each of 10-25-35-45LB bumpers
  • 260LB Set: (2) Each of 10-15-25-35-45LB bumpers
  • 350LB Set: (2) Each of 10-15-25-35LB and (4) 45LB bumpers
  • 500LB Set: (4) Each of 10-25LB and (8) 45LB bumpers
  • Sold as pairs
  • Weight range: 10LB - 45LB
  • Solid high density rubber construction - 88 average SHA Durometer
  • Butadiene Styrene Rubber
  • Diameter: 450mm / 17.72 inches (IWF Standard)
  • Collar Opening: 50.40mm / 1.98 inches
  • Insert Type: Stainless steel
  • Distinctive Textured Matte Finish
  • Protective Rubber Flanges
  • Weight Tolerance: +/- 1% of claimed weight
  • Contact us for custom and bulk orders
  • Minimal Bounce
  • Gorila black on black artwork
  • Designed in Canada - Imported from China
  • Width: 10 - 15/16" 
  • Width: 15 - 1 1/16" 
  • Width: 25 - 1 7/16" 
  • Width: 35 - 1 15/16" 
  • Width: 45 - 2 5/16" 

Overall rating: 4.9545455 / 5 from 22 reviews.

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Reviews

Quality home gym equipment

"I’ve been building out my home gym over time and Gorila Fitness has been a no-brainer choice for me. I’m using their power rack, bench, and Ox bumper plates, and everything feels solid, well built, and clearly made to last. The rack is super stable, the bench is comfortable and sturdy even for heavier sessions, and the bumper plates have a clean finish and feel great to train with. Yes, it’s more expensive than some other brands out there, but you really get what you pay for. And as someone from Quebec, I also like knowing I’m supporting a local Canadian company that takes pride in what they build. You can tell these products are designed by people who actually train, not just resellers. Shipping was smooth, everything arrived well packed, and setup was straightforward. If you’re serious about your training and want equipment you can trust session after session, Gorila Fitness is absolutely worth it."

Max (5/5)

Great 10lbs

"Usually 10lbs plates, center collars give out. Ive never seen a Gorila plate come apart and they are a Canadian business! Love it Ive had other brand plates and they dont feel as good as these!"

Jonathan K. (5/5)

Awesome Bumper Plates.

"Awesome bumper plates with low bounce and excellent durability. | Experience: 30+ years. | Build Quality: Stainless steel insert. Accurate weight and consistent sizing. Snug fit on barbell. Durable. Matte black finish. Thinner than other companies’ bumpers I looked at. | Performance & Use: Low bounce. Durable. Balanced. Snug fit. | Durability & Longevity: Minimal signs of wear after 4+ years of use. Insert remains solid. | Pros: Durable. Low bounce. Consistent weights. Matte black finish looks awesome. Stainless steel insert. Gorila Fitness is a Canadian company. | Cons: None. | Recommendation: High quality bumper plates that perform like new after years of training. Highly recommend."

Mark F. (5/5)

Excellent quality plates. Would buy

"Excellent quality plates. Would buy again once I am strong enough to lift more."

nicholas M. (5/5)

Bonne qualité

"Super produit, très résistant"

Marie C. (5/5)

Accurate plates

"They are just a good consistent plate for the price. they seem to be within 1-.5 lb of each other and I have no issues."

Brent J. (5/5)

Good density not flimsy like

"Good density not flimsy like some others in the 10lb"

Macklin R. (5/5)

Wow

"Great purchase, quality is perfet, shipping ia very fast ! I will buy again :)"

Marie R. (5/5)

Good plates

"It’s a good plate especially for the price."

Brent J. (4/5)

Great bumper plates - and a nice thin profile too.

"These are great plates - they don't bounce, they are thinner than other brands I've seen so you shouldn't have trouble loading a barbell for deadlifts; they have been holding up well over the last month as I've been dropping them on cleans, clean/jerk and deadlifts. Not ever gonna be the same as competition plates, but a pretty good alternative if you're looking to save money."

Daniel R. (5/5)

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