EVERYMATE Rubber Fractional Plates Set Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The EVERYMATE Rubber Fractional Plates Set costs $35.99 for 8 pieces, aimed at lifters who need small, precise jumps rather than big plate weight. A 4.7-star rating across 126 reviews and 50-plus bought last month show it's a trusted, steadily-selling accessory rather than a rarely-bought niche item.
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Lifters who already have a main plate set and want a range of small increments in one purchase, ideal for working around sticking points or easing into a new max without jumping a full 5 or 10 pounds at once.
Skip if
Skip it if you need to add serious weight to a bar, since fractional plates by design add small amounts. Anyone assembling their first full plate set should start with a heavier option like the Gikpal or XDDIAS 85-pound sets instead.
- Material Alloy Steel
- Weight 1 Pounds
- Color Rubber-set
- Pieces 8
- Priced 49% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 126 owner ratings
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Popularity1.5/5
126 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
Hitting a sticking point a few pounds below a new personal best is a common problem, and it's the exact situation the EVERYMATE Rubber Fractional Plates Set is built for. The $35.99 set includes 8 pieces, built from an alloy steel core with what the listing describes as a rubber-set finish, giving lifters a range of small increments to add to a bar.
Compared to the other fractional option in this lineup, the smaller EVERYMATE 1.25LB Change Plates Set, this 8-piece version costs more at $35.99 versus $11.04, but offers more pieces and presumably a wider spread of small weights rather than just two matched 1.25-pound plates. Against the PlateMate 1.25 Donut set at $52.9 for 2 pieces, the EVERYMATE 8-piece set looks like better value on a per-plate basis.
The review record is solid for an accessory product. A 4.7-star average across 126 reviews, paired with 50-plus units bought last month, suggests consistent satisfaction and ongoing demand. It's a smaller review sample than some competitors in this set, like the Gikpal at 454 reviews, but the rating itself sits near the top of the group.
Pros
- 8 pieces in one $35.99 order gives a range of small increments instead of just one or two sizes
- 4.7-star average across 126 reviews is among the highest ratings in this comparison
- 50-plus bought last month indicates active, ongoing demand
- Rubber-set finish should be gentler on a bar's knurling than bare steel plates
- Costs less than the PlateMate 1.25 Donut set at $52.9 while including more pieces
Cons
- At $35.99, it costs more than three times the smaller EVERYMATE 1.25LB set priced at $11.04
- 126 reviews is a smaller sample than the 454 reviews behind the Gikpal W01-85 set
- No listed diameter or sleeve-fit specs make it hard to confirm compatibility with every bar
- As fractional plates, the total added weight is small compared to standard training plates
Specifications
| Material | Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Color | Rubber-set |
| Pieces | 8 |
Performance notes
With 8 pieces in the set, the EVERYMATE Rubber Fractional Plates Set is built to offer a spread of small weight increments rather than one uniform jump, which is the point of a fractional set. The alloy steel core paired with a rubber-set finish suggests a steel base plate with a rubber layer, likely to reduce noise and protect the bar when the plates are added or removed mid-workout. At 1 pound listed per unit in the spec sheet, individual plates appear to sit in the sub-pound to low single-pound range, consistent with fine-tuning rather than major loading. Because there are 8 separate pieces, the set likely covers several distinct weights rather than 8 identical plates, letting a lifter mix and match a precise jump on each side of the bar.
What buyers say
A 4.7-star average across 126 reviews puts this set near the top of the ratings in this comparison, just behind the 4.8-star EVERYMATE 1.25LB set. The 50-plus bought-last-month figure matches that smaller EVERYMATE product too, suggesting the brand has a consistent base of repeat buyers across its fractional plate lineup. With fewer total reviews than the Gikpal W01-85's 454, the sample here is smaller, but the rating held across it is strong enough to suggest the product performs as advertised for its narrow use case of fine-tuning barbell weight, which is exactly the kind of accessory purchase that tends to draw honest, lower-volume feedback.
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Frequently asked questions
What sizes are included in the EVERYMATE Rubber Fractional Plates Set?
The listing lists 8 pieces total and describes the finish as a rubber-set. It doesn't break out each individual plate weight, but sets like this are typically designed to offer several small increments rather than 8 plates of the same size.
How does this compare to the cheaper EVERYMATE 1.25LB set?
This 8-piece set costs $35.99 versus $11.04 for the smaller 2-piece set, and holds a slightly lower 4.7-star rating against 4.8 stars. The tradeoff is more pieces and likely more weight variety for a higher price, which suits lifters who want several increments rather than just one.
Are fractional plates worth buying for a home gym?
They're useful for anyone stalling just below a new max or easing back into training after time off. They won't replace a standard plate set, but the range of small jumps can matter more than the price once a lifter is chasing precise progress.