SQMIZE® BBP-XS20 Training Bumper Plate 20 kg – B-Grade

B-Grade: This Batch Has a Noticeable Odor

The SQMIZE® BBP-XS series is virtually odor-free. This batch does not meet that standard: The rubber has a noticeable inherent odor, which varies in intensity from plate to plate. The cause is a deviation in the material compound during production.

Everything else corresponds to the standard series specifications. Dimensional accuracy, weight tolerance, hardness, rebound characteristics, stainless steel insert and durability have all been tested and approved without any changes. The statutory warranty remains fully applicable.

The odor will fade over time. In a well-ventilated room, it decreases significantly over the first few weeks; outdoors or with the window open, the process is faster. If the plates are used in a garage, basement or outdoor area, the odor is usually barely noticeable from the beginning.

For this reason, we are offering this batch at a reduced price.

The Plate That Goes on the Bar First

At 20 kg, this is the second-largest weight in the series and the starting point for heavy loading in training. A pair adds 40 kg, and with a 20 kg barbell, the bar reaches 60 kg before the first smaller increment is added. The smaller plates in the series then sit on the outside and take care of the fine adjustments. The SQMIZE® BBP-XS series redefines the price-performance ratio in the field of bumper plates: high-strength solid rubber compound, classic black design and professional quality at an affordable price.

72 mm of Solid Rubber

The plate measures 72 mm in thickness with an outer diameter of 450 mm. The entire weight is contained in the rubber compound, which also absorbs the impact — the stainless steel inner ring serves solely as the connection to the bar. The color pigments are incorporated directly into the compound rather than applied to the surface.

The inner ring has rounded edges and runs smoothly with its 50.4 mm opening on any professional Olympic barbell with a 50 mm sleeve. With the heavier plates, this pays off twice: They slide onto the sleeve without sharp edges and can be positioned with one hand.

86 Shore A for Heavy Sets

At 86 Shore A, the compound is on the harder end of the bumper plate scale. Accordingly, the rebound is low: The barbell lands, bounces briefly and stays in place. At 100 kg and above, this is exactly what determines how controlled the next lift begins. The series has undergone more than 15,000 drops in testing.

In training, the 20 kg plate carries the working load. For deadlifts, squats and heavy pulling variations, the bar reaches the desired load with just a few plates per side, while during cleans and jerks the pulling height remains unchanged because the diameter is 450 mm across all weight increments.

Technical Specifications

A Word About Toxic Substances

We do not use plasticizer oils rich in aromatic compounds during manufacturing, from which polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can be released. Compliance documentation in accordance with RoHS and REACH is available for the BBP-XS series.

At a Glance

• B-Grade with inherent odor from the batch, otherwise meeting standard series specifications, offered at a reduced price
• 20 kg with 72 mm thickness
• Rounded stainless steel inner ring, 50.4 mm opening
• 86 Shore A, low rebound for controlled lifts
• Tested with more than 15,000 drops, RoHS and REACH compliant