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Vulcan Elite Color Competition Bumper (20 kg, Single)

4.7 / 5 editorial rating

Vulcan's Elite is an IWF-color competition bumper with a calibrated tolerance and steel disc insert, a value-priced rival to imported meet plates.

$175 MSRP · ref. Jun 2, 2026
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Overview

The Elite Color is Vulcan's competition-grade bumper, built to behave on the platform like the European discs it costs far less than. The 20-kilogram plate wears the IWF blue that signals its weight to anyone trained on international color coding, and the color is molded through the rubber so it survives scuffs. Vulcan calibrates each plate to a tight tolerance, so the stated weight is accurate enough for serious programming and local meet use. The body is a thin, high-density rubber tuned for a true dead bounce, paired with a full steel disc insert rather than a simple ring, which spreads drop forces across the hub and resists the insert separation that ends a plate's life. The 450-millimeter IWF diameter keeps the bar at correct height. Raised lettering and a glossy finish round out a plate that looks the part on a competition bar. Sold as a single so you can build precise loading, the Elite Color is the bumper for lifters who want certified-style accuracy and competition aesthetics without paying premium import prices.

Pros

  • +Calibrated to a tight competition tolerance
  • +Color molded through the rubber
  • +Full steel disc insert spreads drop forces
  • +Much cheaper than imported meet plates

Cons

  • Sold as a single, so a set costs more
  • Not officially IWF certified for record meets
  • Glossy finish shows chalk and marks

Full specifications

Weight Plates specs

Plate type Competition Bumper
Material Rubber
Sold as Single
Per plate 44 lb
Set total
Hole standard Olympic (2")
Insert Steel Insert
Coating colored rubber
Calibrated Yes

Dimensions & weight

Dimensions (L×W×H) 17.7" × 17.7" × 2.4"
Floor footprint 2.2 sq ft
Product weight 44 lb

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