The Urethane PU weight plates gives a number of capabilities and benefits for the would-be health nut. First of all, the PU material is durable. It can take whatever abuse is thrown at it, it ends up in charity stores avoiding someone else's spot under your hammer, this promise ammunition could probably deflect from anything but food too so even plastic would bounce off that type of safety net so good on you! That durability also means you won't be having to replace them all the time, which in this sense will save your wallet more long term. Finally, they're also a whole lot more practical in their aesthetics. The outer surface is treated with an anti-slip texture, so no matter how drenched in sweat your hand will be, it will still grip the plate just like a dry bone. As a result, they never look up nor mistake when l raised in So Easy to keep plates. No smell and there are never any stains if cleaned with almost any of the gym cleaning agents; they mostly cannot be discolored either. But, these plates are also versatile. Their widespread use, in turn, allows them to be highly effective for various exercises hitting different muscle groups. Use these in your fitness workout routine, they are an investment but worth the money and safe!