The Iron Guide is the only complete reference for Vintage Weights, Strength Implements and the Iron Game.

  • Jackson Barbell Weights 2nd Generation
  • Gibson Barbell Weights Crosshub

York Barbell

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Jackson Barbell

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Zuvers HOF

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Berg Hantel

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Marcy Los Angeles

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Eleiko

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York Barbell • Jackson Barbell • Zuvers HOF • Berg Hantel • Marcy Los Angeles • Eleiko •

Weight Classes

A

Historically and or culturally very significant. Very rare and highly sought after. High end "grail" pieces.

B

Historically and or culturally significant. Rare and sought after. Considered attainable and generally still available in the wild.

C

Relatively newer rare weights. Attainable and available in the wild.

D

Great value for well made weights including deep dish designs.

E

Entry level point for vintage plates.

Description Era Rating
Jackson Deepdish Gen 1 1930s 49
York Deepdish Tall Letters 1930s 49
Zuver 100/150/200 HOF 1960s 48
Berg Deepdish Tall Hub 1920s 47
Zuver 50 HOF 1960s 46
Berg Deepdish Short Hub 1930s 45
York Deepdish Thick Hub 1940s 45
Jackson Deepdish Gen 2 1940s 45
York Deepdish 75 1950s 44
Jackson Deepdish 1a 1950s 43
York Deepdish 20kg 1960s 43
Jackson Deepdish Gen 3 1950s 42
Gibson Deepdish 1960s 42
Strong Deepdish 45 1960s 42
Paramount Deepdish 1960s 41
Strong 102.5 1960s 41
Mars Deepdish 1960s 41
York Deepdish 25 1950s 40
York Deepdish 35 1950s 40
Eleiko Gen 2 1950s 40
Weider Crosshub 1950s 38
Eleiko Gen 1 1950s 38
Weider Deepdish Gen 1 1940s 37

Iron Ratings

  • Relative availability and scarcity based on original production quantities and preserved examples known.

  • Collector interest, market activity and general visibility.

  • Value based on public markets and collector transactions, per PAIR of plates.

  • Sum of all ratings

Description Era Rating
Viking / BAWLA Barbell 1940s 40
Rekordnaia Stanga 1960s 37
Jackson 100 1970s 37
York Deepdish Marked 1950s 36
Gagnon Deepdish 1960s 35
Iron Man 100 Olympic 1960s 34
Berg Deepdish Wide Hub 1950s 33
York Deepdish 1950s 33
Eleiko Gen 3 Marks 1960s 33
Iron Man 50 Olympic 1960s 33
York Iron Island 1970s 33
American Gym Co DD 1960s 31
Berg Double Sided 1960s 31
York Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 1970s 31
Unbranded OMC DD 1970s 31
Good Olympic 1960s 30
Atlas Deepdish 1980s 30
Marcy Los Angeles 1950s 28
BFCO Deepdish 1960s 28
Description Era Rating
York 45 kg 1970s 26
Ivanko OMC 1980s 26
Ivanko Chrome Calibrated 1980s 24
York Disney 1980s 23
Dan Lurie Deepdish 1980s 22
Schmidt Deepdish 1970s 21
York Milled Kg 1970s 21
Cougar Deepdish 1970s 20
Image Barbell kg 1980s 20
Thor 1980s 20
American Olympian Deepdish 1980s 18
Description Era Rating
Schisler Eagle Head Deepdish 1980s 20
Sisco Deepdish 1970s 16
Universal Deepdish 1970s 16
York Milled Pre USA 1970s 14
Unbranded Ivanko Deepdish 1970s 14
World Class / Cybex 1980s 14
Superior Deepdish 1980s 14
Billard Deepdish 1970s 12
Ben Deepdish 1980s 12
Schisler Deepdish 1980s 12
International DD Bullseye 1970s 10
Description Era Rating
Lou Ferrigno 1980s 11
Jack LaLanne / Legacy 1970s 8
Hoffman 1980s 8
Skinny Script Deepdish 1970s 6

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