Doc/Licensed Sports Medicine/Therapist/Strength Coach and HOME GYM lifter here....in industry since 1993...I see this through both lenses...a die hard home gym lifter and as a person who works with others. These are absolutely the best value bumpers right now. I did AI research and it led me to these. Once you compare spec per dollar, you'll see the same...at least for MY intended use (general lifting plus freedom to DROP the plates for Olympic lifts as much as our family will ever do)...vs the high volume drops in a CF box etc. I will buy more of these as I need more bumpers...