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Description
The Ironmaster Hybrid Bench Pad for the Super Bench/PRO offers trainers the best of both worlds. Since we have received requests for a wider bench pad, but many users like our normal pad width, we designed one that has a 12.25" width on one half of the pad and the standard 10.25" width on the other. The wider side of this dual-width bench pad provides optimal shoulder support for bench pressing while the standard side offers an extensive range of motion.
This bench pad is sold as an accessory and can easily be bolted onto your existing Super Bench/PRO to replace the standard bench pad that came with your adjustable utility bench.
High-level comfort and support
The Hybrid Bench Pad combines the standard size bench pad on one half and a wider one on the other half. The foam is also of higher density like the one on the PRO bench for extra stability.
- This dual-width bench pad is 44" long x 10.25" wide on the upper half and 12.25" wide on the lower half.
- Bench press on the wider side for optimal shoulder support if you like a wider pad - or lie down on the standard side to execute movements with a greater range of motion.
- Its sturdy vinyl upholstery has a special carbon fiber pattern.
- Its 2.5" thick cushion is made of high-density commercial grade foam to provide you with firm but comfortable support.
Excellent compatibility and fit
The Hybrid Bench Pad is compatible with the Ironmaster Super Bench and Super Bench PRO. The standard incline seat also fits well on this dual-width pad so there is no trade-off.
- The Hybrid Bench Pad fits the Ironmaster Super Bench and Super Bench PRO perfectly.
- It uses the same hardware as the standard bench pads used on both benches for easy and convenient installation. Simply bolt this in place after unbolting the original standard size pad.
The standard incline seat can still be attached even with this wider bench pad.
Notes:
- The Ironmaster Super Bench/PRO is not included.
- This bench pad is sold as an accessory. If you're getting a Super Bench/PRO and want the Hybrid Bench Pad, you will need to purchase it separately as we cannot swap it for the original bench pad.
Reviews
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Fred (Boston, MA) | April 22nd, 2022
This pad is almost perfect. It's certainly an upgrade to the standard pad -- and a necessary one if you plan on flat benching semi-heavy weights. But "grippy" it is not. It's marginally more grippy than the standard pad and definitely not grippy enough to feel "locked" in like you would on leading flat benches (e.g. Rep, Rogue). If they had used a material like Rep does, it would be absolutely perfect. As is, I had to buy a $20 pad from One Strong Herd so I could use this as a flat bench as it was intended without feeling like I was on a slippy commercial bench.
Other than that this is great. I love that it's tapered. It provides the best of both worlds. The narrow side is way better than a standard 12" pad for getting good stretches in DB work, and the 12" side is the perfect width for supporting back/shoulders while flat benching heavy. While it's a pity I had to spend over $100 (this plus the pad) to turn the Super Pro into what it should be out of the box, it's still a tremendous value overall if you're buying even a few attachments.
Other than that this is great. I love that it's tapered. It provides the best of both worlds. The narrow side is way better than a standard 12" pad for getting good stretches in DB work, and the 12" side is the perfect width for supporting back/shoulders while flat benching heavy. While it's a pity I had to spend over $100 (this plus the pad) to turn the Super Pro into what it should be out of the box, it's still a tremendous value overall if you're buying even a few attachments.
Trickman2 (San Diego) | March 21st, 2022
So after having my original Ironmaster bench for 15+ years my puppy chewed the end of the pad up. I was less then pleased with this. After seeing this pad online it seemed like a good upgrade and solved the problem of the pad being eaten. Good quality, and clean. After 15+ years my Quicklock dumbells, Bench and quicklock kettlebells are still as good as the day I bought them.
Note From Store Owner: Thank you and cheers to another great 15+ years of use!
Ken (Brier) | December 25th, 2021
Easy to install. This pad has better grip and feel than the standard pad. Now I just have to figure out what to make out of the old pad.
Note From Store Owner: The extra pad is great for floor work. Thank you, Ken!
Larry McNutt (Grand Junction Colorado) | October 2nd, 2021
I stapled two velcro strips the full length of the back of the pad, and two strips to the discontinued Ironmaster Step Bench and now have an equivalent of the Super Pro Bench with the advantage of being able change and reverse the pad in all of the incline positions as well as the flat position. Works great. I also retrofitted the step bench and drilled keyholes and L-pins in the top end so as to accommodate all of the Ironmaster bench attachments.
Whit (Baltimore, MD) | July 14th, 2021
I have average width shoulders, but always felt that I could use a couple of extra inches on my Super bench PRO. Assembly was easy and the new pad feels great when I bench press. As an added bonus, I was able get a double upgrade by replacing the built-in bench pad on my older IM950 with the original PRO pad.
Melvin | May 12th, 2021
I agree with all the previous reviews. This should be standard on the Rro model. I also use the removed pad for floor work on my IM 2000. The new pad is perfect for all uses. My wife loves it also. Love the wider back, safer, more stable. Great firmness and construction. Awesome covering. Fit quick and perfect. I love the fact I can use the removed pad for other floor work as well. You need this for the Pro model to appreciate all its benefits
Daniel (Ossining, NY) | February 7th, 2021
Premium fit and feel. Just installed this on my super bench pro. Feels awesome and looks great too. Love the versatility it provides.
Paul (Lakeside, AZ) | October 12th, 2020
Big difference from the original. It does not look much on paper, only couple of inches wider. But if you have wide shoulders it makes a world of difference in benching. You have plenty of room to dig in your shoulders. Even for the leg extension attachment you can feel the difference. This should be the standard for the bench pro.
Daniel (Jacksonville, FL) | September 16th, 2020
i second the review that this item isn't even a question. I installed it today and love it already!
You can really dig your shoulders into the wider end of the bench and get a better lift. Plus, the narrower end is great for exercises like the hanging lat pull. Can't go wrong here!
You can really dig your shoulders into the wider end of the bench and get a better lift. Plus, the narrower end is great for exercises like the hanging lat pull. Can't go wrong here!
reynaldo (whittier, CA) | July 26th, 2020
I love the feel of the bench and how sturdy it is to do stepups on it. The lower height also help out my short wife when she is training. When doing bench dips, I use either the wide or narrow version to do dips and it works perfectly. I also put my quicklock dumbbells on the bench between sets and it hasn't messed it up or left indentations. I also saved my original bench pad as it works perfectly for low pulley rows on my IM2000. I highly recommend.
Douglas (Morton, IL) | May 28th, 2020
This is a huge improvement. I feel much better planted while bench pressing with heavy weights. The broader bench and non slip material make workouts much easier.
Chan Hyung (Corona, CA) | February 21st, 2020
Great versatile pad!
I think this is not an option it’s a must upgrade for all Iron master bench owners.
I like the stiffness of the pad as well(I would’ve loved it more if it had more stiffness but it’s still much better than the original.)
Installation was very easy I even did it with just using my fingers. I use old pad when I do tricep workout on the floor and it is great!
I think this is not an option it’s a must upgrade for all Iron master bench owners.
I like the stiffness of the pad as well(I would’ve loved it more if it had more stiffness but it’s still much better than the original.)
Installation was very easy I even did it with just using my fingers. I use old pad when I do tricep workout on the floor and it is great!
Steven (Berkeley, CA) | February 12th, 2020
I love it. I have both the Super Bench and the Super Bench Pro. Put it on the Pro. Material is great, look and feel are 10/10, texture helps keep you in place, no more logo on the bench itself, and most importantly, the added width makes it a lot easier to keep your shoulders packed and use leg drive on pressing movements. I have really broad shoulders, and can’t ever get enough leverage on normal benches because my shoulders hang well outside of them when I’m lying flat. This fixes all that, and you can easily rotate the bench if you want to use the normal width again. Highly recommended.
Jeff (Fleming Isle, FL) | February 3rd, 2020
I just received/installed the new hybrid bench pad on my SuperBench (not the Pro). I think it’s awesome. Not only does it have the benefit described about using either end, but it’s better in every way. It takes off about 1/2” which doesn’t seem like much, but it feels a lot more stable with my feet firmly planted on the floor. The wider bench also makes my hips feel a lot more stable which helps when lifting heavy dumbbells. The new firm commercial quality feel is great too. I’m very impressed and I think it’s worth every penny. I know it’s cliche, but this is literally the 2nd review I’ve written for a purchase in probably 5 years. I’m that impressed with the new design they came out with. Good stuff Ironmaster. Keep it up.
