What do you think? Does Rep compete?

Dare I say I enjoy your reviews more than GGR these days? Thought this review and your reviews of the new rep benches were more thorough and in depth and actually answered all my burning questions.

I picked up the fully stainless double diamond on pre-order. A couple weeks ago they called me to let me know there was an issue in manufacturing and that my bar had a step skipped that would mean the stainless nature would actually stain and corrode. To reps credit they offered me a 3 super fair remedies. Ultimately I asked them to just ship me a correctly manufactured replacement when they had it in. I have to say I appreciate the proactive nature of them addressing the problem.

Gluck is the barbell king! Love these reviews because it shows me what I’m about to spend a ton of money on 😊

I have the black double diamond full stainless. I frickin' love the bar. Once I tried it at Home Gym Con, I knew it was the bar for me, and was the first real big boy bar I bought.

Gonna need you to re-shoot this comparison using the cat tongue knurling rating. Thanks in advance.

Underrated reviewer. Thank you for the great content

This review was long, stiff, and gripped me pretty hard in the beginning. In the end, I found this review to be very satisfying.

Love the b-roll skits... Still miss the opening sequences though. Keep up the good work!

Just picked up a cerakote DBD bar. Like it so far. Good review!

The knurling evolution was awesome. Also, note that now rogue is work hardening their stainless power bars to f10, up from f2. This was first in the hybrid power bar and checked the site the other day and they are all f10 now it seems. Huge win. The unicorn though is a aggro 2X with no cerakote and the hybrid power bars tolerance technology.

How does the Double Black Diamond knurl compare to the old Deep Knurl EX? Do you have that bar to compare? I really wish Rogue would offer a smooth sleeve option on their bars.

Thanks for the Video!!! I am between REP’s Colorado bar and the double black diamond bar. I plan on lifting the big three but I want to flexibility to do some Olympic lifts. If I choose the Colorado bar am I really missing out on any major benefits from the big three that the black diamond would give me?

Love how thorough you are! So I can't speak to Rep's bars, but I was curious what you think of Kabuki's power bars. I think they just started to offer free shipping so the effective price has come down a tad? By the way, I do agree that Cerakote does dull the feel of the knurl a little, but for me, it's a nice trade-off for nicer aesthetics.

Just wondering if you have put your hand on the black diamond. Just curious how the black diamond volcano knurl compares to the Ohio power bar.

Thanks for the review! Super helpful! Quick question: the only bar I have from REP right now is the Open Trap Bar (bought thanks to your review) - how does the knurl on that fall in the range of bars you have here, or even compared to the DBD?

Thank you How does it compare to their old Deep Knurl Stainless? Can you review the Hades bar?

Rep just released their black diamond bar. Volcano knurl, which i like more. Look forward to your review.

Great review! Thank you. Random question, but what is the 3 bar gun rack you have below the j cups?

I picked up the Colorado bar and double black diamond bar in cerakote. Both are awesome

Off topic a bit, you placed Rogues aggro 2 knurl below Texas kurling (Intensity wise) where do you place Rogues Aggro 3?

How’s this one compare to the previous model though? Only knurl as that what I care about most. Is the DBD not as aggressive as the power bar EX? Thanks man

I have the Rep stainless steel deep knurl bar, used it as my daily driver for the last 3 years no complaints. How does the knurling on the double black diamond compare? When I bought this bar it was getting rave reviews compared to the Ohio power bar.

Appreciate your innuendos. Not everyone can handle an aggressive shaft.

I went and bought the Helios Squat Bar on a drunken whim one night, and I'm glad I did! I was so impressed, I ended up getting the Hades deadlift bar and a Double Black Diamond bar.

Never really thought of the Rogue Hybrid bar. I really like those specs. It could be next!

How does the Double black compare to the old EX Deep?

When U first showed these bars I mistakenly thought the Black Diamond's price was actually what the stainless steel version was so I thought REP jumped their barbell prices way up and Yes I am now humbled and see that I was wrong about the price list . REP has been my favorite company and they remain that way. Great Job Bud

If you have to choose the GRIPPIEST stainless bar for double overhand chaulkless heavy deadlifts, which bar are you choosing? If it's the hybrid, what 29 mm would you then choose.

Would be cool if you could get info on what kind of SS different companies use. I think REP(and most others) used to do 17-4 for shaft and 304 for sleeves. But maybe REP is using something new now? And i believe AB also use a different grade.

Nice review!

1:24 shots fired!

I still love my 28.5 TPB! But I’d love to see you compare the 29 TPB to the bars and the Texas Deadlift Bar to the Hades, Texas Squat Bar to the Helios, etc.

It’s on par with some of the best bars or maybe a bit better. And cheaper. Easy decision. Thanks!

I’m wondering how Rep can justify for the pricing for their new barbell lineup considering they are made overseas. Their pricing before made them much more appealing compared to Rogue and American Barbell

Lmaaoo I love the subtle jokes 😂😂 keep up the good work 👍

How’s the double black diamond compare to the Rogue Aggro bar? I’ve had an 2x aggro bar for about a year now and really love it but I want a second bar to add to my gym and am not sure if I should just buy a second rogue bar or try something different.

Man, loved the knurl macro shot all side by side. You can tell yoir rogue OPB gets the most use, all the volcano tips are filled with chalk. Or maybe some other white substance that is difficult to remove once dried... hmmm...

Props to you for posting a video showing your lifting face.. lol. The face I make when going heavy ain't pretty.. 😅. Looking forward to the Colorado bar review.

Pretty much what I expected when they announced, wish it were like, $80-100 off a Ohio power bar because I was interested in picking up a stainless steel power bar soon but at only $50 less it’s hard not to justify the extra $50 for something proven and American made. Heck if you compare chrome sleeve options it’s only $30 different.

Did you get the email saying there was something wrong with the double black diamond bar and that they’re gonna be replacing them?

REP is putting out some nice barbells for sure. That said, my money goes to the made in USA rogue gear. Case in point, the new Hades deadlift bar, looks great but sorry, I bought the ODB and have zero second thoughts. I would have considered the Hades, but only at a minimum 100$ discount over the Rogue.

I only have Rogue bars (both from the boneyard) but REP is doing awesome with their continues innovation. Also I think your bench collection is starting to get jealous of your bar collection haha.

Would love to see Irwin vs mantary bench

I own the chewy bar. It’s worth every penny.

My rogue OPB black sleeves didn't stay black long also. I might get the chewy bar next. That looks so incredibly well built. I'd love a power bar competition review.

Thanks!

When you go on holiday, how many bars and benches do the airlines let you take in the hold? Or do you buy extra tickets so they can sit next to you??

gluck which chewy do you have the 25 tpi or 20 tpi?

My Texas Deadlift bar is my most aggressive knurling and it isn’t even close.

Gluck went full Kurt Russell!

How does it compare to Hansu?

All about them smooth sleeves. Rogue needs to step there game up. Grooved is only nice with bumpers .

One plus you didn’t mention is the Rep bars do not take Wynie hostage

I'll be interested to see how rep's bars hold up long term (esp the SS) since their last ones had some rusting issues. If you want top dollar, you gotta provide top value.

It’s good to see that Rep has upped the quality of their bars. I don’t think they’ve unseated Rogue just yet though.

what happened to the cat's tongue scale?

Hmm I'm kind of new to the home gym thing and I bought the cheapest bar i could find from Frey Fitness for $110 on sale and I have 0 complaints about it. Sure the sleeves have some slack but I couldn't care less. Nothing i saw on these bars in your video makes me think they're worth $200 more than what I have. Don't mean to come off as a negative Nancy though. I love your videos and would watch just for your sense of humor and the clips of Wynnie don't hurt either lol

So a bar that is very comparably built and cheaper is seemingly disappointing (based on the tone of the last few seconds of the review) because it isn’t even cheaper? I get the whole desire to support US made but at some point, one has to accept that quality is quality regardless of origin, IMHO. I’m rooting for all the disruptors in the space, regardless of origin of manufacturing, because competition is good for the space. I’ve had my home gym for well over a decade and the pace of which the space has been innovating in the last 2-3 years since the pandemic is *light years* ahead of what it was when Rogue was arguably the only big player in the space and generally able to rest on their laurels (companies like Prime or Sorinex not withstanding, they’re just generally a whole different ball game). Bring it on REP, Bells of Steel, Mutant Metals, Bulletproof Fitness, etc. etc., it’s exciting to see what comes into the space- even if it’s at the expense of my wallet.

How many cat tongues is the knurling on that?

Powerlifting trainings paying off, forearms looking jacked

Ok, here’s my big question. I just had a b-day, and my wonderful family pitched together to get me a $500 Rogue gift card because they know I want to build a home gym. Do I use it for a stainless Ohio Power Bar, and get Strength Co Plates? OR do I use the card to get a fair number of Rogue Deep Dish and a Rep DBD?

Rep badlands bar please!

Those beltless deadlifts looked good man! #dadstrength

No cat tongue rating!?🙀

Ehhhhh, Rogue Boneyard is hard to beat!

I bought one of the Rep stainless steel power bars when they were on clearance and I hate to say it, but the materials are not what I expected. It came with some rust and pitting, which I sanded off, but why did that happen? I noticed the stainless is kinda soft since it has dents from use after a couple weeks. If you really want to do a proper review, the metal hardness and strength should be tested in the same way automotive parts are tested. Just comparing stated stats really tells us very little. I have stainless steel revolvers that are forty years old that don’t rest or pit, so we aren’t getting the whole story.

Boom goes the dynamite

A 3 plate, one handed snatch! Anatoly, is that you?

I don't care much about American made, I care about quality and price, sounds like Rep has a great option

all this talk about shafts and no manscaped partnership ? :D:D

I think you said “shafts” 112 times. Impressive .

I totally get not preferring the tpb knurl. Ive got a rogue opb and the original tpb. I prefer the tpb because i like the bite it gives but the rest of my family refuses to use it and uses the rogue instead because it hurts less.

I’m really upset you moved away from the cat tongue knurling scale

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Just waiting for your video where you cut all the bars into pieces. “He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.” Hey, Gandalf said it not me…

I love how in the 1 arm OHP you can see in the mirror that there are no plates on the bar. What kind of influencer are you😂

1:24 lmfaooo

Guys... it's just a hunk of steel. Stop wasting your money.

made in china, deal breaker

@GlucksGym in a close door session with the subcommittee for Bars, Plates and Asscesories of Choice, reportatedly thanked members for the continued financing, stating 'I am too strong in these streets, I have so many bars I could support all the Spring Breaks in Florida and my bar tab would be cheap' When pressed for comment Chairwomen and COO of Glucks Gym, rolled her eyes so hard the chair of the subcommittee feared for her safety. More at Seven.

Good one Gluck. I have the double BD in SS and a few Colorados. I have some info to share. I’ll hit ya up on IG