Haha more of just for that video, would liked to have seen some squats or heavier loads!

Lol’d at point 2

Agreed. 2x is dang near perfect

Me too, best grippy/sharp bar. Way better than the 3x

Will have to see if I can get my hands on it.

Got one too, one of the best bars I own

Will see what I can do

Yessir!

Thanks for taking a look!

Haha love me some Coop!

Thanks Big Marcus

I'll see what I can do.

Haha thanks man

You got a great deal!

Thanks for taking a look!

Appreciated! I think the normal OPB is perfect, but we'll see if my mind changes if I get my hands on the 2x!

Thank you!

Come give her a rip

I'll always be a Coop supporter, just need to rib him here and there.

Preaching to the choir!

That was a sweet deal on the SS OPB

It does look pretty aggressive from what I've seen, kind of like an aggro 2.5x. The pattern looks like my Kabuki DL bar knurl. We will see!

I second this

I’ve got a 2x. Have used a zinc OPB, bare steel Texas Power Bar, and bare steel OPB and I love the 2x. Definitely aggressive but it is my daily driver.

The Aggro 2x is my daily driver, I find the knurling perfect.

I'll see what I can do!

Thanks for the insight!

awesome!

We will see!

Yeah same here! I have way too many power bars!

I just say that b/c he's stronger than me.

🤣😂😎

I wasn't for this one, I bought it 2nd hand at a price between grab bags and retail.

Bare Steel Equipment?

@@BasementBrandon yes sir. Hear their knurling is really good. Same with TPB.

I do have a BSE bar (blue collar) and the knurl is good! The reason I don't do a ton of videos on their bars is mostly due to them white labeling through Solid Bar Fitness, which makes bars for lots of people to resell, like EliteFTS.

Have to go after the goat.

There are a lot of bars out there that could fit this. The REP Power Bar EX is great. They had a sale earlier this year for like $300 shipped, which is a steal for a SS bar. It's sharp, but the points are a bit blunted compared to the precise peaks on this aggro bar (at least they were on mine). I have a video review on it.

So someone else got it out of the grab bag and I bought it from them at a marked up price, but still better than retail!

@@BasementBrandon Your Coop clip almost had me crying.😂 It was too much.. This video get's 10/10 for comedy relief!

It used to be a full back piece actually

Not dead yet

Appreciate the feedback!

Appreciate the kind words and feedback!

Some great bars!

Was the first one I had too!

Coop is the strongest human in the world. My point was more just with his aggro video he never loaded more than 135lbs and only showed deadlift.

@@BasementBrandon, if we're being completely fair to Coop, he actually used the Rogue deep dish 100s in that video, so his deadlifts were 245.

@@meanpie13 good catch, problem with those DD is they all look like hundos lol

I have yet to use the 2x, but based off look it seems less sharp than the REP EX. Maybe just go full 3x and punish yourself?

@@BasementBrandon Hey maybe it’s what I need after all? 😂 some self punishment

I have the nunchucks which has the 2x knurling and the Rep Deep Knurl. I was completely spoiled by the knurling of the 2x after using the nunchucks. It's not even a comparison. The "Deep" Knurl used to feel amazing. I literally felt Rep's bar after the 2x and it felt like a smooth stone. It's not even in the same ball park any more. Don't get me wrong, I still use and love my Rep bar. But there is no comparison, 2x feels much better than Rep's

Will do. I really like the EX as well.

I don’t find the squat bar sharp at all. It’s similar to the regular SS OPB to me.

@@BasementBrandon I got build up my hands bro 😅

I was lucky enough to use one in a comp before. I’ve seen some pics of ones people still have and the k irking doesn’t seem as bad as I recall. I think I’ve become numb to it now lol.

We will see. I've been trying not to just buy Rogue everything, so $550 or so after shipping for a bar isn't very appealing right now lol. For chalk, I typically don't use it at home unless it's a 1RM attempt.

@@BasementBrandon Good to know, thanks! I take this as confirming that the regular OPB SS is sufficient for heavy pulls without chaulk(400-500 lbs)

I have the 2X Aggro Power Bar and had the Standard Ohio Power Bar with black zinc before. I use the 2X Aggro Power Bar as my daily driver and i like it a bit more because the knurling is sharper. + I like that it is stainless so the look stays the same. (as compared to the black zinc) Also the bigger collars on 45 lbs aggro bar work better for me than the 20kg version because i dont need to use extra clippers between the collars and weights for the overbuilt rack i am squatting in.

Damn

Prob b/c no one used it and kept it fresh :)

The AB bars have the denser pattern, so will def not be as sharp feeling. I like a chunkier knurl personally (like the Rogue style).

Yes I do think there's a point of diminishing returns.

Ouch, I cant imagine.

Have to poke the bear

Dont put it past me!

not dead yet!

@@BasementBrandon Strong work. Looks to be low-bar too. I love my Kabuki bar for squatting.

Makes it feel like a toy.

I haven't. It doens't really impact anything since it's not on the part you grip, but I do agree I think it would look better without.

My one rep max on straight bar curls immediately increased 5 pounds. Can’t argue with those results. 🤨

Haha nice

My Kabuki is nice, but feels passive compared to this one.

It's more marketing. I've seen a few people whose knurl has flattened out after just one use.

@@cakeeater2368 the knurl on the kabuki wont wear down at least. Mine is messing up my metal roller jcups with no signs of wear and tear.

@@BasementBrandon 3X?

I made a video on it 2 weeks ago.

@@BasementBrandon Thanks Brandon, don’t know how I missed that. Thorough & insightful review as always, much appreciated as it helps tremendously with deciding what to purchase.

I don't think so since this is supposed to be a power bar. Seems you'd like an axel.

Are you sure it's an aggro 3 bar? They go for around $600 new and even used routinely cost $400 or so. Maybe it's just an ohio power bar?

I am surprised they don't make a 20kg aggro.

@@BasementBrandon Guess they figure us Scots are already aggro enough.

Yeah when do they show up on site?? I’d like to see it at least once before I die 😂

You can't. It's really luck of the draw!

I appreciate it!

Rogue SS OPB

my dude

Yeah it's random like that sometimes!

@@BasementBrandon I just got the again faster bar so I’m super excited I got it for like 100 bucks off retail for 185 although I can’t seem to find any reviews of it anywhere of the power bar in particular

I'm not sold that the WPB is any different than a standard OPB.

Pretty much

Normal OPB is the 45lbs version. The 20kg with thin collars is the variant.

It sticks

@@BasementBrandon thanks for letting me know .

depends on the bar they use. Most meets by me use an Eleiko power bar, others use OPB, but have seen a lot of differences.

I still think the Rogue bars offer the most value. Now that they have the standard OPB, 2x, and 3x, you can pretty much pick your preference in aggressiveness.

@@BasementBrandon thanks for the fast reply. Would you say the New eleiko Training bar is superior to the 2x Aggro bar?

@@djclementine Knurling-wise the Eleiko is more passive than a standard OPB.

I do think there's a point of diminishing returns. This bar is sharp, but not to the point you can't use it, but most would prob just not prefer to given the choice.

Yeah prob a bit much!

I only joke b/c I love.

@@BasementBrandon We know

This is sharper than the ISF Power Bar I had. That one wasn't full mountains.

Different weight classes. I think Coop mentioned he's like 165 right now. I'm 220.

It's a nice novelty for me, but don't find I'm drawn to use it.

Likely has more to do with the Cerakote than the bar itself. I have the Ohio Powerbar and it is great in terms of knurling, but adding a layer of cerakote will make it less pronounced.

Yeah I try to avoid cerakote as a finish as it tends to dull the feel too much for my liking!

Cerakote fills in some of the knurling and makes it more passive. It's not a good coating in that regard. Stainless is better for similar money.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of cerakote as a finish for that reason.

Yessir!

Prob!

@@BasementBrandon shiiittttttt

There's always a "sharper the better crowd". So it will def sell, but more for enthusiasts IMO

Lube them up with your tears and blood from this one!

I think just to further make it stick out. I'm surprised they didn't update the endcaps.

@@BasementBrandon i also dont understand why this should be more expensive than basic SS power bar.. its same bar just with different knurling pattern..

@@Chrontard Requires special tooling which needs to be changed out more often.

I think that might be pretty popular.

Mostly b/c I had a friend who wanted/needed one and I planned on upgrading

I get ya" would you still say the rogue squat bar is your favorite? Been eyeing thar one down for a while. Prob good for bench to I was thinking..

I miss my SS OPB. Have been thinking of grabbing another one (or maybe an Aggro 2x). The only thing that has spoiled me is my 20LPI (lines per inch) aggressive American Barbell bar I have now. I need to do a video on that. The Rogue Squat bar is still fantastic, although I've only been using a power bar for squats as they don't use one in the USAPL meets I've been doing so it doesn't get as much use.

Great bar!

Yeah buddy!

no sir!

:)