I am usually too cheap to buy SS, BUT the SS handles I do have just hit different and I never regretted paying more

Thanks for making the review. As for tapered sleeves, my Pyrros oly SS bar has them, kinda nice to have.

Just found you after the comment! Appreciate you my man!

I know we spend a lot (maybe too much) time talking fitness gear, but for sure want to wish you best of luck with your upcoming competitions! Thanks for the content as always.

Still really like my stainless steel Rogue power bar 20kg. Rogue's power rack has definitely cleaned up my squat and bench. Its gotta be a super special bar for me to upgrade.

Great review

Just ordered one before I finished the video lol. Was already looking at getting one but the insight on the knurl sealed the deal.

As far as the tapered sleeves goes, my American Barbell elite power bar has them, as well. I believe all AB barbells have them, if I’m not mistaken. So, you’re chewy bar should have them as well.

Finally! thanks for the review!

Very interesting knurl pattern! I’d definitely like to get my hands on one of these to see how it feels.

I like that the knurling is a bit more grippy. I like that.

The comp collars are definitely hard to get use to with a Rogue rack. I nicked my safety straps on the way down with a plate and it was not pretty. 😆

Texas Power Bars all have a small taper at the end of the sleeve.

Yeah my Living.Fit bar has the same collar Taper. Is more like an Oly bar with a 28mm and bearings, but the sleeves taper is just like that.

Looks like a good power bar to pick up especially since hansu isnt running their power bar sale right now

I saw the HG Discord talking about ORI bars... any chance you're going to pick one up?

Maybe I'm biased because TSS runs all the meets around here that I'm doing, but I kinda want this. Not sure if They've had it at the meets, but part of me wants a comp-spec bar (and kilo plates some day).

When you said stainless, I assumed this would be a bar outside of most people's budget, but I was delighted when you said $349. I prefer stainless, and that is a great deal.

Great review, at a great price for stainless steel power barbell 👍👍

I am planning on getting a new powerlifting barbell, considering cerakote ( has good knurl based on review), hard chrome and stainless steel shaft ( sleeves hc), which one should b the best for long run I mean no scratches less rusting chances n all..??

That’s a pretty great price. Idk if I’ve ever used one. Been competing at the TSS gym for 2 years and I wanna say I have but they gotta lot of power bars that say TSS but some of them feel “softer” For the most part feel pretty similar to my Hansu

I’ve been looking at the rogue hybrid power bar. How do you think this compares for a general strength purpose? They’re the same price.

You had me a Bargain Brandon

Looks to be a great option at a decent price point. Yes, I have some USA bars, but I can't honestly say they're better than the import bars. Bottom line is, this is a damn good time to be in the market for barbells! And yes, the ad photo of the sleeve is very deceiving.

Brandon is THE modern day barbell critic. 🤌🏻 thank God for this man🥲

The edge of Olympic equipment should have a radial bevel - there should not even be a 45 degree diagonal bevel. This is supposedly a requirement, but no one follows it. I have an EAKO barbell and it is the only one with all the edges on the radius including the collar too. A lot of models now have a large phase, but mostly they are still diagonal. The beam happens, but it is subtle, not a full beam. It's a deal, but it improves the fit and safety in the event of the bar falling, e.g. on the foot. it will still break, crush, but probably won't cut the skin

I keep getting ads for the Iron Bull SS Power Bar. It's $325 with free shipping. Have you heard of/seen this one?

What is your go-to bar these days?

If you aren't first you're last --->

Looks like a great SS option at a great price point!

Does barbell have crack in steel At 8:59 in video ? In middle of pic on knurling

How does it compare to the Rep Double black diamond bar?

I find it hard to believe that you never thought about a tapered shaft being the shaft master 😂

Hi Mr. Campbell: You forgot to include the overpriced Ivanko OBS-20kg stainless steel Olympic for $1100.00. Nice Video.

Oh boy. I need to quit watching these videos. Now I want one.

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Rep fitness has a tapered end on the sleeve.

Are the sleeves also stainless?

If you have a raw or stainless bar that you find the knurling too aggressive you can take some scotch bright to it and knock down the edges.

Just from the pictures it looks a lot like my ATX IPF bar but it’s chrome not SS

That’s a stainless steel of a deal!

I already have 2 power bars.... Dont tempt me Frodo....

Loving it. BB reviewing a 29mm stainless IPF spec power bar with aggressive knurling. Everything is right in the world. The rep double black diamond bar has a beveled edge on the sleeve from memory? Any progress on selling the rack? Was it Irwin fitness you are replacing it with? Excited to see regardless!

That is the lowest price that I've ever seen on a SS bar. This could be the bar that starts to bring the market for high quality barbells down to within reason. I'm okay with the prices, if I think a price on one is too high then I don't buy it. I just think along the lines if I was the manufacturer, I would get the price on the low end and sell more product because most of the time while they're buying your affordable product they are looking to buy other things, just makes more sense to me instead of charging $400 or more for a barbell. Eleiko charging $1000 -$1,200 is a joke to me. There has never been 2 barbells made by anybody that should cost what Eleiko charges for one. IMO, you would have to be in the buisness or be a fool to be one of those Eleiko bars.

I hear import bar I say pass.

Great review!! Love the knurl porn!!