My bar came with pits on the sleeves and the sleeves aren't asymmetrical on the shaft. It was one of the november bars which came out with lots of issues out the gate for a lot of folk. Irregular scratch marks for stainless steel finish, pits on shaft and sleeves.
I have a Texas Power Bar, Ohio Power Bar, and a Texas Deadlift Bar. All are Cerakoted. The Ohio Power Bar knurling is nonexistent and it never gets used in our home gym. The Texas Power Bar knurling is awesome and it gets the hell beat out of it (think pin press, rack pulls, etc) without getting damaged. I do have a Rogue CB-4 and it has good knurling.
I love my SS power bar. I got it from your link on Black Friday. I think it was 225, which was a steal for stainless steel. My black sleeves are wearing off a little like yours, but I dont really care. I like the look, it shows I use it. It's my favorite bar.
It's a very good bar. I'm still not sure about the matte sleeves but they're better than my Cerakote. I actually just got a third OPB from the boneyard with stainless sleeves so I'm going to Frankenstein a fully stainless one together.
I have a boneyard bare steel PB and love it. I have had it for almost 4 years with no issue at all. I live in the desert so I don’t have much of a problem with the bare steel. PS you didn’t meet your shaft joke quote. Haha.
@@GlucksGym bare steel OPB on the bone yard Is an absolute steal of a deal. Also I just wanted to let you know I got all the weights from the contest I won, except I never got the every day essential bumpers?
My favorite is the Rep Deep Knurl EX all stainless steel. It is my favorite because it is only the 2nd bar I have ever owned and my last one was a 25yr old Weider that came with a 245# plate set. I cannot believe the grip difference on this bar. It becomes one with your hand. The finish is amazing and the craftsmanship is stunning. Obviously these opinions come from a man who has 2 barbells. Do you have any experience with this bar and how does it stack against the Rogue Ohio Power bar? Thank you.
Brandon I had a question about a specialty bar. I recently bought the Hydra rack which is 43" across I'm wondering like I don't want to just be stuck with the Bells of steel nemesis Do you know which bar would fit a 43" across a rep or Titan specialty bar
@@edfrank5601 Shouldn't have an issue with either I imagine. I believe they just updated the Titan and the REP one looks nice. I'd check Glucks videos on them as he has both Rogue and REP racks.
@Basement Brandon hello Brandon I brought a Bells of Steel product. I call them and email them. They never call me back this product doesn't fit my Bells system and I brought from them?
Anybody else have issues benching with the OPB? I love it for deadlift and squat. The collars just seem to move too much and create some issues with keeping the wrists position tight.
No issues here but I just got the updated version with the improved tolerances. Awesome upgrade over a b & r 2.0 I used for 3 years. Got it last week for birthday and now have used it for bench press, rows, ohp, and deadlifts. See no reason why it couldn’t be the one bar for all these lifts (plus squats but I use a SSB due to shoulder mobility issues). Could have done sharper I think but had no way to try before buying.
I love both of the opb’s I have had. I actually grabbed that stainless shaft/prop matte black sleeve version due to your post. The stainless shaft with that knurling is 👌, but that matte black sleeve was super sticky on my plates, it’s calmed down since I coated the sleeves with plate shavings😅 great review y’all!
I know U have the Midas bar, go ahead and jump on it as your new favorite with me at least until Rogue opens it's eyes and starts sending U free stuff just like they do for Coop at GGR.
So I just purchased a all stainless Ohio Power Bar and when I checked it with my magnet it didn’t stick to the sleeves (which is what I expected from stainless) but it did stick to the bar. Concerned they sent me the wrong bar, I reached out to Rogue and they said that was normal due to a stainless alloy. Was wondering if your stainless does the same?
They likely use a different type stainless for the shaft than the sleeves. Some stainless types are magnetic, some not. They can have very different amounts of iron, carbon, chromium, nickel and possibly other metals in the alloy.
One other OPB variant for those who work out in tight spaces: The Rogue stump bar is an OPB with shorter sleeves. It has the same great gnurling of the OPB, has the same size shaft, but is easy to maneuver in a tight basement gym. Plus, with a thin enough plate, you can still put well over 300 lbs on it (Rogue says 500, but they must be using competition plates or some such).
I use my 25mm, 180 cm (5'11") 15 lb bar from the Norwegian sports outlet XXL for most exercises. It's my first barbell, I have a lot of weight for it, and it can handle over 500 lbs. And it really can. Heaviest I've gone on it is 383.6 lbs (174 kg), bar included, and there's never been any thought of it breaking. It fits a lot better than my Rogue OHPB where I lift, and it's nice. I do use the power bar for deadlifts, because it means standard ROM, calibrated lifts, and I just prefer it. It's also better for grip, since the shaft on my other bar is just 25mm. I'm going to start doing static holds after my deadlifts for grip strength. Probably start with 140 kg or thereabouts. I also own a 5 foot olympic bar that's rather cheap, and I don't really use it. I will eventually, and it'll be good for my kids to use once I have those, but despite its mighty 30mm shaft diameter, it's just not as good as a "standard" barbell for me.
I am glad I bought my OPB. I bought the 20 kg stainless steel one. 100% worth it. It doesn't matter if even better bars come out in the future, because it's not good to switch bars all the time anyway, and this bar will always be great.
@@AlainKapture Oh, I tend to squat with a shorter 1" bar. I haven't tried the ohio bar, but I reckon it would be fine. I can't try anything now because I've got a knee injury and can't squat any meaningful weight for perhaps another year at least.
I'm surprised how how tight lipped Rogue is about the propriety matte black finish. I have the stainless/black standard Ohio Bar. As near as I can tell, it looks like a nitrided finish- which is really common in the firearms industry (along with Cerakote). It's not a coating or finish, really, but a surface conversion process where the metal is placed in a bath of molten salt and nitrogen, then heated to 750-1050 degrees. This lets nitrogen and carbon penetrate the surface and converts it into a harder and more corrosion resistant material. When polished, it takes on an even matte black appearance.
I would LOVE to get my hands on one of these, but of all the homegym equipment I want to buy, another barbell ranks relatively low. My boring Rep Saber bar that I got in the middle of 2020 (because NOTHING else was available) has been treating me well. If I ever decide to get another (gotta start filling up a gun rack sometime), this would probably be the one I go with. Good review!
I have used the OPB, but for me the elitefts power bar is my go to and has been for 4 years now. I mostly watch your channel for the innuendo. Keep it up!
They white labeled by Solid Bar (I believe) who also manufacturers the Mars, for Baresteel, and Titan's American SSB, etc. Nothing wrong with that but others could order and sell the same thing or mix and match between.
ISF Power Barbell is a good bar. The Elitefts Power Bar (old version) was my first power barbell (sharp knurl) The Westside Power Bar 2.0 is a must, the knurl is better than the OPB in my opinion.
Love Rogue Fitness, but I absolutely can't stand the zip sound loading plates. So a no on an Ohp. Got Rep stainless steel v2 power bar because of the smooth sleeves. Good review.
I regret buying the cerakote finish of the OPB because the knurl is almost non existent. I was concerned about rust but in hindsight I would have bought the stainless steel version.
I filmed this a few weeks ago before it was "officially" out but then the baby got sick and here we are but that's one of the bars I hinted about in this one.
Believe it or not I only have three bars! Lol Rogue Ohio bar (bone yard) black zinc shaft, bright zinc sleeves. Rep stainless steel deep knurl bar and an old beater bar. Really like both of them but stainless steel is the way to go imo. If I ever buy another one it will probably be a Rogue power bar but I have nothing but good things to say about my Rep bat after 4 years of use as my daily driver.
Thanks for the matte black testing! Rogue decided to take my cb-4 back (finally). Outside of powercleans and barbell complexes, I don’t use straight bars anymore. Otherwise an OPB would be high on my list. I no longer use my ohio or chan bar because the knurling is lame (fringe sport hybrid to the rescue! Crazy. Not a statement I ever thought I would say) My issue is damn near every rogue specialty bar is coming with the matte black sleeves exclusively or with a very expensive option (like stainless … looking at you mg4cn). Before I found the fringe hybrid, I was considering a second chan for supersets. The sleeve experience on the cb-4 prevented it. (My chan is chrome sleeves). Anyway, great review! Glad to see the sleeve isn’t a universal problem.
I have both the Ohio Power Bar in Stainless and the Ohio Bar in Black Oxide. With Black Oxide you get a little protection but it does not fill in the knurling. I love the OPB for everything except deadlifts and I use my OB for that. Even with the more passive knurling, I feel I can get a better grip because of the slightly smaller shaft. That is why I do not understand all the hate the Texas Power Bar gets for being 28.5mm. IMO, the slightly slimmer shaft along with the more aggressive knurling are the main benefits of that bar. The only reason I went with the OPB over the TPB is that I hate the pinned collars. I feel the snap ring design most other companies use is far superior to the pinned collars used by Texas Power Bars.
I bought the rogue ohio power bar in stainless based on this review, I assume the bar is good, over the last 2 weeks they sent the wrong bar twice so I have no idea if its as good as you say it is. The quality wasnt bad on the 20k ohio bar they sent me or the black zinc power bar though.
Rogue Ohio "Stainless" then fair coment but i had to give away my high tensile version a lad in the gym sweated pure sulphuric acid and the bar was so manky i had to give it away
Looks like the new Hybrid bar should have been a OHP 2.0... better knurl (2x like you said), better build tolerance, better bushings, and F10-R rating... highest ever from Rogue for the length, and it's SS. It could have been perfect... but no, it's a 28.5.... and no silly monster or black coating where the shaft should be smooth on your shins.
I’d stay away from the rogue Cb-4 till they figure out their bent sleeves problem 😅 great bar,bad sleeves and bad customer service in my experience…. They first acknowledge that my bar was out of spec and bent and we’ll be sending a replacement, but then three hours later sent me an email saying they will not be replacing it because the replacement bars are basically the same/also bent leaves. They actually refused to give me any sort of credit or discount on my next barbells so I am a bit disappointed. They already have a bunch they are selling on the boneyard, so I was hoping at least to get that price but no dice.
"Actually," 🤓 I'm thinking about buying a second bar and it might be the Ohio Power Bar. I've used it at meets and at powerlifting gyms. My BoS Barenaked Power Bar with the aggressive knurling has really torn up my back this week, like drawing blood, so I think it's time to add a new bar to the gym. Should I wait until your future videos before purchasing? You said it is going to be a big year for bars. Thanks!
You can wait if you want but I'm not sure when they'll all be out. There's at least 3 that I think many people will be interested in but you never know with companies and there's always more coming.
Hey I noticed 😂 I actually always tell Winnie the biggest compliment and the thing I get the biggest kick out of is when people quote the jokes. Stang is also right, we just picked up another boneyard bar
For Crossfit style workouts I'd take the less aggressive knurling and lack of center knurl. So the Ohio Bar, not the power unless your main barbell lifts are squat, bench, and deadlift.
I honestly don’t think I have enjoyed more shafts in videos then this one 😂. I don’t remember you doing a deadlift bar comparison video yet. That’s one shaft video I can’t wait to see. 😂. Keep up the awesome work! I appreciate the effort
Bought a blue OPB through your affiliate links and based on your recommendation, and i havent looked back since. Looks sexy, feels sexy, and the blue cerakote goes super well the Rep 4100 in blue I also picked up from the links and reviews on your channel as well 🔥
Can I have your insight on this? I've had the bare steel ohio power bar for 7 months and I've never done anything to maintain it ever. It works perfectely fine so I don't really see the point in oiling and brushing it. What will happen if I don't maintain it for longer?
It sounds like you have a pretty good climate. It will probably develop some surface rust over time just from your skin and chalk and moisture getting in there. My Ohio deadlift for example you can definitely tell where I grip it because that's where the rust formed first. I maintain it but probably not enough but it still is functionally fine.
FWIW, at one point I had a very well used (from a commercial gym that closed) York raw steel bar, probably made in the 70s or 80s. It had a beautiful dark bronze-like surface patina. I would wipe it down every couple of months with a little 3n1 oil. Was still in great shape when I donated it, other than the knurling had gotten pretty tame.
I lift everyday with the Midas bar from Fringe and I love it. I could lift with the Ohio Power bar and I don't think I could tell U the difference and IMO, if someone disguised 5 power bars and I gave 5 people 3 sets with each bar, I guarantee they could not tell U which bar was which or the difference in the bars. U and Basement Brandon could but Most of us would be guessing with the answers on every bar. They say I got to have a Center Knurl for my Power bar, oh my gracious. If a guy has 300lbs., 400lbs., or 500 lbs. on his back, a 6 inch center knurl is not gonna be the reason he completes the lift or crashes and burns. Matter of fact with a shirt on he couldn't even tell U if it had a center knurl or not. LOL funny but true Midas bar to my door $321 Ohio power bar with cerakote just like the Midas has to my door $430 Got Midas on black friday sale I do believe though Ohio bars and OPB are the friendliest priced items Rogue offers.
Just ordered my OPB, Zinc shaft Zinc sleeves, it was on sale for $245, $282 after tax, shipped to Maine, I couldn't even look at another bar for that price. Stainless would have been nice but it wasn't on sale .
I've had the Ohio Power Bar black zinc shaft and chrome sleeve for a year and a half. I love the thing. I bought it after watching a few bar reviews. I do want a Texas Deadlift Bar or a Texas Squat Bar. But, I need more space before I buy anything else.
I almost bought the wrong Ohio, but thanks to your recommendation I got the giant bar and couldn’t be happier. I’ll have to try that bar one day but I’m really happy with the giant. Just the right amount of wipe, great knurling, great finish
Depends on preferences, but I prefer the Texas bars over Rogue. I have their full set as well as several Rogue bars and I would have to respectfully disagree with Gluck about quality. Texas bars are very high quality and have been used as the standard in lifting events for decades. If I could only have one bar, it would be the Texas Power Bar. The black zinc Texas bar has just the right amount of aggressive knurl for me. My wife prefers the cerakote OPB because the knurl isn't quite as aggressive. Hope this helps.
Curious with the new TPB 29mm out, if you still feel this way, or if you feel that bar is a contender. Obviously no stainless, but I've been reading a lot of people ditching their stainless OPB for the 29 TPB.
If you like very aggressive knurling you may like it but I don't love the Aggro 3x for that very reason. Feels sharp for the sake of being sharp and we have their 28.5, deadlift, and 29mm. There's some personal preference with knurling and I love their history but it's still a TPB. Loose tolerances, not as many finish options, and my 29mm TPB had a ton of metal shavings in the knurling that took awhile to clean out and I'm still not convinced they'll kick out consistent knurling. I find Rogue's Hybrid to be a great bar (especially vs a 28.5 TPB) if you want aggressive (Aggro 2x) without dicing your hands up but even that is probably too much for most people though the tolerances are incredible.
