20kg ohio power bar black zinc friction welded sleeves and a greater loadable sleeve length than the 45lb bar.
Rogue ohio power bar bare steel vs zinc.
Rogue ohio power bar bare steel vs zinc.
Zinc is a medium oxidization protectant process.
With the kilogram version you only have the zinc option.
Loadable sleeve length.
The 20kg version of the ohio power bar is available in your choice of two quality finishes.
Rogue recently added yet another finish option for the 45 pound version of the ohio power bar that s right now in addition to bare steel stainless steel black zinc and cerakote you can pick up the opb with rogue s black e coat finish.
It is no fluke this bar has stood the test of time as is regarded by many as the best powerlifting bar for all round use.
Each ohio bar finish offers a different level of oxidization protection and has a direct effect on the feel of the knurl.
Ohio deadlift bar bare steel 27mm shaft and longer overall length makes this bar perfect for deadlifting.
The 250 bare steel opb is probably the best priced power bar in the world for its specs.
The zinc option black shaft bright sleeves provides excellent corrosion resistance while the new stainless steel variation with chrome sleeves creates the look and natural feel of bare steel with less upkeep required.
Rogue makes an ipf certified bar the ohio power bar link here rogue 20kg ohio power bar the rogue representative told me they use the more expensive of the two bars the one in stainless steel in the competitions they themselves sponsor so that s what i just ordered for myself.
I got to test drive an opb out and have decided i want to get one as my secondary bar mainly to deadlift and row with.
You know just on the off chance you thought there was a shortage of materials finishes and colors to choose from already.
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The bare steel ohio power bar for 250 and the black bright zinc ohio power bar for 275 are both still available options as is the ipf certified 20 kg variant for 325.
Manufactured by buddy capps and used in high level meets for almost 40 years.
I prefer a meaner knurling.
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If you go with the 45 pound version of the ohio power bar you get a choice between bare steel or a black zinc shaft with bright zinc sleeves.
This type of steel treatment will still require some maintenance but will give the best knurl feel more like a naked bar.
You have a little bit of flexibility when it comes to finish.
Black oxide is a mild oxidization protectant process.
Rogue ohio power bar at a glance.
I have heard the knurling on the bare steel model is better and rougher but i had a couple questions.
