Ohio Power Bar Bare Steel
The ohio power bar is available in four different types of finishes.
Ohio power bar bare steel. The bar s knurl pattern is deep and coarse without being sharp or abrasive and the 29mm shaft diameter and high tensile strength result in little to no flex or whip. Tensile strength rating of 205 000 psi. Made in columbus ohio usa. The ohio power bar s 29mm diameter steel shaft boasts a tensile strength of 205 000 psi delivering superior rigidity and virtually zero whip flex.
The rogue 20kg ohio power bar is fully machined and assembled in columbus oh using 205k psi tensile strength steel 200k psi for stainless. I d like to get the bare steel version 265 as opposed to the stainless steel version 395. I work out in my basement and it s dry without water intrusion. 45 lb bar available in bare steel black bright zinc or stainless 250 275 395.
There are pros and cons to this. 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. Fully machined and assembled in columbus oh the 29mm rogue ohio power bar features a 205 000 psi steel shaft single powerlifting knurl marks and center knurling. Yield strength is unknown.
I prefer a meaner knurling. Machined and assembled in columbus ohio the bar also features a snap ring design and quality bronze bushings for a smooth consistent feel. Rogue 45lb ohio power bar bare steel. Rogue ohio power bar bare steel vs zinc.
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. Fully machined and assembled in columbus oh the 29mm rogue ohio power bar features a 205 000 psi steel shaft single powerlifting knurl marks and center knurling. 29 mm shaft diameter. I also keep a dehumidifier running 24 7.
I have heard the knurling on the bare steel model is better and rougher but i had a couple questions. The bar s knurl pattern is deep and coarse without being sharp or abrasive and the 29mm shaft diameter and high tensile strength result in little to no flex or whip. Bare steel this version has bare steel on both the shaft and the sleeves. 20 kg men s power bar or 45 lb men s power bar.
Approved for competition by the international powerlifting federation this 29mm diameter bar includes single powerlifting knurl marks and a center knurl with the same deep coarse but not overly sharp knurl pattern as our 45lb ohio power bar. Rogue 45lb ohio power bar bare steel. The biggest benefit is that raw steel knurling feels great in the hands because there is no coating interference.