Kabuki Duffalo Bar
Kabuki Strength

Kabuki Duffalo Bar

Owned By: 56 gyms
#1 Most Owned Bow Bar
#23 Most Owned Barbell
Average Rating: 4.50
Total Reviews: 22

The Duffalo Bar is manufactured from a 195 KSI tensile strength alloy steel (32mm diameter) and features oil impregnated bronze bushings. The curve of the bar is contoured to comfortably suit just about any size athlete, whether performing low bar, high bar, or even front squats. This design also leaves out the unnecessary center peak that often cancels out some of the benefits of similar curved buffalo bars. When held in the pressing position, the Duffalo Bar forces a beneficial wrist angle that reduces strain on the shoulders while promoting better lat and scapular engagement.

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Kabuki Duffalo Bar Reviews

Based on 22 reviews from Gym Radar users, the Kabuki Strength Kabuki Duffalo Bar have an average rating of 4.50 out of 5. They're currently the #1 most-owned Bow Bar on Gym Radar, with 56 home gyms reporting ownership.

22 Reviews

4.50 / 5
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4.77 / 5
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4.73 / 5
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4.00 / 5

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James Patton
Tetris Maze Machine Society
95 reviews
1032 points
(3.67)
8/9/2026
I’ve used this bar around a two dozen times at various gyms It’s a great barbell; however, the kabuki quality control is subpar and there are now better (like the rogue CB-4) or cheaper options When this bar originally came out, it was the best; that’s not the case anymore It’s still an excellent bar, just not the one I’d buy
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Anderson Hirt
The Hirt Locker
30 reviews
477 points
(4.33)
7/10/2026
If you find one of these bars, buy it. My favorite squat bar (small sample size but still) and super fun to bench with too. It's long, heavy, unwieldy, sometimes flips in the rack, and you'll keep it for life I guarantee.
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Zach - Forward Barbell
Forward Barbell
72 reviews
801 points
(4.33)
7/9/2026
Solid Buffalo bar, I do think it is a bit overhyped. When it first came out it was in a class of its own, and I do love the profile and knurl. I have the black oxide, which is not awesome at corrosion resistance, and the overall build quality on my example could be a bit better. All this said, it’s probably still top 2 Buffalo bars on the market, and if you can pick one up reasonably priced, I’d recommend it.
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Montana
Iron Fish Barbell
121 reviews
1351 points
(5.00)
6/25/2026
This is an unbelievable barbell. It is awesome from squat and bench. It brings training to another level. Everything Kabuki touched back in the day was gold. Sadly no longer being made since Rogue bought Kabuki. If you can find an OG one, get it!
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Rx.Iron
Rx.Iron's Gym
12 reviews
290 points
(5.00)
6/1/2026
The knurling on this bar is on point. It is great for both squats and bench. Is worth adding if you have the space.
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Simone Strength
The Hold
62 reviews
1017 points
(5.00)
5/7/2026
This is such a great bar. I love the knurling and the way it aids in getting around any type of shoulder discomfort for benching or squats. Highly recommend!
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TheOtherBigWill
Big Will's Big Gym and Strength Emporium
80 reviews
1026 points
(4.67)
4/30/2026
It's a great bar for lifters with shoulder issues wanting to squat or bench more, especially if you can find one used online. Base price may be a little hefty for a specialty bar, but to each their own. The knurling is tougher than any piece of metal on my power rack and wall eat through anything it rubs against. It is longer than your traditional power bar, so it's not the best for anyone with space or ceiling height restrictions.
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ATP Gym
ATP Gym
581 reviews
4074 points
(5.00)
3/25/2026
Overrated, I prefer the cb4 rogue squat bar, we have the chrome version and it has gotten a weird tarnished look over the years
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Big James
Happy Plumber Physical Culture
75 reviews
813 points
(4.33)
3/17/2026
Really like these for bigger athletes that spend a lot of time benching. Great diameter for both squatting and if used for benching. An odd thing, our uesaka bumpers fit on no problem, but the 5k steel plates only fit on one side. 5k bumper plates? No problem. They are quite long which can make them awkward to move around and one must be careful as the th bar is likely to flip down when just sitting in hooks. No concern about it falling out, just that it rolls so that the camber is the opposite of how you would use it.
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Maffew Wallrus
Maffew Wallrus's Gym
54 reviews
932 points
(4.67)
3/6/2026
Overall a great barbell. There are some troubles with it fitting in certain racks of J cups and things can become a game of balance and finesse. But overall it’s hard to complain about anything else. Very versatile and useful bar for both squatting and benching. Maybe deadlifting but I haven’t tried.
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