Power Bar - Zinc

I’ve owned the Iron Bull Gold Zinc Power Bar for the past three years after first trying it at a powerlifting meet. Before that, I had the Bare Naked Power Bar from Bells of Steel, which I absolutely loved. The Iron Bull bar is solid overall. The shaft feels good, it performs well for the big three, and the gold zinc finish definitely stands out, it looks great in a home gym setup. That said, the main drawback for me is the knurling. It’s noticeably less aggressive than I prefer. That might come down to personal preference, I tend to like sharp, grippy power bars, but compared to other bars I’ve used like the Ohio Power Bar from Rogue, the Hansu Power Bar, and the Bells of Steel Bare Naked Power Bar, this one is definitely the least aggressive in terms of knurl. If you prefer a moderate knurl, this could actually be a plus. But if you like that deep, competition-style bite, this may feel a little tame. Bottom line: it’s a good bar, and it looks great, but if I could go back, I’d stick with my BOS Bare Naked Power Bar. At this price point, there are other options I’d personally choose instead.