I've used all the best deadlift bars, The American Barbell Il Padrino, the OG Kabuki PR Deadlift bar, The Texas DL bar, the Rogue Ohio DL bar, and this one is by far THE BEST (for the price). When you factor in the price tag of $269 (at the time of this review) and the fact that the Il Padrino is NEVER in stock and $700+, the Kabuki is discontinued and was $700+, I can safely say that this is the best Deadlift bar option on the market right now. In terms of whip and knurling, it feels most similar to the Kabuki. It has noticeably more whip than both the Texas and Rogue options and with a stainless shaft at under $300, I think this bar is a no brainer. If you want American made, go with the Texas. The Rogue is the stiffest of all the deadlift bars I've used. But I genuinely prefer the Loeft over both the Rogue and Texas, regardless of price.
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