Actually picked up a prototype from Texas Power Bars. The collar thickness is really the only difference and it was on sale for a great price. I like how sharp the knurling is and really like this bar for squatting, the bar stays put nicely. - Big JonnyP

The barbell that started the gym. It’s got a lot of hours on it and honestly there isn’t much to complain about it. The knurling isn’t as sharp as a Texas Power Bar but its is pretty darn good. Even during training sessions that would get very sweaty the bar performed well. - Big JonnyP

Thought these were what I needed for the titan axle bar but they did not fit. However they ended up fitting on the titan log as well as the log we made which has a 2” loading sleeve perfectly. Happy accident! Love the color and they do stay put.

This is simply good enough for who it’s for. Once I realized I wasn’t gaining anything by using a smaller barbell as a female I chose not to any longer. This will be a great barbell for my daughters to start lifting with.

Not sure if a fair review as these have only seen one year of use on 200 lbs or less. Axle oh drops, kegs, logs etc. But with that being said they’ve caught all that wonderfully for me and seem to be a great budget pad for what I needed. JenP.

I can only imagine this can do almost anything a higher priced axle bar could do. Smooth and thick as to replicate the junkyard items used in strongman days past. I like to do so many accessories with this just to increase grip and forearm strength. If you train with a smooth axle bar you will only have an advantage if you are asked to use a knurled axle bar. This also fits my regular collars that I already had! JenP.

Have two of these and they have both cracked after a few years of use. I like that you can adjust the length after you get them but I do wonder if there are others out there that are a smoother moving rope. Jennilee

Stall mats are really the go-to gym flooring- there is no need to do anything else. I really think the smooth top is easier to keep clean, but the textured top has its benefits as well. Unfortunately due to supply issues, we had ended up with a mix of both. Never have had any water or mold underneath. We do not use tape on the cracks as sometimes we like to drag them around because that makes you stronger in your grip and in life. -Jennilee