I have a lot of nerdy hobbies, I guess I can add home gym owner to the list.

Purchased a well worn TPB for $180 off of FBMP with black zinc and chrome sleeves from a local powerlifting gym looking to change up their equipment. It is very well traveled, and the black zinc has begun to wear a good amount, but it is still the best bar that I have trained with. The knurling is top notch, not too aggressive and just right. One thing to note is that near the end of the shaft by the sleeves, the knurling is noticeably less aggressive. I'm unsure if that's standard, or just wear from the bar being in a gym on J-Cups for a few years. But even with it being well used, it's a no-brainer. Purchased used in March 2026.

Slightly biased review because I purchased this barbell off of FBMP, and it was pretty beat up when I purchased as part of a package deal with a squat stand. The bearings are pretty beat up, not a ton of spin on the sleeves. I am sure that when purchased new, this is a fine piece, but my experience with it was a heavily used one. Knurling is pretty passive, but its a fine bar to beat up on and mess around with for things like rack pulls. Purchased used in Oct 2025.

It's a tricep rope. Only purchased this specifically due to buying a cable tower at the same time from BoS. Probably not much different than every other one out there. Purchased new in Feb 2026

Surprised with the knurling on this one, feels great and the swivel is smooth. Purchased with a BoS plate loaded tower, and it will definitely bonk you on the head if you leave it on with no weight. It's pretty heavy for a lat pulldown bar but good purchase overall. Purchased new in Feb 2026.