This bar is my daily driver. At just under $300, this is a great value for an awesome barbell. I love the feel of the knurling, it’s the perfect amount of aggressiveness for me. I’ve never lost a deadlift on grip with this bar (I also am a weak deadlifter), but it also doesn’t destroy your back on squats. The black zinc & bright zinc finish has never shown signs of rust in my shed gym. The black zinc has shown signs of wear but nothing egregious. I would pick the stainless finish over this in a vacuum, but the price difference makes this finish the better value. You won’t regret buying this barbell!!
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