I’ve had this in my garage gym for probably close to 12 years and no rust, no wear. It has inserts to protect the sleeves, which seems like it must have been cutting edge in 2014/2015 and I’ve been amazed at how well it has held up. I wish i knew what I paid for it new, but whatever it was it was worth every penny. I guess today the price isn’t great since it’s only 6 bars, but i think for the footprint, price and stability it’s still an overall great option. I don’t shop power-systems much so feel like they are off the radar, but this should be a consideration for anyone looking for upright bar storage. I’ve used it for regular straight bars, which are obviously fine. I currently use it for some misc bars, including a the Rep Open Trap bar, which is heavy and awkward but this still does the job.

Nothing fancy, I don’t think Arm Assassin tries to do anything beyond make equipment that just flat out works for a very specific use. I got the medium width (12”) and the small grip circumference (1 5/8”), could probably have gone up to the 2” and might do it. For the price it’s worth getting a couple for the options.

It’s become the daily driver. Not sure why I waited years to pull the trigger on this, but glad I did. After years of the “regular” Ohio bar this is definitely an upgrade, didn’t realize what I was missing by not having center knurl…except that it will leave some marks on the neck front squatting. Love the red cerakote so it matches the rack. The only “mistake” i made was getting the stock version instead customizing via the Zeus process, because it would be better with chrome sleeves, IMO.

Upgraded to these a few years ago and couldn’t be happier. I’m rolling w/ 4x 25’s, 45’s and 55’s. Even added the dreaded pair of #35’s during the last Matte Black Friday shipping promo. I know I read this somewhere else, but man the first time you slide these on a bar and hear the ‘zing’ sound…it’s awesome. Obviously not the cheapest option, but to me it’s worthwhile for the quality difference. I moved up from the HG 2.0 plates, which are totally fine, but this is just another level.

Just works. I’ve done minimal maintenance over 10 plus years…millions of meters and aside from dust it’s like brand new. For the price, durability and the standing upright footprint I cannot identify a reason not to have one, there’s a reason it’s the OG.