REP open trap bar clone. Handle knurling is decent and does the job (better than BOS's open trap bar, but not as agressive as a sharp powerbar knurl). Center knurl is medium/passive, just enough to bring some grip when using the bar for squats or carries/walks. The handles are held un place by bolts so they could theorically get loose but so far (300+ lbs) no issue on mine. Being a cheaper clone, the whole handle assembly is bolted to the bar with 3 bolts each so you loose the ability to remove the handles for squats/carries/walks. Packaging was minimal and the powdercoat bar was damaged (dings & scratches) from the handles that escaped their bubblewrap. Overall: for the price this is hard to beat.

This barbell is solid. It has all the best characteristics you would expect from a big brand barbell but if you wait just at the right time (Black Friday sale / Boxing day) you can have it for a reasonnable price, even better than other big brand sales. 29mm stainless shaft / 200kpsi with agressive knurl (webside says it conforms to IPF specs but the bar doesn't come with an IPF sticker or engraving) Sleeves are grooved and nickel plated (at least the website used to specify it, but not anymore)