Buddy Capps Texas Power Bar
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
The most popular powerlifting bar on the market, Manufactured by Buddy Capps. Used in National & World Championship Meets since 1980.
Manufacturer: Buddy Capps WeldingCategory: Power BarsVideo Review
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Product Summary & Specs
The most popular powerlifting bar on the market, Manufactured by Buddy Capps. Used in National & World Championship Meets since 1980.
We are still using the same USA steel mill we started with in 1980. The shafts are center less ground, demagnetized and oiled to the max before shipping to Texas. Once at our production facility, we machine and then knurl each shaft to create a grip that is still the best in the industry. Texas Power Bars have different finishes available including black zinc and chrome plating. The sleeves are are available raw or chrome plated.
Big tensile strength numbers sound very impressive and we have them but, the proof is on the platform. Hundreds of state, national, international and world powerlifting records have been and continue to be set and broken on the The Texas Power Bar.
Length – 84″
Weight – 20kg (45 lb w/ basic collars)
Diameter – 28.5 mm
Capacity – 1500 lbs
Finish – Shaft is black zinc; ends are raw
Bar Type | Men's Bars |
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Bar Use | Powerlifting |
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Bar Weight | 20KG |
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Diameter | 28.5MM |
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Center Knurl | Yes |
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Knurl Marks | Powerlifting |
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Shaft Coating | Black Oxide |
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Sleeve Coating | Hard Chrome |
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Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
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Tensile Strength | 186,000 PSI |
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Made In USA | Yes |
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F-Scale Rating | F2 |
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