Rogue Ohio Power Bar
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Volcano knurl provides a great grip
- IPF-approved
- Lifetime warranty
- Four coating options: bare steel, black zinc, Cerakote, and stainless steel
- 205K PSI tensile strength
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Author: Cooper Mitchell, GGR FounderPros & Cons
What We Like...
- Great value
- Volcano knurl
- Fantastic grip
- IPF-approved
- Lifetime warranty
- Four coating options: bare steel, black zinc, Cerakote, and stainless steel
- Made in the USA
- 205K PSI tensile strength
- F-8R rating
- Self-oiling bronze bushings
What Needs Improvement...
- 205K PSI tensile strength is not the strongest on the market
- Some may feel the knurling is too passive
- Bare steel Version rusts quickly
Product Summary
Fully machined and assembled in Columbus, OH, the 29MM Rogue Ohio Power Bar features a 205,000 PSI steel shaft (200,000 PSI for Stainless), single powerlifting knurl marks, and center knurling. The bar’s knurl pattern is deep and coarse without being sharp or abrasive, and the 29MM shaft diameter and high tensile strength result in little to no flex or whip. This makes the Ohio Power Bar a perfectly honed workhorse for the bench, squat, and deadlift.
The 45LB Ohio Power Bar includes bronze bushings, a snap ring design, and 16.25″ of loadable sleeve length.
When ordering, you can select from three finish options:
- Black Zinc shaft with Bright Zinc sleeves
- Stainless Steel shaft with Chrome sleeves
- Bare Steel
Rogue also manufactures a 20KG Ohio Power Bar, with friction-welded sleeves and 16.25″ loadable sleeve space.
The Ohio Power Bar’s 29MM diameter steel shaft boasts a tensile strength of 205,000 PSI (200,000 PSI for Stainless), delivering superior rigidity and virtually zero whip/flex. Machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, the bar also features a snap-ring design and quality bronze bushings for a smooth, consistent feel.
The bar includes single powerlifting marks and a center knurl, each featuring a deep, coarse pattern that produces a reliable grip / stick without being sharp or abrasive. Perfecting this knurl pattern is both a science and an art. Every bar shaft is machined in Columbus on new Haas machines (built in the USA) and fine-tuned and personally tested by the Rogue team.
Depending on the look and feel you prefer, there is a version of the Ohio Power Bar right in your wheelhouse. The Zinc option (black shaft, bright sleeves) provides excellent corrosion resistance, the Bare Steel creates a classic look and natural feel, and the new Stainless Steel variation (with Chrome sleeves) strikes a balance between the two.
The Ohio Power Bar’s quality construction is backed by Rogue’s Lifetime Warranty against bending. This is a barbell equipped for high intensity, everyday use. Please Note: The warranty does not cover damage due to negligent or faulty use, alteration, maintenance, storage or handling by the user, i.e., dropping the bar on a box, bench, spotter arms or pins in a power rack, excessive dropping with insufficient or damaged bumpers, or excessive dropping with iron plates, and similar usage. Any specific issues regarding a Rogue product with which a customer is not satisfied will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Specs
Bar Use | Weightlifting, Powerlifting |
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Tensile Strength | 200,000 PSI / 205,000 PSI |
Type | Bare-steel, Black-zinc-w--bright-zinc, Stainless-steel-w--chrome |
Knurl Marks | Powerlifting |
F Rating | F8-R |
Center Knurl | Yes |
Sleeve Coating | Varies |
Knurl | Powerlifting |
Bar Weight | 45LB |
Shaft Coating | Varies |
Made In USA | Yes |
Guarantee/Warranty | Lifetime Warranty* |
Bar Type | Men's Bars |
Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
Bar Length | 86.52" |
Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.25" |
Summary
The Rogue Ohio Power Bar is the power bar we recommend most often. You cannot spend less and get a better bar. You can spend more, and depending on your preferences get something maybe better, but even then, it's debatable.