Rogue Olympic WL Bar
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Combining a new 215K PSI steel shaft with quality needle bearings and friction-welded sleeves, this latest version of the Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar ranks among the best in the industry for feel, durability, and performance. Each 20KG bar is machined and assembled in Columbus, OH, and includes an exclusive Rogue knurl pattern that's precision-cut for a firm grip without the sharpness or abrasiveness of many import bars. Categories: Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Product Summary
Combining a new 215K PSI steel shaft with quality needle bearings and friction-welded sleeves, this latest version of the Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar ranks among the best in the industry for feel, durability, and performance. Each 20KG bar is machined and assembled in Columbus, OH, and includes an exclusive Rogue knurl pattern that’s precision-cut for a firm grip without the sharpness or abrasiveness of many import bars.
Our Men’s Oly Bar is made exclusively from high-grade steel, producing a shaft with a minimum tensile strength of 215,000 PSI. Each shaft is ground and polished prior to machining (to ensure a smooth finish), and individually tested and straightened to within 0.015″ (0.38mm). The goal is to create just the right amount of “whip” or “flex” needed for competitive Olympic lifting.
Using a process from the worlds of aviation and automotive manufacturing, the sleeves on the Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar are friction welded–creating a superior, forged-quality bond. This method is more precise than most joining techniques and helps prevent any changes in the integrity of the sleeve. Combined with 10 sets of top-quality needle bearings, the result is a barbell with a smooth, consistent, quieter spin.
Every Oly Bar is machined in Columbus, Ohio, on new Haas machines that are built in the USA. For the Olympic knurl marks, we experimented with several knurling patterns before choosing the full but minimally aggressive texture that top weightlifters responded to best. Rather than relying on visibility alone, each bar is then manually tested to ensure the actual “feel” is up to Rogue standards.
The Oly WL Bar is currently available in a Bright Zinc finish. This bar is fitted with a machined stainless steel Rogue end cap, built with precision to finish the bar.
Specifications:
- Made in the USA
- 28MM Men’s Olympic Bearing Bar (International Weightlifting Federation standards)
- 215K PSI tensile strength steel shaft
- Friction Welded Sleeves, 16.25″ loadable sleeve length
- 5 Needle Bearings per sleeve
- Olympic Knurl Marks (no center knurl) in non-aggressive pattern
- Stainless Steel Blue Endcaps with Rogue branding
Specs
| F Rating | F6-R |
|---|---|
| Bushing/Bearing | Bearing |
| Knurl Marks | Olympic |
| Bar Weight | 20KG |
| Bar Use | Olympic Weightlifting |
| Knurl | Olympic |
| Guarantee/Warranty | Lifetime Warranty* |
| Sleeve Coating | Varies |
| Center Knurl | Varies by Barbell |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.25" |
| Bar Type | Men's Bars |
| Tensile Strength | 215\,000 PSI |
| Made In USA | Yes |
| Shaft Coating | Varies |
