The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel
The Ohio Bar is the industry standard for a multi-purpose barbell, offering a perfect balance of whip for Olympic lifts and rigidity for powerlifting. The stainless steel version provides the best possible oxidation resistance and the most natural knurl feel without the thickness of plating.
Ingredients & Purity
Uses 190,000 PSI tensile strength stainless steel shaft with chrome or stainless sleeves. Stainless steel is superior to Cerakote or Zinc as it cannot chip and offers better grip.
Scientific Evidence
Rogue uses proprietary F-Scale testing to measure durability over thousands of drops. Manufactured in Columbus, Ohio, with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
Brand Transparency
Full disclosure of steel PSI, shaft diameter (28.5mm), and knurl marks (dual). Rogue provides detailed breakdown of their friction welding process.
Value Assessment
While more expensive than the zinc version, the stainless steel model's lifetime warranty and lack of maintenance requirements make it the best long-term value.
Why Not Alternatives?
Unlike the Rep Colorado bar which uses composite bushings, Rogue uses high-quality bronze bushings that offer a more consistent spin over time. It beats the American Barbell California bar on value and availability of proprietary F-Scale fatigue testing data.