Good: Rogue Power Bar: 28.5 mm bar made from 155K steel with powerlifting knurling marks and snap ring sleeves with high end bushings. Black zinc all over. Made in the U.S.A.

Better: Westside Econ Power Bar: 29 mm bar from 185K steel designed to the specifications of Louie Simmons. Pinned sleeves with high end bushings. More aggressive knurl texture with center knurl and powerlifting knurling marks with black zinc shaft and bright zinc sleeves.

Best: Westside Power Bar: Changes to snap ring sleeves for even greater strength and better spin than the Westside Econ Bar.