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Rogue 28MM Training Bar - Cerakote

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
12 Reviews
Made in U.S.A. with US & EU Steel

Rogue 28MM Training Bar - Cerakote

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
12 Reviews
Made in U.S.A. with US & EU Steel
£426.00
Excl. VAT
£355.00
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Ships in 6-12 Weeks

Color (1)*Cerakote Black / Proprietary Matte Black

Product Description

The Rogue 28MM Training Bar is designed, machined, and assembled at the Rogue factory in Columbus, Ohio using the same steel shaft and uniform knurl pattern as our Olympic WL Bar. In place of the Oly Bar’s bearing sleeves, however, the Training Bar is assembled with bronze bushings in the style of the Rogue Ohio Bar. The result is a more cost-efficient, intermediate bar for athletes who still want the look and feel of a competition-ready Olympic barbell.

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Rogue 28MM Training Bar - Cerakote

The Rogue 28MM Training Bar is designed, machined, and assembled at the Rogue factory in Columbus, Ohio using the same steel shaft and uniform knurl pattern as our Olympic WL Bar. In place of the Oly Bar’s bearing sleeves, however, the Training Bar is assembled with bronze bushings in the style of the Rogue Ohio Bar. The result is a more cost-efficient, intermediate bar for athletes who still want the look and feel of a competition-ready Olympic barbell.

The quality U.S. steel used in the 28MM Training Bar meets a minimum tensile strength of 215,000 PSI, and each shaft is individually tested for straightness to within 0.015” (0.38MM). The bar is available in your choice of a blue or black Cerakote color finish. This unique polymer-ceramic composite coating was first popularized in the gun industry for its durability in thin applications, and offers superior corrosion resistance over the life of your bar. As a complement to the Cerakote shaft, the sleeves feature our new Proprietary Matte Black finish, which is achieved through a process that effectively transforms the surface of the steel rather than coating it, improving the sleeves’ long-term performance and color endurance.

Patented 


*Please Note: The optional Proprietary Matte Black metal treatment process also hardens the steel, which can cause some additional friction with plates that have a chamfer. Cerakote has an excellent resistance to corrosion, but metal-to-metal contact, particular on the sleeves, can still cause wear over time. For the best long term results, some cleaning and maintenance may be required. See our Barbell Care Page for more info.

Gear Specs

Specifications

  • Made in America with US and EU Steel
  • Weight: 20KG
  • Diameter: 28MM
  • Tensile Strength: 215,000 PSI
  • Knurling: Olympic Knurl Marks; Full uniform pattern for reduced sharpness; No center knurl
  • Bronze Bushing Sleeves
  • Shaft Finish: Cerakote
  • F6-R Rating
  • Sleeve Finish: Proprietary Matte Black


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Current Color Combination Options:



Black / Black
Blue / Black
ShaftCerakote BlackCerakote Blue
SleevesProprietary Matte BlackProprietary Matte Black
Rogue Logo On ShaftSilverBlack
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Product Specifications: Rogue 28MM Training Bar - Cerakote
Product Specifications: Rogue 28MM Training Bar - Cerakote

Gear Specs

BrandRogue Fitness
ColorVarious Colors
Guarantee/WarrantyLifetime Warranty *
Made In USAYes, with US & EU Steel
Loadable Sleeve Length16.25"
Bar Length86.6"
Diameter28MM
F Rating™F6-R
Bar TypeMen's Bars
Bar UseOlympic Weightlifting
Bushing/BearingBushing
Bar Weight20KG
KnurlOlympic
Shaft CoatingCerakote
Sleeve CoatingProprietary Matte Black
Tensile Strength215,000 PSI
Quality Rogue Construction
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Quality Rogue Construction

Designed, machined, and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, the 28MM Training Bar is built to IWF specifications and Rogue’s own high standard, with a shaft tensile strength of 215,000 PSI. Each bar is machined and assembled from quality U.S. & EU steel and individually tested for straightness to within 0.015” (0.38MM). The shaft is ground and polished prior to machining for a smooth finish, and the knurling is carefully refined for a firm but non-abrasive grip. The use of reliable bronze bushings help produce a consistent “whip” needed for Oly training.

Cerakote Strength + Custom Colors
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Cerakote Strength + Custom Colors

This bar is now available in a custom Cerakote color finish. Cerakote is an advanced ceramic-based coating, originally established in the gun industry for its remarkable durability in thin applications. This unique finish can deliver superb abrasion/wear/corrosion resistance over time, and it’s available here in your choice of black or blue, with the Rogue logo across the center of the shaft. The sleeves, in all versions, feature our new Proprietary Matte Black finish; an advanced treatment that also delivers excellent corrosion resistance and helps prolong the vibrancy of the color over time.

F SCALE™

The F Scale™ is a durability scale for barbells based on functional testing at stresses similar to what barbells experience when being dropped from overhead. Bars that have been treated with Rogue Work Hardening (RWH™) are designated by having an R in their F Rating™. For more information on F Scale™ click here.

OXIDATION RATE

The resistance of a barbell to oxidation depends on the type of steel and the coating. Barbells at the lower end of the spectrum will require more care and maintenance to preserve their appearance than barbells at the upper end of the spectrum.

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Reviews

1 - 8 of 12 Reviews
WOLFD
★★★★★
★★★★★
October 4
Amazing Quality. Rogue is #1 🇺🇸
It just feels great! I love the amount of whip it has relative to its length. I’d definitely recommend upgrading to the stainless steel version if you want good spin on the collars, but this works perfectly for me.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Average Bro
Left Coast
★★★★★
★★★★★
August 27
Great for Weightlifting
I got this bar as a birthday gift after looking at several options. I am training exclusively weightlifting (clean+jerk, snatch) and had been using a Synergee bar at my local gym. The Synergee bar is a bearing bar, so the spin is excellent but the whip is not good. I got the Rogue Training Bar mostly for a bar with better whip. Despite the Rogue Training bar having bushings, not bearings, I’ve noticed no significant difference in spin compared to a bearing bar in training the oly lifts. The whip on this bar is fantastic. The feel in the hands is great too. Not overly aggressive knurling, just right. If you have the $$ to put out for a competition style bar, do it. But if you want a solid oly weightlifting bar without making your kids go hungry, get this bar.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
T Wong
Vancouver
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jan 2023
Shaft is good, sleeves are terrible.
Very disappointing bar from Rogue. I bought this bar before Rogue issued the warning regarding the hardened steel sleeve and increased friction. Heed that warning - don’t buy this if you use competition bumpers. Essentially, these sleeves (proprietary matte black) do not work well with tight Rogue plates, such as the Rogue Competition Bumpers or Rogue calibrated plates. For reference I have 12 bars from Rogue and nicer IWF comp bars and the PBM sleeved bars are the only that are super difficult to load and unload plates. Rogue insists that these sleeves are working as intended, but clearly do not. I also have an operator bar 3.0 with the same sleeves, and have the same problem. Buyer beware! These might work with some plates, but not all!
Originally posted on roguecanada.ca
STLSC
St Louis
★★★★★
★★★★★
Nov 2022
Sexiest Bar Ever!!
Great feel, great look. I love the smaller diameter.
Yes, I recommend this product
Perfect
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Rickiron
Cremona ITALY
★★★★★
★★★★★
May 2022
Great features
I am very happy with the Rogue gear purchased. Exceptional: a guarantee
Yes, I recommend this product
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Confidential
Confidential
★★★★★
★★★★★
Aug 2021
Is Gud
I bought, is gud, I have nothing really else to say except is gud, you should buy.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Remstar
Toronto
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jun 2021
Excellent Bar and Value
Works well, good grip, spins nicely. My first ever oly bar I bought and it's great.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguecanada.ca
Xavier Phoenix
Framingham, MA
★★★★★
★★★★★
May 2021
Amazing for Olympic lifts
I was previously using a barbell designed for power lifting but I needed to change it to do more olympic lifts. I absolutely love my training barbell. It makes the lifts so much easier. The knurling is very light, the way the bar moves is extremely smooth and accommodating. I honestly cant recommend this barbell enough, it is 100% worth the price and its also a very sexy barbell.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
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