The Ohio Bar - Custom
The Ohio Bar - Custom
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Product Description
The ZEUS Custom Ohio Bar gives gym owners and everyday athletes unprecedented control over the look of their barbells, from the color of the shaft, sleeves and bushings to unique custom logos and lettering. It’s part of Rogue’s groundbreaking ZEUS project; using today’s advanced technology to create a simple, truly individualized gym outfitting experience.
The core functional features of the ZEUS Ohio Bar are the same as our standard Cerakote Ohio Bar, including a 190,000, or 200,000 for stainless, PSI steel shaft, quality bushings, dual knurl marks, and our Rogue Work Hardening (RWH™) treatment—which combines with the Cerakote finish to give the bar an elite F-Scale durability rating of F8-R. The optional stainless steel shaft gives the bar a F10-R F-Scale rating like the Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel.
From there, customers can “make it their own” by using our drop-down customization menu. Whether you want to match a bar to a team’s colors or just add a unique design, name, or slogan, we’ll build and customize your Ohio Bar right here in Columbus and ensure it’s a genuine one-of-a-kind from end to end.
IMPORTANT: All custom sales are final and cannot be returned. In addition to your transit time, please allow 3-5 business days to assemble your Ohio Bar.
Patented
CRAFTED FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLUMBUS, OH
Every Ohio Bar is meticulously machined and assembled in Columbus, OH using US steel that strikes the perfect balance between whip for Olympic lifts and rigidity for heavy Powerlifting. The 190,000-200,000 PSI tensile strength shaft features dual knurl marks for Olympic Weightlifting (IWF) and Powerlifting (IPF), and our signature Ohio knurling pattern that is carefully refined for a solid yet non-abrasive grip suitable for multi-purpose strength training.
ENHANCED FEATURES
Best In Class Durability: Engineered to withstand the increased demands that functional movements and Olympic lifts place on barbells today through overhead drops. Read more here.
Low Profile Sleeve Design: Our sleeves are now machined using a new low-profile sleeve design that allows for easier than ever loading and unloading of plates.
UNMATCHED REPUTATION
For over a decade, the Rogue 20KG Ohio Bar has set the industry standard as the ultimate multi-purpose barbell. With the latest edition, we've taken our flagship barbell to new heights, delivering our most dynamic and precision machined Ohio Bar to date. The Ohio Bar represents more than just the Rogue brand. Its name is a testament to where we work, who we are, and the pride we feel in continuing to make the best weightlifting bars in the market.
Please Note: 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 Ohio Bar Care Page for more info.
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THE OHIO BAR - Custom
MEN'S 20KG MULTI-PURPOSE BARBELL
The ZEUS Custom Ohio Bar gives gym owners and everyday athletes unprecedented control over the look of their barbells, from the color of the shaft, sleeves and bushings to unique custom logos and lettering. It’s part of Rogue’s groundbreaking ZEUS project; using today’s advanced technology to create a simple, truly individualized gym outfitting experience.
The core functional features of the ZEUS Ohio Bar are the same as our standard Cerakote Ohio Bar, including a 190,000, or 200,000 for stainless, PSI steel shaft, quality bushings, dual knurl marks, and our Rogue Work Hardening (RWH™) treatment—which combines with the Cerakote finish to give the bar an elite F-Scale durability rating of F8-R. The optional stainless steel shaft gives the bar a F10-R F-Scale rating like the Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel.
From there, customers can “make it their own” by using our drop-down customization menu. Whether you want to match a bar to a team’s colors or just add a unique design, name, or slogan, we’ll build and customize your Ohio Bar right here in Columbus and ensure it’s a genuine one-of-a-kind from end to end.
IMPORTANT: All custom sales are final and cannot be returned. In addition to your transit time, please allow 3-5 business days to assemble your Ohio Bar.
Patented
CRAFTED FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLUMBUS, OH
Every Ohio Bar is meticulously machined and assembled in Columbus, OH using US steel that strikes the perfect balance between whip for Olympic lifts and rigidity for heavy Powerlifting. The 190,000-200,000 PSI tensile strength shaft features dual knurl marks for Olympic Weightlifting (IWF) and Powerlifting (IPF), and our signature Ohio knurling pattern that is carefully refined for a solid yet non-abrasive grip suitable for multi-purpose strength training.
ENHANCED FEATURES
Best In Class Durability: Engineered to withstand the increased demands that functional movements and Olympic lifts place on barbells today through overhead drops. Read more here.
Low Profile Sleeve Design: Our sleeves are now machined using a new low-profile sleeve design that allows for easier than ever loading and unloading of plates.
UNMATCHED REPUTATION
For over a decade, the Rogue 20KG Ohio Bar has set the industry standard as the ultimate multi-purpose barbell. With the latest edition, we've taken our flagship barbell to new heights, delivering our most dynamic and precision machined Ohio Bar to date. The Ohio Bar represents more than just the Rogue brand. Its name is a testament to where we work, who we are, and the pride we feel in continuing to make the best weightlifting bars in the market.
Please Note: 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 Ohio Bar Care Page for more info.
Best In Class Durability
With F-Scale ratings of F8-R and F10-R, the Ohio Bar is among the most durable barbells in its class. By optimizing materials and manufacturing techniques, the Ohio Bar has been engineered to withstand the increased demands that CrossFit, Olympic lifting and functional fitness place on barbells today. Read more here.
LOW PROFILE SLEEVE DESIGN
Our sleeves use a new, low-profile design that makes loading and unloading plates easier than ever. Choose between a durable proprietary matte black finish, or black Cerakote if customized, or a classic chrome finish.
How It's Made
Rogue Work Hardening
Our patented, proprietary process more than doubles the durability and lifespan of the barbell shaft compared to our competitors.
Cerakote Shaft Finish
Cerakote delivers outstanding corrosion resistance over time—100X that of standard black zinc—while also providing many color options. This polymer-ceramic composite coating was first popularized in the firearm industry for its unique durability in thin applications.
Proprietary Sleeve Finish
Our matte black sleeve option involves a new process that effectively transforms the surface of the steel rather than coating it. This transformation significantly enhances the sleeves’ corrosion resistance, impact resistance, and abrasion resistance.
Chrome Sleeve Coating Option
Our chrome plated sleeve finish is performed in a facility that also plates parts for military aircraft where durability is critical.
State-of-the-art Gauging
We use gauging normally employed in the aerospace industry to ensure that every bar that makes it to a customer is exactly as designed.
Barbell Durability
RUST RESISTANCE
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.
BARBELL DURABILITY
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.
F SCALE™ APPLICATION
How a barbell is used will affect its durable lifespan and it's a key factor in determining what type of F Rating™ might be suitable for your gym's needs. This graph correlates the F Rating™ of a barbell with different types of usage in order to predict the durable lifespan. Using this data, we are able to make recommendations on what F Rating™ is appropriate for different training situations. With a rating of F8-R, the Ohio Bar is rated to last 16 years in a high volume CrossFit gym. Our F10-R stainless steel version is rated to last 20 years in a high volume CrossFit gym. Both will outlast a lifetime of lifting in an Olympic Weightlifting gym, a home gym or a Powerlifting gym.
Ohio Bar FAQ
Gear Specs
Specifications:
- Manufactured in Columbus, OH
- Diameter: 28.5MM
- Weight: 20KG (44LB)
- Dual Knurl Marks for Oly and Power lifts
- No Center Knurl
- F-Scale Rating: F8-R (Cerakote) or F-10R (Stainless)
- Tensile Strength: 190,000 PSI (Cerakote) or 200,000 PSI (Stainless)
- Optimized for whip in Oly lifting, rigidity in Powerlifting
- Choice of Bronze or Composite Bushings
- Cerakote Shaft Finish or Stainless
- Sleeve Finish Options: Proprietary Black, Cerakote (if customized), or Chrome
- Lifetime Warranty Against Bending*
Shipping
Rogue Fast Shipping
The Rogue Shipping System allows you to track your order from the time you place it to the time it hits your door. Order today, track today.
MULTI-PURPOSE BARBELL
Designed to work well for both Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting and everything in between.
F-RATING
Our barbells are tested by a third-party to determine their F-Rating, or fatigue resistance, which is a measured representation of the durability of the barbell.
BARBELL BUSHINGS
Choose between robust bronze or composite bushings that provide reliable fast spin while being exceptionally durable when subjected to impact from being dropped.
WHAT IS ROGUE WORK HARDENING?
Rogue Work Hardening (RWH) is our patented process for treating the shafts of our barbells to improve their durability.
BARBELL WEIGHT
20KG is the standard for most Powerlifting Federations, Men's Olympic Weightlifting and Men's CrossFit competitions.
BARBELL WHIP
The amount of springback provided by the bar that can be used by the lifter to increase the weight they can lift in dynamic movements.
BARBELL DIAMETER
The 28.5mm diameter falls directly between the 28mm Olympic and 29mm Powerlifting standard diameters.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Made from US steel, the Rogue Ohio Bar is machined and assembled at the Rogue factory in Columbus, OH.
TENSILE STRENGTH
Expressed in PSI, tensile strength measures the maximum weight a barbell can support before deforming. The 190K, or 200K for stainless, tensile strength falls within the optimal range of not bending under normal use, yet not been inflated to the point that it will shorten the life of the bar.
BARBELL KNURLING EXPLAINED
Our signature knurl, designed for multi-purpose use, provides a firm grip without being abrasive. This falls in the middle of the road on the knurl scale, striking a balance without being overly aggressive or passive.
Gear Specs | |
| Brand | Rogue Fitness |
| Guarantee/Warranty | Lifetime Warranty * |
| Made In USA | Yes |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.40" |
| Bar Length | 86.75" |
| Diameter | 28.5MM |
| F Rating™ | F8-R (Cerakote) F-10R (Stainless) |
| Bar Type | Men's Bars |
| Bar Use | Multipurpose |
| Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
| Bar Weight | 20KG |
| Knurl | Multi |
| Center Knurl | No |
| Knurl Mark | Dual |
| Shaft Coating | Cerakote or Stainless |
| Sleeve Coating | Cerakote, Chrome or Proprietary Matte Black Finish |
| Tensile Strength | Cerakote - 190,000 PSI Stainless - 200,000 PSI |
CUSTOM BUILD-A-BAR OPTIONS WITH THE ZEUS OHIO BAR
Shaft Color - Cerakote
There are more than a dozen Cerakote color finishes to choose from with the Ohio Bar, so odds are good there’s a match for your room, favorite team, etc. 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—100X that of standard black zinc—and it offers far greater versatility in design, as well.
Sleeve Finish
Choose between classic Chrome or Black Cerakote. Please Note: If you want custom text on your sleeve collars, you’ll need to select the Cerakote option, as text cannot be added over chrome.
*If no customizations are made to the black sleeve, it will have our proprietary black finish instead of Cerakote.
Custom Color Bushings
The Ohio Bar is available with your choice of bronze or composite bushings. The composite bushings can additionally be selected in either black or red.
Custom Logos and Text on Shaft
Once you’ve selected your preferred Cerakote color finish for the Ohio Bar shaft, you can take the extra step of adding a personalized image and/or text to the center of the shaft. Logos can be conveniently uploaded via the dropdown menu, and customers can quickly select the font style and color of any text before typing a name, slogan, etc. into the provided text box.
Text on Sleeve Collars
Our custom text tool can be used for adding content to your bar’s sleeve collars, as well (only on Cerakote; text CANNOT be added on Chrome sleeves). Select your preferred font style and color, then type a name, slogan, etc., into the provided text box.
