The Ohio Bar - Black Zinc

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1026 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.

The Ohio Bar - Black Zinc

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1026 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.
$305.00
Product Description

Each Rogue Ohio Bar is machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, and includes a lifetime guarantee against bending*.

The bushing sleeves on the Ohio Bar promise a reliable spin, and their snap ring design maintains optimal stability throughout any type of weightlifting regimen—from basic high school or collegiate strength training programs to intense Crossfit workouts.

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The Ohio Bar - Black Zinc

Each Rogue Ohio Bar is machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, and includes a lifetime guarantee against bending*.

The bushing sleeves on the Ohio Bar promise a reliable spin, and their snap ring design maintains optimal stability throughout any type of weightlifting regimen—from basic high school or collegiate strength training programs to intense Crossfit workouts.

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Gear Specs

Specifications:

  • Manufactured in Columbus, OH
  • Diameter: 28.5MM
  • Weight: 20KG
  • Black Zinc Shaft, Bright Zinc Sleeves
  • Dual Knurl Marks for Oly and Power lifts
  • No Center Knurl
  • 190,000 PSI Tensile Strength Steel
  • Bronze Bushings for Reliable Spin
  • 16.40" loadable sleeve length
  • Rogue branded endcaps
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Gear Specs

BrandRogue Fitness
Guarantee/WarrantyLifetime Warranty *
Made In USAYes
Loadable Sleeve Length16.40"
Bar Length86.75"
Diameter28.5MM
F Rating™F8-R
Bar TypeMen's Bars
Bar UseMultipurpose
Bushing/BearingBushing
Bar Weight20KG
KnurlMulti
Center KnurlNo
Knurl MarkDual
Shaft CoatingBlack Zinc
Sleeve CoatingBright Zinc
Tensile Strength190,000 PSI

KEY FEATURES OF THIS OHIO BAR:

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New 190,000 PSI Steel

This steel is manufactured in the US and has proven to be one of the best steel variants for a multi-purpose barbell. Each barbell shaft is ground and polished prior to machining which allows the bar to have a very smooth finish post any black oxide or black zinc finish.

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Machining

Every bar shaft is machined in Columbus, Ohio. A great deal of pride is built into each bar as the knurling process is an art. We spent months working on the knurl we believe to be the best for the Ohio Bar. To test the knurl it is more a beer tasting process than exact measurement. There is a look and feel that go into testing every bar.

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Fit and Finish

Each Ohio Bar finish offers a different level of oxidization protection and has a direct effect on the feel of the knurl.

Black Oxide is a mild oxidization protectant process. This type of steel treatment will still require some maintenance but will give the best knurl feel, more like a naked bar.

Zinc is a medium oxidization protectant process. This type of steel treatment requires minimal maintenance and is used on The Rogue and Bella Bars.

The Ohio Bar is also available in Stainless Steel & an advanced ceramic-based coating called Cerakote.

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Assembly

The Ohio Bar is assembled with bronze bushings which act as bearing surfaces between the bar sleeve and bar shaft. This is a very robust way of building a barbell. Each bar will come with an Ohio Bar card that has the initials of the Rogue team member that built the bar.

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Performance

This bar will have normal “whip” during Olympic weightlifting and enough stiffness to hold for heavy powerlifting. The steel in this bar is proven as an excellent choice for weightlifters.

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.

*Warranty against bending does not cover any bar which has been damaged due to negligent or faulty use, alteration, maintenance, storage or handling by the user. Negligent or faulty use includes abusive dropping of the bar (i.e., dropping the bar on a box, bench, spotter arms or pins in a power rack, excessive dropping with insufficient or damaged bumpers, or excessive dropping with iron plates, and similar usage). Any specific issues regarding a Rogue product with which a customer is not satisfied will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We have found that most problems with bars we replace are related to abusive use rather than manufacturing or materials issues.

See Also: The Rogue Barbell Cleaning Kit

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Reviews

1 - 8 of 1026 Reviews
Rini
Ca, CA
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4 weeks ago
My review (opinion)
It’s awesome. I’m new to barbells so I don’t know if it’s normal but I had to get used to the bit of play on the bar bushings before you feel the weight of the plates. The grip pattern is excellent for grip, obviously.
Yes, I recommend this product
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MojoZ
WY
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April 13
Excellent!
Bought this as an upgrade over an economy bar I had and glad I did. Does the bar make a difference? It absolutely does. If you are reading reviews to evaluate if the cost is justified, it is. In my opinion, knurling feels mild and is fine as I wear gloves with a wrist wrap. I measured diameter at 28.9mm at the knurling, not a complaint just thought I’d pass it along.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Commish
CrossFit Northridge - Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★
★★★★★
March 29
Best all around bar, period.
This bar is awesome. I got the Stainless Steel shaft. I use it for CrossFit (w/ Olympic lifting) daily. The knurling is hands down the best I have ever felt. It is very “grippy” due to the dense, tight pattern of the knurling, but it doesn’t cut. It gives the benefits of an aggressive knurl pattern without making you pay the price with torn up hands. Stainless Steel gives the best feel and is definitely the way to go. The bushing bearings provide plenty of spin for Oly lifts under most circumstances.
Yes, I recommend this product
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DreFly
Florida
★★★★★
★★★★★
March 25
Great product and overall experience as usual.
Purchased a second Ohio BB, this one SS (shaft and collars) Ghost 2.0 roller J-Cup, the slice sled and some other accessory items. Rogue is not cheap, but in my opinion their quality is second to none. I thoroughly enjoy all my Rogue equipment, in my 2 1/2 years as a customer I have experienced zero issues. @rogue, I have a bunch of stuff in my cart right now, I’d love to get a free shipping code =)
Yes, I recommend this product
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Clark garage gym
Fort Mohave, Arizona
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★★★★★
March 24
Clark 2nd shipment for garage gym
Didn’t necessarily like the choice of shipping company Rogue contracted. But as far as products/quality of product, still not n point in every way! I will continue to purchase products from Rogue for sure.
Yes, I recommend this product
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JoelGold
Minneapolis, MN
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★★★★★
March 15
Absolutely love it!
I made the decision to upgrade to this bar after using a cheap one from Dicks Sporting Goods for years and not realizing the difference a good bar makes.. After one workout in a friends home gym with a Rogue bar, I was made well aware of the difference and purchased one of my own the very next day!
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Delvin85
Farmington, NM
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★★★★★
March 13
Great bar
I bought 2 months ago been using 3-4 times a wks for a little bit of everything.. Only issue was nick on the tip of sleeve, got ahold of customer service and was taking care..
Yes, I recommend this product
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Here2Slay79
NM
★★★★★
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March 6
Solid barbell. Great color
Very happy that I upgraded to this barbell. I especially like the ribbed ends that keep the plates on without a collar. A added bonus for sure! Solid feel, great knurling. I use it about 5 days a week and each time it feels like new.
Yes, I recommend this product
Blue barbell with my Rogue rack
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