The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel / Black
The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel / Black
Product Description
Developed to serve as a versatile barbell, the Ohio Bar thrives in every exercise, spanning from bench press, squats, and deadlifts to cleans, snatches, and everything in between. Designed as an all-purpose barbell, the Ohio Bar excels in every movement—from the bench, squat, and deadlift to the clean, snatch, and everything in between. There is a reason that this barbell has been used at every CrossFit Games since its introduction in 2013 and is found in functional fitness gyms across the globe. Whether you're searching for the best barbell for your home gym or outfitting a facility, the Ohio Bar has you covered and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
CRAFTED FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLUMBUS, OH
Each Stainless / Black Ohio Bar includes a 200K PSI tensile strength shaft, dual knurl marks for Olympic and Powerlifting, and an exclusive Rogue knurl pattern that’s 100% in its original, machined form for an unmatched feel. In addition, the stainless steel shaft and Rogue Work Hardening process (RWH) contribute to an elite score of F-10R on the F-Scale, making it one of the most durable barbells on the market.
ENHANCED FEATURES
2X Quieter Performance: Refined with even stricter tolerances, precision-machined bronze bushings fit tighter around the shaft, and improved internal sleeve tolerances dampen sound and eliminate unwanted movement, ensuring a smoother and more stable lift.
Low Profile Sleeve Design: The matte black sleeves are now machined using a new low profile sleeve design that allows for ea
Note on Stainless Steel: Barbells made from raw steel are not plated and therefore marks from the machining process may be visible. Stainless steel shafts will show CNC processing marks. These are cosmetic and will not impact the barbell's performance.
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THE OHIO BAR - STAINLESS STEEL / BLACK
MEN'S 20KG MULTI-PURPOSE BARBELL
Developed to serve as a versatile barbell, the Ohio Bar thrives in every exercise, spanning from bench press, squats, and deadlifts to cleans, snatches, and everything in between. Designed as an all-purpose barbell, the Ohio Bar excels in every movement—from the bench, squat, and deadlift to the clean, snatch, and everything in between. There is a reason that this barbell has been used at every CrossFit Games since its introduction in 2013 and is found in functional fitness gyms across the globe. Whether you're searching for the best barbell for your home gym or outfitting a facility, the Ohio Bar has you covered and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
CRAFTED FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLUMBUS, OH
Each Stainless / Black Ohio Bar includes a 200K PSI tensile strength shaft, dual knurl marks for Olympic and Powerlifting, and an exclusive Rogue knurl pattern that’s 100% in its original, machined form for an unmatched feel. In addition, the stainless steel shaft and Rogue Work Hardening process (RWH) contribute to an elite score of F-10R on the F-Scale, making it one of the most durable barbells on the market.
ENHANCED FEATURES
2X Quieter Performance: Refined with even stricter tolerances, precision-machined bronze bushings fit tighter around the shaft, and improved internal sleeve tolerances dampen sound and eliminate unwanted movement, ensuring a smoother and more stable lift.
Low Profile Sleeve Design: The matte black sleeves are now machined using a new low profile sleeve design that allows for ea
Note on Stainless Steel: Barbells made from raw steel are not plated and therefore marks from the machining process may be visible. Stainless steel shafts will show CNC processing marks. These are cosmetic and will not impact the barbell's performance.
Best In Class Durability
With a F-Scale rating of 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 matte black sleeve option uses a new, low-profile, sleeve design that makes loading and unloading plates easier than ever. The precision-machined sleeve is then treated with our proprietary matte black process, significantly enhancing its resistance to corrosion and impact. This treatment ensures that the sleeves retain their appearance for a much longer duration compared to traditional sleeve finishes.
2X QUIETER PERFORMANCE
Refined with even stricter tolerances, precision-machined bronze bushings fit tighter around the shaft, and improved internal sleeve tolerances dampen sound and eliminate unwanted movement, ensuring a smoother and more stable lift.
How It's Made
FRICTION WELDING
The collars of the sleeves are friction welded, creating the strongest sleeves in the industry. This bond is as strong as if machined from a single piece of steel, while saving on waste and cost.
Rogue Work Hardening
Our patented, proprietary process more than doubles the durability and lifespan of the barbell shaft compared to our competitors.
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.
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 F10-R, the Ohio Bar is rated to last 16 years in a high volume CrossFit gym and 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
- Stainless Steel Shaft
- Proprietary Matte Back Sleeves
- Dual Knurl Marks for Oly and Power lifts
- No Center Knurl
- Tensile Strength: 200,000 PSI
- Bronze Bushings for Reliable Spin
- 16.40" loadable sleeve length
- Rogue branded endcaps
Shipping
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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
Precision bronze bushings 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 200K 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 Ratingâ„¢ | F10-R |
Bar Type | Men's Bars |
Bar Use | Multipurpose |
Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
Bar Weight | 20KG |
Knurl | Multi |
Center Knurl | No |
Knurl Mark | Dual |
Shaft Coating | None - Stainless Steel |
Sleeve Coating | Proprietary Matte Black |
Tensile Strength | 200,000 PSI |
Key Features of the Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel / Black:
200,000k PSI Steel
This high tensile strength steel is manufactured in the USA 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, allowing for a very smooth finish.
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.
Look & Feel of Stainless Steel
With no plating, the knurl on the Stainless Steel Ohio Bar is left exactly how we machined it, providing a great feel that cannot be achieved with other finishes. It’s similar to the knurl feel from a bare steel shaft, but with better corrosion resistance. The combination of a stainless steel shaft and chrome sleeves also creates a sharp look with few equals. Please Note: Rogue recommends using a synthetic bristle brush, NOT a steel brush, to clean a stainless steel shaft. Steel on steel can cause rusting over time. See more tips here: Bar Care & Maintenance.
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, and can produce a smooth, consistent spin not possible with lesser import bars. Each bar comes with an “Ohio Bar Card” that has the initials of the Rogue team member that built it.
Performance
The multi-purpose Ohio 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.