Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar - Stainless Steel

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
12 Reviews
Made in U.S.A. with German Bearings

Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar - Stainless Steel

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
12 Reviews
Made in U.S.A. with German Bearings
CA$850.00
Product Description

Combining a stainless steel, 200,000 PSI tensile strength shaft with industrial hard chrome sleeves and quality needle bearings, this version of the Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar ranks among the best in the industry for feel, durability, and performance. Each 20KG bar is machined and assembled in Columbus, OH, and includes an exclusive Rogue knurl pattern that's precision-cut for a firm grip without the sharpness or abrasiveness of many import bars.

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Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar - Stainless Steel

Combining a stainless steel, 200,000 PSI tensile strength shaft with industrial hard chrome sleeves and quality needle bearings, this version of the Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar ranks among the best in the industry for feel, durability, and performance. Each 20KG bar is machined and assembled in Columbus, OH, and includes an exclusive Rogue knurl pattern that's precision-cut for a firm grip without the sharpness or abrasiveness of many import bars.

Stainless steel is known for its unmatched oxidation resistance, but not all types produce the same level of performance. Rogue spent months researching and testing high strength stainless steel alloys, culminating in the creation of the world-record setting “Elephant Bar” used at the 2016 Arnold Strongman Classic. This bar handled one of the greatest loads in history due to the length of the shaft and sleeves as well as the use of 1,000LB of 2" thick steel plates. That very same steel went into making our 28MM Stainless Steel Olympic Bar, and it's a difference you can instantly feel.

Note on Stainless Steel: Barbells made from raw steel are not plated and therefore marks from the machining process may be visible.

Now Available with Optional Black Cerakote Branding:
Customers can now choose between the standard Stainless Steel shaft (with no finish) or a Stainless Steel shaft with a black Cerakote finish on the center portion between the knurling. Cerakote is a highly durable finish in its own right, first popularized in the gun industry, and it enables a wide range of custom colorways and branding options. In this case, we’ve created a photo-negative effect, as the un-coated Rogue logo is branded inside the black Cerakote finish.

Rogue also offers the Olympic Weightlifting Bar in a Bright Zinc finish and a Bright Zinc 15KG Olympic Weighlifting Women’s Bar.

Gear Specs

Specifications:

  • Made in the USA with German Bearings
  • Olympic Bearing Bar (International Weightlifting Federation standards)
  • Stainless Steel Shaft, Chrome Sleeves
  • Optional Black Cerakote shaft finish (between knurling) with Rogue logo
  • 5 Needle Bearings per sleeve
  • Olympic Knurl Marks (no center knurl) in non-aggressive pattern
  • Loadable Sleeve Length: 16.30"
  • Tensile Strength: 200,000 PSI
  • Dome-tag Endcaps
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Product Specifications: Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar - Stainless Steel
Product Specifications: Rogue Olympic Weightlifting Bar - Stainless Steel

Gear Specs

BrandRogue Fitness
Guarantee/WarrantyLifetime Warranty*
Made In USAYes, with German Bearings
Loadable Sleeve Length16.30"
Bar Length86.6"
Diameter28MM
F Rating™F8-R
Bar TypeMen's Bars
Bar UseOlympic Weightlifting
Bushing/BearingBearing
Bar Weight20KG
KnurlOlympic
Center KnurlNo
Knurl MarkOlympic
Shaft CoatingStainless Steel or Cerakote Center Option
Sleeve CoatingVaries
Tensile Strength200,000 PSI

KEY FEATURES OF THE ROGUE OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING BAR - STAINLESS

 Tensile Strength
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Tensile Strength

This version of the Olympic Bar is made from high-strength, stainless steel alloys, producing a shaft with a minimum tensile strength of 200,000 PSI. Each shaft is ground and polished prior to machining (to ensure a smooth finish), and individually tested and straightened to within 0.015” (0.38MM). The goal was to create just the right amount of “whip” or “flex” that is needed for Olympic lifting.

Precision Machining
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Precision Machining

Every Oly Bar is machined in Columbus, Ohio, on new Haas machines that are built in the USA. For the Olympic knurl marks, we experimented with several knurling patterns before choosing the full but minimally aggressive texture that top weightlifters responded to best. Rather than relying on visibility alone, each bar is then manually tested to ensure the actual “feel” is up to Rogue standards.

The Difference of Stainless Steel
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The Difference of Stainless Steel

With no plating, the knurl on the Stainless Steel Olympic Weightlifting 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. 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.

Needle Bearings
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Needle Bearings

Our Olympic Weightlifting Bar features 10 sets of needle bearings (5 sets per sleeve) that produce a smooth, reliable spin across day-to-day use. Each bar is individually calibrated and built to meet IWF standards.

A New Addition to Your Rogue Arsenal
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A New Addition to Your Rogue Arsenal

As the leading manufacturer of strength and conditioning equipment, Rogue offers a wide range of Olympic bearing bars and related gear. This includes the original Rogue Olympic WL Bar and the elite 28MM Oly Bar - Cerakote, which features a 200,000 PSI steel shaft. You can also fully equip your bar with quality plates, collars, and exclusive barbell storage options.

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.

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Reviews

1 - 8 of 12 Reviews
Imer
Crestview, FL
★★★★★
★★★★★
March 27
Best Bar for OLY lifting.
I’m huge into Olympic lifting and I wanted this bar since I had already used one before.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Bmstylee
Maple Hts, Ohio
★★★★★
★★★★★
Apr 2023
Good bar for any skill weightlifter
I bought this bar out of the Boneyard. First off I am not a weightlifter. I am a powerlifter who is also a pretty good weightlifter. I bought this since I wanted a dedicated bar for weightlifting. My overall impression is that it's a well built bar that if taken care of will last you a lifetime like all of my Rogue bars. The grip on the shaft is right for my hands. Not aggressive like my Ohio Deadlift Bar but not as passive as my black zinc Ohio Bar. It has a nice amount of whip and the sleeves spin just enough throughout the movements. If you see one in the Boneyard grab it. You won't be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Barber19
Colorado
★★★★★
★★★★★
Oct 2022
Amazing Barbell
I was using an Ohio bar prior to this and started to get more into olympic lifting. I wanted to upgrade to an oly bar and was extremely happy with my choice!
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
mindcruzer
Waterloo, Ontario
★★★★★
★★★★★
Aug 2022
Great bar
I’ve been using this bar for about a month and have nothing but good things to say. Lifting with it is super smooth. The knurl is just right and the bearings are great.
Yes, I recommend this product
Helpful?
Yes · 5
No · 1
Joey1
Vancouver
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jan 2022
Bar stop spinning
I have two of these bars and about a year in it stops spinning. I can’t even get the cover plate off to clean the bar because it gets rusted shut. Can you please provide some videos on how to get off those screw on end caps. You should scrap those.
Helpful?
Yes · 3
No · 0
Akash
Sarasota,FL
★★★★★
★★★★★
Sep 2021
good investment
I have tried different kinds of bars, but no change in wrist tightness. After buying this bar, I feel like I have bought a new wrist, lol. The bearings are Great as they spin very well great quality product.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Chris55379
MN
★★★★★
★★★★★
May 2021
Great bar
I've had this bar for almost 2 years now. I used it for weightlifting initially but now it is also my go-to deadlift bar. I also have a stainless Ohio bar and for me, 28mm makes a difference vs. 28.5mm. I've read complaints about spin. I think it may just be a break-in issue with getting the lube distributed. The spin is far better after 2 years of weekly use. This is a great bar.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Ruck
Golden Colorado
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jun 2020
Excellent Oly Bar
I just received my Rogue 490C Rack, set it up and have been using the Stainless Sreel Oly Bar for a week now a could not be more pleased. I should get back to the heavy weights within a coiple weeks and really put it to the test. I have no doubts I will get many years of service out of the S.S. Olympic Bar. Thank you.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
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