Having a brand new barbell club at Strange CrossFit we decided on the bastard bars and have had nothing but great feedback from our members, highly recommended barbells.

Awesome bar! Affordable price

Amazing whip, amazing finish, just the right amount of bite in the knurling. I've been putting this bar through its paces for several months now and its holding up to everything I throw at it.

Awesome bar, used it in competition and it training. Great whip and solid but not overbearing knurling. I spent months deciding which bar to invest in and I could not be happier with my decision. As a bonus it was well packaged and arrived quick!

Finally got around to purchasing this deadlift bar. Absolutely love it! Knurling is very grippy but not too sharp. Feels very secure in my hands without tearing them up. Very happy with it and glad I purchased it over other deadlift bars that I have used in the past (Rogue, TSS, and Okie). And of course, Strength Shop customer service is top notch!

I just had the opportunity to try this bar at the Strength Shop USA warehouse and I must say I love it! I was a little concerned that the knurling wasn't labeled as aggressive but it actually feels really good. Not as aggressive as a Texas deadlift bar, Rogue Ohio deadlift bar, or an Okie deadlift bar but felt just as secure in my hands (at least in my opinion). My hands are on the smaller size and grip is always my limiting factor in deadlift. I was able to pull 475lbs multiple times without even thinking about my grip (I was also able to go heavier than normal with a double overhand grip on this bar vs my Rogue Ohio Power Bar). And my hands weren't destroyed afterwards so I think this would be great for regular use. Thank you Phil for giving me the opportunity to train with this bar today. Absolutely fantastic customer service!