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Double Black Diamond pairs a 29 mm uncoated stainless shaft with hard-chrome sleeves and bronze bushings. Its deep mountain-pattern knurl extends through the centre for back squats.
The grip is the reason to buy this bar for squat, bench and deadlift. Pay for the stainless/chrome configuration when you want that exact shaft and sleeve finish.
The drawbackThe pronounced knurl is a deliberate powerlifting choice. REP’s milder Colorado is the alternative for frequent cleans or more varied barbell sessions.
Colorado combines a 28.5 mm shaft, moderate knurling and dual grip marks for mixed lifting. This 20 kg version has hard chrome on both shaft and sleeves, with composite bushings.
A chrome curl bar with deeper bends than a conventional EZ bar and rotating sleeves on copper bushings. Its 27 mm grip and several angled hand positions make it a compact accessory for curls and triceps exercises.
A$89Listed 17 Oct 2026
Ohio Power’s 29 mm stainless shaft has coarse knurling, including a knurled centre. This 20 kg model uses chrome sleeves, bronze bushings and powerlifting grip marks.