SS Barbell Questions

[Mark Rippetoe]

The knurl is different on the two bars.

[Yamat95121]

I currently own both the Ohio Power Bar and the Starting Strength Bar.

I honestly think the grip is the best grip I’ve used on a bar. I was very nervous about deadlifts ripping up my hands after 9 months of not doing anything. I actually lost all of my callouses in that time. Very secure in my hands. Didn’t rip up my hands at all. I started lifting maybe 4 weeks ago just did 365x5 felt good callouses are developing nicely.

The circumference makes huge difference for me since I have hands that are the same size of a small child’s. I had no idea the feel of a 29mm bar and a 28.5 in your hands would be that different in a deadlift.

The OPB spin is complete shit compared to the SSB.

I’d say overall I like the SS Bar better. Some people like having the 29mm for the pressing or if they compete in powerlifting. It’s really not that big of a deal to me.

[Silver24ado]

Anybody have any scoop on how soon the SS bar may be available to order again?

They are available to order at:

Starting Strength Bars | Made by Texas Power Bars | Powerlifting Barbell & Bars

I ordered mine in late July and got it about a month ago (about 3 months). At that time, the lead time said 7-8 weeks. Now, it says 3-4 weeks.

[Smyth]

I bought the 20kg and the 10kg SS bars, a little over a week ago, and I got emails today saying they are on their way. Hell yes.