1. 15 inches.
2. In my opinion, it is the best combination of "grippy" and fine. I don't like a coarse knurl, tears up your hands and is distracting at heavy weights. This knurl snags your grip without being too deep or sharp.
Could anyone who has this bar please answer a couple questions for me? I've seen some discussion of #2, so really I'm most interested in an answer for #1.
- What is the loadable sleeve length? (description implies its longer since the bar collar diameter is larger)
- What exactly makes the knurl of a SS bar "the best" when compared to a TPB or OPB?
My inclination is that the SS bar is best for all-purpose strength training due to having both IPF and IWF marks. I'd assume it's more comfortable knurl that makes it better for power cleans?
If powerlifting + the press is all you care about, would that make the TPB/OPB better in that the knurl is more aggressive and you wouldn't need the IWF markings?
1. 15 inches.
2. In my opinion, it is the best combination of "grippy" and fine. I don't like a coarse knurl, tears up your hands and is distracting at heavy weights. This knurl snags your grip without being too deep or sharp.
For training I wear a vest which helps the very poor knurl of the gym bars grip my skin. I’ve noticed my new barbell has left a few bruises and grazes on my bare skin, so I’m going to wear a cotton tee due to the improved grip. Would that be similar to the SS bar ? I’m thinking that the ATX bar has a similar level of knurl as its very grippy, but it doesn’t tear up my hands.
I don't know. Never seen an ATX bar.
Anybody have any scoop on how soon the SS bar may be available to order again?