Eleiko
Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar
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Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar vs Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar is cheaper at $599. Every spec and price links to its source.
Kabuki Strength
Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar
$599
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar | Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $599 |
| Brand | Eleiko | Kabuki Strength |
| Released | — | — |
| Bar weight (kg) | 20 | 20 |
| Shaft diameter (mm) | 28 | 29 |
| Length (mm) | 2200 | — |
| Loadable sleeve length (mm) | 415 | — |
| Tensile strength (psi) | — | 258000 |
| Weight capacity (lb) | — | — |
| Sleeve bearing | needle-bearing | bronze-bushing |
| Knurl pattern | olympic | powerlifting |
| Center knurl | No | Yes |
| Shaft finish | chrome | — |
| Sleeve finish | chrome | — |
Sources — Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar: eleiko.com (verified 2026-07-13). Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar: store.kabukistrength.net (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar and Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shaft diameter (mm): Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar 28 vs Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar 29
- Sleeve bearing: Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar needle-bearing vs Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar bronze-bushing
- Knurl pattern: Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar olympic vs Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar powerlifting
- Center knurl: Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar false vs Kabuki Strength New Generation Power Bar true