# Rogue Ohio Bar: specs and price

**Price (US):** $305 (Rogue Fitness official product page ("The Ohio Bar - Black Oxide") lists the price as $305.00 (US), shown verbatim as "$305.00". The Science for Sport review lists $295 for the Black Oxide coating (older/lower figure), but the manufacturer's current listed MSRP of $305.00 is used.), as of 2026-07-13. Among the 9 barbells we track it is #5 cheapest of 9; category median $305.
**Brand:** Rogue Fitness
**Released:** 2013
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 49/100, #4 of 9 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $305 |
| Brand | Rogue Fitness |
| Released | 2013 |
| Bar weight (kg) | 20 |
| Shaft diameter (mm) | 28.5 |
| Length (mm) | — |
| Loadable sleeve length (mm) | — |
| Tensile strength (psi) | 190000 |
| Weight capacity (lb) | — |
| Sleeve bearing | bronze-bushing |
| Knurl pattern | dual |
| Center knurl | No |
| Shaft finish | — |
| Sleeve finish | — |

## Where it stands

At $305, the Rogue Ohio Bar is #5 cheapest of the 9 barbells we track, where the median is $305. On the spec sheet, its tensile strength of 190000 psi is the lowest of the 9, its bar weight of 20 kg is at the median of the 9, and its shaft diameter of 28.5 mm is at the median of the 10.

## What reviewers say

One whitelisted source survived verification: BarBend's hands-on review of the exact Rogue Ohio Bar. All three cited quotes are literal matches in the fetched body. BarBend is positive overall — durable stainless steel build with a lifetime warranty, a forgiving volcano knurl, and no center knurl that suits high-rep and Olympic lifts. It flags slower sleeve spin than Rogue's bushing weightlifting bar, a plate-loading 'zip' noise, and that the missing center knurl and higher price are drawbacks for heavy squatters and budget buyers. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2024-07-24.)

Praised: Durable stainless steel build with lifetime warranty; could be the last barbell you buy; Forgiving volcano knurl and no center knurl, easy on hands for high-rep and Olympic lifts; Versatile multipurpose bar for powerlifting, CrossFit, and Olympic lifts.
Flagged: Sleeves spin less freely than Rogue's bushing Olympic weightlifting bar; Grooved sleeves cause a 'zip' noise when loading and unloading plates; Lack of center knurl reduces grip for heavy squats; pricier than coated bars.
Disagreement: Only one whitelisted source survived verification, so no cross-source comparison was possible; all findings are BarBend's alone. No independent lab measurements were reported (measured is empty) — every cited spec (PSI, capacity, dimensions) is a manufacturer figure, not something BarBend independently measured.
Sources: BarBend (2024-07-24, barbend.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Rogue Ohio Bar?**

One whitelisted source survived verification: BarBend's hands-on review of the exact Rogue Ohio Bar. All three cited quotes are literal matches in the fetched body. BarBend is positive overall — durable stainless steel build with a lifetime warranty, a forgiving volcano knurl, and no center knurl that suits high-rep and Olympic lifts. It flags slower sleeve spin than Rogue's bushing weightlifting bar, a plate-loading 'zip' noise, and that the missing center knurl and higher price are drawbacks for heavy squatters and budget buyers. Praised: Durable stainless steel build with lifetime warranty; could be the last barbell you buy; Forgiving volcano knurl and no center knurl, easy on hands for high-rep and Olympic lifts; Versatile multipurpose bar for powerlifting, CrossFit, and Olympic lifts. Flagged: Sleeves spin less freely than Rogue's bushing Olympic weightlifting bar; Grooved sleeves cause a 'zip' noise when loading and unloading plates; Lack of center knurl reduces grip for heavy squats; pricier than coated bars. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Rogue Ohio Bar cost?**

The Rogue Ohio Bar has a US price of $305 (Rogue Fitness official product page ("The Ohio Bar - Black Oxide") lists the price as $305.00 (US), shown verbatim as "$305.00". The Science for Sport review lists $295 for the Black Oxide coating (older/lower figure), but the manufacturer's current listed MSRP of $305.00 is used.), as of 2026-07-13.

**How does the Rogue Ohio Bar compare on price?**

At $305, the Rogue Ohio Bar is #5 cheapest of the 9 barbells we track, where the median is $305.

**When was the Rogue Ohio Bar released?**

The Rogue Ohio Bar was released 2013.

**What are the Rogue Ohio Bar's key specs?**

Rogue Ohio Bar (Rogue Fitness): barWeightKg 20, shaftDiameterMm 28.5, tensileStrengthPsi 190000, sleeveBearing bronze-bushing, knurlPattern dual. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.

Source: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ohio-bar (roguefitness.com, accessed 2026-07-13)
Corroboration: https://www.scienceforsport.com/rogue-ohio-bar-review/ (accessed 2026-07-13)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/barbells/rogue-ohio-bar/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Rogue Ohio Bar price of record was $305 as of 2026-07-13 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/barbells/rogue-ohio-bar/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl