Rogue Fitness · Updated July 2026
Rogue Ohio Bar: price, specs & release date
The Rogue Ohio Bar costs $305, #5 cheapest of 9 barbells (median $305). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 49/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 9 in class.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for 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.
- Skip if Sleeves spin less freely than Rogue's bushing Olympic weightlifting bar is a dealbreaker.
Rogue Ohio Bar, released 2013. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: roguefitness.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Rogue Ohio Bar a good buy?
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.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Tested by BarBend
Consistently 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
Commonly 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
Where reviewers disagree 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.
The sources (1)
The non-abrasive grip enables you to perform high-rep movements without tearing up your hands, and the bronze bushings allow the sleeves to spin in order to perform power cleans.
in our time with the stainless steel bar, we noticed the sleeves didn't spin as freely as Rogue's Olympic Weightlifting bar which features bushings.
You may also notice there is a "zip" noise when loading and unloading your weight plates (as they slide across the sleeve) that could irritate some.
Specifications
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Source: roguefitness.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by scienceforsport.com. Rogue Fitness's official product page (The Ohio Bar - Black Oxide, the original 2013 finish) confirms model identity as the 20KG multi-purpose Ohio Bar and lists the price at $305.00, with a 28.5MM shaft, 20KG weight, 190,000 PSI tensile steel, bronze bushings, dual knurl marks, and no center knurl. The dated Science for Sport review (last updated April 4, 2024) independently corroborates these specs and explicitly distinguishes this multi-purpose Ohio Bar from the 29mm Ohio Power Bar. Total length (86.75") and loadable sleeve length (16.40") are published only in inches on both pages, so those mm-unit keys are left null; Rogue states it publishes no static weight rating, so weightCapacityLb is null; and the Black Oxide finish is not among the allowed shaftFinish/sleeveFinish enum values, so both finish keys are null.
Is the Rogue Ohio Bar worth it vs cheaper barbells?
Rogue Ohio Bar against its closest cheaper and pricier barbells on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked →
| Product | Price | Bar weight (kg) | Shaft diameter (mm) | Tensile strength (psi) | Sleeve bearing | Knurl pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Ohio Bar this | $305 | 20 | 28.5 | 190000 | bronze-bushing | dual |
| Texas Power Bar | $299.99 | — | 28.5 | 190000 | bronze-bushing | powerlifting |
| Vulcan Absolute Power Bar | $339 | 20 | 29 | 221000 | — | powerlifting |
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.
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