Today I received my barbell in the mail and chose the Ohio bar because all of the great things I've heard about it. Was disappointed to see it arrive rusted. This is the second issue I've had with the quality control of their products.

I bought this bar for myself two years ago, when Rogue offered both stainless sleeves and shaft. It’s been inside for more than one of those years and only been in a garage for 10 months and is already starting to rust. I paid a significant premium for this bar and it makes me wonder if this thing is really as advertised.g

I just acquired the Rogue Ohio Bar in Stainless Steel with stainless sleeves, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. This barbell has exceeded my expectations in terms of build quality, finish, and prompt delivery, solidifying its reputation as a top-notch fitness equipment provider. From the moment I received the Rogue Ohio Bar, I was immediately impressed by its superior craftsmanship. The bar's knurling is spot-on, providing a comfortable and secure grip without causing unnecessary abrasion to my hands. While the majority of the bar arrived in pristine condition, I did notice a minor imperfection on one of the sleeves. Although it was a slight disappointment, it did not significantly impact the functionality or overall aesthetic appeal of the product. I mean i have seen main bearings for engines with bigger damage than that. :D It was a minor flaw that I believe could have occurred during standard production procedures. Despite this small hiccup, the Rogue Ohio Bar remains a solid investment and a valuable addition to my home gym. In addition to the bar's impressive build quality, I was pleasantly surprised by the speed of delivery. Placing the order right before midnight, I anticipated a longer wait time, but to my delight, the bar arrived at my doorstep in a mere 37 hours. This quick and efficient delivery process showcased Rogue's commitment to customer satisfaction and their dedication to ensuring a seamless shopping experience. I highly recommend the Rogue Ohio Bar to fitness enthusiasts seeking a durable, well-crafted, and visually appealing barbell. With its exceptional quality and swift delivery, Rogue has once again demonstrated why they are a trusted name in the fitness industry.

This bar feels good in the hand and works really well. Meaning it just does what I want it to do.

This bar is awesome. I got the Stainless Steel shaft. I use it for CrossFit (w/ Olympic lifting) daily. The knurling is hands down the best I have ever felt. It is very “grippy” due to the dense, tight pattern of the knurling, but it doesn’t cut. It gives the benefits of an aggressive knurl pattern without making you pay the price with torn up hands. Stainless Steel gives the best feel and is definitely the way to go. The bushing bearings provide plenty of spin for Oly lifts under most circumstances.

Poor quality not miss use I hang all my bars i don’t stand them on there ends… Makes me sad i love the feel of this bar but the peeling is so sharp afraid it will hurt someone at some point Love RogueFitness really do But i don’t expect any help in regards to this problem Really wish I’d have gotten stainless sleeves not chrome

I got the Ohio Bar in Stainless Steel and expexted not only a great bar to lift with but also a superb bar regarding the processing quality. I used to work with CNC milling and turning machines in Germany and I know what quality management and control means. Therefore I was disappointed to get a bar where quality control has clearly failed. This is nothing that limits the usecase of the bar but something I disagree with regarding the high price of this bar and and it is also disappointing when you consider the quality claim rogue claims to have. In my opinion one has to get a discount for this bar because of poor processing quality. Nothing rogue should be proud of. I also got a SZ Curl bar which is perfectly processed. Should be the case with the Ohio Bar as well.

Good investment, should have picked up sooner. Arrived in 3 days. Solid packaging. Flawless condition, just wipe down. Knurling feels good and enhances grip - can cut back on chalk. Using for deadlifts and overhead lifts.