Troy Barbell AOB-1200B Olympic Bar

The knurling on this bar is still sharp after months of weekly squats and pulls, and the 28.5mm grip feels just right in my hands. It's got a bit of whip on heavy cleans but settles down nicely for presses. Honestly, for the price, I don't see why anyone would need to spend more.

After two years of heavy deadlifts and rack pulls, the knurling on this cheap Troy bar still bites enough that I don't need chalk on lighter sets. The 28.5mm grip feels closer to a competition bar than anything else in this price range, and the stress-proof alloy hasn't bent a millimeter.

The 28.5mm grip on this bar feels perfectly snug in my hands, even on heavy deadlifts. Three years of daily gym use and the knurling still bites hard without tearing my palms up. Solid buy for the price.