Rogue bella bar Toomey edition vs Fraser bar
This is a comparison of the Rogue Toomey bar and the Fraser bar including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
Overview and review Rogue Ohio Bar Fraser Edition
This overview of the Fraser bar was originally published in my comprehensive guide on which Rogue barbell to buy. If you are currently considering to buy a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases.
Price 375$
Overview of the Fraser bar
This is my personal
favourite
design from
Rogue to date. I am
harbouring
between the
Fraser bar and Chan
bar as I prefer the design of this
bar, but also know that the Chan
bar as better value for money in terms of the material it is made of. I ultimately think I will end up buying the Chan
bar as I already live and breathe the motto hard work pays off.
Pros of the Fraser bar
The
Fraser bar represents the concept of the underdog who overcomes adversity to rise to the challenge. When this inspires you, this is the
bar to get. You will get a solid barbell which makes use of the most modern production techniques
Rogue has to offer. If you like the red and black
colours, even better. This is a well designed, reliable piece of equipment that will make you proud.
Cons of the Fraser bar
If you are a big fan of
Rich Froning you might want to invest your money in his
bar instead. As with the other updated versions of the
Ohio Bar the sleeves only come with Cerakote coating. This leaves this
bar more exposed wear and tear from metal to metal contact. Try to use
bumper plates instead of
metal plates to remedy this.
Conclusion
The Rogue Ohio bar Fraser Edition comes from a long line of solid barbells. The slogan "Hard work pays off" is priceless and if you look into the story of Matt Fraser you will agree that this is the barbell with the best story. If you are an underdog underground weekend warrior who is lying in wait to make it big, this is your barbell.
Overview and review of the Rogue Bella bar Toomey Edition
This overview of the
Toomey bar was originally published in my comprehensive guide on
which Rogue barbell to buy. If you are currently considering to buy a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases.
Price 375$
Overview of the Rogue Bella bar Toomey edition
The
Toomey Edition pays its respect to the 2017 Crossfit champion Tia Clair Toomey. Its basis also comes from the Bella
bar and the Cerakote finish is applied to get an arrow design on the shaft. The blue used for this
bar is slightly darker than the one for the Davidsdottir
bar.
This bar weighs 15kg and has a diameter of 25mm. The sleeves have
bushing
to make them spin. It has a good whip and is built to IWF specifications for women. It withstands 190K PSI tensile strength and has a loadable sleeve length of 13.00. The knurling is standard. All of these specs make this
bar an all-around
bar with a nice design,
Pros of the Toomey Bar
With the darker blue, the
Toomey bar might be a better fit for certain
colored
power racks of
Rogue than the Davidsdottir
bar. Some also might prefer an arrow on their
bar compared to a dog. The design is pretty and well executed. As with all of the branded bars
Rogue makes good use of the Cerakote finish and is willing to experiment for best results.
Cons of the Toomey Bar
If you do not like the design this bar is not for you. As with other high gloss bars, it might not be the right choice when you want to buy in bulk for commercial or educational purposes. For this use case the Bella bar, Ohio bar or training bar might be better suited. If you are really hard pressed for the budget when buying in bulk have a look at the Castro and C-70 bar.
Conclusion
The Toomey bar is a great addition to your barbells to make the ladies in your gym feel more welcome. If you are planning a home gym this is a good choice of a barbell either for yourself or for your wife depending on who is buying.