Titan Atlas bar vs Rogue Ohio Fraser bar [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN Atlas bar and the Rogue Ohio Fraser bar. Follow the links for more details.
Rogue fitness vs TITAN fitness
Rogue Fitness is the current market leader when it comes to a functional home gym and commercial gym equipment. They have one of the widest portfolios including racks, barbells, benches, dumbbells, and apparel for the weekend warrior and dedicated athlete. The biggest downside of Rogue Fitness is their comparatively high prices to the competition.
TITAN Fitness is the clear cost leader when you want to build a home gym on a budget that is still similar to what Rogue offers in function, look, and feel. While you will save about half on the sticker price you will run a higher risk of inconsistencies in quality compared to a purchase from Rogue. The equipment will be safe but is more likely to have blemishes, quality issues with welds, or that pieces will not easily fit into place. That makes TITAN a good option for a DIY enthusiast who does not mind tinkering with their equipment, but not the first choice to get the best equipment and treat yourself.
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 atlas bar
The Titan Atlas will put you back about $200. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which barbell to get from TITAN”.
Overview of the Atlas bar
The
Atlas bar is the all-purpose, middle of the road bar from TITAN for all your needs. Only available in steel color this is a nice piece of equipment at a very reasonable price for all purposes. If you want to weightlift and powerlift and don’t care about competitions or fancy colors, this is the one for you. The features and specifications of the
Atlas bar are:
Atlas bar details:
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20KG 28.5MM Olympic Weightlifting bar.
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Medium knurl provides a full, not sharp pattern allowing the lifter to decide their ideal grip.
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220,000 PSI tensile strength gives the right amount of whip or flex to the bar for Olympic lifts.
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Dual knurl marks allow you to use the
Atlas Bar for multiple lifts on and off your Rack.
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Bar weight: 20KG (44 LB)
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Bar Diameter: 28.5MM
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Knurl: medium
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Center Knurl: No
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Knurl Marks: Dual
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Bushing/Bearing: Combination
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Tensile Strength: 220,000 PSI
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Warranty: 1 year
This is a solid first bar to start your home gym or to buy in bulk for commercial purposes.
Pros of the Atlas bar
As with all TITAN equipment, it has a price advantage when compared to their direct competition. That this bar also has partly bearing is especially attractive at this price point. The 220K tensile strength and whip round off the picture. A solid choice for starters and equipping gyms.
Cons of the Atlas bar
TITAN is known for cutting corners on their finishes. This doesn’t make the equipment less usable but at times optically inferior. As this is a budget bar which does the job very well, I doubt that will be a problem unless you open a gym in LA or NY for the rich and famous. If you want to hold official IPF or IWF lifting competitions the
Atlas bar is not approved.
Alternatives to the Atlas bar
The
blues city bar is the alternative from TITAN which will give you the choice of color with the
Cerakote coating. This is a type of coating technique which has been adapted from the weapons industry.
The
bombshell bar is the female version of the
blues city. It also has more whip and would be the choice for Olympic
weightlifters.
The
Rogue Ohio bar is the alternative from TITAN’s direct competitor which is built for the same purpose in Columbus, Ohio.
Summary for the Atlas bar
The
Atlas bar is a solid choice if you want to buy your first proper barbell to start your gym on a budget. Also, if you want to outfit a gym for the first time, this can be a good bulk buy as these barbells will last you longer than the York ones.