TITAN Blues city barbell vs Rogue Ohio deadlift bar [Article, Video]
This is a comparison of the TITAN Blues City barbell and the Rogue Ohio deadlift bar. FOllow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue Ohio deadlift bar
This overview of the Ohio deadlift 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: 355$
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Overview of the deadlift barbell
The
knurling on this barbell has been made extra aggressive to
minimise
chalk need or
maximize
the grip strength when chalk is applied. The loadable sleeve length is 15.50. There is one version in zinc and another with raw steel available.
Overall,
this bar gets very good reviews for the purpose of deadlifting. Be aware that when you purchase this
bar, it is specially built for deadlifting. It is a great addition to your arsenal when the basic needs are covered. For your first purchase, you might want to look at the
Ohio bar,
Ohio power bar,
freedom bar or
chan bar before moving to this piece of equipment.
Pros of the Ohio deadlift bar
The
Ohio deadlift bar is special as it is one of the few cheaper bars from
Rogue with a great whip. The only other
bar which has this is the
training bar. This makes it a great tool for anyone who wants to squeeze out the last couple of pounds on the deadlift. The whip is mostly received in a positive way.
Cons of the Ohio deadlift bar
Conclusion
The Ohio deadlift bar is a great option as an addition to the existing barbells of a CrossFit gym or as some of the first equipment to buy for a powerlifting gym. You will get a good piece of steel that bends to make the range of motion just that little bit shorter on the deadlift to establish a new PR.
Overview and review of the Blues City Cerakote
The Blues City Cerakote barbell will put you back about $300. 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 Blues city Olympic barbell
This is the top of the line barbell from TITAN you will get a great barbell with all of the necessary knurlings to do powerlifting or weightlifting. You can decide between colors and the
cerakote finish give this bar a good look, while still being up for high standards. Here the specifications and features of the
Blues City:
Available colors:
Bar details
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Made In The USA.
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No center knurling.
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Cerakote shaft to prevent corrosion and abrasions.
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Dual knurl marks with standard knurling.
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Zinc sleeves with Bronze Bushings for consistent spins.
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High tensile strength.
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Provides a good whip.
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Weight: 20kg
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Overall Length: 86.75”
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Shaft Grip Diameter: 28.5mm
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Overall Knurling Width: 16”
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Tensile Strength: 190,000 PSI
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Loadable Sleeve Length: 16.25 per sleeve
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Knurl Type: Standard Knurling
Pros of the Blues City barbell
For a
cerakote bar, this is a very good price. Compared to other TITAN barbells the price might be a little high for you, especially if you don’t care that much about the color of your barbell.
Cons of the Blues City barbell
If you are buying in bulk this might not be the option for you as the costs will multiply out. If you want to simulate closer what happens in competition this bar is neither IPF nor IWF approved. For this, you would have to go with
Eleiko or Rogue bars.
Alternatives to the Blues CIty
The
Titan Atlas bar is a great option from TITAN to save money when you buy in bulk while still providing great service to your clients. The
Atlas bar is the all-around workhorse out of the TITAN portfolio.
The
Rogue Pyrros bar has been co-designed by Rogue and three-time Olympic weightlifting champion
Pyrros Dimas. It has recently been approved by the IWF to be used at official competitions.
Summary for the Blues City bar
If you want a stylish
cerakote bar on a budget this is the one to get. If you are buying in multiples or you are preparing for a professional competition you might want to go with different options.