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Comparison Riot Power Bar variants

Comparison Riot Power Bar variants (all 29 mm / IPF specs)

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Variant Knurling Shaft finish Sleeve finish Weight tolerance IPF legal Best for
Calibrated Stainless Steel (Competition) 1.2 mm diamond, 120 mm centre Stainless steel (uncoated) Hard chrome ±50 g Yes IPF competition, sharpest knurl feel
Calibrated Stainless Steel (Square Knurl) KP1.0 square, 0.3–0.4 mm depth, 140 mm centre Stainless steel (uncoated) Hard chrome ±50 g Yes High-volume training and competition, grippy but skin-friendly
Calibrated Nickel 1.2 mm diamond, 120 mm centre Nickel Nickel ±50 g Yes IPF competition, smoother/milder knurl feel
Calibrated Black Chrome 1.2 mm diamond, 120 mm centre Black chrome Hard chrome ±50 g No — non-IPF competition Non-IPF federations wanting calibrated accuracy with a sharp, dark finish
Chrome 1.2 mm diamond, 120 mm centre Hard chrome Hard chrome ±1% No — training Daily training, high volume, durable and affordable
Black Chrome 1.2 mm diamond, 120 mm centre Black chrome Hard chrome ±1% No — training Daily training, dark aesthetic, near-stainless sharpness