Original Texas Power Bar By Buddy Capps - Now with Chrome Coated Sleeves

Absolutely worth the extra cash. As any experienced lifter will know, if there's one area not to scrimp on - it's the barbell. A good barbell will stand the test of time and this does exactly that, with it's aggressive knurling, neat oxide coating and thick-buckled smoothly rotating chrome-covered sleeves. This bar is not only for elite powerlifters, this is a general use bar although it will take a few weeks to get used to the deep knurling. Dispatched and delivered within a few days; the Strength Shop service, especially during this pandemic, has been nothing short of outstanding.

Have always used old Texas bars in the gym. During the Coronavirus and adapting to home training I new I had to get the Texas bar. Absolutely beautiful bar and tough as they come. Ordered on a bank holiday, arrived on Wednesday, phenomenal service during the current crisis.

Best purchase ever - upgraded from a basic York bar that hand little or no knurling, so always used chalk. I've never had to do this with the Texas. Use this for Squats, Deads and Bench. Hands do get roughed up now and then, but the aggressive knurling helped you dig deeper for rep. Deadlift version of this bar is longer and has more whip. This is pretty solid and though had a bend under load, returns true every time. Totally worth it and holds its value - I've seen used ones sell for close to new price from Strength Shop. Best price on market. Only negative was UPS delivered and tube was ripped open. But bar okay, just unlucky with courier.

Used this bar at a new gym that was set up. You can NEVER complain this bar has no knurling. Great for deadlifts, not too whippy, suitable for deadlifts, bench, squats, shoulders... An EXCELLENT all-round bar, regardless of money. The price is just another reason to buy this over other bars. On the downside, I have ripped the skin off my thumbs and shins.

I got this bar 2 months back after much consideration of cheaper and more expensive bars. It still cost me a pretty penny once converted to euros but I've only got one word. Exellent! I love the feel and the knurling is superb. Some reports say too sharp but has caused no issue for me squatting or heavy deads for reps. If you're thinking of spending 300 on a bar wait a little while and get this. Other bars I've used dont compare.My only worry now is that competition bars live up to it. Chris/Ireland./ thanks lads