Rogue Barbell Club

[Xone]

here we go...

[Robfitx]

I'll add them to complete my set but I hate the white color for dirt/oils from the bar and equipment. On my 2 pairs of white 10s already so of all possible colors for 1.25s they go with white again. Oh well.

Agree, my 10's are a total mess but I'll probably get these to compete my set.

[cmarti063]

here we go...

Oh snap...

[mrcheeze36]

here we go...

And another one (of the Rogue PL KG plates):

[rpark]

Those new not for sale Arnold plates looked pretty good.

[PriorMike]

Those PL plates are just filthy...

[BYOBB]

Those PL plates are just filthy...

Meh, not much (if any) different from Ivanko and Eleiko. I suppose they might be cheaper.

[Bench905]

Meh, not much (if any) different from Ivanko and Eleiko. I suppose they might be cheaper.

Well, since the requirements are red and thin width, they can't be THAT much different. Considering how much cheaper Rogue's bumpers are vs. Eleiko, I would hope the PL discs are also more affordable.

It's about time there's a competitor on PL plates. I know Titan tried to join the fray but swung and missed with an ugly stick.

[mrcheeze36]

Well, since the requirements are red and thin width, they can't be THAT much different. Considering how much cheaper Rogue's bumpers are vs. Eleiko, I would hope the PL discs are also more affordable.

My thoughts exactly. I'm happy with my Rogue comp bumpers and they are very similar to the Eleiko plates but are a fraction of the cost. Looking at the 25KG plates you're looking at $295/pair from Rogue vs. $738/pair (WL comp) or $638/pair (training) from Eleiko.

I'm betting the Rogue PL plates will definitely be cheaper and be of similar quality.

[supdenfoo]

I wonder if these plates will hit Rogue's closeout section

[Aspenextreme03]

Just got myself a rogue bar 2.0 the other week and it is pretty sweet. Glad that I decided to buy a new bar instead of doing a CL special. Well worth the price that I paid and as usual Rogue shipped fast and has excellent customer service.

[Bench905]

I wonder if these plates will hit Rogue's closeout section

I assume you mean the ones used at the Arnold. I doubt it - they don't even put any of the comp-used Oly bars in the closeout section. Most of their higher priced items they just keep using at different comps. Then they'll only close out games-used Ohio/Bella bars, the Crossfit games plates with the year on them, and then some of the more random implements (sand bags, wheelbarrows, etc.).

[Bench905]

Deadlift Bar is UP: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ohio-deadlift-bar

[kennyluo]

Deadlift Bar is UP: http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ohio-deadlift-bar

what makes a deadlift bar a deadlift bar? whats the difference between a deadlift bar and a normal power bar?

[1651Naismith]

what makes a deadlift bar a deadlift bar? whats the difference between a deadlift bar and a normal power bar?

See this for the comparison. The extra length and smaller diameter are the big elements. I'm surprised the sleeve length has been dropped to 15.5". I would have thought they would have gone in the opposite direction.

Edit: Not that it really matters for me...I don't have to worry about fully loading a 15.5" sleeve in my lifetime.

[drrickso]

I would have thought they would have gone in the opposite direction.

smaller diameter is the only benefit I see here... not sure why they'd lengthen the bar but shrink the sleeves. i was expecting more of a mini elephant bar when i heard about the DL bar. id rather have an operator, froning, etc bar that's 28.5 and the same 190 tensile just for the extra sleeve space for a bit cheaper.

[Mech6]

not sure why they'd lengthen the bar but shrink the sleeves.

More flex. Shrinking the sleeves was to fall under max bar lengths of some federations.

[drrickso]

More flex. Shrinking the sleeves was to fall under max bar lengths of some federations.

thanks mech- i didnt even consider that.

[Bench905]

smaller diameter is the only benefit I see here... not sure why they'd lengthen the bar but shrink the sleeves. i was expecting more of a mini elephant bar when i heard about the DL bar. id rather have an operator, froning, etc bar that's 28.5 and the same 190 tensile just for the extra sleeve space for a bit cheaper.

It's a deadlift bar, not sure what you were expecting. It's got similar dimensions to the TDB, more loadable sleeve length, probably better fit and finish (in my experience with TPB vs. OPB) AND it's $100 cheaper.

[drrickso]

It's a deadlift bar, not sure what you were expecting.

Exactly what i said- i was expecting an elephant bar variant... specifically, longer sleeves to load more plates

[Bench905]

Exactly what i said- i was expecting an elephant bar variant... specifically, longer sleeves to load more plates

Well, it is longer than a normal bar. But Rogue is trying to be in the PL game, so it needs to meet powerlifting federation specs (for those federations that allow a different deadlift bar).

I think the price point is great compared to the ~$400 Okie and TDBs.

[dumb.bell]

Well this goes on the top of my list of things to get. Now if I can just build up enough courage to do deadlifts again!

[klaximilian]

Can I haz access to this club?

I just pulled the trigger on a whole home gym setup (power rack, adjustable bench, bumpers, bars, treadmill) which includes the Westside Power Bar, TB-2 Trap Bar, and the 2.0 Training Bumper Plates. My Rogue haul should be here within a week.

And now I'm broke....

[Domicron]

Can I haz access to this club?

I just pulled the trigger on a whole home gym setup (power rack, adjustable bench, bumpers, bars, treadmill) which includes the Westside Power Bar, TB-2 Trap Bar, and the 2.0 Training Bumper Plates. My Rogue haul should be here within a week.

And now I'm broke....

it gets worse, the more time you spend here, the more money you want to spend...

[klaximilian]

it gets worse, the more time you spend here, the more money you want to spend...

I wanted to spend more immediately after I made my first purchase.

[jimbuick]

Deadlift bar does look nice, hard to say if it's going to be as good as the TDB though.


I've got some experience with the Rogue Ohio Bars and personally I prefer my TPB.



I do like that the deadlift bar is offered in bare steel though, and it's hard to argue with that price point. I live in a humid environment, so it requires more upkeep but I'm really looking to get more raw steel barbells in my gym and the rogue bar fits that bill.


Hopefully, we'll get some reviews up here soon.

[Domicron]

does anyone know the length between the knurling of the texas deadlift bar? i kinda wish the Rogue DL bar had knurling that extends further towards the center for sumo deadlifts, instead of being wider. i guess that's to protect peoples' legs for conventional pulling though.

not that, you know, i need a DL bar...

[jimbuick]

does anyone know the length between the knurling of the texas deadlift bar? i kinda wish the Rogue DL bar had knurling that extends further towards the center for sumo deadlifts, instead of being wider. i guess that's to protect peoples' legs for conventional pulling though.

not that, you know, i need a DL bar...

https://youtu.be/nzIwDbfC2Sw

[Northernmoris]

I currently have the Rogue Monster safety strap system. It's been great, but I just didn't like how much the straps droop down. I believe Rogue uses the same size straps for the 24" and 30" ML and M racks. I contacted Rogue to see if I could order shorter straps but for some reason they won't do custom sizing.

I went ahead and contacted Sorinex and was able to order a set of straps. My Rogue straps are 32" long, while the Sorinex straps are 31" long (Phil at Sorinex said they usually do 1" longer than the crossmember length it'll be installed for). Came out to $55/strap + shipping ($30 to CA, pretty expensive just for straps...oh well).

Here's a before and after...much better:

Rogue strapsV



Sorinex straps

Nice setup but Those straps are grossly over priced. A 2"/3" x 31" single ply with flat eyes is maybe $30.

[mrcheeze36]

Nice setup but Those straps are grossly over priced. A 2"/3" x 31" single ply with flat eyes is maybe $30.

It is what it is. I didn't know where else to source replacement straps in a specific length.