I am Confused (Texas Power Bar)

[Ezrie]

I am in the market for a new bar. I have heard many recommendations for the "Texas Power Bar." My question is, are they all the same (i.e made by the same company) or is the texas power bar a "spec' for a bar that meets certain criteria. I ask because elitefts, jessup, sorinex and others all sell a "texas power bar" at way different prices.

Troy: http://www.troybarbell.com/store.php...on=show_detail

Sorinex: http://store.sorinex.com/Texas_Power...pic_p/ob-1.htm

Elitefts: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...1&m=PD&pid=378

WW: http://www.wwfitness.com/olybarscollars.html

Jessup: http://www.jesupgym.com/products.htm?cid=12

Should I just by the cheapest one, or are there differences?

[Jason2459]

I can attest to the Jessup bar as being the best bang for the buck. Very solid bar with great knurling. Many people have had great experiences with it as well. It is a very stiff bar with very little to no whip. So, not the best for a deadlift bar.

[Newbtime]

yes the texas power bar is made by a couple different companies, but they are all very similar and have the same thickness etc. the differences are superficial.

[GDA]

i haven't actually gotten my bar in the mail yet, but i highly reccommend weightlifters warehouse based on customer service alone. bill ennis has returned every single one of my emails damn near immediately even on weekends. ill be shopping from his store as often as money allows.

[gunzandwheelz]

i haven't actually gotten my bar in the mail yet, but i highly reccommend weightlifters warehouse based on customer service alone. bill ennis has returned every single one of my emails damn near immediately even on weekends. ill be shopping from his store as often as money allows.

Agreed. His products are top notch and his prices were the best I could find. His customer service is good and he answers questions honestly. I have purchased two bars and a pair of collars from him. I was going to purchase one more thing, a much higher dollar piece, and he told me he didn't think it was the right equipment for me. In addition, he gave me other websites and companies he thought would be more in line for what I needed.

[LT1Squirrel]

I thought texas bars were 55 lbs, or am i confusing that with something else...

[burningNun]

You'd be thinking of 8' squat bars I believe.

[GDA]

yeah its the squat bars that are 55.