CAP The Boss 7ft Olympic Barbell, Pro Series, 1,500lb Capacity

This bar might not be considered a high level bar as some of the others out there that costs twice as much if not more but after using this bar for a month I don't doubt the quality of this bar one bit. At nearly $160 shipped (which I don't consider cheap) I think this bar is very comparable to higher priced bars out there and a much better value for the price. So what else do I have to say about this bar... PROS: - I love the black finish. It's a bar, but it just looks so nice. Yes, over time it will start to scratch up but who cares, if you're trying to get bigger, stronger or whatever you shouldn't be worried about that. - Some reviewers have complained about the knurling being too aggressive but after using it for month I feel it's just right. On other bars I've used when I do lifts such as deads as I start to fatigue I tend to start losing grip and would have to readjust my hands the last few reps. However, with this bar I haven't had that issue. I also like the fact that the bar itself doesn't have a smooth finish so even there's very good grip on the non-knurled sections as well. - It's rated for 1,500lbs. I will never be able to push that kind of weight and I don't know how accurate that rating is but I don't doubt this bar can handle very heavy weight and can take abuse. Not only does the bar look nice but it's built tough as well. - The ends are capped. Anyone who has ever used bars where it's an allen type bolt with the ends exposed knows the issues those can have. - Price and value. Again, for the price this bar is well worth the money. It'll be nearly impossible to find another bar as tough and rugged as this one without paying nearly twice as much if not more. CONS: - It won't look as nice over time. If you use it and a lot, wear and tear will be more noticeable than your typical silver, chrome finish bar. - Some may not like the threaded sleeves. I myself prefer the sleeves to be smooth but that wasn't a big deal to me. OVERALL THOUGHTS: This is the best bar for the money. There really are no cons as the ones I listed and what I've read in other reviews are more so personal preference. In terms of the value and quality of this bar you can't go wrong.

Works as intended, holds a considerable amount of weight, and the only downside is how every color rubs off on the black. Other than that, it's definitely a solid 5 stars!

Very impressed by the build quality. I would highly recommend this to complete your home gym.

It works and does the job. Not much else to say here. I can easily load this bar with 315 and have no issues. It feels solid. The only minor con I have is that this bar "rolls". I noticed this when doing the bench press. Also, shipping/delivery was not good. The carrier was practically dragging the box and that ended up scratching my bar. Other than that, its a great deal for your money and it fits perfectly with Cap Barbells FM 905Q squat rack which I covered as a hole in great detail 'else where'.

awesome bar! PROS- price. can't beat it. Capacity- alleged 1,500 lbs. I just got it and 4 plates, so I really havent had the opportunity to test it, but it does not seem to flex at all. It could technically be classified as a deadlift bar, because there is no center knurling but according to other customers it has very little flex unlike those high end deadlift bars. The color is nice, the paint chips away but I could care less. Also, the knurling is really awesome. Very shallow, but lots of it which is great for grip and not tearing up skin. CONS- Came in the cardboard tube from UPS a little dinged up, and the bottom of the tube was missing completely. The caps at the end of the bar are not that high-end, but we will have to see after a few years of use whether the bearings hold up. My bar came soaked in an oily residue with grease coming out of the sleeves, which made me wonder... The sleeves do not spin extremely well, but at least they spin. I dont know how it would fare with olympic lifts but I will have to test it out. overall, its a great bar for the price.

A little more than I had planned on paying for a bar, but it's definitely a nice one! The bar itself feels nice, with textured grip where your hands go. The weight ends aren't smooth - there are tiny "rings" to make the edges ridged, I assume so that the weights aren't as prone to move as on a smooth bar. The only complaint I would have is that as I'm putting weights on and off the bar the ends are losing their paint and the silver inside is starting to show in spots - I'm not sure what they could do about this, so I'm not deducting a star for it, I suppose it will just show wear as I use it. The ends do spin, which I think helps when doing things like power cleans - the weights don't cause the bar where your hands are to try to spin out of your hands. Weights seem to fit on it perfectly, though because of the ridges they can be difficult to get off, especially getting the last weight off when the bar is on the floor so it's tilted a bit. I'm quite pleased with it, and hope to use it for many years to come!

I use this bar for days I can not make it to my local Crossfit Gym. I perform cleans, snatches, front/back squats, jerks, deadlifts, and presses. The spin is decent. I took some tips from Mark Rippetoe on barbell maintenance. He recommends using 3 in 1 oil 3-IN-ONE MULTI-PURPOSE OIL 110078 3oz to lubricate the bearings. After doing this the spin has increased and is a lot smoother. I noticed the difference while performing hang power cleans. Currently I hang power clean at #225. The added spin is easy on my wrist. The sleeves on the bar show some signs of chrome coming through after adding and removing weight, but I do not expect this bar to be pretty since I am droping it from over head with #200+ on it. There is zero flex on this bar, may not be ideal for olympic lifting, but I have no issues performing olympic lifts. The knurling is good, no issues with grip. Overall it is a great bar for beginning, intermediate, and advanced athletes who are serious about his/her weight training and keeping some cash in their pocket.

I read the reviews before I bought this bar and the most common feedback is: - It shows scratches easily - It doesn't spin very well As for the first, I couldn't care less. I wasn't looking to buy a piece of art. As for the second, the bar I received spins very well. I do a lot of olympic lifting (most as part of Crossfit WODs) and find the bar spins very well. In other words, I've never had the bar spin in my hands. The knurling is very good. Not too aggressive, but definitely enough for the kind of lifting I do. I am considering buying another one so my son and I can do WODs at the same time. I would DEFINITELY buy this bar again!

Nice knural. No center knural as i needed a deadlift bar. Spins nice.