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BalanceFrom Olympic 2" Hex Weight-Lifting Trap Bar (1,000lb Cap., Open) Expired

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Walmart has BalanceFrom Olympic 2" Hex Weight-Lifting Trap Bar (2G-HEX-OPEN) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

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    • Bars have 1.97" bar end diameter to ensure bars fit all standard plates with holes 2" or less.
    • 1000-Pound Capacity
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Walmart has BalanceFrom Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Open Trap Bar, 1000-Pound Capacity [walmart.com] for $99.99 with Free Shipping.

This appears a clone of the Bells of Steel Open Hex Bar [bellsofsteel.us] which retails for $299.99.

It is not clear from the images if this has bronze bushings like the Bells of Steel hex bar or if they are fixed. Looks good for the home gym and general fitness to supplement a barbell.

EDIT:

Received mine yesterday, took some product photos [imgur.com].

No bronze bushings, weighs 38 lbs, knurled handles (painted and passive), 9.5 inch sleeves with Signature Fitness end-cap.

Definitely a steal for the price, but not identical to the Bells of Steel version.

Photo album: https://imgur.com/a/0zRKnb0
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Model: BalanceFrom Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar, 1000-Pound Capacity, Open

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I have the bells of steel bar and it works well. It tips when you put a 45 on one side and not the other. But all other weights it seems balanced. The raised handles have stronger knurling than the lower handles. Feels very balanced when using, have gone up to 315 with no issues. If you're lifting more you'll have to ask someone stronger if they like it
Alright, I bit. Worst case, I have to return it.
If anyone can find any other mention of this bar, please let me know.
Specs would also be nice (why can't they at least list the basic dimensions?).
I can't find any reviews. The manufacturers website doesn't list it. The part # pulls up nothing.
It feels like I'm Guinee pigging a test product, but I hate my multipiece closed trap bar so much that I'll give this a go. Just need to try something new that's not $300+.
Received mine yesterday, took some photos [imgur.com].

No bronze bushings, weighs 38 lbs, knurled handles (painted and passive), 9.5 inch sleeves with Signature Fitness end-cap.

Definitely a steal for the price, but not identical to the Bells of Steel version.

Photo album: https://imgur.com/a/0zRKnb0

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sl91887
03-28-2023 at 09:57 AM.
03-28-2023 at 09:57 AM.
Looks like the closed bar is on sale for $59 as well.
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03-28-2023 at 10:14 AM.

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03-28-2023 at 10:14 AM.
Alright, I bit. Worst case, I have to return it.
If anyone can find any other mention of this bar, please let me know.
Specs would also be nice (why can't they at least list the basic dimensions?).
I can't find any reviews. The manufacturers website doesn't list it. The part # pulls up nothing.
It feels like I'm Guinee pigging a test product, but I hate my multipiece closed trap bar so much that I'll give this a go. Just need to try something new that's not $300+.
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Electricalsushi
03-28-2023 at 10:15 AM.
03-28-2023 at 10:15 AM.
Quote from sl91887 :
Looks like the closed bar is on sale for $59 as well.
The closed bar has welded sleeves in case that matters to you.
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daneboy83
03-28-2023 at 10:43 AM.
03-28-2023 at 10:43 AM.
From the look of the pictures it appears this trap bar is rackable, but may have poor knurl for a proper grip.
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03-28-2023 at 12:14 PM.

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03-28-2023 at 12:14 PM.
I have the bells of steel bar and it works well. It tips when you put a 45 on one side and not the other. But all other weights it seems balanced. The raised handles have stronger knurling than the lower handles. Feels very balanced when using, have gone up to 315 with no issues. If you're lifting more you'll have to ask someone stronger if they like it
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03-28-2023 at 12:53 PM.
03-28-2023 at 12:53 PM.
Does anyone know if this can hold rogue bumper plate and if so how many
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zyberwoof
03-28-2023 at 01:55 PM.
03-28-2023 at 01:55 PM.
Quote from PurpleLaborer579 :
Does anyone know if this can hold rogue bumper plate and if so how many
Yes it can hold them. No, I don't know how many. The picture and description both highlight that the sleeves are longer than normal. This hex bar should be able to hold more plates than a normal bar.
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blarg0001
03-28-2023 at 02:00 PM.
03-28-2023 at 02:00 PM.
These are a quite a bit better than the closed style. You can get your first plates on while it's stood up and the bars are long enough to accommodate a decent number of bumper plates. That said, I prefer the 'rickshaw' style ones for DL and farmers carry.
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Cris718
03-28-2023 at 09:32 PM.
03-28-2023 at 09:32 PM.
No knurling and a slick paint job in the handles is a no go for me. That should be brought up to them as a safety issue. As someone who sweats like my life depends on it, I need to use liquid chalk between sets on heavily knurled bars. Not sure if knurled can be added. Otherwise this is a great deal.
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03-29-2023 at 01:58 AM.
03-29-2023 at 01:58 AM.
Quote from daneboy83 :
From the look of the pictures it appears this trap bar is rackable, but may have poor knurl for a proper grip.

I don't think it's rackable because the sleeves go directly to the hex part of the bar. Usually there is a straight part between the sleeves and the hex/diamond part of the bar to be able to rack it but I'm not seeing it on here.

Truly a mystery bar lol with no measurements. Which is pretty important because you want to make sure the grip width is where you want it to be since it's fixed and can't be adjusted.

Guess if I were to buy once cry once with this type of bar, I'd get Rep Open Trap Bar and pick which Width handles you want.

Lol but $99.. Ya never know till you try it I guess.
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03-29-2023 at 04:11 AM.
03-29-2023 at 04:11 AM.
No knurling is a no go for me. Could use straps, but would rather have knurling.
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AquaRain3646
03-29-2023 at 04:30 AM.
03-29-2023 at 04:30 AM.
What's the advantage to the open design vs closed design? I've always used a closed one and I'm looking to pick one up for my new home gym
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