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Best 28mm Barbells Compared: Olympic Lifting Bars
Compare the best 28mm barbells for Olympic weightlifting. Eleiko, Rogue Euro, REP Exceed. Needle bearings, whip, and IWF specs.
Top Pick: Eleiko Olympic Bar
Gold Standard with a score of 9.8/10. 28mm shaft, 215K PSI tensile strength.
Shop Eleiko Olympic Bar - $729Side-by-Side Comparison
| Barbell | Price | Shaft | Knurl | Tensile | Finish | Rotation | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleiko Olympic Bar | $729 | 28mm | Medium | 215K PSI | Chrome | Needle Bearing | Gold Standard | 9.8/10 |
| Rogue Euro Bar | $495 | 28mm | Medium | 215K PSI | Nickel | Needle Bearing | Premium | 9.5/10 |
| REP Exceed Bar | $349 | 28mm | Medium | 200K PSI | Cerakote | Needle Bearing | Best Value | 8.8/10 |
#1: Eleiko Olympic Bar - Gold Standard
Price: $729
Shaft: 28mm
Knurl: Medium
Tensile: 215K PSI
Finish: Chrome
Rotation: Needle Bearing
Score: 9.8/10
Verdict: Gold Standard
#2: Rogue Euro Bar - Premium
Price: $495
Shaft: 28mm
Knurl: Medium
Tensile: 215K PSI
Finish: Nickel
Rotation: Needle Bearing
Score: 9.5/10
Verdict: Premium
#3: REP Exceed Bar - Best Value
Price: $349
Shaft: 28mm
Knurl: Medium
Tensile: 200K PSI
Finish: Cerakote
Rotation: Needle Bearing
Score: 8.8/10
Verdict: Best Value