Cat tongue scale?! This is a hard one to do. I think best is to offer some side by side shots with other bars people may be familiar with (Rogue, Kabuki, etc).
@BasementBrandon ha. Cat tongue was already done…gotta do something new and I want it to be objective and measurable. The challenge lies in getting reliable data.
Great detailed break down. I really like the OD green. That bar is very fair in price when you compare it to the Rogue operator bar that comes in OD green.
An important note for people who can't get to the showroom to check it out... if you are looking for higher aggressiveness, avoid the cerakote. It dulls it some.
Not on the market for a new PB at the moment, but I do want a second one at some point. I think it’s going to be a tough choice for me between the SS REP double black diamond (cheaper) and the AB Chewy bar (a bit more premium I’m assuming, but much more expensive). Starting to think I should go with the REP.
AB makes some PREMIUM options. I don’t know any unsatisfied customers. Would love to get some in the gym at some point to review. With that being said, I really like the Rep
How can you describe knurling to effectively convey its level of aggressiveness?
Cat tongue scale?! This is a hard one to do. I think best is to offer some side by side shots with other bars people may be familiar with (Rogue, Kabuki, etc).
@@BasementBrandon I was just about to say cat tongue and you beat me to it
@BasementBrandon ha. Cat tongue was already done…gotta do something new and I want it to be objective and measurable. The challenge lies in getting reliable data.
Really thorough as always. I’d like to get one eventually but i just have so many good ones I fear it would just get lost in the shuffle.
You do have quite the collection! Thanks for watching!
Green looks great!!!
It really does. Any color barbell for your gym regardless of currently being offered, what are you choosing?
bro that green is slickkkk
Green just so happens to be my favorite color
Great review Kurt, you're always on top of the detail and specs of the barbells. Again great video, much respect
Means a lot to me to see those kind words. I appreciate your viewership
I got the full stainless as soon as released. Once I felt it at home gym con, I knew I had to have it. Love every minute of using it.
I bet the stainless one feels amazing! Thanks for watching Eric! I always appreciate you
Great detailed break down. I really like the OD green.
That bar is very fair in price when you compare it to the Rogue operator bar that comes in OD green.
This is significantly better for powerlifting that the operator bar. The operator bar was actually my first barbell ever.
An important note for people who can't get to the showroom to check it out... if you are looking for higher aggressiveness, avoid the cerakote. It dulls it some.
It absolutely does dull the knurling a bit. Good observation. Thank you
can you also do the black diamond bar review? how is it different with the double black diamond?
Not on the market for a new PB at the moment, but I do want a second one at some point. I think it’s going to be a tough choice for me between the SS REP double black diamond (cheaper) and the AB Chewy bar (a bit more premium I’m assuming, but much more expensive). Starting to think I should go with the REP.
AB makes some PREMIUM options. I don’t know any unsatisfied customers. Would love to get some in the gym at some point to review. With that being said, I really like the Rep
SNM style knurling 😂😂😂
Quote of the day😂
It clearly and concisely communicates a degree of knock sharpness! Bahahahaha
Every once in a while I say something funny. This one was just captured on camera
Big Barbell Guy!
Love em! Thanks for checking in bro
Honestly, the Powerbar Ex was better in my opinion. I bought that and have also felt/ tested the Double Black Diamond and just like the Ex better
What did you prefer on the Ex? Thanks for dropping by!
@@TheKurtlocker the knurling felt more aggressive and "grabby" for lack of a better term
I completely understand what you mean. I would prefer a grannies bar as well
To be clear, the Ex felt more aggressive to me
Ahhh. I totally misinterpreted. Are you into the S&M knurl levels?! Lol
Don't buy red. In person it looks pink