Cap Barbell 1500 Pound Solid Test Bar (7-Feet)

by Cap Barbell

Product Features

• Made In U.S.A.
• 1500 Lbs. Capacity
• Black Finish
• 30 Day Manufacture's Warranty

Product Description

Cap's 7’ Olympic Power Bar offers supreme quality craftsmanship from end to end and is the only reason this bar has a powerful reputation and tolerates even the toughest workout. Designed with medium depth diamond knurled surface and sleeves that swivels at the most delicate touch. This prohibits the bar from warping and reduces pressure on the wrists. Warning: This product contains one or more phthalate chemicals known to the state of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Consumer may return the product for a full refund, including shipping cost for both receipt and return of the product within 15 days of his or her receipt.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000RNSDKE
• Item model number: OB-86PB
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,769 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is black, not silver., May 1, 2010

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Bazbar "bazbar" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cap Barbell 1500 Pound Solid Test Bar (7-Feet) (Sports)

I just received the "Cap Barbell 1500 Pound Solid Test Bar (7-Feet)" - model #OB-86PB. I cannot provide a compressive review at this time but it should be noted that this bar is *black* it is not the silver/chrome color pictured above. The description does mention that it is black but I missed it so some others might as well.

Also be aware that when you remove it from the shipping package it will be covered in machine oil - be ready to wipe it down before it touches any kind of carpet or fabric.

I will update this review with performance information after testing the bar with heavy deadlifts and dropping it with bumper plates.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the Price, November 3, 2011

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Aaron - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cap Barbell 1500 Pound Solid Test Bar (7-Feet) (Sports)

This is a heavy-duty bar. The black finish scratches off easily, but I figured it would and didn't care because of the price. The knurling is not too aggressive, so it won't tear up your hands, but there's enough depth for effective grip. Unlike some of the other reviewers, my bar was not full of oil. I suppose it has a light residue, but nothing worth worrying over. It'll wear off with use. I have some observations specifically as a powerlifter. On the plus side, the bar has almost no flex, even with over 400 lbs on it. So when you're lifting the weight, you're lifting all of it from the start. But I have two negative comments: First, the bar seems a little thicker than IPF regulations. I don't have an IPF bar at my house to compare it to, and it may be an illusion because of the color, but it just seems a little thicker. I suppose they did this to up the weight-rating. I won't know for sure until I try to max deadlift with it. Second, there is no center knurling on this bar. I like having a center knurling for squats. It makes me feel safer - so the bar has less opportunity for slipping. It's a personal preference, and it just means I'll have to chalk up whenever I'm squatting. Overall, for the price, I would recommend it as a solid addition to any home gym.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good choice for the price, June 4, 2010

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Tina Rodie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cap Barbell 1500 Pound Solid Test Bar (7-Feet) (Sports)

The bar arrived quickly. It was black not chrome as shown in the picture. It is so far holding up well to moderate use. The highest load put on the bar is 260 lbs. so far but will definitely hold far more than that. The last thing I would note about this bar is that it swivels VERY smoothly and easily making it a great choice for someone wanting to do power cleans or the like. I would recommend this bar.