Last week’s survey was a repeat from September 1, 2019. It simply asked have you heard of “x” barbell (16 different ones). The only difference was that it did not include a specific picture of the items like the first time.
Straight from Google Sheets, a little behind the scenes added with the charts/graphs today. Below you’ll see the percentages from September and the latest survey, along with data showing how much changed. Here are the key high highlights:
- The average scores went up 3% even without pictures of specific items. 13 out of 16 “scores” were greater than last time.
- The Rogue barbells (Ohio Power Bar and Echo) stayed on top.
- The biggest movers were from a couple of companies in Texas. The Lone Star Power Bar (Fringe Sport) percentage went up 17% while the WOD Bars (Get RX’d) rose 14%.
- Those that fell the most definitely suffered from no pictures. Bandbell Bars (-40%), the EliteFTS SS Yoke (-16%), and the Transformer Bar (-4) all have unique/iconic looks that make them more recognizable.
Here is a little more info about each barbell with links to them:
Ohio Power Bar: From Rogue, this may be the most popular barbell out there for home gym owners that like to squat, bench, and deadlift.
Echo Bar: Just behind the OPB are these bars. This one will be great for CrossFit type workouts.
Texas Power Bar: A classic USA Made Power Bar
Boneyard Bars: From Rogue, these brand new barbells may have minor cosmetic issues, but are still very well known to the public.
Elite FTS SS Yoke: Some would say it’s the 🐐 SSB.
The Transformer Bar: From Kabuki Strength, this may be the most versatile specialty bar out there.
Lone Star Power Bar: Another bar to do some powerlifting with sold out of Texas. This one from Fringe Sport.
Mammoth Bar: Power Bar from American Barbell
Wonder Bar: With bushing or bearing options, this bar from Fringe Sport has been praised by many in the home gym community. It also starts out as only $199 + Free Shipping!
WOD Bars: Bars from Get RX’d to do WOD’s.
Gladiator WL Bar: A bar to do some weightlifting from Rep Fitness
Colorado Barbell: An affordable and Made in the USA barbell that spins with the best of them.
Barenaked Power Bar: Probably the best powerlifting bar that you can get for under $200.
Bandbell Bars: These are not your standard barbells. The Bamboo and Earthquake bars are designed around the principle of “Oscillating Kinetic Energy” and are not going to stay flat while lifting.
Chicago Bar: Olympic Bar from Body-Solid named after the Windy City
Premier Bearing Barbell from I Sell Fitness: Bar for olympic weightlifting at an incredible price.
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