I originally ordered the phosphate coated olympic bar. It arrived with the pagaged damaged and had some blemishes on the finish from shipping. Eric from customer service was more than happy to send me a new bar. Because the package delivered was not to their standards he offered the Soaring Falcon bar for my trouble. On top of that, he let me keep the original bar and refunded $25. This customer service is great and is what companies are lacking nowadays. Now about the bar....it is excellent to summarize. The Falcon showed up in a much sturdier tube and had zero manufacturing defects. I used it immediately for chest day. This barbell has the grip, balance, and feel of bars that are double and triple the cost. The spin is great for a bushing bar and the whip is right in the sweet spot. It was so much easier on my shoulders than my previous bar. I attribute that to the spin and balance. The grip is great and the multiple knurlings offer different grip options so your hands don't get torn up on olympic style lifts. I couldn't be happier. I wish I had found this bargain much sooner. It is truly a high end bar at a bargain price. Thanks for the help Eric! The phosphate bar is not far behind in terms of quality and has great spin. But the Soaring Falcon will be my go to for years to come.

I love the versatility of this bar. Whether I'm doing deadlifts, squats, or bench presses, it delivers excellent performance. The dual knurl markings add an extra layer of convenience.

I've had this bar for months, and it still looks and performs like new. The coating has resisted scratches, and the knurling has maintained its effectiveness. A top-notch weightlifting bar.

I've tested the limits of this bar with various exercises, and it has consistently delivered. The dual knurl markings offer convenience, and the spin is smooth. An excellent investment.

Received my barbell bar 4 days after ordering, shipping was very fast, customer service patiently answered my questions, it was a perfect purchase!