Texas power bar Identifying

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shortandmighty		Texas power bar Identifying	14-08-2013 @ 13:36
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270 650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	I've been offered a bar for £50 which I suspect may be a TPB but I'm not certain. It is black oxide coated all the way including nicely spinning collars. However, unlike the newer TPB's the collar stops about 1/2" short of the very end of the bar and has a 1/2" thick cap the same diameter as the collars held on with a grub screw. I can't see any writing on it but it is very well made and still has quite harsh knurling on despite being a few years old. I've tried googling it and it does look like an old TPB so would be well worth £50. Any help welcome.

youngy		...	14-08-2013 @ 13:49
crushed the generals chance of 6th place Member 588, 5477 posts SQ 200, BP 100, DL 200 500.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq	shortandmighty said:I've been offered a bar for £50 which I suspect may be a TPB but I'm not certain. It is black oxide coated all the way including nicely spinning collars. However, unlike the newer TPB's the collar stops about 1/2" short of the very end of the bar and has a 1/2" thick cap the same diameter as the collars held on with a grub screw. I can't see any writing on it but it is very well made and still has quite harsh knurling on despite being a few years old. I've tried googling it and it does look like an old TPB so would be well worth £50. Any help welcome. For £50 I would take it if it seems like a good bar, even if its not a TPB.

Thing		...	14-08-2013 @ 14:01
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	youngy said: For £50 I would take it if it seems like a good bar, even if its not a TPB. Go for it its only £50

BigMacca		...	14-08-2013 @ 14:22
understanding of the sport, little he has. Member 798, 9944 posts SQ 260, BP 150, DL 272.5 682.5 kgs @ 82.5kgs UnEq	The 'old' texas power bars were not finished and were just raw steel - So if it has a black oxide coating then it's either a newish (last 3-4 years I think) TPB or a copy. I think that all of the official TPB from Buddy Capps do have a 'Texas Power Bar' stamp on the end caps..... But having said that, I seem to remember the TPB I bought from Strength Shop a few years back didn't have any end caps on it at all (I've not got it anymore to check)

Fazc		...	14-08-2013 @ 14:30
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	BigMacca said:But having said that, I seem to remember the TPB I bought from Strength Shop a few years back didn't have any end caps on it at all (I've not got it anymore to check) I'm pretty sure even 3-4 years back they were still stamped. I bought mine 2 years ago and a friend got his 3-4 years ago, both are stamped. If it seems like a decent bar then go for it. It should be relatively thin, despite being a standard 20kg. You can feel the quality in your hands compared to a regular £80 bar.

youngy		...	14-08-2013 @ 14:33
crushed the generals chance of 6th place Member 588, 5477 posts SQ 200, BP 100, DL 200 500.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq	Fazc said: I'm pretty sure even 3-4 years back they were still stamped. I bought mine 2 years ago and a friend got his 3-4 years ago, both are stamped. If it seems like a decent bar then go for it. It should be relatively thin, despite being a standard 20kg. You can feel the quality in your hands compared to a regular £80 bar. I think Macca is right. I'll check mine tonight when I get home.

Fazc		...	14-08-2013 @ 14:38
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	Post Edited: 14.08.2013 @ 14:43 PM by Fazc youngy said: I think Macca is right. I'll check mine tonight when I get home. I can only speak from my experience, both mine and my friends bars are stamped. As I say; I got mine a couple years back, he got his 3-4 years back. Edit - Though I imagine it probably depends on when the bar actually left the factory as well, if there is a difference the stamps.


Jabba		...	14-08-2013 @ 17:09
and the winning number is... 88! Member 647, 2048 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 242.5 617.5 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq	Milsy can correct me but I think the TPBs at Bradford Uni say Mac Barbell on the end caps.

IrishMarc		...	14-08-2013 @ 17:54
no really Irish Member 1196, 5908 posts SQ 312, BP 230, DL 320 862.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq	If it has decent knurling and isn't bent for 50 quid I would buy it.

shortandmighty		...	15-08-2013 @ 16:59
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270 650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	So I bought it, and it turns out it is a mac barbell texas power bar. For £40!

Ramsay777		...	15-08-2013 @ 17:00
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315 675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq	Score!

BigMacca		...	15-08-2013 @ 19:45
understanding of the sport, little he has. Member 798, 9944 posts SQ 260, BP 150, DL 272.5 682.5 kgs @ 82.5kgs UnEq	shortandmighty said:So I bought it, and it turns out it is a mac barbell texas power bar. For £40! The best version in my opinion

AdamC		...	16-08-2013 @ 00:56
Member 1519, 1476 posts SQ 320, BP 260, DL 320 900.0 kgs @ 117kgs Eq	shortandmighty said:So I bought it, and it turns out it is a mac barbell texas power bar. For £40! lucky son of a b**ch

Jabba		...	16-08-2013 @ 02:14
and the winning number is... 88! Member 647, 2048 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 242.5 617.5 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq	This.

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