Hansu IPF Approved Competition Power Bars - Budget Eleiko?
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- čas přidán 18. 07. 2023
- Today we take a look at two of my favorite barbells, both from Hansu Power. These bars have a lot to offer at very interesting price points, depending on how you look at it. Let's discuss.
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Tons of great information here! Thanks for the great review and including both bars!
Thanks Champ!
thanks for the review, confirmed my purchase, glad you took my suggestion!
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While I'm not in the market for a new bar, I appreciate the review. Just got the new 29mm TPB (thanks to you and the channel) to go with my OPB and my first bar, an old York circa 1982. I have a bunch of other stuff but those are my three favs. Love your reviews, Love the channel, Thanks for doing it!
Great time to be a barbell collector 😅
Thanks so much for the review. I am really looking forward to a REP Colorado and Double Black Diamond bar review. You rock!
I'm supposed to have a call with them today actually.
@@BasementBrandon I just got shipping notification on my Colorado Bar. Should have it early next week.
Thanks for this. Looking forward to your Rep Double Black Diamond barbell review!
Just have to get one 😅
Love the barbell reviews. I want a 2 x agro bar 😅 and busting out the SBD sleeves. Mine have been awesome. Looking forward to your full review 🤙🏼
I think a lot of people would find the 2x perfect.
The knurling on the hansu bars looks exceptional!
It's solid for a comp bar!
"two bars, one basement" cant get any better than that! Nice review!
Thanks my man
to be accurate it's "40 bars, one basement" lol
Been waiting for this and you didn’t disappoint. A really thoughtful and thorough review. I know a lot of “Chinese trash” will probably come but people need to understand not everything made in China is bad. There are manufacturers there that can make products just as good as American and generally western manufacturers and that includes these bars. It’s not a a country thats roughly the size of the US with over a billion people making iPhones, Nikes and crappy t-shirts. Much more nuanced than that and I’m glad you addressed it here in your own way.
Agreed. Take a look at Eleiko calibrated plates for example, which many would consider the best on the market... made in China. Same with the American Barbell dumbbells... made in China.
I still prefer made in USA a lot of times, but there are some good pieces coming from overseas as well.... and a lot of bad ones lol.
With the use I’ve give to the zinc HANSU power bar for around 4-5 months, it’s amazing with calibrated plates, it stays tight on squats and deadlifts, but using it to squat with pound plates, the whip it has its crazy, even when letting bar after the squat it didn’t stopped the whip, mentioning it was a 285kg sq with pound plates, and giving me perfect stability and zero whip squatting 300kg with eleiko calibrated plates. I totally agree with you with the spin on the bar, I think it spins what it has to spin its not a weightlifting barbell. Thank you for the review I’m contemplating upgrading from the zinc to the SS HANSU BB on the future.
Interesting, I haven't noticed the whip on heavier sets, but will pay more attention next time.
Rocking the Good Company shirt!
3SB baby
I competed in a meet there. Silent Mike has a very nice gym!
Love the reviews...I'm good with what I have but if I as in the market I might go with the hansu.
I have a Ohio power bar in black zinc and a B&R bar that I prefer for squats because the center knurl is not as aggressive.
hard to beat that combo!
Haven’t used them but my first thought was from what I have seen is Budget Eleiko barbell
My man Coach Carp with the foreshadowing!
I bought a black zinc Boneyard 20kg Ohio Power Bar years ago for $225. It's my daily driver power bar. With tax and shipping around $250. Man I miss those days. Next up is finally dropping the cash for a set of matching plates. Those Hansu chrome plates are slick but just a bit out of budget.
The OPB is still what I consider the best bar for most!
I greatly greatly appreciate the Zoolander reference 👌🏼👌🏼
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.
I’m still using my Rep stainless steel deep knurl bar. After 4 years no problems. These Hansu bars look very good and well knurled! 👊
Good bar, actually on closeout right now too!
@@BasementBrandonwhich of those two would you recommend? Very similar price points. Not exactly the same, but similar specs as well
@@danmartin2980 Between the REP EX and Hansu? I'd recommend both. The Hansu if you want more of a comp bar, the REP if you want more aggressive knurling.
I almost grabbed the less expensive one a few months ago when you posted that on IG and couldn't help but think of the mastery bar, throughout this video. I think the price isn't bad, especially considering the IPF approved comp. status. I realize that's not important to many, but it costs something and still keeping the bar under $300 is actually pretty impressive. Surprised you didn't mention the Texas PB along with Rogue and others.
I love my 29mm TPB but it’s still not a comp bar like these IMO!
Damn good review
Thanks my dude.
How does the SS Bar compare to the American Barbell Chewy? Was interesting not to see that bar mentioned. Thanks for the review though!!
Chewy has prob the best build quality of almost any bar I’ve owned. Knurling is nice as well. Price point is pretty high but you get a lot for your money. Didn’t include it here just bc not really a comp bar and it wouldn’t have proved my loo t well in the drop test 😅
I really like the looks of these. While a bar being IPF approved doesn’t really matter since I’m not a meet director it does appeal to me quite a bit.
Does add a bit to the cool factor.
I only own one bar and that is the BoS Barenaked Powerlifting bar.
Hard to beat the value at $220
Any thoughts on the Strength Shop calibrated bastard power in stainless steel? It is also ipf approved and here in Europe one of the few affordable ones.
I've only owned the StrengthShop USA Bastard Power Bar in nickel. From what I recall on that video some of the european crowd said it was different from that they've had. Have not used the one you mention.
back in the basement
Like I never left!
Thanks for teaching me that Hansu exists.
No problem
This is interesting I was thinking of upgrading my giant hybrid with the rep black diamond or the Ohio. I’m going to have to find a place that has this
If you like sharper knurling the double black diamond or one of the aggro bars will prob be more up your alley.
Thorough review as always. "Scientific test" is worth of a Nobel Prize 😉Really it's very indicative, no jokes
Between dropping barbells and most recently seeing how fast shoes slide down a bench... I'm on to some high tech stuff down here.
$440 to $600😢 dang. I am torn because it is still competitively priced in that arena, but that much of a price hike is obnoxious.
Shoulda made a video on it when it was cheaper 😅
I am actually debating between the Rogue stainless squat bar and a second power bar. This is so I can superset squat and bench when they are not the main movement of the day. Stainless and more aggressive knurl is my criterion for the power bar. My current bar is the Rogue stainless OPB. The Rep Double Black Diamond, Hansu and Rogue Aggro 2x are candidates if I go with a power bar instead of a squat bar. I want Chrome sleeves, but haven’t checked the Aggro 2x bar specs yet. Any insights you can add?
The squat bar is just a big OPB, which is awesome if you want a thicker diameter fully knurled bar. A lot of people also like it for benching. If you want the REP, I might actually consider buying the Power Bar EX that's on closeout instead. Will save you like $150 vs the Double Black Diamond for mostly what I can tell is a similar bar. Hansu would be good if you want a comp bar, but won't give you anything really more than what you already have. The Aggro 2x has what many would consider a goldilocks knurl (just right) but the sleeves are stainless.
@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the thorough reply. Stainless sleeves are fine too. I just don’t like coated sleeves and think the jury is still out on the new proprietary finish sleeves. Sounds like it is between the Rogue squat bar, which would give me a completely different bar vs the Rogue Aggro 2x. The squat bar is actually less money than the Aggro 2x, so that may be the best bar for me to get. I wonder if I can try it out at Rogue in Columbus as they are close enough to me to drive it.
How would you compare the knurl to the TPB? I have it and it just hurts the hands, not desirable feeling for deadlifts for me.
These bars will seem much more passive.
You mentioned the sleeves on the Ivanko beeing extremly well fittet, even better then Eleiko, can those Hansus keep up with even that?
Of the bars I own the ivanko and American barbell ones are the best put together.
@@BasementBrandon So if you would make a ranking in terms of least amount of slack in the sleeves? Ivanko/ABB/Eleiko/Hansu?
@@importantstuff1130 From the bars I own, yes.
@@BasementBrandon Could you maybdo a drop test video for you latest power bars? So one could really compare the eleiko,Ivanko, Rogue, Hansu, ABB etc. all together in terms of built quality?
@@importantstuff1130 Could prob do that.
hey brandon! between this and the eleiko powerlifting training bar which one would you choose?
This one. It's like 1/3 of the price now that they marked it down again.
Thanks for the review, now I have to choose between the Hansu IPF Stainless Stell and the Rogue OPB 20kg (IPF) Stainless Steel… 😅
So I think right now, the Hansu is the better bar unless made in USA is a priority. However, Rogue is in the process of updating their 29mm power bars to have tighter tolerance sleeves. They've done the 45lbs bars (except aggro) but have yet to get to the 20kg versions. I'd prob wait a bit if you want the Rogue.
Just got the updated SS Hansu. It is flawless, its grip tilts sharp. It’s collars are just like AB! I have to say, after a week I love it more than my Chewy bar. The whole build screams high end. Got it for 480, and that feels like I stole it. Just waiting on AB to make their 16 TPI. Whats the hold up?!
I think the DL bar is coming first.
I had also heard that the cheaper one had better sleeves?
Originally, now both have the upgraded sleeves.
On sale right now for $214. (2/4/2024) plus $58 shipping to my house in TN.
Still a solid deal for a solid comp bar!
@@BasementBrandon Trying so hard not order 10 of them right now.
Waiting on the standard (non SS) version to be back in stock so i can order
I believe they have a few other variants on the way as well.
Can we get a squat bar comparo, with the new Rep Helios bar, TPB Squat Bar, Rogue Squat Bar, Cerberus Squat Bar, Kabuki Squat Bar, and StrongArm Squat Bar?
If I get the REP one I can prob compare to a few of those.
On sale now--480 for the Stainless Steel! How would you compare the knurl feel to that of the American Barbell Chewy Bar? Isn't the recessed Tig weld on the Hansu stolen from American Barbell's Chewy bar? AB just needs to make a competition bar.
I'd say it feels somewhat similar. The Chewy is 20 TPI and the Hansu is more around 17 TPI, so Hansu has the larger pattern. Both offer great grip. We're currently working on a 16 TPI AB power bar, but it's a ways out.
The 16 tpi is the google form on the Discord right? Signing up for that bad boy!!
Any issues with the chrome sleeves? A few rounds with rogues chrome chipping has me shook. Eleikos SS bar seems like it’s going to be out of stock forever.
Not on these for me. Unfortunately that seems to be a common issue with Rogue.
Would you consider it a better deal if it is priced at $480 ($450~ with your code)? Just checked now and seems like they lowered their price. I know it’s still more than the original $440 but seems pretty good to me.
Yes, def. That puts it more in line with the SS OPB
How do you feel these bars compare to the American Barbell Chewy bar?
Chewy is a bit better built, but also about $200 more expensive in stainless. If you're ok with comp collars, the Hansu is the better deal.
What's your experience with the knurling on it? Apparently some people have had an issue where the knurling gets worn down over time. How long have you had the bar and do you experience any of these issues?
Would you prefer this one over the OPB? I think I would like a bigger knurl and tighter tolerances but a little concerned about it wearing down.
I've had the SS one for a year and the Zinc one for 6 months. No issues here but I have UHMW on all my attachments where the bars would touch.
@@BasementBrandon Plan to buy a rogue rack. Do you recommend I upgrade to the sandwich cups or will getting one of those plastic overlays like from aperture for cheaper do the trick?
(Also do the sandwich cups rotate around? And have you had the screws holding the UHMW on the normal cups start touching the bar?)
@@david15891 I prefer the sandwich ones over the standard. Offer full UHMW protection and aren't as wide, so more clearance for specialty bars. The bolts are recessd so you won't ever hit them.
@@BasementBrandon Have you used the bells of steel sandwich j-cups before? They are 3x3 and are cheaper so I might get them.
@@david15891 I have not
Are you buying the StrongArm Razor Bar by any chance ??
Prob not. StrongArm has some goodies but the inconsistencies make it a gamble. They do a lot of white labeling and I'm trying to stick to brands that have more unique offerings if I can.
what about the hansu elite bar with 228k tensile?
Bit of a mistype from what I gather. I believe they're going to adjust that number down. It's the same bar.
Did the luxiaojun mastery power bar disappear off the face of the earth? It was out of stock for a long time on the website
I think the brand in general failed/shut down from what I can tell.
I would have specified that the BoS bar is 200 shipped without tax rather than saying it was under 300.
I have other bars, but the BoS was my first and it's stuck around use wise. It does have minor Q/C issues, knurling run off, some inconsistencies.
Love the review though and big fan of the channel.
So the BoS bar is $220 right now in the US with free shipping and $250 in Canada but I believe you have to pay shipping, so under $300 felt more accurate to me!
@@BasementBrandon I didn't realize they upped it to 220 in the US, does still have free shipping though, still a good price imho.
The Canadian price I believe is in CAD which has a different exchange rate, I think 250 cad is like 185 usd, but you do have to pay shipping, which is like 50ish cad. Hansu bar is more in CAD as well, 300 usd to 400 cad, but has free shipping in both Canada and the US.
I know this is an old video, but it looks like the Hansu bar is marked down to $214 currently. Do you still recommend it?
For the price it's hard to beat the value/quality
The non stainless version of this is $214 right now and $273 shipped to my house in VA. Just thought I’d give a heads up to anyone looking.
Great deal on a good bar!
I'm watching this 4 months later. Did anyone purchase this bar? Does Brandon still recommend it? Thanks for everyone's advice!
It's still my preferred comp style barbell. The downside is the pricing is all over the place, so keep your eye on it for when it dips.
@@BasementBrandon This was a great recommendation. Shipping and communication were slow, but the bar is great. Thanks!
If I am paying $600 for a SS Barbell it will be for the American Barbell Chewy bar. I’m starting to come around to the idea of 20 TPI instead of 25 TPI. Darn u Brandon! 😂
When you get to the ideal 16 TPI let me know!
@@BasementBrandon Nooooo! You’re starting to sound like my dad- “sometimes less is more” rofl
Which really good power bar has the longest Center knurl?
These! 🤪
We are trying to get American Barbell to make us one right now however.
@@BasementBrandon thanks for the reply! Do you know of any other that is more easily accessibel in europe?
I am pretty sure I am set with already too many powerbars...but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a BB review and dream of owning both...(inner monlogue: put down the credit card)😂
If you believe it, you can buy it.
The heat melted the end cap on my bar and wish I had melted instead 😭
Garage problems 😅
It’s already SOLD OUT 😂
😭
i dont know how you do it in whit age you are have better shape (trt)?
I appreciate the kind words as I get a lot of "you don't look like you lift" lol. No TRT for me yet, don't have a reason to, but open to it if needed.
Is the "made in USA" thing strictly a quality consistency thing?
It's a quality of manufacturing and quality of materials thing mostly. Part of it is supporting local businesses and manufacturing.
@@jugjivan Makes sense. I've heard him talk about the knurling a lot on US vs non-US manufactured bars.
I've found you get a much more consistent product (with a better warranty) when it's made in the USA for the most part. One of the issues I've seen from importers is that they actually change manufacturer's quite a bit and/or the quality control is inconsistent where batches of bar have a big variance.
@@jugjivan Yes, what you say, definitely regarding supporting US businesses and manufacturing.The flipside is not supporting a country (China) which sees itself as our competitor (and, actually preparing for war with us). So a double win.
@@BasementBrandon Makes sense. The huge variance in quality would be a big turnoff. Thanks for elaborating.
So the tig welds must just be the stainless version. Just received my nickel version yesterday and there’s no tig welds on the collars. Just wanted to let you know. Not an issue but wanted to let you and your viewers know.
It may just be a different run. My stainless has regular collars and my zinc has the tig welds.
@@BasementBrandon I meant zinc. Interesting that it isn’t standard.
This bar is back down to $214 USD before shipping.
Would be a lot cooler if they still did free shipping, but still even at like $270 it’s a no brainer.
8:20 My bar don't jiggle jiggle. It...folds...?
My man B
I don't compete but I prefer USA made bar for that kind of price. USA Stainless steel is not the same as chinamade stainless steel imo.
I think it depends. Def not all stainless is equal, but not all Chinese manufacturing is either.
@@BasementBrandon For sure, but I agree with MetalsForBrunch regarding spending that kind of money on a bar: I would just buy the American Barbell Chewy bar. Yes, not all Chinese manufacturing is equal, but there are points worth considering beyond the obvious "bang for your buck", point with which I agree with you on (these bars likely provide the best "bang for the buck" comparing them with other IPF certified barbells).
Why would the Lu Xiaojun Oly bar be the same as a power lifting bar?
It's not. I'm comparing it to the LXJ Mastery Power Bar.
@@BasementBrandon
Oh. Why is an Oly lifter selling a Power Bar then?
Sigh. Just forget it.
Curious if you know of any other stainless steel power bars with 6” center (good) knurling? Particularly that you’d recommend over this one?
You are one of the few reviewers I’ve seen mention it; most websites just indicate yes/no with no measurements. Someone should make a spreadsheet!
None that come to mind right now. Most you'll find are at 4-4.5"
Day 1 of 1 for Brandon to acknowledge me
I'm here for you.
I need a bar that’s more tensile strength any recommendations? Stiffest out there. Lol pause
High tensile =/= stiffer.
@@BasementBrandon any bar you would suggest with highest tensile ?
@@mircos0ftword315 Highest one on the market is the Kabuki at 250k
@@BasementBrandon I just went on their website and they only have cerakote, anyway to remove that? I seen your videos that cerakote wasn’t favorable lol
@@BasementBrandon Thanks for this review (as always, you're thoughtful reviews and views in general are much appreciated) and I know you've had some "quality control" issues with the Kabuki bars. That said, I'm wondering how barbell manufacturers are taking these "drop tests"? If they indicate looser fit/looser tolerances (and possibly lesser build quality), they must be (or at least should be?) taking measures to correct this deficiency?
For the algorithm
For the difficult
@@alexnewcombe5519 exactly
Thanks J
You're not a POC. The algorithm will not work for you
I have a Barbell fetish 😢
Barbells anonymous.
Guess he was caught and thrown back into the basement...
My leash only goes so long
Looks like they sold out of the cheaper one haha. Rip
Too good of a deal IMO
Anyone got a LXJ bar after watching this?
Yup i am one of then
Hope you got a good deal, they don't sell them anymore from what I can tell.
u mean a china copycat? why r u even giving them the publicity
Who do you think they copied?
@@BasementBrandon most of the western civilisation
The eliko bar is trash
I think based off price point I’d agree, but it is a good bar still IMO.
Bar is $399. Guess they raised the price right after your video. 😢
That's the CAD price, if you change it to USD it shows as $295.51!