Rogue Bar 2.0

Pros & Cons

What we like …

• 190K PSI tensile strength
• Made in the USA
• Multiple composite bushings
• Good value
• 28.5 mm diameter with dual knurl marks for versatility
• Lifetime warranty

What needs improvement …

• Black zinc coating can fade over time
• Passive knurling

Product Summary

This is the next generation of the 28.5MM Olympic bar that helped launch the revolution. Now fully machined and assembled at the Rogue factory in Columbus, Ohio, the Rogue Bar 2.0 represents the highest level of precision engineering with a wide range of new features—including stronger 190 PSI steel, durable composite bushings, and CNC-machined groove sleeves with customizable color bands, available here

Like the original flagship Rogue Bar, Version 2.0 still offers convenient dual knurl marks for both Olympic and powerlifting, with a black zinc coated shaft and bright zinc sleeves. The addition of a groove in the sleeve enables athletes and coaches to more easily identify and differentiate bars by changing out the bands. The bar comes standard with Rogue-branded bands, but you can swap them out with any of the additional color options available, or even use any custom, personalized band that matches the dimensions.

The Rogue Bar 2.0 is among the first in our arsenal to use composite bushings—a self-lubricating material often found in hi-tech aerospace equipment and military vehicles. For intense, high-rep training, these bushings dramatically minimize friction to both provide a reliable spin and help extend the shelf life of the bar itself.

The Rogue Bar helped us cement our reputation at the CrossFit Games and beyond, and we believe the Rogue Bar 2.0 is a worthy successor to that mantle.

Specs

Bar Type	Men’s Bars
Bar Use	Weightlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Multipurpose
Bar Weight	20KG
Diameter	28.5MM
Knurl	Multi
Center Knurl	NO
Knurl Marks	Dual
Shaft Coating	Black Zinc
Loadable Sleeve Length	16.40″
Sleeve Coating	Bright Zinc
Bushing/Bearing	Bushing
F Rating	F8-R
Tensile Strength	190,000 PSI
Guarantee/Warranty	Lifetime Warranty*
Made In USA	Yes