The length is a compact 1800mm long, complemented by 25mm shaft diameter. Check out the close up of the knurling and you'll easily see a flatter surface and deeper grooves with near straight walls. This allows a very grippy feel, without the sharp peaks. The shaft is constructed from >190,000psi UTS Steel, with a rolling and strengthening process that gives it a stiffer feel.
Features include:

Black manganese phosphate shaft for durability grip. This coating is used for military-grade weaponry and has excellent durability and superior grip, and no shine.
A flat walled diamond knurl pattern provides a superior gripping surface, and a chalky texture, that mind-bogglingly wicks sweat away
Bright zinc, striated pattern sleeves containing oil-impregnated bronze bushings, for a smooth spin - NOTE, bright zinc as a sleeve coating will wear faster than chrome.

Finally a fully droppable 10kg Bar! Designed and constructed specifically to fit the needs of the junior Olympic lifter, or the novice, looking to progress from a broomstick or alloy bar. The black manganese phosphate and Diamond Knurl combination provide a grip that offers a superior grip without the tearing of many sharp ?pure? weightlifting bars. This is a great all-purpose, functional strength, and Olympic, and All-Round junior lifting bar.

Specifications and Construction Features:

10kg*25mm*1800mm
Sleeve length 168mm
>190,000+psi spring steel
Shaft tolerance +0.5/-0mm
Oil Impregnated bronze bushings
Industrial black manganese shaft electroplating
Industrial bright zinc sleeve electroplating
Omitted centre knurl for neck comfort
Dual IWF 910mm, and IPF 810mm, markings for correct hand placement
30,000 drop tested to ensure safety and durability
The dual snap ring design
End caps marked with the bar weight
+/-10g tolerance

Maintenance:

Maintenance of zinc requires occasional rubbing with 3-in-1 oil, or similar.

Barbell Warranty Specifics

This is an Olympic Lifting specific Barbell. Maintenance is key for any piece of gym equipment, and importantly for barbells. Regular maintenance will keep your equipment in prime condition and lasting a lifetime. Regular oiling between the shaft and sleeve with 3 in 1 oil is essential for good rotation

Incorrect usage (misuse) of barbells includes but is not limited to:

Dropping unevenly onto a non-Olympic platform surface, spotting arms, power rack, box etc
Dropping the bar with no bumper plates (empty bar)
Dropping the bar with weight plates other than bumper plates
Dropping the bar in a way that part of the bar makes contact with any surface prior to the bumper plates
Storing the bar for a prolonged period of time loaded with weights

Key indicators for barbells that have been used for purposes that are unintended, and void warranty, include

A slight or gradual and consistent bend in the shaft. Incorrect storage such as leaving the barbell loaded with weight for a prolonged period of time will cause this style of damage thus rendering misuse rather than a manufacturing fault
A bend that is off centre is the result of trauma caused by the uneven dropping of the bar. Generally accompanied by a localised surface deviation or colour change on the shaft

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