Bells of Steel
Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0
LiftEvidence pick: Best Competition Power Bar
Bare-steel, IPF-spec bar with the sharpest knurl and stiffest shaft here
- Best for
- Competitive or serious powerlifters who want competition-like grip and stiffness and will maintain bare steel.
- Skip if
- High-rep training (the knurl is harsh), Olympic lifting, or anyone who will not clean and oil the bar.
- For less
- Synergee Regional 20 kg (mid-range) — A 190,000 PSI needle-bearing bar that handles every lift for a mid-range price
Bells of Steel
Power bar
29 mm
Amazon customer rating
4.5/5 from 84 ratings
Checked October 7, 2026
- Type
- Power bar
- Tensile strength
- 210,000 psi
- LiftEvidence score
- 7.6 / 10
- Price band
- Premium
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Quick verdict
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
A 29 mm bar built to IPF specifications, with a 210,000 PSI shaft, 1,500 lb rating and an aggressive “cheese-grater” knurl on bare steel. It offers the most grip and least whip of the bars we cover — exactly what competitive powerlifters train with. Bare steel feels the best and protects the least: it will surface-rust without regular brushing and oil.
Specifications
Source: manufacturer listing
As stated by the manufacturer (website or Amazon listing; conflicts are noted). Information that was not available or could not be confirmed is omitted or marked “Not reliably published”.
- Brand
- Bells of Steel
- Model
- Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0
- ASIN
- B07BS7VXH2
- Type
- Power bar
- Bar weight
- 44 lb
- Length
- 84 in
- Shaft diameter
- 29 mm
- Tensile strength
- 210,000 psi
- Stated capacity
- 1,500 lb
- Knurl
- Aggressive (“cheese-grater”)
- Knurl marks
- IPF specification
- Shaft finish
- Bare steel
Sources: Amazon.com listing. Checked October 7, 2026.
Who it suits
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Best suited to
- Powerlifting
- Garage Gym
Competitive or serious powerlifters who want competition-like grip and stiffness and will maintain bare steel.
Less suitable for
High-rep training (the knurl is harsh), Olympic lifting, or anyone who will not clean and oil the bar.
Strengths and drawbacks
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Strengths
- 210,000 PSI, 29 mm, IPF-spec
- Most aggressive knurl in this guide
- Bare steel gives the best feel
- 1,500 lb rated
Drawbacks
- Bare steel rusts without maintenance
- Harsh on hands for high reps
- Sleeve system not stated on the listing
- Fewer ratings (84) than the Synergee bars
Grip, spin and durability
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Our interpretation of the specifications, stated construction and recurring customer feedback. We have not independently tested this product.
- Knurl grip
- Excellent
- Sleeve spin
- Moderate
- Corrosion resistance
- Limited
- Versatility
- Moderate
- Build quality
- Very Good
- Durability
- Good
Evidence and product claims
Scientific evidence, independent testing and manufacturer claims are different kinds of information and are not equivalent.
Independent testing
No independent laboratory testing of this model identified.
Manufacturer claims
Meets IPF specifications; 210,000 PSI; 1,500 lb (manufacturer listing).
Marketing statements; not independently verified.
Customer feedback
Source: Amazon customer reviews · checked October 7, 2026
Amazon customer rating
4.5/5 from 84 ratings
Checked October 7, 2026
Customer ratings reflect user experience on Amazon. They are not LiftEvidence ratings and are not controlled evidence.
Recurring themes
Owners call it a major upgrade from cheaper bars and good value, and single out the aggressive knurl for deadlift grip.
Commonly praised
- Aggressive knurl
- Upgrade over cheaper bars
- Value
Editorial scores
LiftEvidence editorial assessment · 0–10
7.6/ 10 · LiftEvidence score (weighted)
- Steel & build · 20%
- 9.0
- Knurl & grip · 15%
- 9.0
- Sleeves & spin · 15%
- 7.0
- Finish & corrosion · 15%
- 5.5
- Versatility · 10%
- 6.0
- Specification transparency · 10%
- 8.0
- Owner feedback · 5%
- 7.5
- Value · 10%
- 8.0
Editorial judgements from the manufacturer's specifications, stated construction and recurring customer-review themes, using the same criteria for every product in this category. They are not measurements, and we have not tested this product. How we evaluate
Compare with other barbells
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Where to check the price
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Bells of Steel Barenaked 2.0
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