American Barbell California Bar
The American Barbell California Bar is a refined functional-fitness bar for lifters who value smooth sleeve rotation, a comfortable grip, and Cerakote corrosion resistance. The 20 kg version uses a 28 mm shaft with 190,000 PSI steel and composite bushings, making it more weightlifting-influenced than a traditional power bar.
Brand:
American Barbell
Specifications
| Available Weights | 15 kg or 20 kg |
|---|---|
| Shaft Diameter | 25 mm or 28 mm |
| Bar Length | 2010 mm or 2200 mm |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 12.598 in or 16.338 in |
| Tensile Strength | 190,000 PSI |
| Knurl Marks | Olympic |
| Center Knurl | No |
| Rotation | High-strength composite bushings |
| Shaft Finish | Cerakote |
| Sleeve Finish | Hard chrome |
| Made In | USA |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Available in 15 kg and 20 kg versions
- 28 mm 20 kg shaft suits functional fitness and Olympic-style movements
- Cerakote provides strong corrosion resistance
- Composite bushings produce smooth, quiet rotation
- Hard-chrome sleeves handle repeated plate loading well
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
Cons
- Knurl is mild compared with dedicated power bars
- No center knurl for extra squat grip
- 28 mm shaft has more flex than a 29 mm power bar
- Cerakote slightly changes the direct steel feel compared with bare or stainless shafts
