The Texas Bar is one of the best there is and unlike generic/cheaper bars, is built to last. The Texas Power Bar was developed by Buddy Capps (a Texas powerlifter, expert machinist and innovator) more than 30 years ago and has since become the standard in powerlifting.
There are deadlift bars and then there are Texas Deadlift Bars.
Many companies sell deadlift bars these days, but few can withstand the test of time and heavy use like Texas Deadlift Bars by Buddy Capps.
The first Texas Power Bars were made in 1980 by Buddy Capps - Texas powerlifter, expert machinist and innovator.
Buddy forever changed powerlifting with his special steel formula and revolutionary sleeve design, and his bars have been used ever since by thousands of powerlifters and powerlifting competitions worldwide. Texas bar owners can be proud to be a part of the long lineage of this classic backbone of the sport.
Barbell Specs:
• Weight - 20kg
• Length - 2.35m (92.5")
• Shaft - Sprung Tempered Steel
• Shaft Diameter - 27mm
• Distance Between Rings - 810mm
• Loadable Sleeve Length - 394mm (15.5")
• Centre Knurling? - No
• Knurling Type - Coarse
• Finish: Black Zinc shaft
• Sleeve Type - Brass Bushings with chrome coated sleeves
• Recommended Max Load/Rating - 2000lbs Static rating, 190K PSI Tensile strength. No maximum load for Powerlifts - any weight.
Sleeves are made up of one piece construction with no bolts to lose, and have brass bushings.
This bar can handle even your biggest deadlift. It is one of the strongest, most robust bars on the market, and will require low-level maintenance.
*Previously these bars were sold with bare steel sleeves. They now feature chrome coated sleeves to help prevent rust. Note due to the process of chrome plating, there may be plating marks imprinted on the end of the sleeves. Some rust-coloured marks may also appear on the sleeve end however this is only residue from the plating process and is not a concern or issue. Since these are considered cosmetic blemishes, this is not covered by Texas' or our warranty and the bars are sold as-is.
Texas Deadlift Bars are the Official Competition Bars of the Global Powerlifting Alliance (GPA) and the International Powerlifting Organization (IPO) and used in many other federations.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 12 reviews.
Best deadlift bar I’ve ever tried! The knurling is aggressive enough and the whip between reps is constant allowing less form breakdowns This is me hitting a 565lbs / 256.28 kg a week after getting the bar, lifetime pr and many more to come Best Buy of 2025
They got restocked at about the time we were told. Very good quality, obviously nothing needs to be said about the Texas Deadlift Bar itself (it's the gold standard). Arrived quite fast. Thank you Strengthshop.
The best deadlift bar ever!
Sehr intensives Knurling und die schönste und qualitativ hochwertigste Langhantel, die ich je hatte. Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen.
Best on the market Hands down best deadlift bar on the market, beats rogue and other bars I have tried. The amount of slack you can pull out is the best part.
I bought this bar because I only hear good things about it. The knurling is very agressive, harder than on my ohio power bar. It takes some getting used to, but it translates to a very nice grip. It feels good to be able to pull the slack out of the bar and get some momentum when you deadlift. I’m not the biggest deadlifter, but at 200kg the bar bend is already visible 😁 Overall very happy with my purchase!
I have been wanting a Texas Deadlift bar for so long. Not only because I like deadlifting, but as a collectable as well. What can I say, it's perfect. Aggressive knurling with mountain peak pattern to make sure you holding on for your life, starts having whip even from the 200 kgs range, and up to 270 kgs it really shows you the difference. Nice chrome sleeves to prevent rust, I own one for few months now, and I'm super satisfied from it. Best buy I've ever made for my home gym.
Outstanding quality, very good feeling of the grip.
Wish I’d got one earlier Phenomenal bar, Iv always wanted one but could never justify the price as well as already having another premium brand cerakote coated power bar..... After wanting to crack and buy a dedicated deadlift bar this was a justified and fantastic purchase, the look, finish, feel of the bar and knurling is not comparable to other bars and that initial brace to get the bar off the floor feels unrivalled with the extra whip, such a great bar. Fantastic service from strengthshop as always too.
Melhor barra de sempre
Best Bar Can't Fault it Ok so this bar is the best deadlift bar I just wish it was raw steel as that's the best version. However I did purchase this version for my home. This is the best deadlift bar it's way better than the rogue which I have used.
