METCON® Olympic Weightlifting Barbell Using only top-tier spring steel with 8 sets of quality needle bearings and friction welded sleeves. The result is a barbell with a smooth, consistent, quieter spin. A unique hard-chrome shaft finish offers great corrosion resistance and a sleek look. Non-abrasive grip and best whip for Oly-lifts. Specifications: Load-bearing 1500lb Hard chrome and surface plating Grip rod diameter 28MM with length of 220cm Spring steel Higher strength and higher fatigue strength METCON® Black Widow High-strength steel with 8 sets of quality needle bearings and friction welded sleeves which results in a barbell with a smooth, consistent, quiet spin. Making it easy to attach and comfortable to use. The black hard-chrome shaft finish offers great corrosion resistance and a sleek look. It has a non-abrasive grip easily handled by beginners and professionals. This quality steel helps produce an ideal combination of the consistent "whip" needed for lifts and the ample rigidity required for heavy weightlifting. The bearing capacity is 1600lbs The surface is plated with black chromium The diameter of the grip rod is 28MM with length of 220cm. Alloy steel Higher strength and higher fatigue strength