PAPABABE 7FT Olympic Barbell 45 lb Barbell 2 INCH 1000lbs/1500lbs Capacity Olympic Bar with Moderate Knurling For Squats Curls…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the PAPABABE 7-ft bar is the standout budget pick, frequently the cheapest full-size Olympic bar in this set near $70. On r/homegym, a high-trust community, owners report it 'does the job, good enough knurling for general purpose' and measured the bar at roughly 44.x lb—close enough to the claimed 45 lb, which is notable given other budget bars miss spec badly. Amazon verified-purchase ratings sit at 4.8 stars across 1,234 reviews.
What reviewers liked
- Among the lowest prices in the category at roughly $70
- r/homegym (high-trust) confirms knurling is adequate and measured weight is close to the stated 45 lb
- Strong 4.8-star verified-purchase average across 1,234 reviews
Where it falls short
- No high-trust expert test specifically validates this bar; community notes that budget bars only diverge above ~400 lb
- Moderate (volcano) knurling may feel too mild for lifters who want aggressive grip
- Spin and tolerances are general-purpose, not suited to dedicated Olympic lifting
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Across the reviewers we read, the PAPABABE 7-ft bar is the standout budget pick, frequently the cheapest full-size Olympic bar in this set near $70. On r/homegym, a high-trust community, owners report it 'does the job, good enough knurling for general purpose' and measured the bar at roughly 44.x lb—close enough to the claimed 45 lb, which is notable given other budget bars miss spec badly. Amazon verified-purchase ratings sit at 4.8 stars across 1,234 reviews. Note that the garagegymreviews.com snippet present in this listing's data actually praises a competing CAP bar, not the PAPABABE, so we treat that high-trust source as category context rather than direct endorsement here.
- Pro Olympic Barbell 45 lbs Specs. 86.6” (7 ft) length, 45 lbs (20 kg) weight. Sleeve diameter 2”(50 mm), length 16.34”(415 mm). Compatible with all 2 inch weight plates. Shaft grip diameter 1.1”(28 mm). Shaft length 131 cm, adaptable to power cage. This 7ft barbell ideal for various strength training activities, at home or in a profession gym!
- Moderate Knurling. The 28 mm diameter shaft features a 0.38mm depth 1.2mm width volcano knurling. Offer you a comfortable and easy grip, with enough gripping power. Meanwhile the IWF and IPF knurl markings, clearly indicating the correct hand positions. Makes it easy for squats curls deadlifts, and more cross training.
- Ultra-Smooth Spin. The whole bar bell, with 4 upgrade hybrid needle bearings and 2 brass bushings, this combined rotation system, all for a smooth and quiet spin! The 2 inch sleeve, fit into all standard 2 inch weight plates. Easy to load and unload the weight plates.
- Durable Construction. This weight lifting bar precision-engineered 190,000 PSI tensile strength high-grade alloy steel, with a weight capacity up to 1,000 lbs, offers reliable support for your your high-intensity strength training and cross training.
- Long Lasting Durability. The whole bar bell coated with enhanced rust resistance hard chrome finish, for repeated use and build to last!
I have a similar CAP bar and it's great. It's fine, spins decently (not fast, probably not ideal for real Oly lifting, but fine for powerlifting and amateur ...
I think the bars start to distinguish themselves above about 400 pounds, so for most people it probably makes little difference.
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