Needle Bearing Olympic Barbell

SKU: OB-86-V

$259.00

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Length: 86" (28mm)

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Description

Fast Lifts. Smooth Spin. Needle Barbell Built to Perform.

The Silver Needle Bearing Barbell is built for lifters who demand speed, precision, and durability from every rep. Whether you're chasing a new PR in the snatch or pushing through high-rep cleans, this bearing barbell delivers with ultra-smooth sleeve rotation, powerful whip, and a solid steel build that stands up to heavy loads. Available in both 44 lb (28mm) and 33 lb (25mm) options, this needle bearing barbell is your go-to tool for Olympic weightlifting, Metcons, and serious strength training at home or in the gym.

Features and Benefits:

NEEDLE-BEARING ROTATION: Each sleeve contains 2 high-quality needle bearings and a bushing to deliver fast, smooth spin—ideal for quick transitions during Olympic lifts like the snatch and clean & jerk. Enhanced rotation reduces wrist strain and helps prevent injury.
COMPETITION-LEVEL PERFORMANCE: Built to meet the demands of serious lifters, this silver bearing barbell features a sleek black zinc-coated shaft and has been tested under the pressure of high-intensity workouts and competition-style lifts.
CHROME OLYMPIC SLEEVES: Etched grooves on each sleeve help keep bumper plates from sliding during lifts. With 13" (women’s bar) or 16.25" (standard bar) of loadable sleeve length and a 2" diameter, these sleeves are compatible with all Olympic plates. A protective rubber ring near the collar shields against impact and wear of the barbell.
OPTIMIZED DIAMETER OPTIONS: Choose your preferred grip: the 44 lb bar features a 28mm shaft, while the 33 lb bar offers a slimmer 25mm diameter for smaller hands or faster turnover in dynamic movements.
WHIP FOR EXPLOSIVE POWER: Engineered for an excellent whip, helping lifters build momentum and energy transfer during explosive Olympic movements. Adds a dynamic edge to your clean, jerk, and snatch.
KNURLING FOR GRIP & CONTROL: Medium-depth knurling with dual knurl-free guide marks helps lifters maintain a solid grip and chalk hold without excess abrasiveness. The 44 lb bar includes a center knurl for added grip during heavy lifts, while the 33 lb bar omits center knurling for comfort on cleans.
HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION: Forged from durable steel with 150k PSI tensile strength (44 lb bar) and 165k PSI (33 lb bar). This barbell is built to handle heavy use in home gyms or light commercial settings.
HIGH LOAD CAPACITY: Supports up to 1,000 lb (standard) and 500 lb (women’s barbell), making it ideal for powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, WODs, and intense strength training routines.

Which Size is right for you?

	86" 28mm	80" 25mm
Design	Black/Silver Sleeves	Black/Silver Sleeves
Rotation Mechanism	Needle-bearing	Needle-bearing
Weight	44 lb (20 kg)	33 lb (15 kg)
Length	86.5"	79"
Shaft Diameter	28mm	25mm
Sleeve Length	16.25"	13"
Sleeve Diameter	2"	2"
Max Load Capacity	1000 lbs	500 lbs
Tensile Strength	150K PSI	165K PSI
Knurling	Medium w/ dual knurl marks, has center knurl	Medium w/ dual knurl marks, no center knurl
Whip Action	High whip	High whip
Best For	Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting	Female athletes, youth athletes, lighter lifts

Specifications

Dim

86" long
Size

Box Dimensions

Box 1/1: 87x4x4 (45lbs)

(LxWxH in inches)

Questions & Answers

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Does the OB-86-V only allow bumper plates to be loaded on it? What type of plates can you put on the barbell?

Yes, it is only compatible with 2" bumper plates.
Is the bar made in the US?

The OB-86-V is made in China and ships from our corporate office/warehouse in Florida.

Excellent Barbell 5 Stars

So far so good, shipped and delivered timely on an awesome Black Friday deal… sleeve spin seems a little low but could this bar is spinning as designed …whips great and perfect knurl thanks Valor team!

10 weeks post purchase update: love the bar! spin is great , maybe just needed more use... will look to buy another when they are on sale again

This is a great bar, and Valor is awesome. They replaced my bar when UPS lost it and I got the replacement fast. My only complaint is a little on me and little on them. This bar has center knurling. I didn’t see the first picture only the other two which show bars without center knurling. Since I plan to use this bar for Olympic lifts, this is going to be a potentially painful mistake.

Overall, very pleased with this bar. I got it on sale, so I was kinda figuring if it didn't work out, I could at least use it for squats and deadlifts.
One major item, it was packaged very poorly. Instead of a sturdy cardboard tube, it was shipped in a flimsy box, that was pretty beaten up on arrival.
Bar did not spin well, out of the box, but it was cold. I hit it with some WD40 and gave ti time to warm up, and then it began to spin much better.

This bar, like most other bearing bars in this price range, is basically the Chinese CAP OB-86 needle bearing bar, and Valor, Xtraining, CFF and others just put their end caps on them to brand them.

I have other variants of this bar in Chrome finish on the bar itself. Those bars spin well, and the bar seems to have a little more whip than this Valor bar. The knurling on the Valor bar is a little more aggressive than on the chrome variants I have, but I have tough hands, so I don't mind. It does have center knurling, which I don't like. It was scraping me on cleans to the point I put tape over the center knurling.

The best thing about this bar, aside from the price, is that the spin has only gotten better with use. It spins better than the chrome bars, and is my daily training bar for the Oly lifts.

I have used this bar regulary 4 times a week for 4 weeks. So far, it's excellent and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The price was very good for the quality of the bar. The knurling felt slightly agressive the first use - but after 4 weeks I don't notice it anymore and it think it's been worn in a little and I love the feel. It moves great for cleans and feel great on squat and deadlifts. I use it with Rogue Bumper Plates and do controlled drops from time to time and it's been no problem. Defintely recommend for crossfit or strongman athletes.

Delivered with end of bar poking out of box. Typical heavy thing delivery. Bar has good spin but is slightly slower on end of bar that was poking out of box. It obviously got dinged up a little. No big deal. Do the weight sleeves get scratched from the plates? Yep. Does the bar get scratched from the rack? Yep. Are the sleeves rough machined and not glassy smooth? Yep. Is it Rogue quality? Don’t know. Send me a rogue bar to compare it to and I’ll tell you. Good whip on medium to heavy weight. Best bar that my garage will ever see.

Amazing quality. The most weight it’s held at this point is 230lbs - can’t speak for more. We do love this bar though

Nice bar, rotates nicely but the little slop in the bushing end could be a little tighter

Ordered this bar right as things were shutting down and very glad I did. Yes, it's painted black so it will chip when adding plates. But that doesn't bother me. Bar has a nice, smooth spin and very good grip. I use it for deadlifts, bench press, squats, clean & press, landmines, and more as I continue to add to my home gym routines. It has been crucial to me keeping my sanity at home working out while things are closed down. Great bar and at the time was an incredible bargain.

Love the matching combination of Valor bench, along with Valor bar and clamps, wish I could have the Valor weights to match.