The Texas Power Bar by Buddy Capps is an influential game-changer in the powerlifting arena. Its special steel formula and revolutionary sleeve design have been making waves since its inception in 1980.
Features of the Texas Power Bar include:
- Weight: 20kg
- Length: 2.14m
- Shaft: Sprung Tempered Steel
- Shaft Diameter: 28.5mm
- Distance Between Rings: 810mm
- Loadable Sleeve Length: 370mm
- Centre Knurling: Yes
- Knurling Type: Coarse
- Sleeve Type: Brass Bushings
- Recommended Max Load/Rating: 1500lbs Static rating, 190K PSI Tensile strength. No maximum load for Powerlifts
- Warranty: Manufacturers 10 years workmanship and materials warranty under normal use.
The sleeves are constructed from one piece, so there are no bolts to lose, and they feature maintenance-free brass bushings. This robust, high-strength bar is perfect for any powerlifting application, and it’s the official competition bar of the Global Powerlifting Alliance (GPA) and the International Powerlifting Organization (IPO).




