First thing is first: The stickers. Why, oh, WHY for landssakes did they go and put flipping STICKERS all over it? Removing the barcode sticker tore the rubber, AND the indicators for the weight of the bar are also stickers, so they will eventually wear off. The stickers discolored the plastic the bar was wrapped in, so the low quality is shining through on every level. Also, the foam encasing the main portion of the bar is slack and moves as you move your hand during exercise. The only good part of this is that I got this for my teenage daughters to use, and the diameter is smaller, so it is a bit easier to grip. Unfortunately, between the barcode sticker tearing the foam, the slack foam and the low quality stickers indicating the weight of the bar, this product is not destined to have a long life under any kind of usage. Save your money and find a better product.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]