{"id":4340308705365,"title":"Buddy Capps | The \"Original\" Texas Power Bar - Cerakote Edition","handle":"buddy-capps-the-original-texas-power-bar-cerakote-edition","description":"\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eWhen I started lifting weights with Olympic bars back in the 1960’s, I\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoticed that there was hardly any grip.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe knurling on these bars was so light when the bars were new, that now years later they were almost slick.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe sleeves were held on to the bar with a threaded end cap and the inside collars were held in place with a set screw.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach sleeve consisted of three pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eThe Goal was to create a bar that would have and keep a better knurled grip.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA bar, whose sleeves wouldn’t slide in to the center.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA maintenance free bar.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eThe Result - \u003cu\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Texas Power Bar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eWe are still using the same USA steel mill we started with in 1980.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe shafts are center less ground, demagnetized and oiled to the max before shipping to Texas.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOnce at our production facility, we machine and then knurl each shaft to create a grip that is still the best in the industry.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTexas Power Bars have different finishes available including black zinc and chrome plating.\u003cspan 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Canada","id":5561625116757,"position":8,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":800,"width":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/7712\/2889\/products\/CKTPB-6T.jpg?v=1572721703"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":800,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/7712\/2889\/products\/CKTPB-6T.jpg?v=1572721703","width":800}],"content":"\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eWhen I started lifting weights with Olympic bars back in the 1960’s, I\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoticed that there was hardly any grip.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe knurling on these bars was so light when the bars were new, that now years later they were almost slick.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe sleeves were held on to the bar with a threaded end cap and the inside collars were held in place with a set screw.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach sleeve consisted of three pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eThe Goal was to create a bar that would have and keep a better knurled grip.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA bar, whose sleeves wouldn’t slide in to the center.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA maintenance free bar.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eThe Result - \u003cu\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Texas Power Bar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eWe are still using the same USA steel mill we started with in 1980.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe shafts are center less ground, demagnetized and oiled to the max before shipping to Texas.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOnce at our production facility, we machine and then knurl each shaft to create a grip that is still the best in the industry.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTexas Power Bars have different finishes available including black zinc and chrome plating.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe sleeves are are available raw or chrome plated.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eBig tensile strength numbers sound very impressive and we have them but, the proof is on the platform.\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHundreds of state, national, international and world powerlifting records have been and continue to be set and broken on the The Texas Power Bar.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003e•1985 Fred Hatfield 1002lb Squat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e•2007 Charles Bailey 1102lb Squat\u003cbr\u003e•2016 Tiny Meeker 1102lb Bench Press\u003cbr\u003e•2016 Yuri Belkin 992lb Deadlift at GPA World championship in Moscow\u003cbr\u003e•2017 Joseph Pena 1025lb Squat at Texas High School championships.\u003cbr\u003e•1994 Mark Hanlon and 8X Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman pulled 1200lb deadlift with the Texas Power Bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003e•NFL combine\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the beginning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003e1st World Championship for the Texas Power Bar was 1984 in Dallas, TX.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e•1981 Senior Nationals\u003cbr\u003e•1982 Nationals\u003cbr\u003e•1983 Teenage and Collegiate Nationals\u003cbr\u003e•1984 High School Nationals, Women's Nationals, Junior Worlds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eIn the middle:\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eThe Texas Power Bar has been in countless local, state, national and international meets around the globe annually.\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eLately:\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eWorld Powerlifting Championships\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8469560867413131107Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•2010-2011 United States 🇺🇸\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e•2012 Argentina 🇦🇷\u003cbr\u003e•2013 Finland 🇫🇮\u003cbr\u003e•2014 Australia 🇦🇺\u003cbr\u003e•2015 United States 🇺🇸\u003cbr\u003e•2016 Russia 🇷🇺\u003cbr\u003e•2017 Argentina 🇦🇷\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Powerlifting Championships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cinline\u003eSince 2010\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBar Specs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable 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style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.5147%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.4853%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoadable Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.5147%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.4853%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.5147%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nNA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.4853%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.5147%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.4853%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.5147%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Warranty. -\u003cspan\u003e Texas Power Bars (Buddy Capps Welding)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e hereby warrants that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Power Barbell products known as Olympic bars for powerlifting shall be free from manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of such products when used properly for their intended use. For purposes of this limited warranty, “lifetime” warranty coverage ends when the applicable product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material or design issues. This limited lifetime warranty applies only to the original customer\/end user as long as the original customer\/end user owns the product. This limited lifetime warranty is non-transferable. Limited lifetime warranty does NOT cover a bar's finish\/coating. Warranty does not cover barbells dropped on safety devices or miss-use of the product. It is recommended that barbells be used on 2.5\" Olympic platforms (for deadlifts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}