This review is for the homegym guys who know their barbells: Knurl: This is where the Vulcan Elite shines. It is easily the sharpest/grippiest bar, but is nowhere near the 'unbearable' rating I've seen some online reviews give it. For an experienced powerlifter, this is what I would consider perfect. When compared to other bars, I would rate this a 8.5/10 in terms of sharp, as well as 8.5/10 grippy. For relevancy, I would give the Ohio Power Bar a 7/10 in both sharp and grippy, with the Ohio Deadlift bar being 7 in sharp (it is more course than the Vulcan Elite), 8.5 in grippy. The American Barbell Elite is a 5/10 in sharp, 7/10 grippy; the texas power bar a 8/10 and 8/10 as well. Construction: The black oxide on the barbell itself is thin and scratches easily; the zinc plating on the sleeves is not uniform when compared to other manufacturers. Side-to-side slop is similar to OPB, with American Barbell, Lu Xiao Xun, and even ISF being tighter Spin: Spin is perfect for powerlifting. Oilite bears spin better than my OPB but less than my AB Elite. Shipping and packaging was great; 3 days from ordering to my doorstep; I live on the East Coast. Overall: This is a get-it-done barbell. It is perfect for lower bar squats and deadlifts. It is not good for high bar squatters or bench press. I think it has its place among the experienced powerlifter crowd, but not for the regular guy; unles you prefer an aggressive barbell.