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@brandongwin4873

4 жыл бұрын

Nice review Coop!

@ricardorobles6166

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, thank you! I want one!

@iancarter5378

4 жыл бұрын

What if you aren’t on Instagram & are still in the dark ages? 😢

@naimdjokaj8470

4 жыл бұрын

Going to get back on the gram just so I can enter all of coops giveaways and look at more GGR content because garage gym is a way of life! 😅

@jasonmckinney3876

4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys if Coop doesn’t give you a bar (since he’ll likely give it to me ;-P ) you can always use the FBfive code to get 5% off.

I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the kzread.infoUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B

It's pretty cool how your feedback is accelerating these companies new product development over time.

I got a confirmation on this bar a couple of hours ago. I placed the order for the v3 last Friday and they upgraded me for free as well as compensation! Super hyped

@AD-ui6sk

4 жыл бұрын

That would be so amazing 😭

@fko1

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Placed an order about 2 weeks ago for the V3. Got the news about the upgrade today. Way cool

@aks9545

4 жыл бұрын

That's how a good company is ran

It is great to listen to you...you know your stuff in a practical and understandable way.

Thanks for you're review Coop. Love youre channel. Just ordered mine today, can't wait for it to come in.

Coop's back at it again doing God's work. $650 is much cheaper than what I would've guessed

@eriatarka1983

3 жыл бұрын

Shipping is almost $250 . . .

Coop you're my spirit animal. Keep the equipment and content rolling.

I ordered mine 6 weeks ago, and got the email today giving me the details of the new bar I will be getting. STOKED!!!

There is a LOT to be said about spending extra money for quality of life upgrades and convenience, and this seems to be exactly that.

@blackblaze1996

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah its one of those things were its not for 99% of people but the 1% that want it just love it.

@jeff6899

4 жыл бұрын

To use a weightlifting term, you are "spot" on, Connor ! Agreed :)

@bmstylee

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. But you can do every thing this bar does with a standard power bar which one would already have. And an SSB.

Wow, nice job Kabuki on refining the T bar. My Crepinsek still going strong at 30+ years! Would love to win one of these though! Nice haircut too Coop!

Great review Coop! This is definitely a holy grail for me!

You have inspired me to start my own garage gym! Luv ur channel and I hope I win the bar. Im making my gym in a two car garage and am trying to fit a car in the garage as well. Hope a I get this bar to save space! Keep up the great vids!!!

If I win this...I’ll do my first ever leg day. And probably last.

Coop, excellent job on all the details. Wow what a bar Kabuki has done a great job

Note from Kabuki regarding push pins on this bar I wanted to share: "My Operations Manager wanted to assure you that Mr. Duffin had reworked this feature when redesigning this specific bar so unless you rack backwards, the spring-pin should not cause an issue. Also, my shipping manager said if by chance the spring-pin does break (it’s made out of a durable plastic found in machine shops), they’re easily unscrewable and he will ship you a replacement one for no cost. " This may reassure some of you considering the version 4 Transformer bar. Please note I am brand new subscriber and this is my first Kabuki bar, I own Uesaka training and Iron Grip power bars.

I would love this! Thank you..love your reviews!

Wasn't going to get this, Watched the review. Ordered.

awesome job alike always Coop

Great review. Helpful content as i was going back and forth on SSB bar for the last month. Once I saw the versatility of the bar and had to buy it.

@plmn93

Жыл бұрын

It's a terrible review. He doesn't go through what it can do or how well it can do it or demonstrate the different lifts. May as well go straight to Kabuki's marketing material.

Still waiting for my bar to show up. At 8 weeks now. Came across someone else's channel and he stated it took 14 weeks.

@807paperclip

3 жыл бұрын

Just made it to 15 weeks

This evening I took my first workout with my Kabuki Transformer Barbell. A great barbell. I train inside a Sorinex Uber rack. I used Sorinex's narrow J-hooks. I had no problem with the black knob bumping the J-hooks. I had plenty of room between the outside of the rack the the black ball on the quick-release pin. Rogue racks are wide and thick. Slightly oversized compared to other equipment. That may have accounted for the black ball getting muffed up. Also, Sorinex offers what I refer to as old-school J-hooks. The hook is wider than the narrower up-dated version featured by Sorinex. I love your reviews, Coop.

Awesome review. Love to add this to my home gym.

Damn that intro was cold 🥶

Thanks Coop! Would love to test all the combinations of angles... fundamental counting principal says there's 6*4, so 24 different options! Basically, a 24-in-1 bar!

Like you, I love when equipment is very well engineered, has ease of use, is very solidly constructed (to last), is somewhat aesthetically pleasing and can readily perform multi-functions easily & sturdily....Affordability is important; but often willing to upgrade when so many features are included. This bar appears to do all of those. Great video ! Entered the contest ! -A Newer Subscriber...

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, this meets those criteria. They did a great job.

@jeff6899

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews Thumbs up for ur vid's EVERY time ! Cheers... -Jeff

Coop, I recently decided to build a home gym and discovered your videos for the first time. I’ve been watching them in chrono order (skipping many). Just have to say-your skill in presenting went from good to amazing. Really awesome to see your skill progression (it gives me hope on my own projects!).

The Titan SS bar hits TWO positions which mimics a front squat and a back squat. This is achieved by turning the bar 180 degrees. When the “Titan” lettering is aimed toward the back, it’s a posteriorly biased squat. When the “Titan” lettering is aimed toward the front, it’s a quad biased squat.

I ordered mine 2 months ago, went into Kabuki, met "The Mad Scientist" Duffin. He's actually a quite personable and friendly guy, I liked him a lot. They told me I'm still 2+ weeks out. But hey, it's a Pandemic. It's not like anything is going according to plan, so you gotta be understanding about these things. And YES they are giving us the upgraded version PLUS $50 back because the price went down $50. Looking forward to getting it.

Coop, I ordered this last week knowing you would give it a thumbs up! Lol

I was actually willing able to stomach the $629.99 price. $231.75 for shipping, however, is completely ridiculous and makes this nearly $900. Just ridiculous.

@BacktotheOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

As of Feb 2022 shipping is $86 for me in TN.

@josephmhines

2 жыл бұрын

@Dave&Holly Yep they redesigned the bar so that it can be broken down making it less expensive to ship. I just got one and shipping is $86. I also got another 15% ($100) off by being part of Kabuki's Online Coaching program...which is amazing. If you sign up please tell them i sent you. (or COOP) :)

@BacktotheOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephmhines - I opted to receive a blemished bar which not only got me a discount ($599 plus shipping), but it shipped in 5 days instead of the current 4 month wait time. The blemish is purely cosmetic.

Hey man great video, I found the information really helpful since I recently started going to a gym that has bars like this, and I'm considering maybe getting this 4.0 for my home gym, but I gotta say your voice is almost constantly peaking in this video. I haven't seen very many of your videos so maybe it's just mic position, or maybe the mic quality isn't very good, but just as some constructive feedback you should look into it. Still, great video, keep it up.

I'm a fairly new subscriber but i wish i subbed sooner.. Liking the content Coop! Awesome stuff

man i love ur videos. i have a questiion , what do ur opinion about a 30 mm grip barbell.

Ordered mine yesterday!

Dang Coop, it always blows my mind looking at your sub count goin up.

Ahhhh. Just checking shipping to UK. Almost around half the price of the bar itself. Its a cool bar for sure., a beautiful Multi Use Bar.

Finally got mine today, almost 6 months of waiting.

I have the V2 and completely agree it's a pain in the ass to adjust.I might sell it so I can upgrade this to updated version.

Please do a review of the arsenal multiflex!!!!!

I'd like one of these, I just worry about the price and build quality long term. My Kabuki stuff always seems to show wear and tear faster than some of my other equipment.

@HauptmannGallenstein

4 жыл бұрын

Isnt their steel supposed to be extra tough and hard as anyone else's?

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I expect the sleeves to look bad, but the bright zinc should fair better.

@ShaneTumminello

4 жыл бұрын

Performance > Cosmetics

@MajesticSkywhale

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews I'll just get strong enough that you can't see the sleeves because of plates (pick me dad)

@MrJkillahoe415

3 жыл бұрын

Do you still feel this way?

I much as I liked my V3 bar, this one would get alot more use. Those edges were so sharp on the V3. Awesome job Kabuki! Now to save up to by this one and sell my V3. LOL

Ok Coop I’ve now purchased the Rogue Echo, The Transformer bar, and the Kadillac bar in the last 2 weeks. You’re killing me man LOL (but I like it)

Good video Coop! Do I see black sleeves or am I not wearing my glasses? What are the sleeves coated with? Thanks and keep up the good work.

@PTurchan1

4 жыл бұрын

Black zinc, I believe.

Ordered as soon as I got the email. Already have the Rogue ssb and love it, but the easy adjustabilty on the Transformer bar looks like a game changer.

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

If you like the Rogue SSB, you'll really like this one. Never been a huge fan of the Rogue SSB tbh.

@GarageGym411

4 жыл бұрын

If price is a deal-breaker, ditch the Rogue SSB and at least get a Titan SSB v2 (if not an EliteFTS Yoke SSB)

Nice new intro!

Coop...I have a cheap SSB that has almost the frontsquatbar setting of the TFB. I have a good SSB bar, that has the SSB setting of the TFB. I have plates or a kettlebell to do Goblet squats, I have a straight bar to do higbar or lowbar squats. Do I still need this Transformer Bar?

LOL when your squat bar cost more then the squat stand its in...

@babycake2941

4 жыл бұрын

Means you’re using a cheap and level entry squat stand

@jeff6899

4 жыл бұрын

@@babycake2941 Haha ! Probably true :) It isn't inexpensive, however...great pc of equipment, though !

@dasdos002

4 жыл бұрын

@@babycake2941 An SML-2 Rogue squat stand was $540 including shipping and tax. That's not including the arms. This Kabuki SSB is $599 not including tax or shipping. The SML-2 is a nice squat stand.

@draco89123

4 жыл бұрын

@@babycake2941 Eh, 11guage steel stand is pretty cheap to come by. Don't need much else. Maybe some nicer J cups or arm catchers but those are fluff.

@angelotoledo7849

4 жыл бұрын

$600 for a bar. Gtfoh and repeating MADE IN THE USA doesn't make it better. No wonder its 600 dollars

Everything coup was explaining is 100% correct. The sharp edges I didn't complain. I just man up. However, he is spot on.

Coop, this bar vs. marrs bar vs. duffalo? I need a bar that will have similar loading to a low bar squat, but take the stress off my shoulders and elbows. If you could rank them for that purpose, how would you rank them? Or better yet, do a video comparing them! Please help. Thank you. Julian

Coop, it looks like the pins may be removable, and perhaps replaceable with a simple wrench. If so, this would be a great selling point for the new product. Can you confirm?

The new one is neat and all but I have had the V3 for 2 years and it's not that much work to adjust it. Sure, if multiple people use it then they might change it up. But if its just you how often are you really doing 2 or more squat variations within a training block?

Love the concept. Does it fit on a gun rack? I know it’s a knit picky question, but space is coequal premium to usability in the garage gym.

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it will, you'll just have to leave space below for the handles and cambers.

The Kabuki Transformer Bar V4 is currently priced at $599.00 (that's about $40.00 cheaper than V3)

Hey Coop! Any info on the finish of the bar long term?

Too bad that 650$ bar in US is going to cost me at least 1500€ when shipped to Finland. I paid already 450€ for Rogue curl bar :( Would be nice to get quality bars and weights cheaper, but what can you do...

@GarageGym411

4 жыл бұрын

Point taken, but for the record, this Kabuki Transformer Bar V4 is currently priced at $599.00 (that's about $40.00 cheaper than V3)

@draco89123

4 жыл бұрын

Black friday they'll waive shipping fees usually.

Coop, I've got all sorts of hip thrust barbell pads and I hate them all. I just figured out that the Tranformer Bar is the most phenomenal barbell hip thrust bar on the planet. You gotta try it out!

Just been waiting for more videos. Super bored at home, and this is all I watch. Lift, GGR, eat, sleep

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Lesssgoooo

@mmkrite

4 жыл бұрын

I've missed Coop in my lineup as well. Ive been forced to follow recipe and workout videos instead. Now I'm burning calories instead of dollars. So maybe a little break from coop every now and then aint bad.

Hey Coop! Don’t you think if Kabuki would provide sleeves options like instead of the standard 15.75” sleeve, if they provide other sleeve order options like 10”, 9” and 8” - then smaller home gym owners can choose shorter sleeves options. What do you think?

How much better is this going to be at performing good mornings vs the competitors? That's my crucial factor.

I’m a little surprised you didn’t mention the weight difference. One of the biggest selling feature of the B3 was that is weight 45lbs.

For the diversity of this i might actually spend the money on something kabuki strength finally.

My trainer just ordered one today

If you did have the money, would you pick the transformer or the marrs bar?

How often should you do rack pulls?

I liked this version better. I liked that they marked it so if I'm not in the right state of mind after a heavy set, I can visual adjust it. I was using a buddy's that had the original. There were times were I would misalign it, and almost killed myself.......... The visuals to let me know helps. SOLD!

Even Chris had a touch of trouble when demoing the previous version in his bar video at SuperTraining Gym. Awesome changes. It'd be great if I won the giveaway... lol

This could replace high bar, front squat, and goblet squats in my training. Definitely a no brainer for me.

Has coop ever reviewed roller J-cups? If not.... he should.

What an awesome looking bar...can’t wait to try one of these out.

I'd take a Dremel sanding attachment to that 3.0 thing. It looks viscous!

What is the best storage solution for that barbell?

What happens if you use this bar for banded good mornings? Are those sleeves gonna twist and fall off?

I have made more purchases than I'd like to admit based on your reviews haha

I brought one, came to $660.90 with shipping and 3 percent discount. I made $800 selling junk bars on Craigslist in the past 3 months and I am getting older so this feels right. I saw the review on version 3 and was about to pull the trigger on the Marrs bar. Hope I made the right decision 😬

@yeahyeah3257

2 жыл бұрын

How was the transformer bar. Did you make the right decision?

@davidbuche

2 жыл бұрын

@@yeahyeah3257 I cancelled the order as it was taking a long time. At my age I am sticking with leg machines. My Pendulum Hip Press and Hammer Strength V Squat are well reviewed and I feel I am getting results

Brilliant

There he goes flicking me off again at the end of the video!

Check audio better. Peaking a lot through out this video. You typically don’t idk what changed but the audio needs work

Is there a coffee pin or anything to keep the sleeves in place? That mechanism is very cool but having the collar fall off under load scares the shit out of me.

Wish you could trade in the original for one of the new ones. I like mine but this looks really nice

Let’s see a video of it used in all the different settings.

Low ceiling. Titan t2 short or sml 1

Seems like the handles might risk hitting ones thighs. Is that an issue?

Does anyone know if you can store this bar upright in a vertical barbell holder?

Hey Coop, what is the intro song?

i mean, if you see the price (650 as coop says) is a little too much, BUT, having that item will provide you like 1 in 6 items, *plus* all the difficulty variations *x3 times smore!*; for those of you who are not good at math: it is a *1 in 18* item, so it is kinda worthy, it is like if you guys buy 6 bars at a $100 each one.

@bmstylee

4 жыл бұрын

Or just learn to front squat, high bar squat and low bar squat properly and you don't need an overpriced gimmick.

@GarageGym411

4 жыл бұрын

@@bmstylee - I love when people use the word gimmick when referring to a Transformer Bar. It reminds me of when 'regular' surfers would hassle the kitesurfers. For most people, a cheaper SSB will do the trick. Other people want the AMG G-Wagen version.

I bought the previous version and I’m pretty satisfied apart from the corrosion issue. Now I’ll just skip this and wait for the new Prime fitness USA squat bar from Coach Kav!

@bmstylee

4 жыл бұрын

So. It's a very expensive bar that corrodes. That's a big failure.

... in stock?...what's the delivery time?

I love Coop and this channel but whyyyyyy is the intro so loud I have to turn the volume down and then turn it back up when the video starts.

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Need to improve that one for the next time. Thanks for the feedback, seriously.

Just got the new bar and it is great! Very comfortable on my back and super quality tip to tip. Coop right on all counts with the ease to change and knurling. One update though. I ordered the previous version of the bar and the upgraded automatically. Also, the new bar is about $50 cheaper so I received a credit. Worth the money since it will be used every week for some kind of squat!

I want one.

A'wight. My first venture into social media, just to win this bar - - I've joined Instagram, liked it and shared twice ! Further; ill travel from Texas, mow yer Lawn and wrestle a land manatee to win this Kubuki bar 😀 (wink).

Duffin is a genius!

Just did a quick check on this but hell no on that $600+ price. I’ll wait for Titan to make one haha

“it’s too sharp! and too hard to hold”, all i heard

This might not be the right bar for JK Rowling, but I think it’s great. Great review!

Hey Coop, great video as usual man. Why are there 4 different load points for the sleeve?

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Puts the load further or closer to the bar. Basically adjusting difficulty.

Would the handles contact your thighs or knees if you have a narrow squat stance?

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they can get in the way. I wish they were removable.

I want one. How do I win it?

Show the front squat with that bar