We hate that Coop received the bar damaged like it was. We treat Coop like any other customer (no special treatment, so he gets the actual experience to review), and a new SSB is on the way to him. It has always been important for us to listen to our customers so that we can improve, and this is no different. We appreciate Coop's honest feedback and have worked with our US manufacturer to put extra measures in place to double-check the quality of these bars before they go out so that this doesn't happen again. If anyone has issues with their bar, please let us know, and we will make it right for you too.

One would think that any piece being shipped to Coop would be triple checked for quality including by the CEO him or herself. Heck even if Coop has them shipped to Sam or whomever just flag anything going to Missouri.

@yaboymina7942

Жыл бұрын

Really doubt they would do that in any

@Iron-and-strings

Жыл бұрын

Titan’s going to Titan... it’s the Taco Bell of the fitness equipment world, and Taco Bell gives me the shits....

@vicroberts3080

Жыл бұрын

Lmao truth

$30 more for knurled handles and wide enough to fit my rogue squat stand. Glad I went with rep!

@amunra4256

Жыл бұрын

Granted I really like Rep, so I might be biased, but $30 more seems worth it just for the handles

@zellerized

2 ай бұрын

The Titan SSbar comes with knurled handles now. Cant comment on fit in the rack.

Mine came to me perfect and I've been absolutely loving it, I have a lot of trouble doing a full depth squat with a straight bar, so using this makes squats feel completely different.

Never thought about doing hip thrusts using an SSB until I saw it here, thanks coop! lmao

Out of all the ssb I’ve tried, the titan v2 has actually been about my favorite so far

Here to support Coop and boo Titan. 😝

@derekdunbar9968

Жыл бұрын

No company is without their flaws. I think we should encourage more manufacturing in the United States for every company. It certainly looks like Titan is trying to move in the right direction the past couple of years. That's just my opinion of course.

That handle issue would really be a bite in my rear. Reminds me of Titans early days. What kind of inspector would let that ship? They need some sort of jig to assure that never happens when welding on the thread portion of the bar. I’m 100% red blooded but Titan version 2 with chrome sleeves is what I own and I would take it over painted black sleeves any day. To me sleeves with ribbing seem cheap, I prefer smooth when sliding plates on and off.

EliteFTS is still king. I guess it's not mentioned because they don't pay for positive advertising.

@hitleractually8180

Жыл бұрын

It's the bar Titan, REP, and all these other's are ripping their designs from. Dave Take developed that bar for 10 years to make it absolutely perfect before selling it.

Thanks for the info and review Coop, btw the buzz haircut looks awesome bro

Key takeaway is that I will continue avoiding Titan products.

Not fitting (properly) on a 49" rack seems like a big oversight...? Even the 47" rack without sandwich J-Cups.

80% of my garage gym is Titan. I loved the interview you did with their CEO last year, I thought his responses were overall good. I like the direction the company is taking, and overall their mix of quality and value, in general, is exactly what I'm looking for. That said, this video is embarrassing for them. How the heck did they send out a janky bar to the largest equipment reviewers? How is it designed to not fit in standard j cup width? Was anybody paying attention beyond "AMERICA STEEL SUPPORT THE TROOPS"?

Only way this could have been any worse for Titan is if you opened the box and there was a post hole digger attachment for their farm equipment line.

My V2 has the handles welded on at slightly different angles, putting more pressure on one shoulder vs the other. Seems this new version likely has similar QC issues as well.

Just received the Titan Safety Squat bar and it arrived with chrome sleeves instead of black, and also did not come with the honeycomb grip. So two things advertised did not show up. I should clarify that the knurled grips it came with are going to be better and chrome sleeves with grooves are also better. I also dont love the width and I have to use squat stands though id love to have a rack for this. It looks like they're trying to make good adjustments and should likely update their website as these are beneficial updates.

Have a V2. Love it love it. Glad I won’t have to buy another SSB for 20 years. Titan: if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

This is the exact reason products started going overseas. Same or sometimes even better level of quality at a cheaper price. Titan just gave us the Ford Pinto of SSB. I’ll take the imported REP or Titan V2 over this.

@hitleractually8180

Жыл бұрын

Pick up a Titan product and pick up a Rogue or Sorinex product. The difference is night and day,

@dejavu3655

Жыл бұрын

@@hitleractually8180 Have you used the Rogue SSB? Titan V2 is hands down better. REP SSB is night and day better than Rogue.

@gaspoweredgarage

Жыл бұрын

Titan v2 was better than the made in USA version

Lmao. Hate to say it, but made in USA doesn’t hold the same weight as it used to. I have an expensive USA made bedroom furniture set from Basset that was advertised as being bench made by expert craftsmen, and while it’s nice that it’s all solid wood, you can tell it was put together pretty sloppily by screws in the back going into nothing and the drawers scraping in a couple spots. Actually had to send one especially sloppy piece back for replacement. Meanwhile, I have West Elm furniture that was made in China from cheaper materials, but was clearly put together with more care. Most workers in US factories are relatively low wage workers that don’t give a crap about their job and put minimal effort into their work.

@hardlylast

Жыл бұрын

We’ll with an attitude like that no shit they don’t care about their jobs

@GraysonCarr

Жыл бұрын

@@hardlylast Not sure what you mean

@rjm8373

Жыл бұрын

We definitely don't put emphasis on trade school in the USA, so what you get are generally the people who didn't have the option to go to college. We should promote it as a solid option after high school for a lot of people. It hasn't been though, so it's tough to find well-trained, motivated people.

@GraysonCarr

Жыл бұрын

@@rjm8373 I feel like it’s the motivation that’s hard to come by. I help out with interviews for my employer sometimes, and I’m not usually too concerned with their skill level. If they seem highly motivated and enthusiastic about the job, then they can be trained to do a job well.

Glad to see stuff being made in America....but think we need to go the extra mile to make sure it deserves that Made in America sticker.

@eyehatemyjob2314

Жыл бұрын

They would probably put it on upside down like they did with my pulldown bar

@bmstylee

Жыл бұрын

@@eyehatemyjob2314 or your bar was in distress which is what flying the US flag upside down signifies.

Hey Coop, have U done a review on the squatmax MD, I have not been able to find it. If U have done a review, do U remember the title of the video because I'm putting GGR and belt squat and I can't find it. Thnkx

Could you review the titan fitness calibrated plates? Thank you.

I've got the titan ssb v2 and love it. I got mine 3 weeks ago and my pad was installed like this one. Maybe they are changing the assembly on the newer ones. I would never get the titan series but I would have gone with elite fts if the sleeves would work with non axle collars.

I just bought a Titan SSB, but I chose to go with the V2 instead of this new one.

Coops video jus get better and better every single video

I can't stop looking at the bent handle.

I picked up a v2 in titans scratch and dent for around 220$! I already have an elitefts bar but I wanted an economy version for the school I teach at! I will say this after being through several ssb, the elitefts bar is still my favorite! It is a tank and it doesn’t look pretty anymore but it fits in every rack I’ve used it in! The titan fits at my school because I have a titan rack! And the rogue ssb just plain sucks! The handles on the titan are shorter as well! Overall the titan v2 is ok and it will get the job done for what I need it too but I am glad I fronted the money for the elite ssb! But once, cry once!

The sleeve and the handle and then seeing the fit put me off this immediately.

Really like that titan bar and it's made in the USA. Would be cool if you could just add those rep knurled handles to the titan. That new vinyl looks really good too that they are showcasing.

I love the fact that Titan is bringing stuff to the USA. Hopefully more to come in the future. I think their Titan Series bars bells are Made in the USA as well.

@bmstylee

Жыл бұрын

If they're going to be the same quality as the one Coop got I'll keep buying from Rogue, American Barbell, Elite FTS, etc.

@derekdunbar9968

Жыл бұрын

@@bmstylee That's fine, I just appreciate a step in the right direction. I know someone that has that bar without that handle issue.

@gaspoweredgarage

Жыл бұрын

Titan v2 is way better than the made in USA version and also cheaper due to there sales so its a no brainer to stay away from the made in USA version

Looks good and like the grippy vinyl idea

I've got two products from Titan. A dip horn and a plate-loaded pec deck. Both work great but the pec deck machine arrived with an obvious cosmetic ding. Not a scratch, but bent metal - it did not affect the performance or safety, but still... Quality control is an issue with Titan products. You can get some decent stuff pretty cheap, but it's a little bit of a dice roll with them.

@eaburksjac

Жыл бұрын

I've got a Titan curl bar and one sleeve is ribbed and the other isn't.

Thx! I have a Titan V2 but looking forward to the comparison to the REP...leaning toward REP

@warhelmet98

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he’s done a review for reps ssb, so check that out. Glucks Gym also has a review on his channel

@samrmills

Жыл бұрын

@@warhelmet98 Thx! He has and I've seen it...pretty much a no brainer but I like coop's blah Vs blahS. happy lifting!

Respect for it being made in the USA, but I'm 100% taking Rep's bar over this when I buy one

Wow look at that great American steel

When are you going to make a video of all the safety squat bars?

i wonder if it's "Made in the USA" with imported Chinese workers?

Had the exact same issue with one sleeve on both my Marrs bar and TITAN Series SSB. Looks to be a common issue...

@derekdunbar9968

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but the Marrs Bar is the ultimate SSB once you put it together. I like them Bing made here in the USA.

@flexmarksthespot

Жыл бұрын

@@derekdunbar9968 Yeah but still doesn't take away from the fact that those sleeves have terrible tolerances

I would play it safe and just get the rogue one

My bar is completely welded together and it’s pretty damn indestructible.

Is the crossmember upright wall video mentioned at 6:34 already available to watch?

Getting ads for the NV Rack. Looks like it worth reviewing!!

I wish there where more local shops for these products. I hate paying for shipping when I return something. And it's just easier to return something in person

Had Titan and Rep. Rep bar is far superior. Sold off the Titan bar and couldn’t be happier. There is no argument for the Titan bar.

Anyone in Houston go to Bolt Fitness and check out their version. Less than $200, knurled handles, fits on a Rogue rack, rotating sleeves, doesn’t fall off your shoulders even with no plates on it. Only drawback potentially is that the pads are smaller, but it still feels very comfortable in use.

I have the original Titan SSB.... Love it .Paid $149 year ago.

Curious, which company made those wall bar holders? Cost?

Review the bells of steel ssb I just got it and it's my favorite I've ever used

This has been out for a while now, was this uploaded through Internet Explorer?

This released the day after i purchased the regular titan ssb 😮‍💨

I had the ssb v2 when it was priced at $220 back in 2020. I think the current price is very expensive for both titans. I wouldn't mind trying out the rep ssb though, it would be an upgrade for me.

Min 3:17 made in America!!

@bmstylee

Жыл бұрын

with what appears to be the same quality as when they imported them.

i have the version 2 and love it. that bent handle woyld piss me off, but titan is awesome with the returns

@rodrigoalonso9196

Жыл бұрын

they have a lot of practice

Major quality issues. Doesn't fit in the jcups. Sleeves look like they are scratching already after their first use. I would never buy this. Doesn't matter where it's made if it's made like trash.

Hello Coop For a new home gym what would be better to get, Bumper or Steel plates? I plan on doing the 5x5 routine because I'm new and I'm trying to figure out what kind of plates to get. Any help would be great!

@cakeeater2368

Жыл бұрын

get the nicest steel plates you can afford. bumpers are overpriced and don't do anything but take up too much space on the sleeves of your bars/equipment. Make sure the diameter of the 45's are at least 17.5 inches, 17.78 is preferable.

If I can go slightly off topic here, I'd like one day to see Coop make a video about Ivanko barbells in general. I've discovered something strange: Ivanko barbells are the bars that garner the most polarizing opinions ever. I mean, consider Rogue bars. Some people love them, others don't, but they still think they're decent. So the opinions out there on Rogue bars are not *that* dissimilar from each other. Not so with Ivanko barbells. With these, you have opinions going from one extreme of the spectrum to the other one. How could it be? For instance, the gym equipment reviewer at TwoRepCave says that "Ivanko doesn’t sell anything that’s junk." Sounds like a positive comment. The gym equipment reviewer at Garage-Gyms (he sometimes gets mixed up with Coop, LOL!) is even more appreciative: "No other company more thoroughly tests their bars than Ivanko. Each and every premium bar is tested for defects in the steel with no less than three separate tests: x-ray, mag, and ultra-sonic. Ivanko barbells are also straightness tested to ensure that no deviation greater than 0.006/ft over the length of the bar exists. Good luck finding an Ivanko defect!" "Part of what makes Ivanko bars so expensive is that they put each and every bar through a number of tests before shipping them out. They go through a mag test, an ultra-sonic test, and a straigthness test. They do this to ensure that each barbell leaves the factory without a single imperfection." They seem like two competent people looking at their websites, so it would seem safe to say that Ivanko barbells are at least good, perhaps more than that. but then you have big wigs at the Starting Strength message board who are going in the opposite direction, literally trashing Ivanko barbells. Here’s Mark Rippetoe: "The knurling on an Ivanko bar keeps me from recommending it. It’s badly-enough designed to make the bar useless for pulls." Here’s Jordan Feigenbaum chiming in: "The markings make Ivanko barbells less than useless, for example the center spacing is off, and they bend pretty easily too. Evidence? Six bent Ivanko competition bars are floating around where I train right now. Absolutely 100% stay away from Ivanko bars. They are not worth it: for 600 bucks, you’re in premium bar market and the Eleiko, though more expensive, crushes the Ivanko in every way." And here’s Robert Santana venting a similar viewpoint: "My gym has all Ivanko bars and the markings are fucked up. When I first started benching heavy at that gym, something felt off and eventually I ended up missing on weights I can typically manage. So I went back to my previous gym, measure the damned markings, then go and figure out where I needed to be on the Ivanko bars. Needless to say those confusing ass markings caused me to grip too narrow." I don't think the Starting Strength top dogs are ignorant when it comes to barbells. I don't know what to think. How come Ivanko barbells elicit such variety of very different opinions? Coop should tell us his opinion.

Yo Coop, will the Rep handles screw into the Titan SSB V2?

I have the v2 and used it this morning. No issue with it. This is pretty embarrassing especially being American made. Was there no quality check?

Does it matter which way logo faces or if u walk under or up to bar - same benefit either way

@zellerized

2 ай бұрын

The logo faces away from the human on mine as the weight hangs best this way. It is not good to try to squat from the other side of the bar and you can easily figure this out. The pads will be pointed away from you as you get under the bar. You can also flip the vinyl around if you want to see the logo facing you.

I love mine

Will the Rep bar fit on a Rogue rack better?

Absolutely hate zinc coating. Cerakote all the way wish I could go back and get my Texas deadlift bar with anything other than zinc

What’s a good budget safety squat bar,?

*He got a brand new bar with a sleeve that doesn't fit to the point it had to be beaten on with a hammer and a wonky handle that screws in at a 90 degree angle and he's out here making excuses for it or just straight up ignoring them lol*

What are the lights in the background called?

i just ordered a bunch of TItan gear yesterday and now im paranoid... yikes

Meh, if I didn't already have the Elite SSB, I would definitely pickup the Rep. Titan is throwing crap at the wall and really failing to innovate like Rep and others.

@hitleractually8180

Жыл бұрын

REP isn't innovating. Their SSB is ripped from EliteFTS. Their new open trap bar is ripped from Eleiko. Their racks are basically ripped from Rogue. All they do is copy.

Yup, looks like the typical Titan unboxing we all experience. Looking forward to Basement Brandon 's Titan comment

doesnt fit in the elitefts racks either. not a bad bar tho.

Vinyl should have been upgraded. I would go rep because of the handles.

Just goes to show US made isn't always a guarantee of superior quality.

The attaching part alone was enough for me to not consider buying this bar. There is no excuse for such a bad fit of the sleeves or the handles, you should definitely get a refund. Detachable handles itself are nice though, the bent bar should be ideal for bench presses or rows with larger range of motion. Not being able to remove the pads (?) would be bad though.

do the rep handles fit on this bar?

@hitleractually8180

Жыл бұрын

No. REP made sure the handles wouldn't fit on any other bar. You can buy knurled handles that will fit the SS Yoke and Titan bars from other companies, though. baresteelequipment.com/products/ssb-handle-extensions

Tolerances were the same for both sleeves. They fit different because there are...tolerances

WTF...They really drop the ball on this one. I don't understand how hard is to do quality control on your products with some sense of Pride for your company.

@timmoyer6037

Жыл бұрын

So it’s not where it’s made but who makes it apparently!

But no weight on the end cap 😔

Selling my brand new, unopened, and still in shippin, titan ssb, the same one in this video. I am around the LA area and already ready to sell it becuase it doesnt fit in a REGULAR rack. Check out offerup for the deal.

Watching while in my powertec lever gym bench and so thankful I don't have buy bars, safety bars, squat bars , trap bars etc etc ever again or store them and saving $$$$. Thanks powertec.

@Farquad76.547

Жыл бұрын

meh powertec is pretty lacklustre equipment quality wise pretty sure it’s all 14 gauge steel.

Prime fitness just posted about their SSB. please wait for their bar before comparing all the SSB's

The bent handle and fit of sleeves is not good and disappointing!

looks like your kobalt workbench is flemsy

Where's the quality control? No way I'd buy that bar after seeing this review.

Glad I got the V2 for $199. One bolt holding it together? Yikes

Not fitting the rack would be a deal breaker. That's ridiculous.

There is no way this bar competes with the Elite FTS SS Yoke bar - Listen people buy the Elite FTS Bar. No way that Titan or Rep compares- Signed Strength coach for 24 years

But also.... Why isn't this guy living in Bali where his money goes about 30 times further

Watching the assembly looks like typical Titan quality. And sorry only cheap bars are held together by a bolt.

@SteveK6578

Жыл бұрын

Factually your statement is just incorrect; the bars shaft is welded solid and not being "held together" by a bolt. Secondly, the Marrs Bar (one of the most expensive SSB style bars there is) has the same sleeve system. Since these sleeves don't rotate, there aren't major downsides to the hex screw design and making these things ship out for so much less makes them more financially accessible. Sleeves being attached via a hex is in no way indicative of quality or price point.

Ill be keeping my titan ssb v2. Handles are straight and collars are solid. Love made in america but this bar is a joke. Maybe made in america with cheap labor.

Titan is absolutely the worst company to work with. Buyers remorse is huge with these guys

If they send Coop that crap, what would they send us. If that's what made in the US means to Titan, I'll look elsewhere.

I think it's hilarious when people complain about China. If you don't want China products then you have to complain to your legislators and not companies. No matter where you at on a corporate political party that you praise and worship, they're making money by investing and divesting in China and other countries. Rhetoric used to divide people come from the same hypocrites and when you fall in line like sheep then you are the problem. The people actually making products from China are just normal people trying to make a living by working in the system their Oligarchs have created just like we do the same in the system our Oligarchs have created. I'm sure they get some crappy American products like I were healthcare system..... Oh my bad they have healthcare, okay how about I will vehicles

@leefhead1

Жыл бұрын

You don’t have to complain to anyone about where products are made. Vote with your dollars. If no one buys Chinese products, they won’t be imported anymore.

Boom goes the dynamite

Boy what a shitty construction.

Made in the USA but still has quality control issues lol. Not a good look Titan

OUCH

BENT HANDLE? NO THANK YOU. American made yes, but the manufacturing quality is just not there.

@bmstylee

Жыл бұрын

Typical Titan quality and attention to details.

@alivideo403

Жыл бұрын

@@bmstylee Agreed. And the fact that Coop had to hammer the sleeve in. Really??

@bmstylee

Жыл бұрын

​@@alivideo403 I'm sorry but only cheap bars are held together with a bolt. I guess adding a snap ring setup was to much work.

@lukea2806

Жыл бұрын

@@bmstylee not necessarily true. On non-rotating sleeves, that’s just the most straightforward way to do it. MARRS bar is the same way

I wonder if this guy's got a whole department of resellers. For all the free s*** he's getting.

I think it’s a sham, coop. You’re paying more for “made in the USA” but the money is going to the same company that has 99 percent imported products. Beyond that, I think this SSB is no better or maybe worse than the V2 from what you’ve shown here. I don’t think “made in the USA” holds the same weight that it used to. Some of the best products I own are imported: REP fully knurled dumbbells, REP AB5100 bench, titan v2 ssb, inspire FPC-1 rack.. with that being said, I own a few products that are made in the USA which are very solid. MARRS bar, ohio power bar, rogue trap bar.. I think the bottom line is that we should look at the actual quality of the product instead of obsessing over where it’s made. And I understand the argument of supporting American jobs, etc.. can anyone else chime in with relevant thoughts?

@hby7768

Жыл бұрын

Made in the USA means, the money is going to american workers, the logistics it going to Americans. Most things are funneling money into companies that are global meaning everything from the computers these companies buy to non essential items are made in china or some other country. Not one single company can be run by using American made products alone. The world is global but buy spending money on American made products you are in fact supporting the american families and the american economy. That being said, this bar seems like an American made product with china like quality and little to no quality control. I would not buy it personally

@rjm8373

Жыл бұрын

If unemployment is at record lows, why do we care so much about subsidizing a job that can be done elsewhere just as good (or better judging by this review) for less money? I'd rather take the money I save and spend it at my local businesses that need the support versus a company subsidizing a factory job that's being done somewhere else for less. We need to compete and win on a global playing field doing work that we can actually do better than other countries' workers. Some industries need support for national security reasons (like chips and medical supplies) but it sure as heck isn't gym equipment manufacturing.

I’ve heard enough bad things about Titan, but this was sad to see.

Paying extra for "made in USA" and the quality is just plain worse. nice.