Consider this against the market leader at this price: the Rogue Ohio bar, but the Vulcan Standard Bushing bar is better. There is far more craftsmanship that went into this bar than it's competitor. The knurling is tight, and the right degree of aggressive for a multipurpose bar, even in the Carolina heat during bar cycling metcons. The sleeve is well refined. It's like comparing a production piece to one that's handmade; the latter being the Vulcan bar. The tolerances are above expectations for a bar at this price point. While I can't speak to any other bars besides the Rogue Ohio and a couple other low end bars not worth mentioning, I am very happy with this purchase and glad to support a local business.