Bar isn’t the most expensive feeling bar but the center of the bar is. And originally I thought the ends looked nothing like the photo but they do and I had to remove the black caps that came on it. So for the money it’s a good deal.Hands down amazing quality and look at those pretty plates!Mine came with a few scratches in the black finish. Also the bearings squeak a little bit. These are minor complaints and the bar does the job for a good price.Been using this bar alot and it is: strong, reliable, and durable. Comfortable to use with a great stipple grip.Well made. Worth every penny!I purchased this curl bar to add to the variety of exercises and workouts I can do at home. At the time I purchased this, there were more expensive bars, but there were also cheaper ones also. This is a very sturdy and high quality piece of equipment, and the packaging was very secure. I'm very pleased with my purchase, and expect it to last for many years.Bar seems great. Built pretty well for the money. But next time find a better way to ship it. Literally was laying on my front porch not in a box or anything. Label stickers all over it. Going to be fun getting all of them off of it.I love this cu bar. It’s sturdy and a great value for the money. I use a few weights on it so that I curl 35 pounds. It’s a champ. I’m 61, and 35 is a push on the last three reps, but I make it every time! My bar never lets me down.Very sturdy, like the black handle but gets dirty scraping metal off benchpress stand….