The Barbell is a Cerakote black matte finish that is support 1500lbs of weights and strain. Besides being cosmetically appealing, the Cerakote coating assures in minimizes rust on your bar and making it relatively maintenance free. Built with chrome alloy steel with a knurling handle feature of 28mm, this 2.2M bar with 8 needle bearings is your best bet for a long lasting barbell.