We like the design and they do hold well, however, we prefer their more expensive models as they perform better when dropping the bar by quite a bit. Lock-Jaw OLY 2 Olympic Barbell Collars: The OLY 2 Collars from Lock-Jaw look to be the exact same s the Lock-Jaw PRO 2. In fact, even after cranking them down as hard as we could with our hands, they still slid to the ground when we loaded the bar up and stood it upright. These utilize the same materials as our top pick, but are smaller and have a slightly different latching system.

The Clout Fitness Barbell Collar holds up quite well but gets bruised up quicker due to the simpler plastic material used. In addition to these materials used for the frame, collars also use various types of rubber and plastic for gripping the bar. These small but vital pieces of equipment ensure weight plates remain securely fastened to barbells, preventing potential accidents and maintaining the balance of the bar during exercises.Everything from heavy deadlifts to heavy clean and jerks where the wait is slammed down on an uneven platform was done. PREMIUM MATERIAL- Reinforced plastic and high-strength rubber material make this set of barbell clips durable in long-term use and it is so smooth that it will not scratch your barbell. These offer good security, but the clamp will wear down over time (some may take a longer time to deteriorate than others, but it will happen with regular use).

Since then, the market has been flooded with every type of collar you can imagine, even some that connect to your phone via Bluetooth to measure the velocity of the bar.Aluminum is insanely strong, light, and is corrosion resistant even when scratched and banged up from abuse.