I wanted to buy for the home to work out a barbell bar, and the prices have compared retail, ranging from partially 49.- at Karstadt to 79.- in the sports shop. Then I came here to this rod and was skeptical because it costs only half, or nearly a third, but I'm very happy with the product. The rod has the exact hole for handles with 30mm diameter, it rattles nothing, and remains even while exercising "quiet" are, as it should be. The build quality is solid, the portion for holding the rod is clearly visible, 1.60m completely enough, I had first considered to take one with 1.80m or even 2m. Conclusion: highly recommended, good workmanship, happy again