Titan Rackable Hex Bar V3 Review: Budget-Friendly Strength Without Compromise
By Drew | Iron and Lime Fitness
Last Updated: November 2025
When it comes to trap bars, there’s a fine line between value and regret. Plenty of budget options look good online, but once they hit your garage, you realize why they were cheap. The Titan Fitness Rackable Hex Bar V3 isn’t one of those bars.
This thing is a tank, heavy, functional, and nearly identical in design to the Rogue TB-2, but for about $100 less and with free shipping.
If you’ve been considering upgrading your deadlift setup, this might just be the sweet spot between affordability and performance.
First Impressions
Before we go any further, quick disclaimer: Iron and Lime Fitness is completely self-funded. Nobody’s paying me to say nice things. If I review something, it’s because I bought it, used it, and have the receipts (and the sore back) to prove it.
Now, let’s get into it.
The Titan Rackable Hex Bar V3 is big, solid, and, as the name implies, fully rackable. That’s a big deal for anyone who lifts solo in a garage gym. It’s easier to load, easier to store, and easier on your back compared to pulling straight from the floor with a standard barbell.
Titan finally fixed what earlier versions lacked: dual knurled handles (both the raised and flush grips now have texture), and a frame that fits securely across standard J-cups or spotter arms.
Build and Specs
Here’s the quick rundown:
Width between handles: 22 inches
Handle height: 7.5 inches off the floor (Rogue’s TB-2 sits around 9")
Weight: 60 lbs
Finish: Black powder coat
Capacity: Rated for 800 lbs
At 6'1" and 210 lbs, I’d call myself “average-sized,” but the 22-inch handle width feels just a touch narrow. My hands sometimes brush my knees during lifts, so if you’re a bigger lifter, expect a snug fit.
The dual handles are a great feature, letting you pull from different heights depending on your training goals. The bar’s welds are functional, not showpieces, but they hold strong. This isn’t a Rogue-level finish, but for the price, it’s well above expectations.
The powder coat looks good, but the sleeves scratch easily. That’s really the only cosmetic downside. If you’re racking plates aggressively, expect some wear.
Feel and Performance
Let’s get this out of the way, this bar feels good to lift. Below is me throwing up 420 on it and it’s solid all around.
Drew from Iron and Lime deadlifting 420 with the Titan Rackable Hex Bar V3
The 32mm handles are slightly thinner than Rogue’s (34mm), and the knurling is a little more passive. Personally, I prefer something with a bit more bite, but it’s still solid for heavy pulls, farmer carries, and shrugs.
At 60 lbs, the bar adds a bit of extra resistance compared to a standard 45 lb Olympic bar, but it’s nothing crazy. Two 45s per side puts you around 240 lbs total, easy math, no spreadsheet needed.
Most importantly, it’s rock solid under load. No flex, no rattle, no instability, just smooth, controlled pulls. For me, that’s what matters most.
Value and Comparison
Titan’s prices have crept up over the years, closing the gap between them and Rogue, but there’s still a noticeable difference. The Titan Rackable Hex Bar V3 runs about $324 with free shipping, while Rogue’s TB-2 is around $425 before freight costs.
And here’s the thing: you’re getting about 90% of Rogue’s quality for roughly 75% of the price.
The TB-2 is American-made with cleaner welds, tighter QC, and that premium Rogue finish, but unless you’re obsessive about the fine details, the Titan bar will handle anything you throw at it.
Just don’t buy it full price. Titan constantly runs sales, and if you add it to your cart and wait a few days, they’ll usually send you a discount code.
The Good, the Bad, and the Pebble
Let’s start with the good:
✅ Value: $300-ish for a rackable, heavy-duty trap bar is unbeatable.
✅ Design: Dual handles, rackable design, and decent knurling.
✅ Stability: Handles heavy deadlifts with zero flex or movement.
✅ Ease of use: Simple, straightforward, gets the job done.
Now, the bad, or maybe the funny:
❌ There’s a rock inside my bar. No, seriously. Somewhere in the tube there’s a small pebble rattling around that I can’t get out. I’m considering naming it “Pebble from China.” Doesn’t affect performance, but it’s a reminder that overseas manufacturing has its quirks.
❌ Finish scratches easily. Especially the sleeves.
❌ Knurling could be sharper. Titan’s QC isn’t on Rogue’s level yet.
Final Verdict
The Titan Rackable Hex Bar V3 is a fantastic piece of equipment for the money. It’s stable, functional, and offers nearly everything the Rogue TB-2 does for about $100 less, plus free shipping.
If you train for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) or just want a safer, more ergonomic deadlift option, this bar is a winner.
It’s not perfect, the finish could be tougher, and the knurling could bite a little harder, but it’s built strong and built for real-world use.
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (9/10)
If you find it on sale for around $300, grab it. You won’t regret it.
And if you do, maybe use that extra hundred you saved to buy some new plates, or, in my case, try to convince my wife that eight 45s isn’t enough.
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