The Transformer Bar [V3]

Is there a warranty on the bar? And do you give military discount?

We have a warranty for manufacturing defects. We do offer a discount for Military, Police, Fire, First Responders - use code MPFEMS11 at checkout to save 11%.

Is there loose pieces for the ajustement or its all in one piece?

So at each end of the bar is 12-angle bracket allows for 360 degrees of variation (30 degree increments) in angle of the weight relative to the lifter. this allows the bar could be used as both a regular cambered bar, and a safety squat bar among many others. These two cages are locked into place with screws.

Two questions: 1.0 - Is the Transformer Bar available with the genuine leather pad yet? 2.0 - Is it possible to remove/replace the pad cover just in case it does wear thin?

The cover is completely replaceable, but that shouldn't an an issue as the material is fairly durable. After our initial run of the bars we have opted to not have the leather pads just for logistical reasons of sourcing the material and having them made at a location separate from our current one.

How much weight can be put on the transformer bar?

The transformer bar is rated for up to 1500 lbs 

Hello, Will you be making more transformer bars? I signed up for updates but would like to know if it will be back in production all together....we ordered the Duffalo Bar as well.

Yes, the Transformer Bar is planned to be back in production at some point. We are working through some manufacturing and production issues prior to releasing it for sale.

How long are the handles?

The handles come out 22 inches from the bar center

I just ordered a transformer bar and what to know the recommend storage method?

It can be stored in a rack, or bar holder. Due to the black oxide finish being only mildly corrosion resistant it is recommended to be stored in a climate controlled dry area.

Are the handles threaded on, or welded to the bar? I do a lot of Hatfield squats and always remove the handles of the SSB bar while doing them.

They are welded.

What is the distance between the two handles? Any idea when these will be available again. Thanks

The distance between the two handles is 12 inches.  There is a 1-2 week lead time.

What is the distance collar to collar please?

The distance between the inside of each bracket is 51 inches

I hear you are looking into other coating options besides the black oxide. Would love that as I live in a very humid area. Any timeframe on that? Trying to determine if I should hold off on buying the transformer or not.

Unfortunately, we are not looking at any coating options for the Transformer Bar.  Due to the fact that the parts interface so tightly on this particular bar, means we don't have much room for variable thickness added by other coatings.  This is the reason we went with black oxide, which is a chemical process that does not add coating/plating to the bar.

The distance of 12 inches between handles is too large for me. Can you make the distance shorter for some bars - around 10.5 inches? Maybe make a short, medium and large version?

Unfortunately, we are unable to custom manufacture barbells.  I apologize for the inconvenience.  However, we have a number of athletes that are all different sizes successfully and comfortably use the Transformer Bar.  One of our coaches is 5'1 at maybe 110lbs and she uses it often.

Hi, do you deliver to Europe? Poland being more specific? Thank you

We do deliver to Europe!  During the check-out process, enter your shipping address and that will populate the shipping options that are available for that area.  Many of our international customers prefer to use UPS's Worldwide Expedited shipping option, since that also covers customs brokerage fees in most countries.

What are the complete dimensions of the bar when folded up to it’s smallest dimensions for storage? The ‘locked in mode’ pictured at the end. And can it easily disassemble? I’d love one of these, but need to be sure I can store it.

It's roughly 57 inches in the folded up/locked in mode, if the bolts are attached.  The bar easily disassembles for storage.

Do you guys ship to APO?

Yes, we do!

Is the Transformer Bar made of hollow metal like most standard SSB?

The Transformer Bar handles are hollow, but the bar itself is not hollow.

Is there any financing available?

Thank you for reaching out to us.  Unfortunately, we are unable to offer financing at this time.  We will definitely let our customers know if the option will be available again the future and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.    

Do you ever offer discounts on the transformer bar similar to the Black Friday deal? Thanks

Occasionally we release discount codes on our social media sites for a certain percentage off your order, but it may not be applicable to all products.  The Black Friday deal was the biggest we have ever done and we have not decided what the deal will be this year.  Stay tuned to find out and make sure you are registered on our email subscription list.  The news will break there first!

Are you planning to have a warehouse in Europe or do you have any partners that sell your products in europe? I would love to buy a TRANSFORMER BAR but the shipping and customs cost for portugal would make me pay almost the price of two bars.

At this time we do not have a European distributor for our Transformer Bar.  However, we do have Kustom Kit in the UK distributing our Boomstick and ShouldeRoks in a nickel finish.

Hi Can you give me the shipping cost to the UK for the Transformer bar please

For specific quotes on shipping, please email your full address information to info@kabukistrength.com Thank you.

Hi KS, Do you deliver in France 🇫🇷 ❓ Best 🙏

We definitely deliver to France.  At check out, just select UPS Worldwide Expedited shipping for your product.

Hi are You shiping to Poland ?

Yes, we do!  Just make sure to select UPS Worldwide Expedited shipping as your method to ship the bar during the check out process.

How wide is the inner part of the padding? I am a woman and I have a very narrow shoulder width. I'm concerned that the metal part of the handles (beneath the padding) will be outside my shoulders.

The space between the Transformer Bar pads is about 9 inches and the space between the handles without padding is about 11 inches.  We have a client here at KSL that is 98lbs with narrow shoulders and she uses the bar often without any trouble.

What is the difference between the Transformer v2 and v3?

There were only a couple of aesthetic changes between v2 and v3, nothing that changed the performance of the bar itself.  The angle and length of the handles would be the only thing most people notice.

Hello, I'm looking for a PO quote for one of your transformer bars for my police department gym. Thanks, Sgt Tim

Tim, thank you for reaching out to us.  Charlie Ritchie is the head of Tactical Sales for Military/Police/Fire/First Responders at Kabuki Strength.  You can always contact her @ charlie@kabukistrength.com, but we will let her know to reach out to you.

I am going to be in the your area in May. Can I purchase this bar and pick it up so i dont have to pay shipping?

Absolutely.  In the notes section of your order, make sure to let us know you would like to pick up the bar at The Lab when it's completed and list your email address and telephone number in that box.  We will contact you when it's ready.  Our website will automatically charge shipping at check out, however we can refund it when you pick up the bar.  Also, be sure to order ahead.  Our bars are popular and sometimes not in stock at all times.  Thank you!

Hi, I’m from India and I wanted to know if you ship to India?

Absolutely!

Can this bar replicate low bar squats?

Absolutely!  On setting 1D, to be exact.

Does the center piece of the V3 have a reference notch on '1' as shown in THE TRANSFORMER BAR POSITIONAL MATRIX? I would like to purchase one for my unattended gym, as well as get a large scale printup of the matrix but without a reference notch I fear the only thing it wil be used for is rack pulls.

Great question! Yes, there is a reference notch on the end of the center bar. The bar also comes with a laminated, card-stock printed sheet with the positional matrix and common positions.

Would this breakdown small enough to put in the trunk of my car

It depends on the width (and depth) of your car's trunk. The sleeves can be rotated inwards which reduces the length of the bar to 56". The bar will easily fit in the back passanger seat area of most 4-door cars.

How much weight can the bar hold in pounds?

We've load tested it with over 1,200lbs.  Also, there's this;  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arAar0dMzxU  

What’s the diameter of the sleeve on the transformer bar?

The sleeve is machined to a standard 2" (50mm) olympic diameter. 

I have a half rack with weight storage and 45lbs plates that leave about 3 inches when unracking. Am I going to be banging into the storage plates with the transformer bar at the most forward setting?

The measurement between the inside of each of the brackets on the transformer bar is 52 inches, so as long as you have clearance for that you should be good! 

Do you ship to Hawaii

We do indeed! 

Can I pick up my order?

Contact us at info@kabukistrength.com to schedule a pick up

I was wondering if I choose the financing with Klarna would I be able to pay he balance off early or am I locked in to 6 months of payments? Thank you for your time.

You can pay the balance off early just like you would on a credit card.

Hi! After shoulder injury & surgery from a car accident, I won't be able to low bar squat for a while. Normally I carry the bar super low on my back and I'm a pretty bent over squatter. Things like SSB force me to an upright position, and if I pull on the handles to shift the weight backwards, it's basically like a mid-back exercise, doesn't really resemble a normal low bar squat. Question is, is there a setting on the Transformer Bar that should be able to make me mimic the mentioned, bent over low bar squat form? Thank you very much in advance! Have multiple products from you already, and love all ofthem.

Because the Transformer bar is adaptable to 48 different positions, you may be able to play around with the setting until you find something that replicates the movement pattern you are describing. A traditional SSB or cambered bar is fixed, and like you said using the handles to push/pull into a different position isn't very effective. Stay strong and we hope your rehab goes well so you can be back to 100% asap! 

Hi Is there a newer version of the TRANSFORMER BAR coming soon or should i go ahead and buy the v3?

We have no active plans for a newer version of the Transformer Bar anytime soon, so you should be save to purchase the current V3 version.

How much weight can the the bar actually hold?

The bar has been tested and is regularly used by some elite lifters with over 1000lbs of load. The weight brackets have also been tested in their most extreme position (at a 90 degree angle with sleeves at maximum distance from center) with over 2000lbs. The Transformer Bar is an American-made, purpose-built, high quality bar and is able to handle serious weights. Happy squatting! 

I am interested in ordering your transformer bar and i was wondering if there is a pro team discount from Kabuki strength. Thanks Vaughn

For team pricing please contact info@kabukistrength.com

Can this bar mimick the lowbar squat? I can’t low bar with a straight bar, but I can lowbar with my cheap “bow bar”. I’d like to buy a “nicer “ version of my bow bar (your Dufallo bar), but this transformer bar replicates your dufallo bar, is this correct? For low,bar squats with no elbow pin would you recommend the dufallo, or transformer?

Yes, the 1D position on the Transformer Bar is similar to a regular low bar back squat. As to which bar we recommend, it really depends on your goals and needs. The Duffalo Bar is a great training bar for the squat as well as the bench press, however you can't beat the versatility of the Transformer Bar. Keep in mind that you can also do front squats with a Duffalo Bar! You honestly can't go wrong with either one.

Hi there, i live in Malaysia and the shipment costs are nearly as much as the bar itself. So i can only afford one bar. Which would you recommend ? The Transformer or Duffalo Bar? I am currently a novice (squatting only 100kg and weigh 80kg) and don't seem to have any back or shoulder injuries. Thanks! Colin

Hello,

I would recommend the Duffalo bar as it can be used for a greater variety of lifts. You can use it for all squatting and pressing variations and while the transformer bar affords you a lot of adjustability in how you're loading the squat, it is also only usable for the squat.

What is the preferable setting for good mornings on the transformer bar?

That really depends on your personal prefrance/limb-torso length. Starting with the Back Squat setting then progress to the Saftey Squat Bar setting would be a good place to start. 

I have been able to purchase some gym equipment that was in a fire. One of the pieces is a Transformer bar. It cleaned up well but the padding is a bit scorched and smells pretty bad. Are these pads sold separately, and if so how much. Thank you.

Hey! Sorry that happened to you! We'd be glad to work something out to get you a new pad cover. Email "info@kabukiwarrior.com" and they will hook you up - I'll tell them to expect you! 

Like other safety squat bars, can this stay on your shoulders even without holding onto the handles? For instance for single leg work while holding onto a bar in front for stability. Thank you.

The ability of the bar to balance on your shoulders without hands on the handles depends on the setting used. Certain settings require the lifter to hold onto the handles, particularly those where the weight's CoG is shifted posteriorly.