ATX Competition Powerlifting Bar

With the introduction of the new ATX Competition Powerlifting Bar and ATX Competition Powerlifting Calibrated Plates, I can't help but think that it's the German's (ATX) showing off - the precision, quality, and price-point is unreal. The items are not just IPF specification - they're deliberately better than. Take for example the 230,000 psi rated steel that's used and independently tested in Germany - you can easily get away with 186,0000 psi (like the TPB). Adding the extra-coarse knurl to the bar is for the powerlifter - not to meet competition regulations.