Pioneer belts are easily the best on the market, and I've used most of the brands shown in this video (Inzer, Titan, SBD, STrong, Pioneer, and Best). The manufacturing details Matt points out really do make a difference.
Thanks for posting this great comparison Matt! My previous 13 mm leather belt lasted me over 30 years so I am finally treating myself to a new one! At age 60 this will probably be my last belt. I don't lift quite as heavy anymore these days (but still very respectable for an old man!) so I am going for a 10 mm model this time. I narrowed my choices to Best Belt and Pioneer. I emailed both of them and even after two weeks, Best Belts never got back to me so I am going with a Pioneer. They recently came out with their "double" hole Pioneer cut which will help fine-tune the fit so I now have one on order. Not only did they answer a couple questions I had in a timely manner but they also called me to confirm my order specifications. Best Belts probably also makes a great belt but unfortunately their customer service leaves something to be desired. Looking forward to my new Pioneer belt!
Great video, I just placed an order for my first ever pioneer belt before that I’ve primarily used mark bells prong belt and most recently his new lever belt no issues with them but I decided it was time for a real upgrade from a company that I’ve heard nothing but great news about also it Would be very interesting to see an updated video comparing a lot of the old and new belts that have been manufactured in the past 6 years
Owning a rouge belt and recently upgraded to the titan 13mm, it's super interesting to see how you evaluate the belts, I have also used a 13mm belt from you guys as well as a inzer, for me it's definitely preferred my titan and the pioneer belt definately, the rouge is to soft but perfect for a new lifter, at least now I know why inzer's never seem to become super comfortable for a few lifters around me that own them. great video mate! keep up the good work and can't wait for the Xmas sale to stock up on some wraps and maybe some other goodies.
Would it be possible to get a belt made with my channel logo on it? I had one made by you guys about a year ago with my name on it but not sure if you could do my logo or not
Have been using Inzer for a while, since I was 18 I am 22 now for my 23rd bday I just order my last powerlifting belt to hit a 405 squat 315 bench 585 deadlift, it said under my order “this will be the last powerlifting belt you’ll ever need” and I believe that is true, can’t wait! Thank you pioneer fit better late than never right
Wow that's some awesome info... now I understand why my 13mm Crain/Inzer lever belt has been so stiff and never broke in. It's bruised me so much, I barely use it. Alright.. so time for a new belt... back to the age old questions... 10mm or 13mm... single prong or lever? Decisions decisions...
Today I decided to deconstruct my inzer 10mm belt. I lost enough weight that i can’t use it anymore. I took the stitching and suede off the belt. I cut the tip off. I did not find the Robis leather. This belt is about 15 years old and maybe the construction is slightly different. With that said, it looks kind of badass stripped.
These videos are fantastic. Glad I started researching belts. Was just going to blindly buy an inzer due to how popular they are but glad I discovered pioneer. Open, honest, quality products and fair pricing... easiest purchase decision of my life. Even if the belt lasts forever, my waistline won't so I am sure I will be back for more. Keep up the good work guys!
@@hadden06m Much appreciated. Just so you know I think the google pay option on your website might be broken. Throws up an error saying the "how did you hear about us" and "what is your preferred method of contact" are required fields but there is no way to fill those out when using google pay. I just used the normal checkout, but figured I would mention it in case you want to look into it or something :)
Thanks for the video... I wish that you could’ve reviewed the Elitefts PR Power belt because I’ve personally sworn by years that it’s one of the best on the market too... Now, I will be looking into getting the Pioneer belt next. You guys make fantastic knee wraps by the way.
Adam Ziegler I kinda thought that because they do look little identical, but I wasn’t really sure. I know that Elitefts distributes some of Pioneer products.
Awesome video, makes sense now why my Inzer has always felt so stiff despite having used it for years. Measured it just now and it is meant to be a 10mm but it's closer to 12mm Edit: typo
Hi, Great video. Very helpful. kinda late here, I am looking for a pioneer belt with Lever. I am 5.7 Ft. and I wear jeans waist 32-34 what size should I order.
thank you for the very quick reply. My good friend Kira sent me in your direction, she has one of you belts and speak very highly of you. How would you compare the Wahlander to the SBD?
Inderraj Singh I can’t speak on wahlander because I’ve never held one. SBD lever is cool and sets it apart but the belt itself isn’t groundbreaking imo
Hey guys I would like some help , im around 5’6 and already decided I’m going to get a pioneer medium 10 thick but not sure on the width , what do you guys recommend 3” or 4” cause I don’t want it jabbing me during squats again I’m 5’6 any help appreciated thanks 🙏
I really wish I could invest in a Pioneer but I need to compete in the USAPL because I’m natty. I know it’s ridiculous they charge 200k for their approval but man, you’d have so much more business if you were IPF approved.
"male fits into the female and once driven it swells and the female never allows the male to come out..." a lot of layers in that statement re life and marriage. LOL
Pioneer belts are easily the best on the market, and I've used most of the brands shown in this video (Inzer, Titan, SBD, STrong, Pioneer, and Best). The manufacturing details Matt points out really do make a difference.
If YOU recommend it, then it’s especially a MUST to look into! Thanks.
Ben Pollack but not USAPL approved :’( it sucks for us nattys
Thanks for posting this great comparison Matt! My previous 13 mm leather belt lasted me over 30 years so I am finally treating myself to a new one! At age 60 this will probably be my last belt. I don't lift quite as heavy anymore these days (but still very respectable for an old man!) so I am going for a 10 mm model this time.
I narrowed my choices to Best Belt and Pioneer. I emailed both of them and even after two weeks, Best Belts never got back to me so I am going with a Pioneer. They recently came out with their "double" hole Pioneer cut which will help fine-tune the fit so I now have one on order. Not only did they answer a couple questions I had in a timely manner but they also called me to confirm my order specifications.
Best Belts probably also makes a great belt but unfortunately their customer service leaves something to be desired.
Looking forward to my new Pioneer belt!
Thanks for posting this Matt! I love my pioneer belt and recommend it over the competition. God bless bro
Andrew Prater thank you!!!
Great video, I just placed an order for my first ever pioneer belt before that I’ve primarily used mark bells prong belt and most recently his new lever belt no issues with them but I decided it was time for a real upgrade from a company that I’ve heard nothing but great news about also it Would be very interesting to see an updated video comparing a lot of the old and new belts that have been manufactured in the past 6 years
Hey how long did it take to receive? I just ordered mine on sunday im excited
This video sold me on your lever belt!! I can't wait to get it and put it to work!
Owning a rouge belt and recently upgraded to the titan 13mm, it's super interesting to see how you evaluate the belts, I have also used a 13mm belt from you guys as well as a inzer, for me it's definitely preferred my titan and the pioneer belt definately, the rouge is to soft but perfect for a new lifter, at least now I know why inzer's never seem to become super comfortable for a few lifters around me that own them. great video mate! keep up the good work and can't wait for the Xmas sale to stock up on some wraps and maybe some other goodies.
Would it be possible to get a belt made with my channel logo on it? I had one made by you guys about a year ago with my name on it but not sure if you could do my logo or not
Nick's Strength and Power It depends on the intricacy of the logo, but most likely yes!
Nick's Strength and Power did you get it?
yeah did you get it?
@@kermittheeshay6516 we got the same profile pic
Have been using Inzer for a while, since I was 18 I am 22 now for my 23rd bday I just order my last powerlifting belt to hit a 405 squat 315 bench 585 deadlift, it said under my order “this will be the last powerlifting belt you’ll ever need” and I believe that is true, can’t wait! Thank you pioneer fit better late than never right
Thanks for breaking it down for those of us without leatherwork experience. Good to know what raw materials and manufacturing processes go into each.
Nice video. I've been waiting a while for this.
I have been waiting for this. Thank you
Love my pioneer belt.. its breaking in pretty good after only a hand full of uses.. still stiff but feels alot better than day one.
OMGITSMRMACK it should continue to get better with use! Thank you
Awesome video Matt!
Vincent Nguyen thank you
Wow that's some awesome info... now I understand why my 13mm Crain/Inzer lever belt has been so stiff and never broke in. It's bruised me so much, I barely use it. Alright.. so time for a new belt... back to the age old questions... 10mm or 13mm... single prong or lever? Decisions decisions...
Today I decided to deconstruct my inzer 10mm belt. I lost enough weight that i can’t use it anymore. I took the stitching and suede off the belt. I cut the tip off. I did not find the Robis leather. This belt is about 15 years old and maybe the construction is slightly different. With that said, it looks kind of badass stripped.
garagegorilla63 i got my belt around december it’s all one piece of leather too
These videos are fantastic. Glad I started researching belts. Was just going to blindly buy an inzer due to how popular they are but glad I discovered pioneer.
Open, honest, quality products and fair pricing... easiest purchase decision of my life. Even if the belt lasts forever, my waistline won't so I am sure I will be back for more. Keep up the good work guys!
Thank you for taking this as it was intended! If you ever have any questions or need anything, please feel free to reach out🙏🏻
@@hadden06m Much appreciated. Just so you know I think the google pay option on your website might be broken. Throws up an error saying the "how did you hear about us" and "what is your preferred method of contact" are required fields but there is no way to fill those out when using google pay.
I just used the normal checkout, but figured I would mention it in case you want to look into it or something :)
Crazy how you guys now make rouges belts
Thanks for the video... I wish that you could’ve reviewed the Elitefts PR Power belt because I’ve personally sworn by years that it’s one of the best on the market too... Now, I will be looking into getting the Pioneer belt next. You guys make fantastic knee wraps by the way.
I believe Pioneer makes the Elitefts belts.
Adam Ziegler I kinda thought that because they do look little identical, but I wasn’t really sure. I know that Elitefts distributes some of Pioneer products.
dude this video is amazing, very knowledgeable
Awesome video im really suprised on the titan belt still being allowed when they are a stickler on everything else
Nathan Drake it could just be this one, but money seems to solve those types of problems 😏
Awesome video, makes sense now why my Inzer has always felt so stiff despite having used it for years. Measured it just now and it is meant to be a 10mm but it's closer to 12mm
Edit: typo
I'm thinking about getting an Inzer 10mm lever belt, but if it never breaks in, I think I'll go with Titan or Pioneer.
@@Il_Dutur Inzer is a real 10mm leather belt and so 12mm with the 2 suede pieces of 1mm added.
Hi,
Great video. Very helpful.
kinda late here, I am looking for a pioneer belt with Lever. I am 5.7 Ft. and I wear jeans waist 32-34 what size should I order.
Matt, is that purple belt with black double prong featured in video in stock currently? Looks really cool. Thanks
It's not but you can order one
Pioneer belts do not have a stitch finish once the loop is turned. I've never seen a belt with such a bad finish.
Can you do oversized rivets by request?
For Canadian consumers the SBD Belt is 295$.......without shipping
Hi mate. Quick question for you; Have you used a wahlander belt before? what is your honest opinion about them? regards
Inderraj Singh I haven’t but I have heard good things!
thank you for the very quick reply. My good friend Kira sent me in your direction, she has one of you belts and speak very highly of you. How would you compare the Wahlander to the SBD?
Inderraj Singh I can’t speak on wahlander because I’ve never held one. SBD lever is cool and sets it apart but the belt itself isn’t groundbreaking imo
Hey guys I would like some help , im around 5’6 and already decided I’m going to get a pioneer medium 10 thick but not sure on the width , what do you guys recommend 3” or 4” cause I don’t want it jabbing me during squats again I’m 5’6 any help appreciated thanks 🙏
Calm down Fein at your height, I would recommend a 3” belt.
Pioneer General Leathercraft Mfg thank your 🙏 I placed my ordered already excited to revive it 🦍
sir ... I am manufacturing Power Belt since last 18 years & I would like to send belt for a review its possible ?
Best Belts are the best
I have a BEST 10mm/3” belt. Awesome for deadlifts. And a 4” 10mm pioneer belt.
If you want to throw a skinny guy one of those cut up belts let me know lol
I really wish I could invest in a Pioneer but I need to compete in the USAPL because I’m natty. I know it’s ridiculous they charge 200k for their approval but man, you’d have so much more business if you were IPF approved.
you can buy the a7 belt it's made by Pioneer and approved
'once driven the female swells and doesn't allow the male to come out' - sounds about right.
"male fits into the female and once driven it swells and the female never allows the male to come out..." a lot of layers in that statement re life and marriage. LOL
Naapthol Belt Meterial is Not good
Inzer is going downhill quick
I've pulled 550 with the mark bell belt 💪you're wrong
A lot of people have pulled significantly more without a belt at all. You didn't pull 550 because of the belt, and it doesn't mean it isn't shit.