Coop needs to read recent SYQQ collar reviews and change what he implied here - that they are top tier, but not recommended just because of cost. Many damaged barbells out there already because of his praise here for them... Even for those that do work properly, I saw videos on TH-cam and they damage the bar by putting little dents in wherever the ball bearings meet sleeves if you drop the bar and stuff like that (putting extra force on those concentrated areas).
I have the Rogue Metal, Rogue Aluminum, and the Eleiko, and I like them all. I do mostly SBD lifts and never had an issue with any of them. Its nice to have a variety so you can choose based on your mood, lol. The good thing about the Eleiko is the weight. .25kg each adds just over a pound, so if you use a 20kg bar it brings that to just over 45 pounds, which makes calculating weights easier when using your 45 pound plates, and the magnets are unexpectedly useful. Rogue is still my go to brand in general for just about everything, and all three I have are all great collars for my purposes. Love the reviews. Keep 'em coming!
Coop’s the best in the business. I’d like to see equipment websites and apps have a Coop score beside each product. If it’s got less than three Coop Stars ⭐️ move along. Hey Coop…that’s a way to scale man! Keep up the great work!
Coop the one thing you keep forgetting to mention that makes the Oppen collars great is they can be taken off even after you've loaded more plates on the outside of the sleeve. Every workout at least once I forget to take off my collar and load a plate. For any other collar, I have to pull the plate back off. With the Oppen, I just slip the collar off and push the weight flush. Just a nice little way to avoid a very common hassle.
The syqq collars are actually a great option for people with severely weak hands. As a quadriplegic operating the levers can be extremely difficult but being able to simply push it on & pull it off will make it a great option.
@@chethammer - So there is "incomplete paraplegia" and "incomplete quadriplegia" for example, but the chances are very high that the OP is making an elaborate comment to joke about quadriplegics. Bodyweight would surely be far more than enough for such cases. I also don't think they would be aware of incomplete cases, which makes the edgy comment very lazy as far as it not making sense under that context.
@@Siberius- Absolutely true. An incomplete quad ( I think sometimes referred to as a paraquad) would have weak arm strenghth. I have to admit I don't like seeing people in these positions, let alone talking about them. It's a tough row to hoe.
I've been using my generic Amazon $7 special collars for 4 years now without a single issue even while deadlifting. I don't need to jump on my plates to see if it moves lol. I don't drop weights from overhead so there's that.
I'm pretty happy with cheapies, too, except for deadlifting, where they loosen up after a few sets. You don't need much holding power for doing squats or bench.
Man you released this 2 weeks after I orders my Mighty OSO. That said, I do like the mighty oso for the cheaper price over the more expensive model and holds well enough for me.
It's interesting how someone can have such a well fitted out gym(better than 95% of us have) and be still an average size guy!! M decision based on you and other reviews going to get lock jaw pro tomorrow!!
He's addressed that. I think it was that he's got other things going on in his life and he just doesn't care to dedicate that much time into looking a certain way.
I workout in my garage, no heater, temps drop below zero during the winter. If you are in a similar boat, id recommend not going with plastic collars as they will easily break in those temps. An all metal design is probably best. I have the magnetic rouge ones that Coop mentions and they have so far held up really well
So you are missing 2 collars. Rogue Beefed up their Aluminum collar and added magnets. It is awesome. The guy that build the RooBox Plyobox that Abmat sells is coming out with a collar that looks super cool. It has a mechanism that tightens when dropping the barbell, so it moves closer to the weights.
Coop, what a great video. I suggest you should do one with Wrist Wraps. Thanks for your videos, they are a great resource for recomendations that always result in a great decision. Thanks and continue doing great videos. Greetings from Ecuador.
I have a feeling they aren’t very good, but I’d love to see a review of the “SnapClips” collar. They remind me of the snap bracelets that we used to have as kids.
I bought the SYQQ collars from Amazon based on this review, but it was trash. The locking mechanism didn’t engage and got stuck on the very tip of the bar. I had to work to get it off of the bar. I can see this thing just destroying your bar.
@@mattdouglas8900 it got stuck on the REP stainless steel power bar, and I gently tried it on the Uesaka comp bar too with no success. The ball bearings inside the collar that are used to lock into the sleeve by retracting into the collar don’t do so enough to let the collar slide smoothly onto the bar.
You're right - our last batch was trash but we've corrected the issue and are now in stock on Amazon and eBay. I hope you returned your previous set of collars for a full refund. I have personally tested all collars from our new batch and the tolerance issue is corrected. They are solid once again like the pair Coop has. Please give us another shot! a.co/d/i9ZEGKh
Coop, I would like to buy a pair of these but not until they fix the problem noted in several Amazon reviews. It would be nice if you would give us a follow up when SYQQ gets this sorted out, or not.
Hey Stephen, we have sorted this out! The last batch of collars we sold after this video came out had a tolerance issue. We provided refunds or replacements for everyone who requested them. We've corrected this and I have personally tested all units on multiple barbells. Please give us another shot! a.co/d/i9ZEGKh
Great video as always. One thing you didn’t touch on that is a fairly big deal for me is the actual lever arm of the collar. I don’t care for the rogue OSO style because when taking them off that lever can flick you pretty hard, it also sticks out abit which kind of annoys me. The Lockjaw pro you recommended 2nd I prefer because they are more flush and no risk of getting flicked 😂
Yes, I was going to comment the same thing. I use my mighty oso collars from rogue way more than the aluminum ones. My thumbs have thanked me ever since
Why do you want your life to be tougher for no reason? Proving something? Also some of us have others using our home gym. Try introducing the gym to your teenage daughter with those things.
Nice to see you doing a review by yourself in the garage, instead of that men's health magazine place. Theres a reason why we listen to you and not some men's health magazine.
Have had the rogue aluminum collars, eleiko Oppen collars, and SYQQ collars. If I were to choose one given money isn’t an issue, I would go with SYQQ. A true one handed simple collar and beautiful. Eleiko could be functioned with one hand but was very difficult to do so. Check out my review of the SYQQ collars!
I have the Rogue ones in ABS and in aluminium. Both get loose after a few dozens of drops with olympic movements, so my pick would be the ones in plastic since are cheaper and weigth ~600 grams (pair), so are useful to count as a half Kg plate. If you really want unamovable collars you will need calibrated ones from weighlifting; they weigth 2.5 Kg and are really expensive, but I wouldn't use them for non olympic wl.
I use spring clamps but the ones with long handles sticking backwards. I then put them on with that handles facing the plates and force it in tightly. It never comes off.
Hi Coop. You mentioned the OSO magnetic collars due to their magnets, but Rogue have also brought out a magnetic version of the Aluminium collars. Slightly different shape, almost a cross between the original OSO collars (which I love) and the Rogue Aluminium collars. Might be good to review them, do they still hold as well, do the magnets scratch etc. Also, any experience with the cerakote versions and wear and tear with use compared to the bare version.
If you can find a pair of pre-Rogue OSO Elite collars they’re my favorite pair I own. They’re actually 1/2lb a piece, so they make the math a lot easier when you are totaling up the bar.
Ivanko is the tightest.. I wonder why it never gets mentioned lol. It has a twisting feature where it makes the plates tight on the bar making it rattle even less.
I grabbed the Rogue alum magnetic cuffs because magnets are extremely convenient. The only thing that I didn’t like was the lack in choice of colors. Basically, I want anything except black, with something bright like chrome , white etc being preferred. My power rack is black and I have trouble seeing a black item, like my TV remote which has a magnet attached as well, when it’s attached to the black power rack.
Any recommendations for a collar that goes with Olympic dumbbells? I often find that the collars dig into my chest or legs (setting up) when I set up for dumbbell presses.
I have a training partner who only has cerebral palsy and only has one good hand to lock and unlock a collar. Can you please recommend the best one to use with one hand. Thanks.
I have the Clout and Iron Lab collars from Amazon. Iron Lab is a few bucks more than Clout but in my opinion, are much more durable than the Clout. I think I saw a pair of the iron labs in your lineup.
Excellent, Coop back in his garage, reviewing and comparing garage gym equipment I care about!
Agreed!
I’m not a fan of the smart gym technology. So it’s nice to see more reviews of the simple things.
Coop needs to read recent SYQQ collar reviews and change what he implied here - that they are top tier, but not recommended just because of cost. Many damaged barbells out there already because of his praise here for them... Even for those that do work properly, I saw videos on TH-cam and they damage the bar by putting little dents in wherever the ball bearings meet sleeves if you drop the bar and stuff like that (putting extra force on those concentrated areas).
@@syqq9352 if the units werent being tested before why would anyone feel comfortable buying them now? They damaged my bar
I have the Rogue Metal, Rogue Aluminum, and the Eleiko, and I like them all. I do mostly SBD lifts and never had an issue with any of them. Its nice to have a variety so you can choose based on your mood, lol. The good thing about the Eleiko is the weight. .25kg each adds just over a pound, so if you use a 20kg bar it brings that to just over 45 pounds, which makes calculating weights easier when using your 45 pound plates, and the magnets are unexpectedly useful. Rogue is still my go to brand in general for just about everything, and all three I have are all great collars for my purposes. Love the reviews. Keep 'em coming!
Coop’s the best in the business. I’d like to see equipment websites and apps have a Coop score beside each product. If it’s got less than three Coop Stars ⭐️ move along. Hey Coop…that’s a way to scale man! Keep up the great work!
Coop the one thing you keep forgetting to mention that makes the Oppen collars great is they can be taken off even after you've loaded more plates on the outside of the sleeve. Every workout at least once I forget to take off my collar and load a plate. For any other collar, I have to pull the plate back off. With the Oppen, I just slip the collar off and push the weight flush. Just a nice little way to avoid a very common hassle.
Fantastic point. Truly. I will include this next time I discuss them. Thank you!
Also the magnet means you can attach weights on the outside without unlocking it.
Nice review ;)
The syqq collars are actually a great option for people with severely weak hands. As a quadriplegic operating the levers can be extremely difficult but being able to simply push it on & pull it off will make it a great option.
This is my own curiosity and you can ignore or answer it if you want. You're a quadriplegic and you lift weights? So not fully paralyzed?
Sarcasm detected.
@@chethammer - So there is "incomplete paraplegia" and "incomplete quadriplegia" for example, but the chances are very high that the OP is making an elaborate comment to joke about quadriplegics. Bodyweight would surely be far more than enough for such cases. I also don't think they would be aware of incomplete cases, which makes the edgy comment very lazy as far as it not making sense under that context.
@@Siberius- Absolutely true. An incomplete quad ( I think sometimes referred to as a paraquad) would have weak arm strenghth. I have to admit I don't like seeing people in these positions, let alone talking about them. It's a tough row to hoe.
Great to see you back in the garage where the reviews feel authentic and worth watching. Great stuff
I've been using my generic Amazon $7 special collars for 4 years now without a single issue even while deadlifting. I don't need to jump on my plates to see if it moves lol. I don't drop weights from overhead so there's that.
I'm pretty happy with cheapies, too, except for deadlifting, where they loosen up after a few sets. You don't need much holding power for doing squats or bench.
Garage Gym is back...a great video well done!
Man you released this 2 weeks after I orders my Mighty OSO.
That said, I do like the mighty oso for the cheaper price over the more expensive model and holds well enough for me.
Bought a Rogue USA Olympic collar after this video. Love it after a week of testing doing exclusively (Olympic) weightlifting.
The StrengthCo collars are a cool open design. Thin and work well for loadable dumbbells
Are they the same ans the ones he mentioned, but made for Strength Co?
Not the exact same collar but same type. Thin with one open side and clamps down. Really good for loadable Olympic dumbbells handles
It's interesting how someone can have such a well fitted out gym(better than 95% of us have) and be still an average size guy!! M decision based on you and other reviews going to get lock jaw pro tomorrow!!
He's addressed that. I think it was that he's got other things going on in his life and he just doesn't care to dedicate that much time into looking a certain way.
I just ordered the rogue USA collars. Thanks for your input and reviews and testing.
I workout in my garage, no heater, temps drop below zero during the winter. If you are in a similar boat, id recommend not going with plastic collars as they will easily break in those temps. An all metal design is probably best. I have the magnetic rouge ones that Coop mentions and they have so far held up really well
How they holding up?
I literally just snapped some amazon collars and was looking up replacement collars... perfect timing!
So you are missing 2 collars. Rogue Beefed up their Aluminum collar and added magnets. It is awesome.
The guy that build the RooBox Plyobox that Abmat sells is coming out with a collar that looks super cool. It has a mechanism that tightens when dropping the barbell, so it moves closer to the weights.
Coop, what a great video. I suggest you should do one with Wrist Wraps. Thanks for your videos, they are a great resource for recomendations that always result in a great decision. Thanks and continue doing great videos. Greetings from Ecuador.
I learn a ton from you COOP! Can’t thank you enough man! Keep it coming 🤟
As always, a lifesaver! Thanks for this!
I have a feeling they aren’t very good, but I’d love to see a review of the “SnapClips” collar. They remind me of the snap bracelets that we used to have as kids.
that 2nd open collar you recommended is by far the best for lever arms as they are 1.9"
Which were those? I got rogue lever arms need collars for it
@@macalderon81 the Titan ones he mentioned near the end. Many companies sell the same ones, I have the Elite FTS ones, Strength Co. also has them too
awesome video! thank you for testing these!
Thx for the update Coop ! ✌🏻
Back in the real GG! This is the content we are here for
I bought the SYQQ collars from Amazon based on this review, but it was trash. The locking mechanism didn’t engage and got stuck on the very tip of the bar. I had to work to get it off of the bar. I can see this thing just destroying your bar.
What barbell?
@@mattdouglas8900 it got stuck on the REP stainless steel power bar, and I gently tried it on the Uesaka comp bar too with no success. The ball bearings inside the collar that are used to lock into the sleeve by retracting into the collar don’t do so enough to let the collar slide smoothly onto the bar.
I HAVE HAD THE PLAIN STEEL VERSION FOR THIRTY YEARS FROM (KAMPARTS, INC.) CALIFORNIA AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM!! KEEP THEM LUBRICATED!!
You're right - our last batch was trash but we've corrected the issue and are now in stock on Amazon and eBay. I hope you returned your previous set of collars for a full refund. I have personally tested all collars from our new batch and the tolerance issue is corrected. They are solid once again like the pair Coop has. Please give us another shot! a.co/d/i9ZEGKh
He did say in the video that he didn't recommend them though!
Static video would be better.... Worth it
Pro-loc are my fav...got 4 sets iny garage gym
What would we do without Coop, Brandon and Gluck? Appreciate the regular uploads!
I'd watch a three video series where all three trained and talked gear in each of their gyms.
@@eaburksjac Like Top Gear for gyms. Perfect
I like all three of those guys!
For some reason, every time I see Coop benching four plates I’m stunned lol. Dude can lift
Coop, I would like to buy a pair of these but not until they fix the problem noted in several Amazon reviews. It would be nice if you would give us a follow up when SYQQ gets this sorted out, or not.
Absolutely correct. They are horrible. Bearings do not retract!!
Hey Stephen, we have sorted this out! The last batch of collars we sold after this video came out had a tolerance issue. We provided refunds or replacements for everyone who requested them. We've corrected this and I have personally tested all units on multiple barbells. Please give us another shot! a.co/d/i9ZEGKh
Here is a set you may want to review: Bells of Steel barbell Zip clips
Great video as always. One thing you didn’t touch on that is a fairly big deal for me is the actual lever arm of the collar. I don’t care for the rogue OSO style because when taking them off that lever can flick you pretty hard, it also sticks out abit which kind of annoys me. The Lockjaw pro you recommended 2nd I prefer because they are more flush and no risk of getting flicked 😂
Yes I have both and never use the OSO any more.
Yes, I was going to comment the same thing. I use my mighty oso collars from rogue way more than the aluminum ones. My thumbs have thanked me ever since
I was about to comment about this, it happened to me yesterday, it’s a pretty good wack. But I still don’t regret them
you guys are babies
Why do you want your life to be tougher for no reason? Proving something? Also some of us have others using our home gym. Try introducing the gym to your teenage daughter with those things.
Nice to see you doing a review by yourself in the garage, instead of that men's health magazine place. Theres a reason why we listen to you and not some men's health magazine.
Just bought rogue USA collars. Love them.
Coop, time to bring back your Starting Strength hat for a video. Thank you.
The PRX collars! They look so interesting and easy!
You had me scared. I bought two of these for Christmas. The wife and I can attest to their exceptional performance. Hopefully the grip lasts.
Give York 2″ Olympic Spin-Lock Collars a go.
These are so old school, Arnold's granddad has forgotten about them.
Have had the rogue aluminum collars, eleiko Oppen collars, and SYQQ collars. If I were to choose one given money isn’t an issue, I would go with SYQQ. A true one handed simple collar and beautiful. Eleiko could be functioned with one hand but was very difficult to do so. Check out my review of the SYQQ collars!
Used your link for some Rogue collars. Thanks!
I have the Rogue ones in ABS and in aluminium. Both get loose after a few dozens of drops with olympic movements, so my pick would be the ones in plastic since are cheaper and weigth ~600 grams (pair), so are useful to count as a half Kg plate. If you really want unamovable collars you will need calibrated ones from weighlifting; they weigth 2.5 Kg and are really expensive, but I wouldn't use them for non olympic wl.
Comp collars are a good option, act as 2.5 KG weights, and work both on regular and specialty barbells
Would an axle collar roundup in this format be a good video?
Yes!
I use spring clamps but the ones with long handles sticking backwards. I then put them on with that handles facing the plates and force it in tightly. It never comes off.
I have the Eleiko's in the HS Weight Room where I coach. My only issue is the kids have hard time flipping open the lock to get them off the bar.
I got your recommendation on Rogue aluminum collars they're awesome
Yes! The Rogue collars are great!
Hey Coop have you done a review on woodway treadmills? I'm thinking about purchasing a treadmills for my garage gym. Thanks
Love your channel Coop… how about the Ivanko COT 1.25 compression sleeve collars? Any good?
How about the Strength Co. collars?
Have you tried the lock-jaw aluminum? They’re abt as expensive as the rogue ones. Jw if you have tried them and what you think
would be clever if each plate had the clamp mechanism integrated in them.
Great video
Hi Coop. You mentioned the OSO magnetic collars due to their magnets, but Rogue have also brought out a magnetic version of the Aluminium collars. Slightly different shape, almost a cross between the original OSO collars (which I love) and the Rogue Aluminium collars. Might be good to review them, do they still hold as well, do the magnets scratch etc. Also, any experience with the cerakote versions and wear and tear with use compared to the bare version.
My gym has lockjaw hex collars that are at least 4 years old, beat to shit, and they still hold 500+ on the bar no problem
Cool video 👍🏻
You should check out the barbell collars from The Strength Co.
Just bought 2 sets of the rogue usa aluminium collars for my loadable dumbells 👍
I use the aluminum OSO. Works great for me.
Hey Coop, which collars weighed in at 205.8g/206g or near it? 2 of those plus 20kg equals a right proper 45 pounds.
The plain Rogue aluminum collars are indeed good. The cerakote versions wore immediately for me when using on loadable dumbbells tho
:shocked Pikachu face::
What are you using now for the loadable dumbbells?
Hey Coop I was wondering if you have tested the gorilla jaw barbell collars or the roolox collar from abmat?
"They cost more than all the others and don't work as well...we highly recommend them" -Classic GGR
Those rogue collars are the best, I now have several pairs of them in different colors
Hey Coop! Can you please do a showdown for Rep fitness Urethane dumbbell vs Titan fitness Urethane dumbbells. They seem so similar!
Good idea. Hears a secret, they’re so similar because they’re the same. And so are Rogues. I’ll do a video 😁
@@GarageGymReviews Your the man, Coop! Can’t wait!!! Thanks for all that you do!
Please review the lockjaw flex
double up the spring collars
and they hold great for the $$
You ever use snap clips? I have them and seem to work ok. Better than spring clips
Bought Lockjaw Oly 2 collars and they are perfect for the price. Don’t need much to hold 95lbs on the bar
I bought the cheap ones from your 800lbs drop rack test video. That's all the proof I needed. Lol Surprised they weren't mentioned.
What about the Roolox? Can you take a look at them?
So do you just test equipment or do you use it after you test it?
Back to the basics. Like the vid coop
Have you done a review of axle bar collars? Rogue makes a pair and EliteFTS makes the Shark collar.
7:28 you psycho Coop : )
I know what you mean, the fine engineering, the feeling in hand, the look, the weight etc...sometimes form over function! :)
If you can find a pair of pre-Rogue OSO Elite collars they’re my favorite pair I own. They’re actually 1/2lb a piece, so they make the math a lot easier when you are totaling up the bar.
Bought a pair of Rogue HG 2.0’s a year ago and have been very happy with them
Are they still holding up with regular use? do they slide a bit these days or something?
@@Siberius- they still work great
@@babygiantbarbell1014 - It's very hard to find anyone who has had an issue with collar longevity.
Hey Coop, would like to hear your take on the Eleiko IPF or IWF competition collars. Cheers
Thoughts on resistance bows?
Ivanko is the tightest.. I wonder why it never gets mentioned lol.
It has a twisting feature where it makes the plates tight on the bar making it rattle even less.
All competition collars do this.
@@michaelback9516 Oh that's what they're called. Are there any non-competition ones that do it too?
I second seeing how competition collars compare to these.
SYNERGEE ALUMINUM COLLARS....... your thoughts ?.... cheers from Canada
I bought a new rogue black on black Ohio bar with red rouge collars…looks nice in my brand new rep 5000 power rack…thanks coop
Got the same bar about a year ago, still looking great
I have 2 pairs of the OG oso’s and still on the fence about the eleiko. Wonder if they improved the quality
Ductless mini split for the garage is a GGR must have.
I grabbed the Rogue alum magnetic cuffs because magnets are extremely convenient. The only thing that I didn’t like was the lack in choice of colors. Basically, I want anything except black, with something bright like chrome , white etc being preferred. My power rack is black and I have trouble seeing a black item, like my TV remote which has a magnet attached as well, when it’s attached to the black power rack.
Can't find any reviews on Lock-Jaw Flex Metal. Would love to see how it fares against Rogue aluminium collars in classic Coop fashion
I ordered the Seeway Aluminum collars similar to the Rogue. Cost $23
How are they holding up?
Would love for you to review SnapClips…. Great versatile collars, originally started up from Kickstarter….
Any recommendations for a collar that goes with Olympic dumbbells? I often find that the collars dig into my chest or legs (setting up) when I set up for dumbbell presses.
We have that yellow one in our gym
I have a training partner who only has cerebral palsy and only has one good hand to lock and unlock a collar. Can you please recommend the best one to use with one hand. Thanks.
Hey Coop, mind doing a review for the new kabuki power bars? dont see alot of useful video reviews online.
Good idea!
New power bars?
I’m curious on your thoughts about the collars used in the Olympics and other big comps.
Is there no in-depth review of the SYQQ collars?
I have the Clout and Iron Lab collars from Amazon. Iron Lab is a few bucks more than Clout but in my opinion, are much more durable than the Clout. I think I saw a pair of the iron labs in your lineup.
fyi the SYQQ collars are also known as Quicklee. I've got a pair and love em. Pricey though.
I wish I'd known about the Syq collars before buying the Eleikos, definitely would have been worth the extra $40
They’re incredible. Definitely my personal favorites if money isn’t a concern.
@@GarageGymReviews I mean at $90 plus shipping I was already overpaying 🤣, what's an extra $40
Juji has been using them for years. Never was able to find them until now. Thanks coop and GGR
@@petergoreham6219 tbh, Juji inspired me to design and make my own. I couldn't find them anywhere either!
No no. They are garbage. Look at real reviews on Amazon. They get stuck!!