Rank #7 in Best Trap Bar 2026: 10 Ranked, Weight vs Claimed Capacity
Zlinke Olympic Trap Bar, 500 lb, 49 in, Bolt-Together
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The JDGG Olympic trap bar sits at number seven in this guide at £94.87, with 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings. The listing describes a hex bar for 2-inch Olympic plates: 49 inches long, with 10-inch loadable sleeves, knurled grips, two snap-in spring collars, and a bolt-together frame the advert says takes 10-15 minutes to assemble using the tools supplied.
The number worth pausing on is the weight. The same listing gives an Item Weight of 5.9 kg and a maximum load of 500 lb, which is about 227 kg — roughly 38 times the bar's own stated weight. It also costs more than the cheapest bar in this guide, the £65.23 one, which is listed at 6.58 kg and 400 lb: the cheaper bar is heavier on paper and claims less. The product bullets credit the design to Zlinke, while the spec sheet names JDGG as both brand and manufacturer. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing of our own.
How those 31 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £94.87 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings |
| Stated maximum load | 500 lb (about 227 kg) |
| Item Weight (as listed) | 5.9 kg |
| Bar length (as listed) | 49 inches, with 10-inch loadable sleeves for 2-inch Olympic plates |
| Item Dimensions (as listed) | 127L x 61W centimetres |
| Brand (as listed) | JDGG in the spec sheet, Zlinke in the product bullets |
| Ratings breakdown (as listed) | 1-star 5, 4-star 16, 5-star 79 — that is 100 ratings counted against the 31 ratings shown |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I would suggest putting the bolts on the outside or else they scratch against your leg when your using it”
Verified purchase“Excelente calidad y fácil de montar.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Trap Bar 2026: 10 Ranked, Weight vs Claimed Capacity.
Questions people ask
How much does the JDGG Olympic trap bar weigh?
The listing's Item Weight field says 5.9 kg, on the same page that claims a 500 lb maximum load.
Which plates fit it?
It takes 2-inch Olympic plates — grip plates, bumper plates and cast iron plates — on 10-inch loadable sleeves, and two snap-in spring collars are included.
Is it difficult to assemble?
The listing says the bolt-together design takes 10-15 minutes and that all necessary tools are included.
Who makes it?
The spec sheet lists JDGG as both brand and manufacturer, while the product bullets call it a Zlinke trap bar.
What are the grips like?
The listing describes knurled grips and uses the same word under both Grip Size and Grip Type.
Is there a warranty?
No warranty period appears anywhere in the listing. The only after-sales line says to contact the seller if you are not satisfied.
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