Recommendations for bar

[Leslie40]

I'm finally looking for a weight bar after a year of training using barbells only. Does anyone have any recommendations for favorites? I think a 5' bar is the right size (my workout space is a bit compact), although I've heard they make 4' bars too. It looks like the easiest and quickest for switching weights is the spring clamp that works like a giant binder clip on the outside of each weight stack. I think a bar pad is in order too...

Thanks for any recommendations or advice!

 

[SteppingFool]

I use Troy Lite. Bought it here:

www.fitness1st.com

It's a standard size (1" dia) and about 5 ft long.

I bought the pad at a local sporting goods.

 

[Leslie40]

Thanks!