While I love the functionality of these I dropped mine once and a chunk of the rubber around the front lip of the collars broke off. No big deal they still work but at $90 I figured Eleiko would stand by their product…. I emailed their customer service and told me that the incident qualified as “negligent use”. While I still like the collars I wont be purchasing anything from eleiko in the future. Unfortunately they don’t have nearly the same pride in customer service as Rogue or Kabuki as I have heard of people having issues getting warranties serviced.. Hope this helps if anyone is interested in these.
@@richards6431 I never toss or drop any equipment unless they were meant to be. If that’s your thing then these aren’t meant for you. Like any type of equipment, you should make purchase decisions based on how you plan to use them. This is why most commercial gyms just use spring collars. Cheap and can be abused.
I was literally the magnet slipped somehow that made them fall off my rack upright. I’ll also note I have never once tossed these because I don’t want to be careless with them… and yet they claim I was being “negligent”. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@dejavu3655 If you want to gingerly set your collars down while your stripping weight off the bar that's your business. My Lockjaws can survive a short toss onto the stall mats.
The moment you see coop utterly heart broken!! I got these and I'm on the fence with em. I also have the rogue aluminum collars. I like the design, function and magnets. But, I personally feel I would go for the rogue ones after owning both. Save the money
I bought a pair after the first re-stock, so maybe in 2020 or 2021 that was or something. I use them a couple of times a week during heavier sessions. Still works as good as new. They are full of magnesium, have been dropped on the floor, stepped on, tumbled around in my bag. Still works great. They are awesome. People often askes about them when they see them for the first time.
0:09 you know you are in good hands and can trust the review when the reviewer licks the equipment, next level professionalism and dedication! now hit that like button! 👍
Coops face when they failed was priceless. So great…. :( I have the rogue collars which are great unless you hit your thumb unlatching them. Then its ten minutes of F words.
He was legitimately shocked and disappointed. Seems I only hit my thumb on heavy deadlift days and it just makes the day miserable - Mike, GGR Community Manager
We’ve had a set here in the UK from March 2021. Wouldn’t recommend. They’re frustratingly stiff - one handed operation is very difficult. The internal grip mechanism on one of our collars failed with almost daily regular use between two lifters within 4 months.
Thanks for always keeping it real Coop The companies might hate it at times but it just ends up being better for the consumer at having to pass Coop standards Will always support the channel
Was between these and the Rogue OSO magnetic collars. Was a tough decision but went with the Rogue's because the design is tried and true. Not sure how durable these things will actually be.
@@danielsmith6896 Nothing special just one from the local Sportsmans it was maybe $440 and I have a 300lbs Plates and bar set so maybe all together $700 tired of commercial stuff and fees and people really it's just nice to get it done and to walk ten feet
@@santoscarrillo2996 That's awesome. Great price too. Sounds like you'll have mostly everything you'll need to get ripped. Let's be honest though. It's a home gym so you won't stop there :)
I jumped on these as soon as they were available back when they came out. Love them! I still use my Rogue aluminum collars for heavy deadlifts, but use these for everything else. Quick changes when adding plated are a lot more easy, and I love that they are magnetic and I can just throw them on my rack.
I love to see new inventions and designs. Having said that I also look for good value. These are interesting but they are a design looking for a problem that doesn't exist. Lots of cheap fully-functional options that work almost as well or even better.
My experience mirrors that of many here, my gym uses these exclusively. Very nice and aesthetic but many individuals esp general population have a lot of difficulty opening them. My wife always has to call me over after a set to open her collars
I got mine a month or so ago and I really love them. I think for the average joe they are the perfect collar. They cling to the rack when not in use, they are easy to put on and remove, and they hold firm in every day use. Based on this video, MAYBE I would be worried if I was pushing 300+ on shoulder press, but they have stood up well to 400+ lb deadlift drops, and hold up extremely well for just every day lifting. Would highly recommend
@@Markinator83 perfect here describes functionality not price. Its not the best value, or the best bang for the buck. But it is in reach for the average joe, even if it’s a splurge.
it's overpriced Swedish shit made in Taiwan. I had these in my cart and was ready to buy a week ago. They just aren't as good as an aluminum Rogue magnetic oso collar and 30 percent more cost...fuck that. I'll buy American made Rogue
One great thing about this design is you can accidentally put more weight on the bar and forget to take the collar off, then just move it to the outside! For this reason alone I use a pair of 3 dollar Home Depot table squeeze clamps for my bar and have never had an issue. Although I must say, the most "intense" work they get is from deadlifts, but even then they never slide. Definitely would fail the Coop Collar Test however lmao
The scary music when he was taking off the collar. Yeah I'd feel like that if I just broke something new, expensive and fancy like that. Thanks for the review!
Feels like Apple: No actual benefit over the competitor, just some fancy design for double the price. I really don't give a flying fuck if I have to slide the collar over the bar vs. just clipping it on at the plate directly. Thanks for this review, proves that simple beats fancy once again.
I was able to snag a pair of these a few months ago and I love them. To me the primary benefit is to be able to leave the collar on in between sets to grab more plates, then it’s a quick up and over kinda swap to clamp on the added plate whereas before you had to remove the collar, grab your plate, slide the collar back on. not sure if that makes me lazy or more efficient lol. Not a lot of time saved and I didn’t need that feature but something I’ve grown to really like. Mine had held up great to its daily use, although I didn’t do the coop collar test
My biggest complaint about them is that it is quite hard to unlock them again. I would love to see a snap/spring mechanism to unlock in the next integration. Aside from that I like them.
Coop, another great video! Love your sense of humor too! They look like they are a little tough to open and close. In the time you have been using them, have they softened a little bit? My rogue ones where hard to open and close and required 2 hands at first. Now, I can open and close them with 1 hand, which I prefer, so I can grab a weight while getting the collar off.
Had these for a couple months and train about 5x’s weekly using them. They fell into the platform once, not sure what part of the collar hit the ground first, but the collar doesn’t work well. It sticks while trying to close it, super frustrating while trying to close the collar onto the bar. Not sure these would hold up like our Lock Jaws have for years of use.
I have both the Eleiko Oppen and the Rogue aluminum collars. $90 for always use vs. $50 for always stored is value for me. Also, the Coop Collar test is irrelevant. It’s like testing a new car by driving it off a cliff and then being disappointed that it no longer runs. If you need the collar to hold when the bar is vertical with weight means you have bigger issues than the collar, like is my spine ok. Good luck mending your Eleiko relationship.
I was curious about how it'd do on Coop's barbell test and even though it didn't do great, the design makes up for it. That test was the reason I got the Rogue collars but after getting them, I realized that test isn't everything. The Rogue collars are a pain to open and close and requires two hands. I was hoping the Oppen collar would be possible to open with one hand, but it seems to be of similar difficulty requiring two hands. One handed open and close is the next frontier for collars.
The COOP Collar Test is far from definitive. It's a cool destructive test, but ultimately, what matters is do they keep the plates on the bar when being dropped from overhead. These do that very well.
I got these when they launched and was pretty disappointed with them. I still like them but I thought I would love them. If you guys want collars with this same design where you don’t have to fully slide them off your bar, I would recommend the EliteFTS Shark Collars. They clip like these ones and should be just as if not more secure and are a lot easier to take off. The downside is that they’re not magnetic but they’re also half the price. It shouldn’t be hard to adhere some magnets on though. Edit: looks like The Strength Co. has the same collars too.
@@richards6431 well, I don’t think Eleiko came out with open collars first and the designs aren’t exactly the same. It would be like Lockjaw suing OSO. For reference, EliteFTS started selling the Shark Collars in the summer of 2020 and the Eleiko Öppen Collars didn’t come out until mid 2021. Not sure about The Strength Co.
There’s something to be said for minimal exertion. Instead of needing 2 hands sometimes with the Oso or squeezing spring collars hard, my favorite to this day is the Prolocs. They glide on and just twist the screw. My wife refuses to use the Oso’s because they’re too much finger effort.
The StrengthCo has an open collar design similar to this that snaps on the barbell lever style. It’s slimmer, so it also works great with the loadable dumbbells and their 10lb plates.
Great review Coop, I drooled when I saw those in your Eleiko booth visit on a previous video. I was kind of disappointed how they failed the jump test. Perhaps you just gained more mass since the last collar tests , who knows heh !!
Coop. Great review. I have suggestion for another collar test. Load the bar with as many fat bumpers as you can, leaving about 1-1.5 inches of sleeve for the collar, put the collar on so that only half or so of the collar is actually on the bar. Do some deadlifts and see if the collar stays on. I've done it with the rogue Al collars and it works well, not so much with those cheapo plastic ones that everyone sells. I wonder how the Eleiko's would do? I think a lot of other home gym people may do a similar thing if they have a lot of those fat bumpers and are trying to up their dl.
6:17 has been my experience, after purchasing a month or so ago. If Coop struggles, imagine us mortals. The torque angle applied for install/removal makes it a little more difficult and one handed operation impossible most of the time. I saw another review where someone was claiming they could install and remove with one hand easily, but that has not been the case for me. Installation with one hand isn't impossible, but removal is unless you're pulling really fast with excessive force. For me personally, these are more difficult to use.
I have a set of Rogue aluminum collars for deadlifts and Olympic lifts, love them. For any movement that doesn't involve barbell/plates hitting the floor, I use plain old spring collars and they work just fine. Was not interested in these before seeing the video. Still not interested, but I am amused. Thanks Coop!
Yeesh. 😟 I got the Keppi fitness open barbell collars off of Amazon for 30 bucks thanks to Cyber Monday. My first ever set of collars and so far for me they're very durable while also having a beautiful look. I didn't do the jump test like you do because i don't have a barbell or large weight plates. I just have a dumbbell handle. All i did was push on it with my hand. Not as hard as i could, but put some effort in and they didnt move at all. If anyone wants open barbell collars, go with those. Way cheaper and better made. 💛
As a powerlifting I run eleiko ipf Comp collars with dual locking. I find them extremely versatile but my second pick is rogue aluminum collars, Ik world class champ powerlifters who choose them over comp Collars
I got a pair of these and LOVE them. Not having to slid collars is a game changer. Theyre also my first magnetic collars. So nice to stick on your rack. If youre not strong i wouldnt recommend them. My non lifting girlfriend for example would have a hard time unlocking them and i could see how that might be frustrating to someone without strong man hands. But they prevent me from getting frustrated sliding a regular collar on and off. I think its much nicer. Using your pointer and middle finger together to flip it open is the way to go. You kinda learn to twist it to the right angle so you can flip it easily. I love them.
ELEIKO: Here are our new super engineered collars for you--yo--what are you doing Coop? COOP: The Coop Collar Test (TM). ELEIKO: **nervous sweating intensifies**
My only cons to these are the fact they’re such a pain to take off with one hand. They’re *supposed* to be one-handed operation, but if you have smaller hands, it ain’t happening. That being said, I was blessed with clown limbs and it’s still a pain I love them, they cut setup time in half, though I was using springs beforehand. Super recommend!
Noticed that when Coop was trying to take the collar off. Any time savings when putting on the collars looked to be negated in extra time/effort to remove them.
😂 I think you could have an open face plastic collar. Just change the design, kinda like those locking latches on tool boxes. Actually, now that I think about it, you can do that with every collar. Oh, I almost forgot about Snap Clips. Those collars that are like those snap bracelets
Sure would be amazing if these were intertwined with the Rogue Aluminum collars. Magnetic and rubber coated on the surrounds, but durable and simple. Let’s go Rogue… get on it! I like Eleiko, but love my durable rogue products and customer service. 😎
I've been using a pair of the oppen collars for a couple months now. The only drawback I have found is unclipping from the bar requires a lot of force and it usually hurts my finger due to the 'pop'.
Same here, they require too much more force to clip on and off than standard collars. For ~$110 shipped/tax these should be made in Sweden with a smoother lever system.
I think I'll keep my good ol' finger biters, er, Rogue cerakote aluminum. Seems like these would have similar issues with one hand use and trying to not get smacked by the cam. I don't mind having to slide them on the end, I don't think it's tooo game changing to improve the efficiency in a minimal way.
He did. Probably the largest influence on modern design as we know it thanks to Jony Ive being inspired by him for all of Apple's products which are now the inspiration for most others.
Good stuff, Coop. I love your authenticity of assessments. I wonder if there is a 1” version? Also, I used to work in waterworks logistics and we would provide grounding units for metal on metal contact underground that small currents could run through (for corrosion prevention). I know that you love to use magnetic objects on your power cages and they build them to have a level corrosion resistance. I was wondering if you ever experienced any form of mild corrosion over time on the point of contact to your magnetic objects on the rack?
I think the Coop test is very unrealistic to what actually happens on a day to day basis so do not let that have any say on whether you consider these or not
Great review as always! Ok, so I just ordered a pair because they seem cool. Don't judge LOL. I already have a lot of Rogue collars and they are really great. Most of my stuff, excepting my Nuobells (which I bought after watching your review!) is Rogue and I love the brand but I thought it might be fun to add these for variety. I like the fact that these will bring a standard 20 kg bar up to just over 45 pounds, so 225 is really 225 and 315 is really 315.
The Fedex truck just rolled up with them as I started my bench day! Packaging is really nice, shows the attention to detail of a high end item. They are so cool! Worth the $100 just for the nice click when you open them after a set. Magnetic feature is strangely addictive once you start using magnetic collars. Like a heated steering wheel in a car, something you don't think about but something you would miss once you have it. Yes, they are a bit tight to open but come on guys...are you complaining really that something is too tight? LOL Happy new year all and to all a good lift.
@@henri6595 They are performing well. No issues. They have loosened up a bit, in terms of the effort to lock and unlock them, and I can usually do it one handed now. I have only good things to say about both these and my Rogue collars. All great products, IMO.
@@DANA-lx8cv 4 Months and they haven't broken along with becoming 1 handed open now. I like that I hear. I'm going to order a pair this week along with a Fer other magnetic Rogue collars. If I don't lose them I'll use them until they break
@@henri6595 When you first get them, they will work your grip and hand strength :) Added bonus, lol. It will never be a two finger flick to open it, so don't expect that, but I don't really notice the effort anymore while working out.
Not gonna lie, aesthetically they remind me of a S&M collar or Wonder Woman’s power bracelets. Functionally, they look like a $2 2-inch spring clamp would do the same job or better (metal on metal aside).
honestly these seem to demonstrate the exact opposite of that dieter rams principle. All it seems to end up doing is replace the slight inconvenience of sliding the collars with the slight inconvenience of yanking them on and off
LOl- I just have to ask -I wonder how busy are you guys in your everyday lives that the time it takes to undo the standard collar needs to be shaved ? Really ? By the way what is that clicking/ grinding sound as you lift the barbell overhead at the 7:09 mark ? IS that microphone static or your shoulders ? That was more disturbing than the collar fail as you pounded up and down on the plates . I bought the Eleiko Oppen Deadlift bar because of your review -just got it a few weeks ago and love it . Thanks ! (that should take some heat off you from Eleiko for this review : )
I wish my school would get some Ymir these, the classic ones they have are so damn old, when you squeeze it only one loop expands island it just doesn’t work
I would guess with much surety that the force exerted on a collar is quite a bit more with a 45 LB plate when dropped from overhead than 315 LB deadlifted.
@@GarageGymReviews But its the multiple reps that usually makes a difference. Unless you're maxing out, you're going to be doing multiple reps, weather that be dropping it from overhead or from deadlift position. Just frustrating that by the end of the last rep, the weights are distributed differently. Also using KG and 3 plates (140KG with Bar) vs 1 Plate (60KG with Bar) F=MA F=140KG * 9.8 (acceleration due to gravity) * 1 (assuming lifting 1 meter for deadlift) F=1,372 for 3 Plates F=60KG *9.8 - 2.13 (assuming dropping from a height of 7.5 feet or 2.13m) F=1,252.44 So if my shitty math is correct, the force from doing the force of dropping a deadlift with 3 plates > dropping overhead with one plate (although the direct impact to the collar is different than force applied to ground and depends on angle bar is dropped)
Thank Coop, gorilla glue a pair of $2 magnets to the side of my open clamp collars and save the $90 for something that does not hold up to the Eleiko name, got it!
I got these last month. Very nice, but opening them is a little harder than comfortable. Can't imagine how they would be for someone with bad grip/finger strength.
Dude, you just saved me 90 bucks! I'm getting another set of Rogue collars! Thanks!
same
Unfortunately he was found dead with his organs missing
But they look sick
While I love the functionality of these I dropped mine once and a chunk of the rubber around the front lip of the collars broke off. No big deal they still work but at $90 I figured Eleiko would stand by their product…. I emailed their customer service and told me that the incident qualified as “negligent use”. While I still like the collars I wont be purchasing anything from eleiko in the future. Unfortunately they don’t have nearly the same pride in customer service as Rogue or Kabuki as I have heard of people having issues getting warranties serviced.. Hope this helps if anyone is interested in these.
Dropping and tossing collars is an everyday thing. If the collar can't handle that it has no place in a serious gym.
@@richards6431 I never toss or drop any equipment unless they were meant to be. If that’s your thing then these aren’t meant for you. Like any type of equipment, you should make purchase decisions based on how you plan to use them. This is why most commercial gyms just use spring collars. Cheap and can be abused.
Can you describe the drop that damaged your collar? Was it just letting the bar drop at the end of an oly lift, or something more extreme?
I was literally the magnet slipped somehow that made them fall off my rack upright. I’ll also note I have never once tossed these because I don’t want to be careless with them… and yet they claim I was being “negligent”. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@dejavu3655 If you want to gingerly set your collars down while your stripping weight off the bar that's your business. My Lockjaws can survive a short toss onto the stall mats.
The Coop Collar Test makes for an award winning documentary.
Comment before watching but interested to see how these compare to the Rogue aluminum/cerakote ones that were your previous favorite.
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The moment you see coop utterly heart broken!!
I got these and I'm on the fence with em. I also have the rogue aluminum collars. I like the design, function and magnets. But, I personally feel I would go for the rogue ones after owning both. Save the money
I have them for two weeks now. Love them soooooo much ❤
Rogue collars damages the sleeves, check the two marks it leaves every time it gets closed.
I bought a pair after the first re-stock, so maybe in 2020 or 2021 that was or something. I use them a couple of times a week during heavier sessions. Still works as good as new. They are full of magnesium, have been dropped on the floor, stepped on, tumbled around in my bag. Still works great. They are awesome. People often askes about them when they see them for the first time.
0:09 you know you are in good hands and can trust the review when the reviewer licks the equipment,
next level professionalism and dedication!
now hit that like button! 👍
The lengths I go to for you guys...
Coops face when they failed was priceless. So great…. :( I have the rogue collars which are great unless you hit your thumb unlatching them. Then its ten minutes of F words.
its a rite of passage lol
He was legitimately shocked and disappointed. Seems I only hit my thumb on heavy deadlift days and it just makes the day miserable - Mike, GGR Community Manager
Smashed my thumb the first day I had them and ive never made that mistake again😂
@@coloradude8649 wish i could say the same! One moment of carelessness and snap! Happens both opening and closing them.
Bruhh, it’s nice to know I’m not the only one that does this occasionally!
We’ve had a set here in the UK from March 2021. Wouldn’t recommend. They’re frustratingly stiff - one handed operation is very difficult. The internal grip mechanism on one of our collars failed with almost daily regular use between two lifters within 4 months.
Thanks for always keeping it real Coop
The companies might hate it at times but it just ends up being better for the consumer at having to pass Coop standards
Will always support the channel
Was between these and the Rogue OSO magnetic collars. Was a tough decision but went with the Rogue's because the design is tried and true. Not sure how durable these things will actually be.
Both great collars!
Nice man I was having the same debate as I just purchased a half rack and I detest spring collars
@@santoscarrillo2996 Which half rack did you end up going with?
@@danielsmith6896 Nothing special just one from the local Sportsmans it was maybe $440 and I have a 300lbs Plates and bar set so maybe all together $700 tired of commercial stuff and fees and people really it's just nice to get it done and to walk ten feet
@@santoscarrillo2996 That's awesome. Great price too. Sounds like you'll have mostly everything you'll need to get ripped. Let's be honest though. It's a home gym so you won't stop there :)
I'm looking forward to the Eleiko Öppen Plates.
I can appreciate that fact you use eleiko plates with the collar review!!! Coop you are next level
I wore Eleiko underwear as well. Knurled waistband. Kinda painful tbh.
I jumped on these as soon as they were available back when they came out. Love them! I still use my Rogue aluminum collars for heavy deadlifts, but use these for everything else. Quick changes when adding plated are a lot more easy, and I love that they are magnetic and I can just throw them on my rack.
@Pedro I use collars when repping deadlifts to keep the plates locked in the same spot.
I was just about to order these before the video ended but waited till the end... Oh well magnetic aluminum collars instead thank you Coop
Dude love the legit reviews
I love to see new inventions and designs. Having said that I also look for good value. These are interesting but they are a design looking for a problem that doesn't exist. Lots of cheap fully-functional options that work almost as well or even better.
My experience mirrors that of many here, my gym uses these exclusively. Very nice and aesthetic but many individuals esp general population have a lot of difficulty opening them. My wife always has to call me over after a set to open her collars
Still rocking the Rogue aluminum collars and have no regrets.
imagine thinking collars that cost more than £2 will help u lift more weight though
Fantastic collar. No RAGRATS
I got mine a month or so ago and I really love them. I think for the average joe they are the perfect collar. They cling to the rack when not in use, they are easy to put on and remove, and they hold firm in every day use. Based on this video, MAYBE I would be worried if I was pushing 300+ on shoulder press, but they have stood up well to 400+ lb deadlift drops, and hold up extremely well for just every day lifting. Would highly recommend
Average joe buys collars for 90 bucks?
@@Markinator83 perfect here describes functionality not price. Its not the best value, or the best bang for the buck. But it is in reach for the average joe, even if it’s a splurge.
it's overpriced Swedish shit made in Taiwan. I had these in my cart and was ready to buy a week ago. They just aren't as good as an aluminum Rogue magnetic oso collar and 30 percent more cost...fuck that. I'll buy American made Rogue
One great thing about this design is you can accidentally put more weight on the bar and forget to take the collar off, then just move it to the outside! For this reason alone I use a pair of 3 dollar Home Depot table squeeze clamps for my bar and have never had an issue. Although I must say, the most "intense" work they get is from deadlifts, but even then they never slide. Definitely would fail the Coop Collar Test however lmao
Luv Coop describing Bauhaus minimalism design
Just picked these up today and they work for me!!! Thanks Chris
I'm worried about the rubber wearing down after a couple of years, do yours still hold up after two years?
The scary music when he was taking off the collar. Yeah I'd feel like that if I just broke something new, expensive and fancy like that. Thanks for the review!
Feels like Apple: No actual benefit over the competitor, just some fancy design for double the price. I really don't give a flying fuck if I have to slide the collar over the bar vs. just clipping it on at the plate directly. Thanks for this review, proves that simple beats fancy once again.
I was able to snag a pair of these a few months ago and I love them. To me the primary benefit is to be able to leave the collar on in between sets to grab more plates, then it’s a quick up and over kinda swap to clamp on the added plate whereas before you had to remove the collar, grab your plate, slide the collar back on. not sure if that makes me lazy or more efficient lol.
Not a lot of time saved and I didn’t need that feature but something I’ve grown to really like.
Mine had held up great to its daily use, although I didn’t do the coop collar test
How are they holding up now? I want a pair since they seem very fast.
Got ‘em. Love ‘em for all reasons mentioned.
My biggest complaint about them is that it is quite hard to unlock them again. I would love to see a snap/spring mechanism to unlock in the next integration. Aside from that I like them.
This intro was amazing
Coop, another great video! Love your sense of humor too! They look like they are a little tough to open and close. In the time you have been using them, have they softened a little bit? My rogue ones where hard to open and close and required 2 hands at first. Now, I can open and close them with 1 hand, which I prefer, so I can grab a weight while getting the collar off.
Nice intro Coop! I see you have working on your videography skills.
Had these for a couple months and train about 5x’s weekly using them. They fell into the platform once, not sure what part of the collar hit the ground first, but the collar doesn’t work well. It sticks while trying to close it, super frustrating while trying to close the collar onto the bar. Not sure these would hold up like our Lock Jaws have for years of use.
I will stick with the rogue aluminum collars. These ones you're reviewing now are a nice concept But the rogue aluminum collars Are the best.
Made in Taiwan, expensive AND they don't pass the Coop test. No thanks. Great review as ALWAYS! God Bless
I have both the Eleiko Oppen and the Rogue aluminum collars. $90 for always use vs. $50 for always stored is value for me. Also, the Coop Collar test is irrelevant. It’s like testing a new car by driving it off a cliff and then being disappointed that it no longer runs. If you need the collar to hold when the bar is vertical with weight means you have bigger issues than the collar, like is my spine ok. Good luck mending your Eleiko relationship.
Wow that was shocking. I still love my Rogue OSO magnetic collars the best.
I was curious about how it'd do on Coop's barbell test and even though it didn't do great, the design makes up for it. That test was the reason I got the Rogue collars but after getting them, I realized that test isn't everything. The Rogue collars are a pain to open and close and requires two hands. I was hoping the Oppen collar would be possible to open with one hand, but it seems to be of similar difficulty requiring two hands. One handed open and close is the next frontier for collars.
The COOP Collar Test is far from definitive. It's a cool destructive test, but ultimately, what matters is do they keep the plates on the bar when being dropped from overhead. These do that very well.
If it takes you two hands to unclamp a collar, I question whether you’re workout out. It’s a finger or two to open and close.
Awesome design 👍🏻
I got these when they launched and was pretty disappointed with them. I still like them but I thought I would love them. If you guys want collars with this same design where you don’t have to fully slide them off your bar, I would recommend the EliteFTS Shark Collars. They clip like these ones and should be just as if not more secure and are a lot easier to take off. The downside is that they’re not magnetic but they’re also half the price. It shouldn’t be hard to adhere some magnets on though.
Edit: looks like The Strength Co. has the same collars too.
I wonder if Elieko plans on suing those companies like they did Kabuki over the trap bar.
@@richards6431 well, I don’t think Eleiko came out with open collars first and the designs aren’t exactly the same. It would be like Lockjaw suing OSO. For reference, EliteFTS started selling the Shark Collars in the summer of 2020 and the Eleiko Öppen Collars didn’t come out until mid 2021. Not sure about The Strength Co.
There’s something to be said for minimal exertion. Instead of needing 2 hands sometimes with the Oso or squeezing spring collars hard, my favorite to this day is the Prolocs. They glide on and just twist the screw. My wife refuses to use the Oso’s because they’re too much finger effort.
The StrengthCo has an open collar design similar to this that snaps on the barbell lever style. It’s slimmer, so it also works great with the loadable dumbbells and their 10lb plates.
Another great review 👏
Sticking to my Rogue aluminum cerakote collars.
My local gym here in Sweden has thoes, I think they are super cool
I have the pink ones, I love them. Not having to slide them on and sticks to the rack is worth all the $$
Great review Coop, I drooled when I saw those in your Eleiko booth visit on a previous video. I was kind of disappointed how they failed the jump test.
Perhaps you just gained more mass since the last collar tests , who knows heh !!
Coop. Great review. I have suggestion for another collar test. Load the bar with as many fat bumpers as you can, leaving about 1-1.5 inches of sleeve for the collar, put the collar on so that only half or so of the collar is actually on the bar. Do some deadlifts and see if the collar stays on. I've done it with the rogue Al collars and it works well, not so much with those cheapo plastic ones that everyone sells. I wonder how the Eleiko's would do? I think a lot of other home gym people may do a similar thing if they have a lot of those fat bumpers and are trying to up their dl.
Damn that sux. Ill keep my rogue collars for now. thanks for the review 👍
6:17 has been my experience, after purchasing a month or so ago. If Coop struggles, imagine us mortals.
The torque angle applied for install/removal makes it a little more difficult and one handed operation impossible most of the time. I saw another review where someone was claiming they could install and remove with one hand easily, but that has not been the case for me. Installation with one hand isn't impossible, but removal is unless you're pulling really fast with excessive force.
For me personally, these are more difficult to use.
Yeah. They don't come off super easy. I still love mine, but that mechanism is very strong (and I've hit my finger on it wrong a few times).
I have a set of Rogue aluminum collars for deadlifts and Olympic lifts, love them. For any movement that doesn't involve barbell/plates hitting the floor, I use plain old spring collars and they work just fine.
Was not interested in these before seeing the video. Still not interested, but I am amused. Thanks Coop!
COOOOOP
Yeesh. 😟 I got the Keppi fitness open barbell collars off of Amazon for 30 bucks thanks to Cyber Monday. My first ever set of collars and so far for me they're very durable while also having a beautiful look.
I didn't do the jump test like you do because i don't have a barbell or large weight plates. I just have a dumbbell handle.
All i did was push on it with my hand. Not as hard as i could, but put some effort in and they didnt move at all.
If anyone wants open barbell collars, go with those. Way cheaper and better made. 💛
As a powerlifting I run eleiko ipf
Comp collars with dual locking. I find them extremely versatile but my second pick is rogue aluminum collars, Ik world class champ powerlifters who choose them over comp
Collars
I got a pair of these and LOVE them. Not having to slid collars is a game changer. Theyre also my first magnetic collars. So nice to stick on your rack. If youre not strong i wouldnt recommend them. My non lifting girlfriend for example would have a hard time unlocking them and i could see how that might be frustrating to someone without strong man hands. But they prevent me from getting frustrated sliding a regular collar on and off. I think its much nicer. Using your pointer and middle finger together to flip it open is the way to go. You kinda learn to twist it to the right angle so you can flip it easily. I love them.
ELEIKO: Here are our new super engineered collars for you--yo--what are you doing Coop?
COOP: The Coop Collar Test (TM).
ELEIKO: **nervous sweating intensifies**
Coop collar test is a must on any collar to make sure they hold up to the demands of his 1000 pound deadlift. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
Have you tried the collar that the strength co makes? looks like it would be pretty quick and easy to use also
My only cons to these are the fact they’re such a pain to take off with one hand. They’re *supposed* to be one-handed operation, but if you have smaller hands, it ain’t happening. That being said, I was blessed with clown limbs and it’s still a pain
I love them, they cut setup time in half, though I was using springs beforehand. Super recommend!
Noticed that when Coop was trying to take the collar off. Any time savings when putting on the collars looked to be negated in extra time/effort to remove them.
Seems generally quite good. If I didn't have collars already, I would get these. If they passed your durability test I would 'upgrade' a pair.
😂 I think you could have an open face plastic collar. Just change the design, kinda like those locking latches on tool boxes. Actually, now that I think about it, you can do that with every collar. Oh, I almost forgot about Snap Clips. Those collars that are like those snap bracelets
Sure would be amazing if these were intertwined with the Rogue Aluminum collars. Magnetic and rubber coated on the surrounds, but durable and simple. Let’s go Rogue… get on it! I like Eleiko, but love my durable rogue products and customer service. 😎
I've been using a pair of the oppen collars for a couple months now. The only drawback I have found is unclipping from the bar requires a lot of force and it usually hurts my finger due to the 'pop'.
Same here, they require too much more force to clip on and off than standard collars. For ~$110 shipped/tax these should be made in Sweden with a smoother lever system.
Eleiko is number one
Testing equipment to failure…should be the standard. 😎
Coop collar test got em good.
That test has been proven numerous collars tube trusted. He was shocked when he saw the result, honestly so was I. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
What’s the freaking point of buying from Eleiko if they are not made in Sweden 🇸🇪
whats the point in collars that cost more than £2 ?
What’s the point of filet mignon when there’s ground beef?
My Rogue aluminum collars mechanism failed under normal use. They don’t open all the way now. Still like them though.
Hey Coop, could you review the Mike Bartos Supreme Series Yoke? It's made w/ 7 gauge steel ALL AMERICAN MADE
I think I'll keep my good ol' finger biters, er, Rogue cerakote aluminum. Seems like these would have similar issues with one hand use and trying to not get smacked by the cam. I don't mind having to slide them on the end, I don't think it's tooo game changing to improve the efficiency in a minimal way.
TheStrengthCo makes their own version of these. Would love to see a companion between those and the Eleiko ones here.
Öppen means open. The name and look aren’t inspired by the deadlift bar, the designs are both open. It’s an open deadlift bar and an open collar.
Definitely a luxury item but still sick af
They really do look sick on the bar.-Mike, GGR Community Manager
I would buy once I find out it keeps its grip strength.
Surprisingly, I am familiar with Dieter Rams's work. He had designed some pretty sleek looking stuff
He did. Probably the largest influence on modern design as we know it thanks to Jony Ive being inspired by him for all of Apple's products which are now the inspiration for most others.
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Good stuff, Coop. I love your authenticity of assessments. I wonder if there is a 1” version? Also, I used to work in waterworks logistics and we would provide grounding units for metal on metal contact underground that small currents could run through (for corrosion prevention). I know that you love to use magnetic objects on your power cages and they build them to have a level corrosion resistance. I was wondering if you ever experienced any form of mild corrosion over time on the point of contact to your magnetic objects on the rack?
1 inch is gross.
For my one inch bars I use plastic or similar lever closing bars. Hold up and grip OK, but not as good as the OSO collars on my Oly bar.
the best ones out there but to expensive, maybe later when the price drops
I think the Coop test is very unrealistic to what actually happens on a day to day basis so do not let that have any say on whether you consider these or not
Not gonna say anything about Shark Collars at EliteFTS?
Haven’t used collars since highschool.
In fact I’m pretty sure our gym doesn’t even have them. 😜
Great review as always! Ok, so I just ordered a pair because they seem cool. Don't judge LOL. I already have a lot of Rogue collars and they are really great. Most of my stuff, excepting my Nuobells (which I bought after watching your review!) is Rogue and I love the brand but I thought it might be fun to add these for variety. I like the fact that these will bring a standard 20 kg bar up to just over 45 pounds, so 225 is really 225 and 315 is really 315.
The Fedex truck just rolled up with them as I started my bench day! Packaging is really nice, shows the attention to detail of a high end item. They are so cool! Worth the $100 just for the nice click when you open them after a set. Magnetic feature is strangely addictive once you start using magnetic collars. Like a heated steering wheel in a car, something you don't think about but something you would miss once you have it. Yes, they are a bit tight to open but come on guys...are you complaining really that something is too tight? LOL Happy new year all and to all a good lift.
@@DANA-lx8cv how they holding up?
@@henri6595 They are performing well. No issues. They have loosened up a bit, in terms of the effort to lock and unlock them, and I can usually do it one handed now. I have only good things to say about both these and my Rogue collars. All great products, IMO.
@@DANA-lx8cv 4 Months and they haven't broken along with becoming 1 handed open now. I like that I hear. I'm going to order a pair this week along with a Fer other magnetic Rogue collars. If I don't lose them I'll use them until they break
@@henri6595 When you first get them, they will work your grip and hand strength :) Added bonus, lol. It will never be a two finger flick to open it, so don't expect that, but I don't really notice the effort anymore while working out.
Not gonna lie, aesthetically they remind me of a S&M collar or Wonder Woman’s power bracelets.
Functionally, they look like a $2 2-inch spring clamp would do the same job or better (metal on metal aside).
Don't waste your money. Rogue aluminum is the way to go
Coop - you gonna just stand there and OHP 135 with no warmup like it's nothing?
Not sure why they couldn't reinforce the rubber on the sides with anodized aluminum considering the price of these damn things.
Still waiting for Coop to review Ader Quicklee collars.
honestly these seem to demonstrate the exact opposite of that dieter rams principle. All it seems to end up doing is replace the slight inconvenience of sliding the collars with the slight inconvenience of yanking them on and off
Somebody needs to invent plates that work the same way 🤓
Will these work on specialty bars as well or only Olympic types?
Only Olympic Sleeves in my experience.
LOl- I just have to ask -I wonder how busy are you guys in your everyday lives that the time it takes to undo the standard collar needs to be shaved ? Really ? By the way what is that clicking/ grinding sound as you lift the barbell overhead at the 7:09 mark ? IS that microphone static or your shoulders ? That was more disturbing than the collar fail as you pounded up and down on the plates . I bought the Eleiko Oppen Deadlift bar because of your review -just got it a few weeks ago and love it . Thanks ! (that should take some heat off you from Eleiko for this review : )
I wish my school would get some Ymir these, the classic ones they have are so damn old, when you squeeze it only one loop expands island it just doesn’t work
When Coop flips the hat around, who else was thinking "Over the Top"?
You know $h!t's boutta get real when the hat gets turned backwards. 😆
I have two sets of these. Only issue is they are damn hard to open
The durability wouldn't stop me from getting these since I rarely drop weights and definitely not more than a foot. But the price is a bit much
Would love to see a deadlift test with a few reps at 315. Deadlifts are the only exercise I get annoyed with my current collars.
I would guess with much surety that the force exerted on a collar is quite a bit more with a 45 LB plate when dropped from overhead than 315 LB deadlifted.
@@GarageGymReviews But its the multiple reps that usually makes a difference. Unless you're maxing out, you're going to be doing multiple reps, weather that be dropping it from overhead or from deadlift position. Just frustrating that by the end of the last rep, the weights are distributed differently.
Also using KG and 3 plates (140KG with Bar) vs 1 Plate (60KG with Bar)
F=MA
F=140KG * 9.8 (acceleration due to gravity) * 1 (assuming lifting 1 meter for deadlift)
F=1,372 for 3 Plates
F=60KG *9.8 - 2.13 (assuming dropping from a height of 7.5 feet or 2.13m)
F=1,252.44
So if my shitty math is correct, the force from doing the force of dropping a deadlift with 3 plates > dropping overhead with one plate
(although the direct impact to the collar is different than force applied to ground and depends on angle bar is dropped)
After dropping overhead, he dropped it a few more times, from different heights. Come on man
Thank Coop, gorilla glue a pair of $2 magnets to the side of my open clamp collars and save the $90 for something that does not hold up to the Eleiko name, got it!
I got these last month. Very nice, but opening them is a little harder than comfortable. Can't imagine how they would be for someone with bad grip/finger strength.
I've found mine have loosened overtime without affecting holding the plates on the bar. At first, I could see them being difficult for mere mortals.
Ah, not buying these now, thanks for the testing coop. I hope you get some replacements from them.
Next thing Eleiko will make is the "Oppën Olymipic Calibrated Plates"
Do you think these would be helpful for loadable dumbbell handles to quicken changing of plates?