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The markings and knurling are weird, and to to the IPF tag they cost more than they are worth. If you want IPF approved fork out for an Eleiko, if not a Texas power bar
I used one at the CAPO QLD States last year, I didn't mind the different ring markings. As far as I know they cost the same as Eleiko, so not much difference.
Disregarding the markings the knurling is better. Not harsher but it grips TONNES better than the Ivanko. The steel is also of a much higher grade/quality with a much higher tensile strength.
I'm not trying to talk up the Eleiko like Minh does but it is a much better bar than the Ivanko. I only got one cos it was second hand and only cost me $600