Barbell Zip Clips

Made in-house at our Calgary warehouse, these patent-pending barbell clips are truly unique. They are created using our own 3D printer using ABS or PLA plastic filament, which are comparable in terms of durability. These are designed for SPEED with easy on, easy off: just pinch the tabs and slide them on or off your tubing or barbells. The pressure-cuff design keeps your weight plates secure without scuffing up your equipment. Ideal for training alone as the pressure is strong enough to keep your plates in place, but loose enough to be able to dump plates if you need in a sticky situation.

What is a Collar?

What barbell collars are

Collars (clips) lock the plates onto a barbell’s sleeves so they can’t slide or rattle off — a safety essential, especially for pressing and Olympic lifts. The common types: cheap spring clips, quick lock-jaw / quick-release collars (the everyday favorite — fast and secure), and competition collars (precision-weighted, 2.5 kg each, for calibrated meets).

What to look for

A secure clamp that won’t creep under drops or high reps, quick on-and-off operation, and a fit for your bar’s sleeve diameter (standard Olympic is 50 mm). For most home gyms, a pair of lock-jaw-style collars is the right balance of speed, grip, and price.

How it compares