Mack Lite

Mack Lite

The Mack Lite are a smaller and lighter continuation of the original Mack Clamps. Made of premium stainless steel and aluminum the Mack Lite only weighs 0.25kg and are build to last. While the strength of the Mack Lite have not been scientifically tested yet, they are anecdotally stronger than competition collars and only weigh 1/10th the weight. The Mack Lite make use of the same contact patch technology.

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