TALON™ BARBELL COLLARS

The Talon™ is the answer to all your barbell collar headaches. Only one second to put on and one second to take off, the Talon™ keeps your weights where they belong. Even after repetitive drops, this vibration-proof design keeps weights locked in tight. No more breaks or slips during lifts. The Talon was born out of the need for athletes to use one hand to remove the collar, easily store while changing weight, and reapply quickly. The cross-curve steel strap and cold-welded grade N52 Neodymium magnets are covered with a flexible non-slip surface for added grip and longevity. They hold tight when in use, and only require 1 lb of force to remove. Plus, an added bonus - stick them on the rack when not in use. For use on Olympic barbells only.

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.

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