No, the Industrial Bar and the Hex Bar 3.0 are different products and cater to varying types of customers. The industrial bar can hold up to 882 pounds of weight, includes aggressive knurling, is rackable, and has much longer sleeves. It's a great option for advanced powerlifters, whereas the Hex Bar is best for novice trainees.  In addition, the Industrial Bar looks better than its cost-effective Hex Bar 3.0 cousin. It’s coated with a black cerakote, which Coop says is both highly durable and aesthetically pleasing. To add more bang to the aesthetic buck, the industrial version has gold titanium sleeves that will not show scratches and dents and will surely draw the eyes of any lifter in a gym. In fact, Coop notes that many people in his own gym pick up the shiny gold and titanium option before they try out more expensive bars.  As good as this bar is, it's, unfortunately, being discontinued by Bells of Steel.