Thinking of getting a new bar. Need help

Just depends on what you think you'll benefit from. Do you compete? If so what federation?

I've been wanting a SSB. Once I can justify it, I'm getting one. I think there's a lot work you can do with the ssb opposed to a deadlift bar. The deadlift bar would just be nice to have.

USAPL uses a stiff bar for meets. Most of the others around here will use a deadlift bar. Now, you can do more on a deadlift bar, so it could help build that number. Just if a stiff bar is going to get used in comp, you'd need to switch 2-3 weeks before, to get motor patterns back. I've used one before and liked it. I just don't see the benefit until around the 600lb mark. I don't see much whip with 500lbs.