--- title: "digging bar — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/digging-bar" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:48:59.722Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($32K/yr) — digging bar doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($32K/yr) — digging bar doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "digging bar — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **digging bar** **Skip it****49/100 ** a small market ($32K/yr) — digging bar doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$32K** **Growth (1y)** **+191.5%** **Products** **36** **Brands** **18** was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **100** **Price range** **$9.58–$130.80** **Returns** **1.5%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **76** ×0.30 Competition **66** ×0.20 Quality gap **39** ×0.10 Returns **88** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +191.5% year over year. 2K1KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.5× ## **Competition** - Truper25% - Leriton19% - BULLY TOOLS17% - Moosefield10% - TRUE TEMPER8% - AMES5% - Other (12 brands)17% The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 18 brands and 100 sellers compete here. **Brands** **18 **—flat was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **100** **Top 5 brand share** **78%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Bully Tools Steel Tamping and Digging Bar 3/8 in Thick Blade | Heavy Duty Digging Bar and Tamper Tool for Rocky Ground Soil Tamping and Backfill |100% Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314pWcseAlL.jpg) [**Bully Tools Steel Tamping and Digging Bar 3/8 in Thick Blade | Heavy Duty Digging Bar and Tamper Tool for Rocky Ground Soil Tamping and Backfill |100% Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOMT33E) BULLY TOOLS$59.114.6★23911%▼falling 2 ![Moosefield 2-in-1 Post Hole Digging and Tamping Tool 48 Dig Bar with Spade Blade and Round Tamper Heavy-Duty Steel Fully Welded Fence Post Digger Landscaping & Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Cp-2nBmnL.jpg) [**Moosefield 2-in-1 Post Hole Digging and Tamping Tool 48 Dig Bar with Spade Blade and Round Tamper Heavy-Duty Steel Fully Welded Fence Post Digger Landscaping & Gardening**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCMK287Q) Moosefield$60.214.7★810%▲rising 3 ![Leriton 60 (5ft) Chisel Digging Bar 13Lb (6.2kg) Pencil Point Wrecking Pry Road Bar Post Hole Diggers for Digging Prying of Dirt and Large Rocks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Jv1yiFE6L.jpg) [**Leriton 60 (5ft) Chisel Digging Bar 13Lb (6.2kg) Pencil Point Wrecking Pry Road Bar Post Hole Diggers for Digging Prying of Dirt and Large Rocks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F441VM83) Leriton$92.354.6★158%▲rising 4 ![Truper 100 cm Pointed Digging Bar 7/8-Inch Hexagonal Steel Body Forged High-Carbon Steel Heavy-Duty Rock Breaking and Prying Tool (Model 10750 / BAP-100)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11QcRmsnGUS.jpg) [**Truper 100 cm Pointed Digging Bar 7/8-Inch Hexagonal Steel Body Forged High-Carbon Steel Heavy-Duty Rock Breaking and Prying Tool (Model 10750 / BAP-100)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY1XCEQ) Truper$34.674.3★1038%▲rising 5 ![Truper Post Hole Digger & Tamping Bar 69-Inch 16-Pound Heavy-Duty Drop-Forged Steel Digging/Demolition Bar Heat-Treated Rust-Resistant Black Finish (Model 30162)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11LQWwl0i+L.jpg) [**Truper Post Hole Digger & Tamping Bar 69-Inch 16-Pound Heavy-Duty Drop-Forged Steel Digging/Demolition Bar Heat-Treated Rust-Resistant Black Finish (Model 30162)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AZ6ABU) Truper$80.674.6★1408%▼falling 6 ![Truper Post Hole Digger and Tamping Bar 48-Inch Long 12 lb Forged Steel Heavy-Duty Digging and Compacting Tool (Model TB-12/32902)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11pE01DayxL.jpg) [**Truper Post Hole Digger and Tamping Bar 48-Inch Long 12 lb Forged Steel Heavy-Duty Digging and Compacting Tool (Model TB-12/32902)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Q7CKIC) Truper$54.424.6★1405%—flat 7 ![Leriton Tamping and Digging Bar Heavy Duty Steel Spud Bars Post Hole Digger Tamping Bar(Shovel Shape Black 48 Inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YVt2K7SxL.jpg) [**Leriton Tamping and Digging Bar Heavy Duty Steel Spud Bars Post Hole Digger Tamping Bar(Shovel Shape Black 48 Inch)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR2SK8GV) Leriton$59.314.6★405%▼falling 8 ![Bully Tools 68 Steel Tamping Digging Bar | Heavy Duty Spud Bar and Garden Tamper Tool for Post Hole Digging Stump Removal Root Cutting and Demolition Garden Tools 100% Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21CnDetHTDL.jpg) [**Bully Tools 68 Steel Tamping Digging Bar | Heavy Duty Spud Bar and Garden Tamper Tool for Post Hole Digging Stump Removal Root Cutting and Demolition Garden Tools 100% Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOMT36G) BULLY TOOLS$66.184.6★3655%—flat 9 ![MAXCCINO Auger Drill Bit for Planting 2(D) x14.5(L) Garden Ground Earth Spiral Drill Bit for 3/8 Hex Drive Drill for Post Hole Digger Bulb Bedding Digging Plant Rapid Planter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Q5iGTeaxS.jpg) [**MAXCCINO Auger Drill Bit for Planting 2(D) x14.5(L) Garden Ground Earth Spiral Drill Bit for 3/8 Hex Drive Drill for Post Hole Digger Bulb Bedding Digging Plant Rapid Planter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09333J5KN) MAXCCINO$9.584.6★2,5494%▲rising 10 ![Estwing San Angelo Bar - 72 Length 17 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/118o26zx5XL.jpg) [**Estwing San Angelo Bar - 72 Length 17 lbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3YCSRG9) Estwing$52.994.8★133%▲rising 11 ![SAN ANGELO PRY BAR - 1 Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21DA7EHTSLL.jpg) [**SAN ANGELO PRY BAR - 1 Each**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M91G3W) TRUE TEMPER$69.904.6★353%▲rising 12 ![Truper 49-Inch Digging Bar 7/8-Inch Diameter with 60mm Chisel and Pointed Ends Double Heat-Treated Steel for Demolition and Soil Preparation (Model 10753 / BAP-125)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11lcYywaj-L.jpg) [**Truper 49-Inch Digging Bar 7/8-Inch Diameter with 60mm Chisel and Pointed Ends Double Heat-Treated Steel for Demolition and Soil Preparation (Model 10753 / BAP-125)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY1RJV8) Truper$53.804.3★1033%▲rising 13 ![True Temper 1160000 Post Hole Digging/Tamper Bar 3-1/4 in W x 71 in L Carbon Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11nkc4NvX0L.jpg) [**True Temper 1160000 Post Hole Digging/Tamper Bar 3-1/4 in W x 71 in L Carbon Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7W9JZS) TRUE TEMPER$59.634.5★583%▲rising 14 ![Mayhew Tools 75000 Line-Up Pry Bar 14 Shot Blast Finish Angled Pointed Alloy Steel Blend](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Zr9GusSjL.jpg) [**Mayhew Tools 75000 Line-Up Pry Bar 14 Shot Blast Finish Angled Pointed Alloy Steel Blend**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PNM78Y) Mayhew$17.714.8★5542%▼falling 15 ![True Temper Post Hole Digging Bar](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11+U6Z3Fe1L.jpg) [**True Temper Post Hole Digging Bar**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VACVPG) AMES$50.444.5★1642%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 36 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 36 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Bully Tools Steel Tamping and Digging Bar 3/8 in Thick Blade | Heavy Duty Digging Bar and Tamper Tool for Rocky Ground Soil Tamping and Backfill |100% Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314pWcseAlL.jpg)**Bully Tools Steel Tamping and Digging Bar 3/8 in Thick Blade | Heavy Duty Digging Bar and Tamper Tool for Rocky Ground Soil Tamping and Backfill |100% Made in USA** BULLY TOOLS**$59.11**4.6★239 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOMT33E) [![Moosefield 2-in-1 Post Hole Digging and Tamping Tool 48 Dig Bar with Spade Blade and Round Tamper Heavy-Duty Steel Fully Welded Fence Post Digger Landscaping & Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Cp-2nBmnL.jpg)**Moosefield 2-in-1 Post Hole Digging and Tamping Tool 48 Dig Bar with Spade Blade and Round Tamper Heavy-Duty Steel Fully Welded Fence Post Digger Landscaping & Gardening** Moosefield**$60.21**4.7★8 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCMK287Q) [![Leriton 60 (5ft) Chisel Digging Bar 13Lb (6.2kg) Pencil Point Wrecking Pry Road Bar Post Hole Diggers for Digging Prying of Dirt and Large Rocks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Jv1yiFE6L.jpg)**Leriton 60 (5ft) Chisel Digging Bar 13Lb (6.2kg) Pencil Point Wrecking Pry Road Bar Post Hole Diggers for Digging Prying of Dirt and Large Rocks** Leriton**$92.35**4.6★15 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F441VM83) [![Truper 100 cm Pointed Digging Bar 7/8-Inch Hexagonal Steel Body Forged High-Carbon Steel Heavy-Duty Rock Breaking and Prying Tool (Model 10750 / BAP-100)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11QcRmsnGUS.jpg)**Truper 100 cm Pointed Digging Bar 7/8-Inch Hexagonal Steel Body Forged High-Carbon Steel Heavy-Duty Rock Breaking and Prying Tool (Model 10750 / BAP-100)** Truper**$34.67**4.3★103 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY1XCEQ) [![Truper Post Hole Digger & Tamping Bar 69-Inch 16-Pound Heavy-Duty Drop-Forged Steel Digging/Demolition Bar Heat-Treated Rust-Resistant Black Finish (Model 30162)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11LQWwl0i+L.jpg)**Truper Post Hole Digger & Tamping Bar 69-Inch 16-Pound Heavy-Duty Drop-Forged Steel Digging/Demolition Bar Heat-Treated Rust-Resistant Black Finish (Model 30162)** Truper**$80.67**4.6★140 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AZ6ABU) [![Truper Post Hole Digger and Tamping Bar 48-Inch Long 12 lb Forged Steel Heavy-Duty Digging and Compacting Tool (Model TB-12/32902)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11pE01DayxL.jpg)**Truper Post Hole Digger and Tamping Bar 48-Inch Long 12 lb Forged Steel Heavy-Duty Digging and Compacting Tool (Model TB-12/32902)** Truper**$54.42**4.6★140 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Q7CKIC) [![Leriton Tamping and Digging Bar Heavy Duty Steel Spud Bars Post Hole Digger Tamping Bar(Shovel Shape Black 48 Inch)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YVt2K7SxL.jpg)**Leriton Tamping and Digging Bar Heavy Duty Steel Spud Bars Post Hole Digger Tamping Bar(Shovel Shape Black 48 Inch)** Leriton**$59.31**4.6★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR2SK8GV) [![Bully Tools 68 Steel Tamping Digging Bar | Heavy Duty Spud Bar and Garden Tamper Tool for Post Hole Digging Stump Removal Root Cutting and Demolition Garden Tools 100% Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21CnDetHTDL.jpg)**Bully Tools 68 Steel Tamping Digging Bar | Heavy Duty Spud Bar and Garden Tamper Tool for Post Hole Digging Stump Removal Root Cutting and Demolition Garden Tools 100% Made in USA** BULLY TOOLS**$66.18**4.6★365 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOMT36G) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**18% *“Decent Price for the quality”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**11% *“As advertised”* **Ease Of Use**10% *“Its super simple to use”* **Strength**7% *“Extremely sturdy”* **Durability**7% *“Very durable”* **Value For Money**7% *“Very fair price”* **Efficiency**6% *“Works great”* **Weight Heavy**5% *“An Impressive Heavy Duty Tool”* **Size-Overall**5% *“Perfect size”* **Weight Light**3% *“Good balance and not too heavy”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**20% *“not big enough for tulip bulbs I had”* **Durability**14% *“BROKE SECOND TIME USING IT”* **Quality-Overall**10% *“Not the strongest quality”* **Weight Heavy**10% *“It is a great pickax little heavier than advertised”* **Strength**9% *“This was not very sturdy”* **Grip**5% *“Does not hold tight in the drill”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“What I did not receive was all of the screws, nuts, washers, and assembly tools to put it together”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“Doesn't work”* **Unsustainable Design**2% *“Horrible design”* **Product Condition**2% *“Apparently this product is used/refurb”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall50% - Weight Heavy8% - Functionality-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Defective Material/Parts7% - Value For Money4% - Compatibility-Overall3% - Strength2% - Quality-Overall2% - Durability1%