If I am right (and I usually am 
) that handles is not only thicker than a regular handle but it rotates also. I can't remember what that is called (thunder something) but I had one at my show and offered $1,000 to anyone who could lift 200lbs. No one did it (if I remember right)
Yep, you are right. It's called Rolling Thunder and it's hard as hell to lift. The current world record is 274 lbs. Here are the rules:
Rolling ThunderŽ Contest Rules
1) An authentic IronMindŽ Rolling ThunderŽ handle must be used, it cannot have been modified in any way, and it must be inspected to ensure that it revolves freely. The lift starts with the weight in between the lifter's feet. In the world championships (and the U.S. nationals), the 15" loading pin and large carabiner that IronMind¨ sells are used (this standardizes the lifting height). Any other loading pin and carabiner with the same dimensions could be used.
2) The lifter grabs the Rolling Thunder handle in approximately its center and lifts with the handle remaining approximately parallel to the ground. A thumbless grip is not permitted.
3) Any contact between the lifter's hand and the non-revolving portion of the handle disqualifies the lift.
4) The lifter must fully straighten up; once standing straight, the lifter gets a down signal from the referee, and must then return the weight to the ground. Contact must be maintained between the lifter's hand and the handle until the weight is resting on the floor. The referee then indicates whether the lift was passed or not.
5) In contest situations, we give the lifter one minute to complete the lift after his/her name is called; during that minute, there is no limit to how many times the lifter may try to complete the lift.
6) Ordinary chalk may be used on the lifter's hand, but nothing else is permitted (tacky, for example, is specifically disallowed).
