Laboratory test benches and dynamic ram tests reveal distinct performance differences between traditional locks, telescoping bars, and fixed floor anchors. The Door Club easily matches or exceeds modern deadbolts in raw kinetic shock tests, but hardware quality and mounting surfaces dictate the true failure threshold.
| Hardware Category | Peak Dynamic Load | Primary Point of Failure | Rental Viability | Hardware Cost Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deadbolt (Grade 2) | 350, 500 lbf | Door jamb split along grain | High | $35, $80 |
| The Door Club (Vintage/NOS) | 1,000, 1,200 lbf | Mounting screw shear / Hollow core puncture | Low (Permanent holes) | $40, $75 (Resale) |
| Telescoping Door Security Bar | 250, 400 lbf | Rubber foot slips on slick floor | High (Non-destructive) | $25, $45 |
| Modern Floor Barricade (Nightlock) | 1,100, 1,400 lbf | Structural substrate failure | Low (Permanent holes) | $60, $95 |
When testing The Door Club against continuous dynamic impacts, the cast brass-alloy body holds firm. Failure rarely stems from the hardware splitting in half. Instead, failure occurs where the hardware meets the wood. If an installer attaches the brace to a cheap hollow-core interior door, the brace punches straight through the thin veneer during an impact. On a solid core wood or steel door, The Door Club routinely survives impacts that disintegrate standard strike plates.
