Overview and review of the Rogue RPM Speed rope
This is an overview of the Rogue RPM Speed rope which comes in at $55. You will see the pros and cons of this jump rope and also learn more about other Rogue Models. This article was originally posted in "Which jump rope to get from Rogue".
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Most popular Rogue jump rope
This is the ranking of the most popular Rogue jump ropes based on views and click throughs for purchase to Rogue Fitness from Marathon-Crossfit.com in 2020. If you want to dig deeper on the data you can read what were the most popular Rogue products in 2020.
The SR343 claims to be one of the fastest, if not the fastest, rogue jump rope in their portfolio. While the price is quite high it does what it says on the tin. You can read the full review of the SR343 by following this link.
The second most popular jump rope on Marathon-CrossFit.com was the Toomey jump rope. If you like her and your jump rope handed robe blue than this is a great choice. The Full Review of the Toomey jump rope can be read by following this link.
The Jeff bridges jump rope is another version of the SR2 jump rope that is branded with Rogue athlete Jeff Bridges. Bridges is a fireman who has been participating in the CrossFit games for multiple years. If you like more of a camo look and Jeff Bridges as an athlete, this is the jump rope for you. You can read the full review of the Jeff Bridges SR2.
Overview of the RPM Speed Rope
The RPM speed rope has a coated cable to protect floors of all kinds and itself. The mechanism for spinning the rope is bushing. It is available in black, blue and red. The ends of the handles have been redesigned to have less wear and tear on the cable. The handles are Aluminium and take a beating. They also hold chalk in case you are working on a WOD with other heavy lifts. The specifications of the RPM speed rope are:
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Precision machined 100% Aluminum Handles with Rogue branding and standard knurling for maximum durability and reliable grip
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NEW Color Options: Black, Steel Blue, Chili Pepper Red
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Standard Clear Coated Cable – 12’ (adjustable)
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Anti-friction Technology with Oilite Bushing Design for smooth, efficient spin
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Patented Dual Axis Rotation, keeping handles on the end of the rope and stopping torque build-up
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Applications: Faster double-unders, triple-unders and lower WOD times
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Includes Microfiber carrying bag
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Compatible with bare steel cables and locking set screws (not included)
This is a solid choice from Rogue which is not made in the USA.
Pros of the RPM speed rope
The RPM speed rope has a design with no weak links like other speed ropes from Rogue. The earlier versions have been rethought to have a simple handle design which protects cable and athlete alike. In addition, you get three polling colors to choose from.
Cons of the RPM speed rope
Not everyone is a fan of Aluminium handles and therefore might want to go for a different jump rope. As the speed rope has bushing it will also not spin as smoothly as alternatives with bearing.
Alternatives to the RPM speed rope
The SR3 jump rope is the bread and butter model in the CrossFit community. If you are annoyed with the jump rope from the local shop and want to start with double unders, this is the one for you. It is part of many of the Rogue equipment packages and can also be bought in bulk to outfit an affiliate or college gym.
The SR1 jump rope is an alternative to get a bearing jump rope on the cheap. The SR1 also has bearing to make the rope run smoothly but the handles are not made of Aluminium. This makes them lighter and more cost-efficient at the expense of being easier to break.
The Rogue Pro Jump Rope is the ultimate jump rope from Rogue. It combines the speed of the speed ropes with the weight of heavy ropes to create the most challenging and satisfying jump rope experience from Rogue. This product is also fully manufactured in the States. Apart from the price, there is nothing bad to be said about it since its first appearance at the CrossFit 2016 games.
Summary For the RPM speed rope
The RPM speed rope is a very affordable option when you want a well-designed speed jump rope with an Aluminium handle. The only downside of the bushing instead of bearing.
