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TITAN 41 fold rack vs Rogue R4 [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 15, 2020 9:00:00 AM

 

TITAN 41 fold rack vs Rogue R4 [Article, Video]

This is a comparison between the TITAN 41 fold back rack and the Rogue R4. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview and review of the Rogue R4 power rack 

 

The Rogue R4 rack comes in at $960 and is one of the better options for under $1000 from Rogue. Learn more in this review which was originally published in the Article "Which Rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000".

 

What else to consider from Rogue

Overview of the Rogue R4

 
The Rogue R4 is one of the flagship racks out of the older Rogue Infinity series. With the R4 you get a full rack which is made in Columbus, Ohio. The available color is black and it weighs 250LB.
 
The R4 Infinity rack is 90'' high and comes in at a footprint of 53''x53''. It is compatible with the Infinity accessories and lines from Rogue. It ships with J CUps,, Pin/Pipe Safeties and band pegs for the westside method. It is also designed with Westside hole spacing to enable you to use the bands for your lifting appropriately. 
 
If you want the best of one of the outdated series from Rogue this is the one for you. It will cover all of your basic needs, just don't expect too many product upgrades as the focus of Rogue is clearly with the Monster and Monster lite series for eh time being. 
 

Pros of the Rogue R4

 
You get one of the best from a bygone era of Rogue. This is reflected in the amount of real estate you get for the price for Rogue standards. It can also be an advantage to get an R4 over a Monster or Monster rack if you have to move the racks often. This comes in at 100LB less than its bigger brothers. 
 

Cons of the Rogue R4

 
Going into the Infinity series is probably not a wise decision if you want to protect your investment long term. The rack will hold for a lifetime, you just will not find a lot of new products for it to entertain your clients. For home use, this is completely irrelevant, but if you are buying this rack to use with clients you might want to reconsider.
 

Alternatives to the Rogue R4

 
Alternatives to the R4 are
 
The RM4 comes out of the flagship Monster series of Rogue. With this rack, you can choose the color and height of your purchase and have access to Monster accessory series. This is definitely the better option if you work with a client and want to keep adding to your rack in the future. The downside is the price. 
 
The R6 is the big brother of the R4 in the Infinity series. This rack combines a full rack with a half rack to provide more space for plates and storage room. With this rack, you will upgrade the footprint from 53x53 to 53x80. 
 
The R3 is the half rack version of the Infinity series. This might be a good choice for you if you want to save space and money. Especially if you are a smaller athlete this might be a really viable option as you don't need as much space around you.
 
 

Overview and review of the 41' Fold back

The TITAN 41 fold back will put you back about $340 - $390. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500

Overview of the 41 fold back rack 

 
The 41 fold back rack from TITAN uses their 3x3 steel tubes to form a rack which can be folded against the wall to make room for a car or keep the exercising area free from obstructions for classes. A great option when space and different use cases for different times of the day are paramount. The features and specifications of the 41 fold back are: 
 
41 fold back rack 
  • 3" x 3" steel tubes with 2" diameter bars. 
  • Foldable to conserve space  
  • Powder coated, durable finish  
  • 4 J-hooks included  
  • Laser cut for precise fit  
  • Material: Steel  
  • Height: 91"    
  • Depth: 41.5"  
  • Width: 51"  
  • Weight: 230 LB 
 
A solid solution for your home gym or on early room professional gym. 
 

Pros of the 41 fold back rack 

 
As with the TITAN portfolio, in general, it is the price. Apart from that, you get 3x3 tubes which is the most amount of metal in a tube you can get from TITAN. 
 

Cons of the 41 fold back rack 

 
You will find it hard to use attachments with this rack if you still want to be able to fold it to the wall easily. It will also not give you a place to store your plates. Apart from this, you might experience some minor quality issues with your delivery as TITAN has been often reported to have shortfalls on quality management and consistency. But you save a lot of money and still can get strong securely. 
 

Alternatives to the 41 fold back rack 

 
 
The T3 uses the same folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes instead of 3x3.
 
The X2 is one of the cheapest series in the TITAN line up. With its 2x2 steel tubes, it uses the least material to build a rack. If you want to downsize on all ends to fit a bench and rack into $500 budget comfortably, this is for you. 
 

Summary for the 41 fold rack 

 
This is a sturdy rack which can be used by dads he need to compromise with moms for a garage gym. 
 

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