TITAN T3 Yoke vs Rogue RM6
This is a comparison between the TITAN T3 Yoke and the Rogue RM6. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue RM6 rack
Price: 2.000 - 2.640
This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue Monster RM6 rack will either be the pride and joy of your home gym or the impressive addition to your gym for the most ambitious lifters. See the details in this article.
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Rogue RM6
The
RM6 is the flagship rack of Rogue. If you
buy a 24' Monster Rig in the racked configuration you basically buy
multiple RM6 with
pull up bars in between them. This is the rack for serious home warriors or small gyms who do not want to compromise.
The
RM6 has a length of 76'' and width of 49''. You can get the rack in three different heights ranging from 90'' through 100'' to 108''. The Footprint comes in at 80'' x 53''. The new keyhole design also makes it easier for you to fit smaller attachments into the
Monster series. You can choose from the following colors for the
RM6:
- Bright blue
- Bright Green
- Burnt Orange
- Dark Blue
- Dark Red
- Gun Metal
- Light Gray
- Rogue Red
- White
- Satin Clear
- Satin Black (Standard)
All of these options come in a medium gloss powder coat. Above this, you have many options to customize the top crossmembers, safeties and
J Cups. The better the options you pick the higher the price. If you go for all the finest it drives the price to 2.640$. Then you have the fanciest
pull-up bars, flip down safeties and
J cups that money can buy from Rogue.
How many clients should the RM6 bring you?
If you think that the
RM6 will bring you 7 -9 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 4.000$ - 5.400$ net new revenue against an investment of 2.000$ - 2.600$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
Pros of the Rogue RM6
This rack gives you a full and a
half rack in one go. With this, you can train more athletes at the same time. If you do not want to train multiple athletes on the
same rack, you can use the
half rack for storage. Another option is to install a
Rhino belt squat Drop in at the back of this rack. This can be a very powerful configuration to attract powerlifters to your gym.
Cons of the Rogue RM6
A lot of people
will argue that this rack is completely overbuilt. The little sisters of the Rogue line, Echo, Infinity and
Monster lite bear this reputation. You can definitely save a lot of money by going with other options. It depends on your needs. For myself, I only want the best to be the best. No one in the market argues that Rogue products are built to last, only price is a concern.
Alternatives to the Rogue RM6
Based on this budget here are some alternatives you might want to consider to the
RM6:
If you do not know exactly how you are going to use the
half rack at the back of the
RM6 you are better of going with an
RM4. Ask yourself whether your gym already has enough storage options for
plates and whether your clients will use a
half rack. Often the answer is that you already have enough storage and clients do not like to use
half racks. Same goes for basement and garage gyms. You can use the saved space for something else. The only disadvantage of this option is that you can not install a
Rhino belt squat in the back of the rack. You can remedy this by buying a racked
Rhino version at a later stage.
The RML is the
Monster Lite version of the
RM6. It gives you the same space and storage options with less sturdy beams. This is more than enough for most applications. If you want to save money and still have a very sturdy rack, this is the option with extra storage and a
half rack at the back.
Conclusion
The RM6 is one of the most overbuilt and yet impressive racks you can get in the market. When you get this you know that you did yourself and your clients proud. Even the biggest athletes will not be able to make this rack rattle.
Further reading
Overview and review of the TITAN T3 Yoke
The TITAN T3 Yoke with pulley will put you back about $350 - $370. 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 T3 Yoke
Yokes are great alternatives to power racks as they are portable, come with the plate storage and can be used for home carries. If you want to add a versatile tool to your gym you should definitely consider a
yoke. Here are the specs and features of the TITAN version:
Yoke details
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Use as a Squat / Press Stand, Push or Drag Sled, or Yoke.
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A staple for Strongman training.
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Adjustable crossbar to custom fit your height
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Integrated vertical plate storage.
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2" hole spacing on uprights
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1" Westside spacing through the bench zone
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92" design makes for an ideal pull up bar height.
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2.95" Crossbar diameter.:
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Weight: 178 LB
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Height: 92"
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Inside width: 45"
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Footprint: 51" x 52"
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Uprights: 2"x3" 11 gauge steel
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Weight capacity: 750 LB
Pros of the Yoke
Multifunctional Gym Equipment which is a great addition if you have to space to do carries. Kills many birds with one stone at a very good price.
Cons of the Yoke
This item has a lot of welding to be done. These might be of poor quality with TITAN is this is where they often cut corners to justify the low prices. This will be mostly cosmetic, not functional.
Alternatives to the Yoke
The
T3 uses a folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes to be stored against the wall when you don’t use it.
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 Yoke
A Yoke is always a good, cost-efficient option for many use cases. TITAN's price on it makes it extra sweet.