TITAN T3 Yoke vs Rogue W4
This is a comparison between the TITAN T3 Yoke and the Rogue W4 rack. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review W4 Garage Gym
The Rogue W4 garage gym rack comes in at $550 and is one of the low-range 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".
Related articles
- Which belt to buy from Rogue
- Which barbell to buy from Rogue
- Which rack to buy from Rogue over $1000
- Which rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000
- Which plates to buy from Rogue
- Which strength equipment to buy from Rogue
- Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue
- Which Equipment package to buy from Rogue
- Which accessory to get from Rogue
- Which jump rope to get from Rogue
- Which bench to get from Rogue
- Which dumbbell to get from Rogue
- Which knee sleeve to get from Rogue
Overview of the W4
The W4 Garage gym was one of the first garage Gym options which Rogue added to their portfolio. You basically get two 108'' uprights with the needed cross member to build a rack against your garage wall.
The W4 Garage Gym comes in black and has to be bolted to the floor and wall. Metal studs or drywall are not recommended for this setup.
Pros of the W4
The low price is great and it comes with everything to easily install it against a wall.
Cons of the W4
You will not be able to park your car in your garage anymore as this installation is fixed.
Alternatives to the W4
Alternatives to the W4 are the
The RML 3W and R3 W are two options from Rogue which take the W4 idea to the next level. With these setups, you will still be able to park your car inside the garage.
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
-
Use as a Squat / Press Stand, Push or Drag Sled, or Yoke.
-
A staple for Strongman training.
-
Adjustable crossbar to custom fit your height
-
Integrated vertical plate storage.
-
2" hole spacing on uprights
-
1" Westside spacing through the bench zone
-
92" design makes for an ideal pull up bar height.
-
2.95" Crossbar diameter.:
-
Weight: 178 LB
-
Height: 92"
-
Inside width: 45"
-
Footprint: 51" x 52"
-
Uprights: 2"x3" 11 gauge steel
-
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
-
X2 and incline combo
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.
