Rapid fit jump rope vs Rogue RPM speed rope

This is a comparison between the Rapid fit jump rope and the RPM speed rope including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

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".

What else to consider from Rogue

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:

Precision machined 100% Aluminum Handles with Rogue branding and standard knurling for maximum durability and reliable grip
NEW Color Options: Black, Steel Blue, Chili Pepper Red
Standard Clear Coated Cable – 12’ (adjustable)
Anti-friction Technology with Oilite Bushing Design for smooth, efficient spin
Patented Dual Axis Rotation, keeping handles on the end of the rope and stopping torque build-up
Applications: Faster double-unders, triple-unders and lower WOD times
Includes Microfiber carrying bag
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

Alternatives to the RPM speed rope are:

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.

Overview and review of the Rapid fit jump rope

This is an overview of the Rapid fit jump rope which comes in at $49.95. 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".

Overview of the Rapid fit

The Rapid fit jump rope is a good speed rope which is manufactured by RX Smart gear. It comes with bearing and a pop and lock function for the cable to be adjusted at the handles. This makes it a good option when you do not have a lot of people doing double unders in parallel, but still many individuals at different times in the day who need to adjust the rope to their needs. The specifics of the Rapid fit are:

Dual Bearing Speed Rope
Ergonomic Grip-Friendly Handles in Black with Red logos
Push-button cable re-sizing feature
Buff 3.4 oz. Cable: PVC-coated, Aircraft-grade
Option of Standard Red Cable (8’4” to 9’0”) or Long Black Cable (9’0” to 9’8”)

Pros of the Rapid fit

The biggest pro of the Rapid fit is that you do not need to buy as many cables or jump ropes to accommodate different needs. While this is irrelevant for your own home gym and can become a problem in a busy affiliate gym.

Cons of the Rapid fit

The pop and click mechanism makes the whole feeling of the swing for double unders less smooth than with permanent solutions. The mechanics can also break or lose their tightness when used often.

Alternatives to the Rapid fit

Alternatives to the Rapid fit jump rope are:

Summary of the Rapid fit

Good for home use for the entire family or in a gym where bit many do double unders in parallel. An affiliate gym might be better of buying multiple SR3 for the price of this. A home warrior probably might get more out of the SR2 Fraser or Bridges edition.