REP fitness PR-1100 rack vs TITAN T3 color rack

This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness PR-1100 rack and the TITAN T3 color rack. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review T3 Tall power rack color

The TITAN T3 color will put you back about $500. 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 tall color power rack

The Titan T3 is probably the best value for money rack you can get from TITAN. It’s main characteristics are the 2x3 steel tubes. There are also 2x2 and 3x3. The T3 offer you 21 different tack positions to live up to your personal body size. The colors you can choose from are:

Royal blue
Fire Red
Envy green
Ghost white

You will get the following features and specifications included with the T3 colored rack:

2" x 3" 11 gauge steel uprights and 5/8" hardware.
1,100 LB rackable capacity
4,400 LB total rack capacity.
1.25" and 2" diameter pull up bars included.
Left and right-handed J-hooks included.
Height: 91 1/8"
Height of Pull Up Bar: 89"
Inside Width: 42 1/8"
Outside Width: 53 1/4"
Inside Depth: 36"
Outside Depth: 44 3/4"
Floor Space: 16.7 square feet
Weight: 270 LB

Pros of the TITAN T3 color

The price of the TITAN line up is usually the biggest factor when someone considers buying them. Especially if you want to buy more than one rack, this is something to seriously consider. For home gyms you might want to pull back from extras you will not use anyway and focus on high quality for the key pieces. These are usually the rack, the bar, and the bench. With the T3 you also go for the middle of the portfolio, which is always a good choice to get good quality at a moderate price.

Cons of the T3 TITAN color

Titan has, unfortunately, built a reputation in the market that the low cost is bought at the price of imperfect finish. When you see your rack as a working tool mainly which will get scratches anyway, this doesn’t matter. But when you opt for a color rack you probably do care about appearances. This can get annoying if the finish of your rack, which you obviously care about, is a bit of Russian roulette. If you go TITAN to save money, you might as well not go for a colored option.

Alternatives to the TITAN T3 color

These are other options for the T3 color:

If you want to leave out the color option you can get the same rack including an Incline bench for the same price. If you are already pinching pennies, why not go all the way?

Another way to go is to save on the color to have more budget for different size options on the T3 and maybe even adding some plate holders. The T3 is available in a short and tall version to adjust the height. For depth, you can choose between 24” and 36”.

If you want to stay within budget but start your gym with 3x3 tubing you can go for the X3 squat stand. This is a good option for big and/or experienced lifters who prefer the freedom and flexibility of a squat stand, yet still, move big weights. I recommend that you have enough space and experience on how to drop weights from a squat position if you opt for a squat stand. Spotter arms are nice with a stand but usually useless. You either miss them on a hardcore drop or the entire unit comes down because you didn’t bolt it to the ground.

The T3 folding rack saves you about $200 on the T3 and can be installed in your garage. If you only train on the weekends or two days a week, this is a good option so that you can still use the garage or basement for your car/ miscellaneous rubbish you think is important ( I have that stuff in my attic). The savings can be put towards a barbell like the blues city or Atlas bar.

Summary for the T3 color

The T3 is a solid rack from TITAN which is lighter than the 3x3 versions on your wallet and a lot lighter compared to other options in the market. Personally, I can’t get my head around the idea of saving on your home gym but then wanting an individual color. With purchasing at TITAN you are at a higher risk compared to other options in the market that you might not be happy with the finish on arrival.

Overview and review of the REP fitness PR-1100 rack

This is an overview of the REP fitness PR-1100 rack including the pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally posted in which rack to buy from REP Fitness. Follow the links for more information.

Overview of the REP PR 1100 Rack $269

The REP PR-1100 gives you a choice of color for your low budget rack and a multi grip pull up bar. Unfortunately it strips the 1000er series of the plate storage at the back which makes it my least favorite rack out of the 1000er line. Some of the specifications are:

Height Adjustable Multi-Grip Pullup Arch
Laser Engraved Numbered Uprights
Plastic-Lined J-cups
Extended Safeties

A solid rack if you want a multi-grip bar and a rack for $300. Otherwise I personally would go for the PR-1000.

Pros of the REP PR 1100 Rack

The pros of the REP PR-1100 are:

Choice of color
Multi Grip bar

The main distinguishing parts to the other 1000er racks are the choice of color and the multi grip bar. If that is what you want, go for the 1100. Otherwise i think that the PR-1000 is the better package because of the plate storage at the back.

Cons of the REP PR 1100 Rack

Cons of the REP PR-1100 are:

No included plate storage
700lbs capacity
Imported

The PR-1100 has no included plate storage in the base configuration, which in my opinion makes it inferior to the 1000 and 1050 for the low budget market it is addressing.

With 700 lbs capacity this is not a rack for big guys who move a lot of weight regularly on awkward bar paths. If you are a seasoned strength athlete this rack is too small and flimsy and you are better off with the PR-4000 or PR-5000.

The last con is that this rack is imported from China. If you don’t care, you don’t, but if local production is important to you then REP fitness needs to be ruled out and you need to go with Rogue Fitness or Sorinex.

Alternatives to the REP PR 1100 Rack

I personally think that the PR-1000 is the better option for the same price as you will need plate storage more than a multi-grip pull up bar. That is just based on my personal experiences where flooring and storage is usually being underrated when building a home gym.

The Rogue HR2 is a solid option for a half rack from Rogue under $1000. If you want a locally produced US alternative to the REP 1000er series which is beefier than the HR2 is a great choice.

The TITAN T2 Series is one of the lowest cost racks Form the lowest cost vendor in the market. If you want to go as cheap as possible for your rack TITAN is a good address. TITAN comes with a higher risk of quality issues than the other vendors mentioned in this article.

Conclusion for the REP PR 1100 Rack

The REP 1100 rack is great if you are looking for a rack with a multi-grip bar out of the box. Otherwise, I think the other 1000 racks are a better choice for your hard-earned cash.