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Rogue 12-inch globe vs pull up spheres

Written by Pascal Landshoeft | Sep 29, 2020 4:00:00 PM

Rogue 12-inch globe vs pull up spheres

This is a comparison between the Rogue 12 inch pull up globe and the monster lite pull up spheres including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.

 

Overview and review of the Rogue monster lite pull up spheres

This is an overview of the Rogue Monster pull up spheres including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview of the Rogue monster lite pull up spheres 

Price: $57.50
 
The rogue monster pull up spheres are compatible with the monster lite and I do its racks and rigs from Rogue. You can combine several spheres on a rig to create a nice climbing Parcours or attach them to your rack to train your grip. The spheres are available in two sizes for progression. The full specifications of the spheres are: 
 
  • Made in America
  • Diameter options: 5"
  • Sold in Pairs
  • 9-gauge Steel Construction with Black Powdercoat
  • Compatible with standard RML-3, RML-4, RML-6 Power Racks and Monster Lite Rigs with XML-70 Beam or 43" Monster Lite crossmembers
  • Thread optimized for 3" depth tubing of a crossmember/upright with 0.625" diameter holes
  • For safety reasons, any rack should be securely fastened to the ground before using Pull-Up Spheres
This is a little extra, especially in a facility with a long rig to switch things around a little. 
 

Pros of the rogue monster lite pull up spheres 

 
The pros of the rogue monster lite pull up spheres are: 
 
  • Cheap 
  • Compact 
  • Nice switch up 
 
The monster lite spheres are relatively cheap for Rogue equipment. At $50 you get a nice pair which will do you or your clients a great service for getting a better grip. They are easy to install and can be lit in different places, especially in a big rig or daisy-chained racks. They are also a nice alternative to a regular pull up bar. 
 

Cons of the rogue monster lite pull up spheres 

 
Cons of the rogue monster lite spheres are: 
 
  • Need to be attached to a rack 
  • Not compatible with monster series 
 
Compared to other grip strength options the spheres only work in conjunction with a rack. That makes their use cases limited compared to the very similar cannonball grips. You can also not use them with the rogue monster series which is currently taking over the Rogue Production lines. 
 

Alternatives to the rogue monster lite pull up spheres 

 
Alternatives to the rogue monster lite pull up spheres are: 
 
 
The crown pull up bar comes in at $225-$255 depending on your type of rack. With this, you get two different sized spheres and all the straight pull up setups you can think of. The only downsides are the price and that it is not great for kipping pull-ups. This is a great option for any home gym owner to make the most of their space. 
 
The cannonball grips are al ist the same idea as the spheres with the bonus that they can also be attached to barbells, kettlebells, and dumbbells. If you are more thinking about your grip strength than developing a better pull up, these might be the more versatile option with a very similar outcome. You will also not need to have a rack to attach them to.
 
The rogue climbing crossmember comes in at $85 and can be attached to the monster ted lite or monster series of Rogue. If you wanted to provide climbing options for your existing rig, this is the better option than the spheres. You pay minimally more and get many more grip options. For home gyms this probably the inferior choice as they usually lack the width or height to make the climbing crossmember fun. 
 

Conclusion for the rogue monster lite pull up spheres 

 
The pull up spheres are a nice addition in a corner of a big rig where you do not know what else to do to make it a little more exciting. They are also a good option when you want something a little wider in diameter than the cannonball grips. Otherwise, a crown pull up bar and/ cannonball might be the better investment for a home gym and the climbing crossmember for a commercial gym. 
 
 

Overview and review of the Rogue 12-inch globe

This is an overview of the 12-inch pull up globe including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.

Overview of the Rogue 12-inch pull-up globe

Price $140 - $154
 
The Rogue 12-inch pull up globe is exactly what it says on the tin. You get a globe that you can hang from your rack or your rig to do pull-ups with. This is a great finisher to a good session or fun little competition to have in a gym with a good community. The full specifications of the globe are:
 
  • 12" Diameter Steel Sphere
  • Rogue Matte Black Powder coating
 
A great little gimmick to have if you have space and money. If I owned a commercial gym, I would have one of these to challenge my personal training clients so that they keep in mind I am different.
 

Pros of the 12-inch pull-up globe

 
Pros of the 12-inch pull-up globe are:
 
  • Unusual grip challenge
  • Well made
 
The globe provides a grip challenge, that is different from many others. Especially for very big athletes, the globe might be better than a pinch block, due to their body weight. If you weigh 140kg It is easier to hang onto something big, rather than having to pinch a tiny block. It will also better simulate events like the Atlas stone. 
 

Cons of the 12-inch pull-up globe

 
  • Size
  • Price
 
Fr a home gym that has to take care of space this globe is too big. If your space is already crammed than the last thing you want is a 12-inch globe hanging in your face. For most gym setups it will be more money and space economical to go with the cannonball grips and some pinch blocks, as they cost roughly the same amount as a set, but leave you with more options and less space taken up in your gym. 
 

Alternatives to the 12-inch pull-up globe

 
Alternatives to the 12-inch pull-up globe are:
 
 
All of these items are part of the Rogue grip strength line up that uses a simple carabiner on the rack on which these different attachments can be hooked. The pinch block is the hardest while the grandfather clock grip is the easiest. This makes for quite a bit of variation in your training and I would personally prefer to get a mix of these three rather than the globe for roughly the same budget.
 

Conclusion for the Rogue 12-inch globe

 
This is a great tool for big athletes as a better alternative for strength training as the pinch blocks. Still, the globe takes up a lot of space, is not very versatile, and costs more than the most other attachments for grip strength. It is a great eyecatcher in a gym for challenges, but the pragmatic gym owner will probably buy some pinch blocks and cannonballs. 
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