Rogue Bridges SR2 vs RPM Speed rope

This is a comparison between the Bridges 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.

Bridges SR2 Speed rope

This is an overview of the Rogue Bridges SR2 which comes in at $49.50. 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 SR2 Bridges

The Bridges SR2 Speed Rope is made in America and a solid midrange speed rope from Rogue. The handles are aluminum and the design should be especially appealing to the military based on the color and Bridges background. With bearing to make it spin better this is either a good upgrade from your former rope for double unders or a great entry for very fit individuals into the world of double unders. The specs of this rope are:

Made in America
Signature Bearing Speed Rope of Josh Bridges
Bearing Swivel for omnidirectional movement
Tapered Handle Design: Aircraft Grade Aluminum, Olive Drab Anodized Finish, Textured knurl grip, and etched Bridges “Stache” logo
Handle Length: 6.75”
Handle Diameter: 7/8”
Cable: 120" Coated 3/32" speed cable - Light Grey, Can be cut down / customized to shorter length
Laser-cut Rogue endcaps
Recommend use on rubber or nonabrasive surface for best long term performance

Pros of the SR2 Bridges

The Aluminium will keep your handles in the same form, even if you tread them title careless. They will also hold chalk better in case you use the jump rope in a WOD with deadlifts or other exercises which you chalk up for.

Cons of the SR2 Bridges

Not everybody might like the design. If that is the case there are other variations of the SR2 available which differ in color and the form of the handle. Not everybody will be happy to pay around $50 for a jump rope. You also have lower-cost options like the SR3 in the Rogue portfolio.

Alternatives to the Bridges SR2

Alternatives to the SR2 are:

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 mist 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 of the Bridges SR2

The Bridges SR2 is a solid mid-range jump rope from Rogue that won’t break if you step on it. The Bridges version also makes the design pop a little more.