Rogue monster grip triangle vs monster lite pull up spheres
This is a comparison between the Rogue monster grip triangle and 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
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Made in America
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Diameter options: 5"
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Sold in Pairs
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9-gauge Steel Construction with Black Powdercoat
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Compatible with standard RML-3, RML-4, RML-6 Power Racks and Monster Lite Rigs with XML-70 Beam or 43" Monster Lite crossmembers
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Thread optimized for 3" depth tubing of a crossmember/upright with 0.625" diameter holes
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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
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Cheap
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Compact
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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
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
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
This handle can be lit through a lot of abuse. It will also work for the biggest of hands among us. The mold also has been redesigned to take a
barbell better than a simple straight one.
With its size, the
monster triangle can pose a problem with lat pull-downs that are calibrated for smaller handles. This means that when you have no weight attached the
monster triangle is more likely to fall on your head than smaller handles which have been balanced out. Compared to other ha does there is also no knurling on the monster triangle. You might prefer more grip. Compared to other options like the
back widow the no star
triangle is also not very versatile.
The
Rogue stainless steel lat bar is the standard bar that comes with all lat pulldown machines from rogue. This lat pull bar is made of
stainless steel with aggressive knurling and is superior to what you would normally find in the market. The only downsides are the price that is about triple of the
triangle and that it does not provide a
neutral grip position. In exchange, you can go very wide on your grip.
The
back widow is the most versatile cable and
barbell attachment Rogue currently offers in their shop. It can be used for lat pulls, rows, as a deadlift jack, and for t bar rows. The only downside is the price tag of $300 which compares to 5 low price attachments.
The standard triangle from Rogue costs the same, but is less overbuilt and has knurling. If you want something that looks and feels more like what you are used to from a commercial gym, just with the extra Rogue love in production, than this is the place to go.