Rogue monster grip triangle vs Rogue ring power pin
This is a comparison between the Rogue monster grip triangle and the Rogue ring power pin including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.
Rogue Ring power pin
This is an overview of the Rogue ring power pin 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 ring power pin
Price: $50 - $136.50
The
Rogue ring power pin is a variation of the already existing
power pin on the rogue line up. You will get a
pin in which you can either slide the
ring or t shape handle. If you already own a
power pin you only need to pay $50 for the
ring. This is a great tool for strongman training and leaves more options for attachments than the t shape
power pin. The full specifications are:
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Made in America
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Diameter: 1.96" loading pin, 4.5" ring
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Length: 12" loadable length
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Weight:12.5LB, 500+LB weight capacity
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10 holes spaced 1” on center for an adjustable height range of 19.75” to 28.75”
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Black Powder Coat Finish
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Available as Fully Assembled Unit or Just Handle (for use with original Rogue Power Pin)
A great tool that works by itself and can be easily attached, as long as you already have plates at home or in your gym.
Pros of the Rogue Ring power pin
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Adjustable height
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Work stand alone
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Easy to combine
The
Rogue ring power pin is a great tool as it can be adjusted for different heights and simulates competition like the ducks walk or power stairs. While it works stand alone you can also combine it easily with other equipment because of the
ring. Compared to the T shaped
power pin this leaves you with more options to train for the same money spent. If you consider lifting the
dinnie stones or just like a versatile strongman tool in your arsenal, this is a good and simple option.
Cons of the Ring power pin
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Hidden cost
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Not great for swings
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The
Rogue ring power pin assumes that you already have plates. While that is a fair assumption for most gyms with strongmen in them, it is still not factored into the cost. If you load this pin with a respectable weight, the total setup easily amounts to $300 - $600 depending on which weight you use. This makes one or two heavy
kettlebells a more economical choice for a home gym that does not have plates. In addition to this, the
pin is easy to adjust the height. Make sure you attach it somehow to the
loading pin or the
ring.
Alternatives to the Rogue ring power pin
The T-bar
power pin comes in at the same price and is just a different way of training. On many heavy events in strongman like safe lifts, you will find a t-bar rather than a
ring to hold onto. Serious athletes will probably get the T bar
power pin and the
ring insert at the same time. Just be careful when you order that you do not order the
loading pin double unless you want to.
Rogue also offers a classic
loading pin that hooks to a carabiner. Including strap and carabiner, this comes to $39 and is under the price of the
Ring power pin. This is the right
pin to get if you get the
pinch blocks,
cannonballs, and
grandfather grips for lifts. You can also use the
power ring which makes the weights swing a little more when lifted which adds complexity. If you are preparing to lift the
Dinnie rings, get the
power pin rather than hooking the carabiners directly up to the
loading pin. This is a better predictor of the true load.
For any weekend warrior, heavy
kettlebells are probably the way better option. They cost less and can also be combined with carabiners for farmers walks and holds. The only downside is that you can not load them incrementally. But that is beside the point if you do not have space, want, or money for plates anyway.
Conclusion for the Rogue ring power pin
I think that the
Rogue ring power pin is better to buy than the T bar
power pin if you have to make yourself choose. It is more versatile and cost the same. Of course, why make yourself choose and just get both. If you do not have plates, it is probably more economical to get the grip system from rogue and two to three different denominations of
kettlebells as that is more space-efficient and leaves you with a wider range of exercises.
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.