Rogue P-6V pull up system vs Socket curl pull up bar

This is a comparison of the Rogue P-6V and the Rogue Socket pull up bar that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

Overview and review of the Rogue Socket curl pull up bar

This is an overview of the Rogue Socket curl pull up bar that looks at the pros, cons and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

Overview of the Rogue Curl pull up bar

Price $165 to $145

The Rogue Socket pull up bar is an option for the Monster, Monster Lite, and Infinity Series of Rogue to be included in your shipping. You can select it when you configure your rig or rack for a little extra money. The Rogue Curl pull up bar goes through the same production process as the Curl bar from Rogue with a 28.5mm Diameter. When the rod has been formed it just gets paired with the sockets for the rack it is paired with, rather than putting sleeves for plates on it. The specifics of this curl bar are as followed:

Made in the USA
43” Cambered Pull-Up Bar - Compatible with Monster Series rigs and racks
Solid Round Steel construction, precision formed
Diameter: 28.5MM
Black E-Coat Finish
Ohio Knurling extended to close grip portion of bar
Mounting Sockets and Hardware included

This is a good choice if you mainly do straight pull-ups and do not intend to do muscle-ups or kipping pull-ups. It has to be combined with a rack purchase to function in your home gym.

Pros of the Rogue Curl pull up bar

The pros of the Rogue curl pull up bar:

Easier on the wrists
Grippy knurling
Space efficient

Compared to straight pull up bars the curl bar is a lot easier on the wrists. If you think that kipping pull-ups are for sissies and like to vary your grip a lot for straight pull-ups this is the bar to get. The knurling is tough on your hands and provides a good grip. As you are mounting this pull-up bar on a rack it also saves space. Just make sure that you get the right sockets fro your rack if you purchase this pull up bar after acquiring your rack from Rogue.

Cons of the Rogue curl pull up bar

Cons of the Rogue curl pull up bar are:

Bad setup for kipping
Bad setup for muscle-ups
No color options

The Rogue curl pull up bar is great if you do your pull-ups hardstyle and stick to the philosophies of Pavel Tsatsoulin. If you are a Crossfit fan, this bar is pretty much useless. Kipping and muscle-ups are not great when your pull up bar comes in waves. In addition, Rogue also currently does not offer any color customizations on the curl bar, where they do for the socket pull up bar.

Alternatives to the Rogue Curl pull up bar

Alternatives to the Rogue Curl pull up bar are:

The Rogue socket bar can also come with a rack purchase. Depending on your preferences you can choose to equip the rack with a curl or socket bar. Just take care at checkout. The plain version is even cheaper than the curl bar and you can flick through the color options if you want to add a bit of pop.

For the Rogue Crown pull up system you need to make sure that you buy an additional crossmember on your rack purchase. Instead of choosing one of the pull-up bars, choose the 43" crossmember or the equivalent to that for the rack you buy. The Crown pull-up bar is then installed to the crossmember with nuts and bolts. Make sure you pick the right one to pair with your rack is there is an option that goes with the Infinity and Monster Lite racks, while another goes with the Monster series. The crown pull-up bar is probably the best value for money pull up system Rogue offers when you want to train multiple pull-up and hanging grips. The crown bar can not be used as stand-alone and needs to be mounted to a rack crossmember.

If you are more interested in simulating a climbing workout you can use the Rogue climbing crossmember. This attachment will provide the surface to attach climbing holds to your rogue rack. Rogue sells a set of 8 different holds with various sizes for $115 separately.

Conclusion for the Rogue Curl pull up bar

I personally got this pull up bar with my RM4 purchase. As this was during Corona times I was mainly looking for delivery times, rather than the optimal solution for me. Preferably I would have gotten a socket or crown bar, but these were out of stock. If you are into straight pull-ups and you have the money to spend, go for the crown pull up bar. Otherwise, get the socket and add a splash of color to be able to do kipping pull-ups and muscle-ups.

Overview and review of the Rogue P-6V pull up system

This is an overview of the Rogue P-6V Pull up system that looks at the pros, cons and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

Overview of the Rogue P-6v Garage pull up system

Price: €155 / $125

The Rogue P-6v pull up System is a good option if you want to build a pull-up system on a wall or hanging from the ceiling. It is especially interesting if you are good with your hands to install them yourself. If installed correctly and with a bit of elbow grease you have a good pull-up bar that you can also do muscle ups with, without having to invest the money into a full rack system. Be careful when you place your order and try some sketches and do the measurements on your walls before purchasing. This will as ve time and frustration as this system needs some handiwork. The full specifications are:

Made in the USA
1x2" 11-Gauge Steel
Pull-Up Bar Depth: 30” from mount
Width: Can be set on 16” stud centers or customized up to 48” between brackets
Length: Put brackets in a row for limitless options. A long 1” steel tube or 1.25” OD pipe from a tube supplier or hardware store can be run through a daisy-chained line of P-6 brackets.
Orientation: Vertical or Horizontal
Hardware not included

This is the right choice if you know your way around a drill and some measuring type and want to do muscle-ups in a tight space.

Pros of the P-6v pull up system

The pros of the P-6v pull-up system are:

Versatile mounting options
Clearance to the wall
Low price

The bracket and pipe system of the P-6v allows you to configure your pull up bars in multiple lengths, hanging from the wall or ceiling. This can turn an entire wall in your professional gym into a long pull up station without buying a rig or daisy-chained racks. This makes it quite cost- and space-efficient if you lack the space for pull-ups in your professional gym. Home gyms can take advantage of the fact, that this setup creates a good bit of clearance to the wall you drill it into. This makes injuries less likely and muscle-ups possible.

The cons of the P-6v pull-up system

The cons of the P-6v pull-up system are:

Needs to be drilled into the wall
Needs some creativity and precision to install
Ordering process might not be straight forward

As with all modular kits from vendors, the Rogue P-6v comes with the same problems. This is the right kit for someone who knows how to do a DIY job, make the measurements, and likes installing the pull-up system themself to the walls. If you are not able to do these works, factor in the labor costs you need to get these on the wall.

Alternatives to the P-6v pull-up system

The alternatives to the P-6v pull-up system are:

If you are in the market to equip an entire gym wall you can also go all out and turn it into a rig. With a rig, you will get the pull-up stations, plus additional squat and bench press stations. The Rogue Rigs can be gotten as Monster lite or Monster rigs which has an impact on have thick the steel gauges are. Different colors are also available. If you have the budget and lack rack space, as well as pull up space, this is the way to go. The downside is that a rig comes in at a considerably higher cost.

Another option to consider is to equip your rack with a pull-up bar. The Monster lite and Monster racks from Rogue come with different pullup bar options. You can choose from a curl and socket bar, while the socket bars come in various colors. The rack and pull up bar combo is great when you mainly intend on doing straight pull-ups with no kipping or muscle-ups. Then you can save some space for roughly the same money. If you want to do kipping pull-ups or muscle-ups, a free-standing pull-up bar which has been drilled to the wall is usually better. My experience is that anything that hangs on a rack has the tendency to fall off when you do a proper kipping session unless you secure it with spring collars.

The P4 pull up system is an alternative to the P-6v. While the P4 is intended to be installed on walls and not on ceilings, it has one more steel rod to secure the pull-up bar. This means more stability, especially if you throw a lot at it.

Conclusion for the P-6v pull up bar

If you want to install a chain of pull up stations hanging from the ceiling, this is probably one of the best bets from Rogue. Compared to the Jammer bar, the installation is a little more complex. You need to know your way around a home depot store and a drill to make this setup work. Otherwise, stay away from it and go with one of the "out of the box" options from Rogue.