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

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

Overview of the Rogue Socket pull up bar

Price $135 - $115

The Rogue socket pull up bar is one of the standard check out options on any rack from Rogue. If you buy them separately and do not have sockets yet, make sure that you get the right sockets to attach the bar to your Monster, Monster Lite, or Infinity rack. The socket pull up bar also comes in multiple colors ina cerakote finish. The full specifications of this bar are:

Made in the USA
43” Single Pull-Up Bar - Compatible with Monster Series rigs and racks
7-gauge steel construction
Diameter: 1.125"
Cerakote Color Finish or optional Stainless Steel (at a lower cost)
Optional Smooth or Knurled design
Rogue logo on center of bar (not available on stainless steel version)
Mounting Sockets and Hardware included
Patent Pending Design

This is a great option when you are buying your first rack and want to go with a more Crossfit, rather than a powerlifting deck out for your rack.

Pros of the Rogue Socket pull up bar

The pros of the Rogue Socket pull up bar are:

Easy to install
Color options
Space efficient

When your rack doubles up as a pull-up bar you save a lot of space in your home gym. This socket bar is very easily installed and needs no DIY skills to work. the multiple color options to build some contrast with your rack or the rest of your gym is a nice touch and one of the little details which Rogue makes a market leader, rather than a follower.

Cons of the Rogue socket pull up bar

The cons of the rogue socket pull up bar are:

Attached to the rack
Only straight
Can not be daisy-chained

Bars that are attached to a rack that is not part of a rig are usually not great for muscle-ups or kipping. Even if you bolt down the rack and weigh it down with plates the movement will still go through the entire structure, messing up the flow a little. If you kip a lot and do WODs which include running around a lot, a pull-up station separate from your rack is a better option. In a commercial gym that might want to run classes with up to 20 people doing pull-ups at the same time, the socket bar is also not an option as it needs to be attached to a rack or squat stand. That will drive prices through the roof compared to a daisy chain solution using the P-4 or P6 V system.

Alternatives to the Rogue socket pull up bar

Alternatives to the Rogue socket pull-up bar are:

If you want to facilitate a big group of people for doing pull-ups in parallel you can either use a rogue rig or daisy chain multiple P-4 systems. A rig will provide pull up stations, squat, and bench stations while also making the bars stable enough for kipping pull-ups. The P-4 system will not provide squat or bench stations, but great stability and freedom of movement. If you have space probably make one wall P-4 for pull-ups of any sort while placing 2 - 4 racks at the opposite side of the gym.If your space is very narrow, the rig would be a better option.

The jammer pull up bar is the ultimate home pull up bar. It is easy to install, comes in different colors, and is not as cheap as many of the other pull up bars you find for home use in the market.

The curl pull up bar is a curved version of the socket bar that provides you with more grip options. This is especially a good option if you mainly do straight pull-ups and want to easy on your wrists.

Conclusion for the Rogue Socket pull up bar

The Rogue Socket pull up bar is a great option for your Rogue rack on the purchase when you want to do occasional muscle-ups and some kipping. Hardcore Crossfit fans should invest in a separate pull up station to be flexible and not feel like they bring everything on the rack down with them.

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.