Rogue RPM Competition rope vs Rogue Pro

This is a comparison between the Rogue RPM competition jump rope and the Rogue Pro including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

Overview and review of the Rogue Pro Jump Rope

This is an overview of the Rogue Pro Jump Rope which comes in at $129.50. 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".

What else to consider from Rogue

Overview of the Rogue Pro Rope

The Rogue Pro Jump Rope is the best you can get from Rogue. It combines the benefits of a heavy jump rope with the speed of a speed jump rope. This is also reflected in the price. The specifications for this jump rope are:

Made in the USA
Weighted Jump Rope as Seen in 2016 CrossFit Games
Cable: 5.5mm, heavyweight, red-coated
Handles: Stainless Steel, 25MM diameter
Weight: 1LB (per handle)
Total Weight: 110" rope is 2.5LB - Each 5" increment increases/decreases total weight by approximately 0.025LB
Knurled Grip
Etched Rogue branding
Bearing system with swivel design
Recommend the 5.5MM Replacement Cable Kit

Pros of the Rogue Pro

This is what has been used in the games in 2016. If you want to get stronger and faster at the same time, this is the rope to get. It might be the fastest, but it is definitely the fastest heavy rope you can get your hands on.

Cons of the Rogue Pro

Price.

Alternatives to the Rogue Pro

Alternatives to the Rogue Pro 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.

Summary for Rogue Pro

If you have the money to spend and don’t have weightlifting shoes yet, this is the one to go for. If you want a fast heavy rope, have fun with this.

Overview and review of the Rogue RPM Comp rope

This is an overview of the Rogue RPM Comp rope which comes in at $65. 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 RPM Comp rope

The RPM comp rope has been co-designed by Rogue and Jason Khalipa to deliver an ultimate machine for fast spinning with Aluminium handles. This jump rope comes in black with extra precision knurling to prevent it from slipping from your hands. The cable is bare steel compared to the RPM speed rope version. Therefore it should be used on rubber floors only. Specs of the RPM comp rope are:

Co-developed with Jason Khalipa
Adjustable 12' Bare Steel Speed Cable
Precision-machined Aluminum Handles: Aggressive Knurl + Rogue Branding
Dual Axis Rotation design reduces torque in the cable
Oilite Bushing System for a smooth spin, reduced friction
Comes with Microfiber Storage Bag
Recommend 1.8MM - Bare steel cable
Recommend the 1.8MM Adjustable Screws

Pros of the RPM comp rope

No compromise on the speed with a bushing design. The bare steel cable makes you perform and every single piece of this jump rope has been designed to perform.

Cons of the RPM comp rope

The higher price and the non coated cable might not make this the ideal choice for use at home. Here you might want to go for the RPM speed rope base model.

Alternatives to the RPM comp rope

Alternatives to the RPM comp rope 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 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 comp rope

This can be a great upgrade for someone who already owns the base model or entry for an elite athlete, especially if you like the handle design and do not want to spend $100 one jump rope.