Rogue RPM Competition rope vs SR343
This is a comparison between the Rogue RPM competition jump rope and the SR343 including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
Overview and review of the Rogue SR 343 Mach speed rope
This is an overview of the Rogue SR343 which comes in at $85. 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 SR 343
The
SR 343 Mach speed rope is the ultimate speed rope from Rogue. Each part has been designed to be lightweight and fast spinning. Taking inspiration from the jet and race car industry everything about this rope has been done tuned for speed and longevity. If you want to go fast, this is your rope. It is also manufactured in the US and has been combined with the Cerakote technology to make it available in multiple colors. The specifications of this jump rope are:
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Made in the USA
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CNC Machined, Aircraft Grade Aluminum Handles
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Premium Nylon Coated Black Speed Cable: 5/64" diameter, 120" length, 38 grams (can be cut down to accommodate user's height)
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Custom Designed Bearing Swivel for Max Speed, Omnidirectional Movement
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Lightweight Urethane Grips
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Textured Bead Blast Finish
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Total weight: 130 grams (Handle + Cable)
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Etched Rogue logo in bottom of handle
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Recommend only for use on rubber or non-abrasive surfaces
Pros of the SR 343
If you are set out to break records this is what you need to get. This also applies if you appreciate high-performance engineering and attention to detail. This is a product Rogue is especially proud of and this is why it is shipped in a special box.
Cons of the SR 343
This is not a jump rope for beginners. You will whip yourself at high speed and wreak a rather expensive jump rope. Great as a gift for someone you know is into double unders as they most likely won’t buy it for themselves. Bad for your kids to play around with or someone who just starts.
Alternatives to the SR 343
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.
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 SR 343
The
SR 343 is the Apex in speed Rogue has to offer and is worth the money. There is only one better option from Rogue which fulfills a different purpose which is the
Rogue Pro model. The only thing to say about this is that you probably would not get a Ferrari for someone who did not even pass their driving license.
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".
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.