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Rogue RPM Speed rope vs Pro Aluminum

Written by Pascal Landshoeft | Jul 16, 2020 4:00:00 PM

Rogue RPM Speed rope vs Pro Aluminum

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

Overview and review of the Rogue Pro Aluminium Jump rope

This is an overview of the Rogue Pro Aluminium which comes in at $89.50. 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".

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Overview of the Rogue Pro Aluminium

 
This is the Aluminium version of the Rogue Pro Jump Rope which combines the benefits of a speed rope with those of a heavy rope. The Aluminium version is slightly lighter and more cost-efficient than its big brother. The specifications of this rope are: 
 
  • Made in the USA
  • Knurled Aluminum Handles: 5.95" long, 1" diameter
  • Cable: 3.2MM (0.125") thick grey nylon
  • Recommend the 3.2MM Adjustable Screws
  • Cable Length: 120" with manual adjustments to any custom length
  • Etched Rogue branding
  • Bearing system with swivel design
 

Pros of the Rogue Pro Aluminium 

 
If you are interested in the benefits of the Rogue Pro but want to save some money your money, this is the place to go. 
 

Cons of the Rogue Pro Aluminium 

 
If you want to go as fast as possible it might not be the best rope. Also, if you already go high end, why compromise on the last inches. You might as well get the steel version.
 

Alternatives to the Rogue Pro Aluminium 

 
Alternatives to the Rogue Pro Aluminium 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. 
 
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 Rogue Pro Aluminium 

 
The Rogue Pro Aluminium has all the best Rogue has to offer and combines a heavy rope with a speed rope. Still, if you are in the market and willing to spend this much on a jump rope you might as well get the steel version. 
 
 
 

Overview and review of the Rogue RPM Speed rope

This is an overview of the Rogue RPM Speed rope which comes in at $55. 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 Speed Rope

 
The RPM speed rope has a coated cable to protect floors of all kinds and itself. The mechanism for spinning the rope is bushing. It is available in black, blue and red. The ends of the handles have been redesigned to have less wear and tear on the cable. The handles are Aluminium and take a beating. They also hold chalk in case you are working on a WOD with other heavy lifts. The specifications of the RPM speed rope are: 
 
  • Precision machined 100% Aluminum Handles with Rogue branding and standard knurling for maximum durability and reliable grip
  • NEW Color Options: Black, Steel Blue, Chili Pepper Red
  • Standard Clear Coated Cable – 12’ (adjustable)
  • Anti-friction Technology with Oilite Bushing Design for smooth, efficient spin
  • Patented Dual Axis Rotation, keeping handles on the end of the rope and stopping torque build-up
  • Applications: Faster double-unders, triple-unders and lower WOD times
  • Includes Microfiber carrying bag
  • Compatible with bare steel cables and locking set screws (not included)
 
This is a solid choice from Rogue which is not made in the USA. 
 

Pros of the RPM speed rope 

 
The RPM speed rope has a design with no weak links like other speed ropes from Rogue. The earlier versions have been rethought to have a simple handle design which protects cable and athlete alike. In addition, you get three polling colors to choose from. 
 

Cons of the RPM speed rope 

 
Not everyone is a fan of Aluminium handles and therefore might want to go for a different jump rope. As the speed rope has bushing it will also not spin as smoothly as alternatives with bearing. 
 

Alternatives to the RPM speed rope

 
 Alternatives to the RPM speed rope 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. 
 
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 speed rope 

 
The RPM speed rope is a very affordable option when you want a well-designed speed jump rope with an Aluminium handle. The only downside of the bushing instead of bearing.