Rogue SR3 vs RPM competition rope

This is a comparison between the Rogue SR-3 jump rope and the RPM competition rope including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

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".

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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 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 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.

Overview and review of the Rogue SR 3 Bushing

This is an overview of the Rogue SR3 which comes in at $15.75. 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 Rogue SR3

The Rogue SR 3 bushing jump rope is the bread and butter model of the Rogue Jump Rope line up. They are affordable and can be purchased in packs up to 20. The specs of the rope are: This article was originally posted "Which jump rope to get from Rogue"

Bushing Design
11' cables are available for taller athletes
Handle Length: 6.75"
Cable: 120" Red Coated 3/32" speed cable
Adjustment: adjustable end with a fixed swaged end
Indestructible Glass-Filled Nylon Resin Rogue Handgrip
Tapered handle, 0.5" spindle to 7/8" diameter base
Recommend use on rubber or nonabrasive surface
Recommend 2.3MM - Standard speed rope cable
Recommend the 2.3MM Adjustable Screws

The SR3 has many different variations for handle length to fit every athlete's needs. The jump rope is not made in the US and is available in red.

Pros of the SR3

The SR3 will provide double unders for an affordable price. Especially if you own a gym and wan to offer a higher quality, uniform experience for double unders, this is a great jump rope to get.

Cons of the SR3

The SR3 is not made in the US which might not be an option for you due to where you are employed are out of principle. The bushing also does not spin as fast as bearing which comes in at a higher price.

Alternatives to the SR3

Alternatives to the SR3 are

The SR1 jump ropes from Rogue come with different handles. Some of them have special designs which are inspired by CrossFit athletes. What sets them apart from the SR3 is that they use bearing instead of the bushing and therefore spin faster.

The heavy jump rope is an alternative to get more fatigue into your workouts. Heavy jump ropes have been a staple of martial artists all over the world to train and endurance in arms and shoulders. Just don’t expect to do double unders with this rope.

The rogue pro jump rope combines the ideas of speed ropes and heavy ropes to form a heavy rope which can also be used to do double unders. First used in the 2016 CrossFit games, these ropes can be a good choice when you are buying for yourself. For buying in bulk, the price is a bit steep and you might want to go for another option out of the Rogue Portfolio

Summary for the SR3

The SR3 is the best option for anyone who wants to get started with double unders on a budget or buys for an affiliate on bulk. If you are not into double unders but coordination you might want to buy a slower rope. Expert athletes might go upmarket to simulate competition better.