Rogue SR3 vs RPM Speed rope
This is a comparison between the Rogue SR-3 jump rope and the RPM speed rope including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
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".
What else to consider 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:
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Precision machined 100% Aluminum Handles with Rogue branding and standard knurling for maximum durability and reliable grip
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NEW Color Options: Black, Steel Blue, Chili Pepper Red
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Standard Clear Coated Cable – 12’ (adjustable)
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Anti-friction Technology with Oilite Bushing Design for smooth, efficient spin
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Patented Dual Axis Rotation, keeping handles on the end of the rope and stopping torque build-up
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Applications: Faster double-unders, triple-unders and lower WOD times
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Includes Microfiber carrying bag
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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
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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.
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.
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
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
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.