TITAN 41 fold rack vs Monster collegiate rack [Article, Video]

This is a comparison between the TITAN 41 fold rack and the Rogue Monster collegiate rack. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the Rogue Monster Collegiate Half Racks

Price: 1.160

This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue Monster collegiate racks are a good solution when you want to build along lane of racks with plates in the middle. See the details in this article.

What else to consider from Rogue

Overview of the Rogue collegiate rack

The Monster Collegiate half rack is another special purpose rack and one of the newer developments in the Rogue portfolio. You get the full benefit of the design when you opt for the double rack option. This leaves the plate storage in the middle of two training stations optimizing footprint and rack stations in a long line which can be accessed from both ends. In addition, the design makes it easy to switch between band/rope work and heavy lifts in the same session due to the prolonged sockets.

How many clients should the collegiate rack bring you?

If you think that the Rogue Monster Collegiate will bring you 4 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 2.400$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.160$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.

Pros of the collegiate rack

The Rogue Monster Collegiate is a low price option to enter the Rogue Monster Series family of Rogue. If you want to train many people in parallel this is a good option.

Cons of the collegiate rack

There are not many cons to this low price monster rack except that you do not get a full rack to train in.

Alternatives to the collegiate rack

Here are some alternatives at a price point of 1.160$ to the Collegiate rack:

1x Rogue Froning RML 4100C Power rack

With this rack, you get a nice full rack with special branding at a slightöly lower price than the collegiate rack. This can be a good option when you want more space inside the rack to do your workouts.

1x Rogue RML 490C Power rack

This is an option that leaves you with a full rack and the option to choose your color. The disadvantage is that you get the Monster LIte to make instead of the Monster base for your rack.

Conclusion

If you want a rack that is not too expensive and can be used inside and outside a rack for band work, this is the one to go for. It is also a good option when you have limited space and want o make maximum use of your setup.

Overview and review of the 41' Fold back

The TITAN 41 fold back will put you back about $340 - $390. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500”

Overview of the 41 fold back rack

The 41 fold back rack from TITAN uses their 3x3 steel tubes to form a rack which can be folded against the wall to make room for a car or keep the exercising area free from obstructions for classes. A great option when space and different use cases for different times of the day are paramount. The features and specifications of the 41 fold back are:

41 fold back rack

3" x 3" steel tubes with 2" diameter bars.
Foldable to conserve space
Powder coated, durable finish
4 J-hooks included
Laser cut for precise fit
Material: Steel
Height: 91"
Depth: 41.5"
Width: 51"
Weight: 230 LB

A solid solution for your home gym or on early room professional gym.

Pros of the 41 fold back rack

As with the TITAN portfolio, in general, it is the price. Apart from that, you get 3x3 tubes which is the most amount of metal in a tube you can get from TITAN.

Cons of the 41 fold back rack

You will find it hard to use attachments with this rack if you still want to be able to fold it to the wall easily. It will also not give you a place to store your plates. Apart from this, you might experience some minor quality issues with your delivery as TITAN has been often reported to have shortfalls on quality management and consistency. But you save a lot of money and still can get strong securely.

Alternatives to the 41 fold back rack

T3 fold back rack
X2 power rack
X2 and incline combo

The T3 uses the same folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes instead of 3x3.

The X2 is one of the cheapest series in the TITAN line up. With its 2x2 steel tubes, it uses the least material to build a rack. If you want to downsize on all ends to fit a bench and rack into $500 budget comfortably, this is for you.

Summary for the 41 fold rack

This is a sturdy rack which can be used by dads he need to compromise with moms for a garage gym.