TITAN power strike punching bag vs VersaClimber LX

This is a comparison between the TITAN power strike punching bag and VersaClimber LX including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.

Versa climber LX Model

The VresaClimber LX comesa in at $3995 - $4200. In this article you will learn more about the product itself, its Pros and cons and alternatives you might want to consider. This article has originally been published in the overview "Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue".

Overview of the VersaClimber LX

The VersaClimber range has been on the market for more than four decades. The LX model is one of their mid-range options which sits between the SM and H models from a budget perspective. The machine is hand welded and has the following specifications:

Weight 150lb
Height 7’ 10’’
Footprint 48’’x48’’
Color black
Climb angle 75 degrees

The VersClimber LX comes with a computer and fully assembled to stand upright in your home gym or professional facility. For $200 you can upgrade the handles for more options. VersaClimber recommends this option for anyone taller than 6’ 3’’. For an extra $100 it comes with a branded floor mat to protect your floors from scratches and sweat.

The VersaClimber range is a great alternative to treadmills, bikes, and towers. It offers some of the highest intensity cardiovascular workouts on the smallest possible footprint with minimum impact on the joints. Everyone who ever used this hates it. This is usually a good reference when it comes to workout machines.

Pros of the VersaClimber LX

These are the pros of the VersaClimber LX series compared to other options you might consider:

Small footprint
High intensity
Adjustable resistance
Unfamiliar workout

Compared to most treadmills and elliptical machines you will be able to fit a lot more VersaClimbers into your facility. When it comes to calories burned per square foot the VersaClimber is very hard to beat. The LX offers a commercial grade machine for a lower cost than the SM model.

The Versaclimber itself offers you and your athlete a great opportunity to power yourselves out. If the weather is bad or if you want to throw them a curve ball, this is the machine. Many climbers use this is a morning routine and climbers are usually quite good when it comes to endurance. Loss of grip means death for them so they won’t mess about with the equipment they pick.

This machine can adjust the resistance from 1-500 lb which makes it better than older models from VersaClimber.

If you are planning on establishing the best gym in town you will be able to offer extra diversity with this machine. Especially in Europe, I have not seen many of these around which might swing some reliable clients your way instead of to the gym around the corner.

Cons of the VersaClimber LX

Here are some cons of the Versa Climber LX:

Not specific
Not for beginners
Old computer
Price

Most people compete in sports to which a vertical climb is irrelevant. Treadmill and cycling training is more relevant to the movement patterns for long distance runners and endurance athletes. If it is not just about burning calories but also improving technique on relevant movements the VersaClimber might not be the right choice.

As this workout is super intense it might not be for beginners. If you have a lot of beginners in your gym you might want some alternatives for people who just walked through the door. Throwing something completely frustrating at your beginners will drive them away. You have to give them some small successes and build from there. Only very few of your clients will be like “yes another machine I can kill myself on”.

The computer unit on the LX is a bit outdated. The SM has a better one as this is the most recent update to the line. Personally, I think this does not matter that much. Most of the programs are not used anyway.

The price is a big con to the Versaclimber LX. The H version comes in for $1000 less but has no commercial use warranty. The SM costs $1000 more. What I would really consider when I built my own gym is what else I could do for $4000. For two VersaClimbers I can get a ten pack of concept 2 bikes to run spinning classes. For a home gym, I can get a rack fully equipped with barbell and plates.

Alternatives to the VersaClimber LX

Alternatives to the Versaclimber LX are:

The Versaclimber SM leaves you with more freedom around the machine as less material of better quality is used to build the frame for the VersaClimber. It also has a better computer and warranty. When you are in the market to buy a lot of these for commercial use, make very sure you understand the differences of the warranty and service differences between the LX and SM.

If you are considering a VersaClimber for your home base go with the H option. It will save you a lot of money and still give you the benefits. Unless money does it really make a difference (for example if you are outfitting a house that costs 10 million I personally would not be picky between a 2000 and 5000 dollar option for the home gym and just get the best of everything).

If you are not looking at the VersaClimber for home use but for a professional setup be very mindful whether it is your first purchase. The Rogue Echo bikes are of high quality, only cost a fraction and deliver a great, challenging workout which is different from treadmills and ellipticals. This might be a better option for a bulk purchase.

Summary for the VersaClimber LX

The Versaclimber LX is a great option but suffers the pros and cons of most middle of the range of products. Unless you very specifically want this one it is better to go with the best or lowest budget option form the portfolio. Same goes here for the LX. I went for the H and I am happy. For a commercial gym, I would have gone for the SM and tried to argue with the bank for a loan extension pointing to the good warranty (basically you buy 2 for 1 if one breaks you get it replaced unless you threw rocks at It). Talk to other gym owners who wanted to make use of the warranty to be really sure.

Overview and review of the TITAN power strike punching bag

This is an overview of the TITAN power strike punching bag including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.

Overview of the TITAN Power strike punching bag

The Power strike punching bag from TITAN is a half-size fat punching bag that you can pound to your heart's contempt. compared to other bags in the market of higher quality it loses its shape faster, but in return, you save on the purchase price. The full specifications of this punching bag are:

- Heavy-duty, durable construction is crafted for maximum results and longevity

- Cross-stitched canvas adds strength to the shell for all punches, strikes, and kicks

- Top hanging system with (3) double-layer nylon straps

- Packed with blended poly-micro fiber and sand filling

- (3) D-rings at the top and 1 at the bottom for mounting

- Includes (1) 360-degree fixing with (3) panel steel chains and (5) carabiner snap hooks

- Overall Height (with chain): 47.25-in.

- Overall Bag Height: 25.1875-in.

- Overall Diameter: 68.875-in.

- Top And Bottom Diameter: 11.8125-in.

- Color: Black

- Material: Nylon

- Product Weight: 78 lb.

Good and simple sturdy bag to punch the crap out of.

Pros of the TITAN Power strike punching bag

The pros of the TITAN Power strike punching bag are:

Extra-wide
Small
Easy to move by one person
Price

This is a bag that has extra depth to it which makes it fun to punch. Compared to a 4 foot or 5-foot punching bag it is easier to move by one person and takes up less for print on the gym when stored away. For the price tag, you can not really complain.

Cons of the TITAN Power strike punching bag

The cons of the TITAN Power strike punching bag are:

No body punches
Can swing a lot

With this bag, you will not be able to do a full boxing workout, as it does not allow for simulating body punches. As the bag is quite short it is more likely to swing than a regular punching bag.

Alternatives to the TITAN Power strike punching bag

The TITAN Muay Thai boxing bag is a classic punch bag with no added thrills or frills. You get a 72-in punch bag for a reasonable price and might even get more than just one at a time.

The 88lb TITAN punching bag is the flagship TITAN punching bag when it comes to weight. There is no heavier bag you can get from TITAN at the current state, so if that is what you want, go with this one.

The pivoting Reflex Trainer can be fixed to the wall to train your ducking and blocking skills. The arm rotates and you can duck it or block it. Basically, a boxing bag that punches back. The only disadvantage is that you can not really punch it hard.

The RDX free-standing punch bag is an easy solution for the home or in a commercial gym. With its suction cups and the fillable base, you can fix it in place and weigh it down. While it is versatile it is not ideal for real boxing training, as the base hinders you from getting close to the punch bag.

The RDX heavy punching bag comes in various colors and sets. This is a great starter bag to get ready at your home with a full set of gloves, wall mount, and other little starter gimmicks like a jumping rope.

The RDX hanging filled face is an option if you want to have a bag that is shaped more like a human but is not as expensive as a Terry Torso.

Conclusion for the TITAN Power strike punching bag

The TITAN power strike punching bag is good if you want to remove it often from the hook and exchange it for different toys often. It can also be a good idea when you want to practice hitting a moving head with your foot as speed bags usually do not take too kindly to that. Apart from this shouldn't be your first bag, as you can not incorporate a full routine with it.