TITAN T2 and dip vs Rogue HR2 [Article, Video]
This is a comparison of the Rogue HR2 rack and the TITAN T2 power rack. Follow the links for more details.
Rogue HR 2 Half rack
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the HR2
The HR2 is a half rack that leaves you with a pull-up station and a lot of storage. If you own a Monster lite squat stand and want to take care of your
plates you can use Rogues' conversion kit to have more storage.
The HR2 is built in Ohio, Columbus and comes in black. It is 49'' long and 48'' wide. This brings the
HR2 to a total footprint of 48''x49''. You can choose between a 110.375'' or 90.375'' height option. It also provides Westside spacing in case you want to work in small increments for your bench press.
The HR2 is compatible with the Infinity and MOnster lite series. The steel notes for the uprights come in 3x3'' 11 gauge steel while the base is made of 2x3'' 11 Gauge steel.
The
HR2 is a versatile small option to either upgrade your existing squat stand or store a lot of
plates away while providing a small squat and bench station.
Pros of the HR2
The
HR2 provides a lot of storage in a very small space. This makes it a good option if you want to compress your entire gym and storage
plates into as small a space as possible.
Cons of the HR2
You will most likely do all of your exercises outside of this rack and therefore be less safe for
powerlifting. Space between the beams is just too small unless you are very petite.
Alternatives to the HR2
Alternatives to the
HR2 are
The
RE4 is a full rack from the
Rogue Echo series. This will put you in the position to have more space to squat and be safe at the same budget. The downside of this deal is that the Echo series has smaller steel notes and there also fewer upgrades made to this line of production of
Rogue.
RML3WC is a good option for anyone who wants to save space in a garage. This rack can be folded to the wall so that you can park a car in front or simply safe space when you are not using the rack. This is a great option for the gym and garages who want to be able to convert their workspace depending on changing needs.
The
SM1 squat stand is the simplest version of the Monster squat stands and has no pull-up bar. If you want to pear it back maximally to save cost and still be in the top range of
Rogue, this is the way to go.
Overview and review of the T2 and dip
The TITAN T2 and dip will put you back about $300 - $350. 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 T2 and dip
The
T2 comes with 2x2 steel tubes and distinguished itself from the
X2 line by having fewer extras straight out of the box. You will have fewer pull-up bars and less convenience on the uprights. The money saved for this can be put towards a bench as in this package. This version also includes a dip installment at the front. The features and specifics of this package are:
Rack details:
- Capacity: 700 lbs
- 1" round steel j-hooks
- T-2 Series (2"x2" steel tubes)
- Package includes 1 pair of dip bars
- Chin up bar: 1 1/4" diameter
- Installation instructions
- Weight: 107 lb
- Height: 83"
- Height of pull up bar: 80"
- Opening: 44"
- Depth: 48"
- Inside front to back bar: 26"
- Floor space: 48" x 48"
- Material: Steel
The main difference to most other is the included dip bars.
Pros of the T2 dip bar
The price of the
T2 is one of its main pros. You will be hard-pressed to find as much metal for a rack including a dip bar for the same price in the market. Especially if it is new.
Cons of the T2 dip bar
The dip bar can obstruct access to the rack itself. You will also not be able to use the front to have two athletes squat in parallel on the same rack. This might not be ideal, especially in high school and college setups strapped for cash.
Alternatives to the T2 dip bar
The
T3 uses a folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes to be stored against the wall when you don’t use it.
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 of the T2 dip bar
If you care about a dip bar, this is the rack. Otherwise, you might as well save the money for more plates or a bench.