TITAN T2 and dip vs Rogue RM 390F [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN T2 power rack and the Rogue RM 390F rack. Follow the links for more details.
Rogue fitness vs TITAN fitness
Rogue Fitness is the current market leader when it comes to a functional home gym and commercial gym equipment. They have one of the widest portfolios including racks, barbells, benches, dumbbells, and apparel for the weekend warrior and dedicated athlete. The biggest downside of Rogue Fitness is their comparatively high prices to the competition.
TITAN Fitness is the clear cost leader when you want to build a home gym on a budget that is still similar to what Rogue offers in function, look, and feel. While you will save about half on the sticker price you will run a higher risk of inconsistencies in quality compared to a purchase from Rogue. The equipment will be safe but is more likely to have blemishes, quality issues with welds or that pieces will not easily fit into place. That makes TITAN a good option for a DIY enthusiast who does not mind tinkering with their equipment, but not the first choice to get the best equipment and treat yourself.
Overview and review of the Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack
Price: 1.211
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$. The Rogue Monster Flat Foot will save you bolting down the rack. You will have no holes in the floor with this one. See the details in this article.
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Overview of the RM 390F Flat foot
The
RM390F rack is a special rack in the Rogue Line up. IT is one of two racks with the flat foot design. The flat foot design makes it possible that you do not have to drill the rack into the ground to anchor it. This makes the flat foot a very popular option in scenarios where a wood, carpet or rubber floor have already been installed and should not be damaged.
The Flat Foot weighs 335LB and comes in with a width of 24''. It is 93'' high and therefore has a footprint of 54''x'50''. The flat foot is compatible with the accessories of the
Monster series. The only thing to consider is that Band pegs and safety spotter arms should not be used with the Flat Foot Monster rack. Get safety pins instead.
How many clients should the Rogue RM390F bring you?
If you think that the
Rogue RM390F will bring you 4 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 2.400$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.211$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
Pros of the 390F Flat foot
The biggest pro of this rack is the flat foot design. This means you can install this rack anywhere where there is space. No nasty holes in the floor which need to be refilled once you want to move the rack somewhere else.
Cons of the 390F Flat foot
If you get a h
alf rack you have to think about where to store your
plates. In addition, not everyone likes to train in a
half rack. IT can be a bit tight for a three-step walk out.
Alternatives to the 390F Flat foot
For the same budget of 1.211$ you have the following alternatives with Rogue:
- 1x RML 390F Monster Lite @795$
The Rogue RML 390F is the
Monster Lite version of the flat foot design. This is a very viable option to save about 500$. You are already in the market for a solution with a small footprint for home use and small athletes. You might as well save a bit more money by going for the slightly less sturdy construction of the same product.
If you want a full rack that gets you close to the champions this is the rack to go for. Think of the fittest man on earth while training to set new PRs in a full rack dedicated to the greatest CrossFitter of all time.
Conclusion
The 390F Flat foot is a great half rack to use at home which does not need to be bolted down. With this you can train and move whenever it is convenient.
Further reading
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.
