TITAN T2 and dip vs the Rogue W4 [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN T2 power rack and the Rogue W4. Follow the links for more detail.
Overview and review W4 Garage Gym
The Rogue W4 garage gym rack comes in at $550 and is one of the low-range options for under $1000 from Rogue. Learn more in this review which was originally published in the Article "Which Rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000".
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Overview of the W4
The
W4 Garage gym was one of the first garage Gym options which
Rogue added to their portfolio. You basically get two 108'' uprights with the needed cross member to build a rack against your garage wall.
The
W4 Garage Gym comes in black and has to be bolted to the floor and wall. Metal studs or drywall are not recommended for this setup.
Pros of the W4
The low price is great and it comes with everything to easily install it against a wall.
Cons of the W4
You will not be able to park your car in your garage anymore as this installation is fixed.
Alternatives to the W4
Alternatives to the
W4 are the
The RML 3W and R3 W are two options from
Rogue which take the
W4 idea to the next level. With these setups, you will still be able to park your car inside the garage.
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.