TITAN T3 folding rack vs Rogue RML 690 [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN T3 folding rack and the Rogue RML 690. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue RML 690 Power rack
Price: 1.568
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$. The Rogue 690 bring storage and rack space to your basement or local gym at a resonable price for Rogue. See the details in this article.
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Overview of the RML 690
The
RML 690 comes in at 530 LB with a length of 76'''. It is 49'' wide and has a height of 90.375''. The entire footprint comes to 80'' x 53''. It can be mounted to a wall with the
Monster Lite Rack Wall mount kit. IT comes in black and therefore retails at a lower price than the
RML690C.
How many new clients should the RML 690 in bring you?
If you think that the Rogue
RML690 will bring you 6 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 3.600$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.568$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
Pros of the RML 690
The
RML690 gives you the needed storage and training capabilities to have multiple clients or athletes train at the same time. As long as you have space this full/
half rack combo provides a gym in itself. If you will use it for your home gym you can also convert the back rack into shelving for your
kettlebells and
dumbbells.
Cons of the RML 690
In many applications, the
half racks at the back are poorly utilized and therefore a waste of space. If you already have good
plate storage options or have a home gym with limited space you might be better of saving many and space by going for a
490 instead of a
690.
Alternatives to the RML 690
For the same budget of 1.568$, you can get the following alternatives from Rogue
With this alternative, you can save 500$ and get to choose your favorite color for your rack. If you do not have specific plans for the back
half rack, this is a great option to save money and still get better value out of your purchase.
If you are running a gym and want to run more classes to maximize revenue the
USMC Pull up rig might be a better choice for you than the
RML 690C. You can have more people train at the same time at this rig, as long as they do not want to lift heavy at the same time.
Conclusion
If you want to save some money on Rogue products and do not care about the color of your rack this is a good option. Make sure that you know what you want to do with the half rack in the back of the RML 690 before you purchase. Otherwise go for something smaller as it is likely that the space will be left unused.
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Overview and review of the T-3 Folding rack
The TITAN T3 folding rack will put you back about $300 - $450. 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 T3 folding rack
The T3 folding rack is an option from TITAN which uses the 2x3 steel tubes from the
T3 series to form a foldable rack. Foldable racks are very popular with garage gym owners as they give you the option to either still park your car in the garage or provide more space if you want to to do conditioning in your limited space. The features and specifics of the T3 are:
Rack details
This is the optimal option for dads who have to compromise with their wife to get a man cave in the garage.
Pros of the T3 folding rack
The
T3 folding rack comes at an excellent price compared to the competition of TITAN. You will get a functional rack which folds to the wall in case you need to get it out of the way. This saves space and money on your purchase.
Cons of the T3 folding rack
A folding rack will not be as stable as a full rack which you bolt to the ground. Depending on how much abuse you throw at the rack you might want to reconsider a moveable installation. If you want to use an accessory with your rack, you will also have to deinstall it every time you would the rack. Apart from this TITAN has been reported to struggle more with mi or quality issues and inconsistencies. This doesn’t impact the functionality of the equipment, but it’s appearance and longevity.
Alternatives to the T3 folding rack
The
41 folding rack is a folding rack with 3x3 Instead of 2x3 steel tubes. If you want more metal for roughly the same price this is the one for you.
The
X2 is the 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 T3 fold rack
A good option for Dads who have to compromise with Mom for garage space on a budget.