TITAN T3 Tall power rack vs Rogue Froning RML 4100c

This is a comparison of the TITAN T3 power rack and the Rogue froning 4100c. 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 Rogue Froning RML 4100 C Power Rack

Price: 1.150

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 Froning rack is a solid option for the home warrior. See the details in this article.

Overview of the Rogue Froning rack

The Froning rack is a special edition of the RML 490C rack which has been adapted for the needs of CrossFit. You get some extra equipment included in the price based on the special edition. The Rogue Froning RML weighs in at 340LB. It is 100.375'' high and takes up a footprint of 53'' x 53'' inches. It is 49'' in length and width.

The design is compatible with the Monster Lite series of Rogue and comes with a pair of Monster Lite J Cups and 4 band pegs. IT also has the Westside hole spacing to make smaller increments on the bench press starting point possible for you. Overall this is a solid rack for many purposes in your home gym or as an addition to your already existing establishment.

How many clients should the Rogue Froning RML 4100 C bring you?

If you think that the Rogue Froning RML 4100 C 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 1.150$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.

Pros of the Froning rack

Compared to other racks you can feel a little closer to Rich Froning as this rack bears his name. You will also get some little extras which you otherwise have to pay for.

Cons of the Froning rack

The Rogue Froning RML 4100C is branded and therefore comes with a little extra coin to make it to your home. If you want the most rack for the dollar you might want to opt for something else.

Alternatives to the Froning rack

For a budget of 1.150$ you can also opt for

1x Rogue RM3 Monster rack @ 1.145$

Rather than going with the Froning rack out of the Monster Lite series you can go for the RM3 Monster half rack. This has the advantage that you can freely choose the height and color of your rack while giving you less space in the rack itself.

1x Rogue RML 490C rack @1.075$

This is the basis that the Froing rack is built on. You will get a Monser Lite full rack where you can freely choose the color.

Conclusion

The Froning rack is a good starting point to build your home gym around. It has everything you need except storage options for plates.

Overview and review of the T - 3 Tall power rack $539

The T3 tall power rack will put you back about $500. 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 over $500”

Overview of the T3 power rack

The Titan T3 comes with 2x3 steel tubes instead of the other racks from TITAN which are available as 3x3 and 2x2. You can also get the T3 as combos with a pulley or a bench depending on your needs. With the 2x3 beams, you get a good solution for your home gym and wide range of attachments which are available from Titan. The price is usually around $500 - $600 depending on the time of year and Discounts applicable. With the T3 you have the following options for your rack

Short 24" Deep Power Rack

Weight: 230 LB
Height: 82 1/4"
Height of pull up bar: 77"
Outside width: 53 1/4"
Inside width: 42 1/8"
Outside depth: 32 3/4
Inside depth: 24"
Floor space: 12.11 square feet
Rackable Capacity: 1,100 LB
Whole Rack Capacity: 4,400 LB

Tall 24" Deep Power Rack

Weight: 281 LB
Height: 91 1/8"
Height of Pull Up Bar: 89"
Inside Width: 42 1/8"
Outside Width: 53 1/4"
Inside Depth: 24"
Outside Depth: 32 3/4"
Floor Space: 12.11 square feet
Rackable Capacity: 1,100 LB
Whole Rack Capacity: 4,400 LB
Material: Steel

Short 36" Deep Power Rack

Weight: 254 LB
Height: 82 1/4"
Height of pull up bar: 77"
Outside width: 53 1/4"
Inside width: 42 1/8"
Outside depth: 44 3/4
Inside depth: 36"
Floor space: 12.11 square feet
Rackable Capacity: 1,100 LB
Whole Rack Capacity: 4,400 LB

Tall 36" Deep Power Rack

Weight: 281 LB
Height: 91 1/8"
Height of Pull Up Bar: 89"
Inside Width: 42 1/8"
Outside Width: 53 1/4"
Inside Depth: 36"
Outside Depth: 44 3/4"
Floor Space: 16.7 square feet
Rackable Capacity: 1,100 LB
Whole Rack Capacity: 4,400 LB
Material: Steel

With this, you have many options to think about how to integrate your future T3 into your home gym.

Pros of the T3

A definitive pro for all TITAN products is their price compared to comparable alternatives in the market. You usually pay about half of what you might pay with others. To sweeten the deal shipping is also free with TITAN in the US. THis makes the T3 a very good option if you are on a tight budget or need to buy anything in bulk. You can also choose from multiple colors.

Cons of the T3

Who wants to compromise if you are already buying from a vendor known for its low prices. You might as well upgrade to the 3x3 versions. If you are in Europe you want to closely watch the shipping prices as they might even exceed the price of the rack.

Alternatives to the T3

The TITAN rack is the top of the crop rack from TITAN. It has 3x3 uprights and 1” bolts. This is the heaviest and sturdiest rack you can get from TITAN. Compared to market prices it is also very affordable.

The X3 is basically the same model as the Titan rack with two differences. It doesn’t have numbered holes on the uprights and the keyhole design. This means that you can use fewer attachments with it which you have not necessarily bought from Rogue.

The T2 model comes in various shapes and heights and can be configured differently for your home gym to make it fit your space. The main difference to the other Titan racks is that the uprights are 2x2 instead of 2x3 or 3x3.

Summary for the T3

The T3 is a Great middle of the portfolio option to train for athletes of most sizes. If you are an elite lifter or very big you might want to upgrade.