TITAN X3 half rack vs Rogue Froning RML 4100c [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN X3 half rack and the Rogue Froning RML 4100c. Follow the links for more details.
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$. The Rogue Froning rack is a solid option for the home warrior. See the details in this article.
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Overview of the Rogue Froning rack
The
Froning rack is a special edition of the
RML 490C rack which has been adapted for the needs of CrossFit. You get some extra
equipment included in the price based on the special edition. The
Rogue Froning RML weighs in at 340LB. It is 100.375'' high and takes up a footprint of 53'' x 53'' inches. It is 49'' in length and width.
The design is compatible with the
Monster Lite series of Rogue and comes with a pair of
Monster Lite J Cups and 4 band pegs. IT also has the
Westside hole spacing to make smaller increments on the bench press starting point possible for you. Overall this is a solid rack for many purposes in your home gym or as an addition to your already existing establishment.
How many clients should the Rogue Froning RML 4100 C bring you?
If you think that the
Rogue Froning RML 4100 C will bring you 4 new clients who pay you 50$ 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.
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.
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Overview and review of the X3 half rack
The TITAN X3 half rack will put you back about $550. 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 X3 half rack
The
X3 half-rack gives you the safety of a power rack while optimizing for floor space. You can even store your plates on it if you want to. The 3x3 steel tubes of this rack also provide Westside hole spacing which allows for smaller increments on your bench press setup. If this is the rack for you it comes with the following features and specs:
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3" x 3" 11 gauge steel uprights.
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Westside hole pattern through bench zone.
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2" hole spacing above and below.
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1,000 + lbs. capacity.
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Pair of UHMW lined X-3 J-Hooks included.
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Double-sided gusset plates.
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Overall height: 92"
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Overall width: 49"
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Overall depth: 48"
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Product Weight: 250 LB
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Finish: Black Powder Coating
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Floor Space: 16.3 sq ft (49" x 48")
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Rack depth: 17"
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Front upright height: 92"
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Rear upright height: 72"
This is a great option for college dorms or small spaces at home. It can also be used to have high quality in a gym while saving a little in overall floor space for a line of racks.
Pros of the X3 half rack
As with most of the TITAN line up first and furthermost the price for what you are getting. Apart from that, a half rack can be a great space saver whilst still functioning as a full rack. Especially the possibility to store your plates on the second set off uprights might make it superior to a
squat stand.
Cons of the X3 half rack
Squatting inside the rack might leave you constrained. Especially if you are very tall and big. Small athletes will have no problems, but if you are the next Eddie Hall or generally like a bit of space to do your exercises, go for a full rack like the T3 instead.
Alternatives to the X3
These are other options for the X3 half-rack:
If you already have a bench or just don’t need one you can invest just a little extra and get a colored rack.
Another way to go is to save on the color to have more budget for different size options on the
T3 and maybe even adding some plate holders. The
T3 is available in a short and tall version to adjust the height. For depth, you can choose between 24” and 36”.
If you want to stay within budget but start your gym with 3x3 tubing you can go for the
X3 squat stand. This is a good option for big and/or experienced lifters who prefer the freedom and flexibility of a
squat stand, yet still, move big weights. I recommend that you have enough space and experience on how to drop weights from a squat position if you opt for a
squat stand. Spotter arms are nice with a
stand but usually useless. You either miss them on a hardcore drop or the entire unit comes down because you didn’t bolt it to the ground.
The
T3 folding rack saves you about $200 on the T3 and can be installed in your garage. If you only train on the weekends or two days a week, this is a good option so that you can still use the garage or basement for your car/ miscellaneous rubbish you think is important ( I have that stuff in my attic). The savings can be put towards a barbell like the blues city or Atlas bar.
Summary for the X3 Half rack
If you are ok with squatting outside the rack and still want 3x3 uprights and are storage this is a great option for you. If you have Eddie Hall’s size, stay away from this as you will constantly bang off the uprights of you are squatting inside your rack. This injury risk is not worth the savings compared to a
T3.