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The Best Jump Ropes for CrossFit

Finally nail your double-unders at the box with the best CrossFit jump rope.

Double-unders. This hyphenated word strikes fear into the hearts of many CrossFitters. In a world where brute strength, endurance, and courage are the name of the game, double-unders are one of the few moves that require a combination of speed, timing, and patience, along with a healthy dose of strength and endurance.

To the uninitiated, a double jump seems simple—it's like jumping rope, except the rope passes under your feet twice each time you jump, hence the nickname. Like many things in CrossFit, they're simple, but not easy.

It takes a good deal of practice and training (and a good deal of rope whipping) to time your jumps and control the rope whip to hear the satisfying whap whap of the rope hitting the ground twice as you jump. But first, you need to get the right jump rope.

Most gyms have loaner ropes hanging on the wall, but there's no guarantee they'll be the right length. Often, you'll be stuck working with a rope that's too long or too short, and every CrossFitter knows what a futile effort that is.

Aside from the right rope length, needs vary from athlete to athlete. However, a few elements are common to any good speed rope: a solid grip, fast whip speed, and durability.

After weeks of research and years of gym testing, we've found the best CrossFit jump ropes.

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The Best CrossFit Jump Ropes of 2021

Best Overall: RX Smart Gear EVO G2

RX Smart Gear EVO G2

There’s a reason RX Smart Gear is the official training rope of American boxing and wrestling (among others). Their custom-made ropes are the epitome of “high quality.” The solid construction, excellent grip, blinding speed, and control of these ropes are absolutely unreal.

The EVO G2 Speed ​​Rope ($150) is our favorite rope for its speed, light weight, and well-designed handles. Made from 100 percent lightweight aerospace-grade aluminum, the contoured handles prevent slippage no matter how sweaty your hands are. Newly added knurling at the fingertips gives you better control over the speed and precision of the whip.

Aside from the handle, the most notable difference between the G2 and other ropes is that the cable attaches to the end of the rope, instead of being integrated into the handle itself. This gives the rope greater freedom of movement, allowing for faster turning and responsiveness not found on any other rope.

Therefore, the cables are not adjustable, but RX Smart Gear offers a convenient size selection on its website. This allows you to know the perfect length for your height.

The choices on these custom ropes also extend to the weight of the cable, ranging from heavier cables for beginners to lighter, faster cables for advanced athletes.

Pros: Excellent grip, wide variety of cable types
Cons: Price

Best Deal: RPM Comp4

RMP Comp4


One of the most popular jump ropes for double-unders, the Comp4 ($70) is the best rope you can get for the price. The extremely grippy handles are made from 100 percent machined aluminum, which helps keep the weight low and the profile low.

The aggressive knurling keeps the handles in your hands even when the sweat starts to trickle down. Even when our hands were covered in sweat, a dose of chalk made the handles as grippy as our favorite dumbbell (the black powder-coated Rogue Chan bar, if you're wondering).

The handles are also built with a dual-bearing system that allows the cable to spin freely without tangling. And the standard bare metal cable is surprisingly fast—so fast, in fact, that it took me a good 15 minutes to recalibrate my jumps to the speed of my Comp4.

Also, the bare cable can whip, which hurts a lot and leaves red marks if you miss a jump. The ropes come in a standard length of 12 feet, but they can be adjusted to any length to accommodate the athlete's height.

Length: Adjustable
Pros: Good price, lightweight, durable, replaceable cables.
Cons: The included bare cable stings when you whip, but coated cables are also available.

Best Rope for Big Hands: Rogue SR-1L

Rogue SR-1L


If you have giant hands, or just want a bigger reach with your rope, Rogue Fitness has you covered... with the SR-1L Long Handle Bearing Speed ​​Rope ($26). Based on the SR-1 rope, one of the most popular jump ropes for CrossFit, the SR-1L adds an inch to the nylon resin handle.

This increases the length from 6.75 inches to 7.75 inches, and there is also a shorter rope for those with smaller hands. Two Hi-Precision cartridge ball bearings in each handle allow the rope to spin freely. Plus, the wide ends of the handles help you keep your grip while swinging the rope.

The coated steel strings are all 11 feet long, which is suitable for tall athletes. They are easily adjustable with the screw clasp on one end; the other end is fixed. The 2.33mm adjustment screw allows for easy adjustment.

But sometimes the screw will come loose and come off in the middle of a workout. The rope will then slip out of the handle and you'll be left wandering around the floor looking for a small screw. We like this rope for its speed and usefulness at its price, but if you have one, it's good to have a few extra screws on hand.

Length: Adjustable
Pros: Good value, durable handles, variable hand size.
Cons: Smooth handles can be slippery; mounting screw can fall out.

Best for Beginners: Elite SRS Cable Freestyle Jump Rope

Cable Freestyle Jump Rope


One of the most important skills in double-under is the ability to control the speed of your rope. As you get tired, your jumps may slow down, and if you don't have the ability to speed up or slow down the swing of your rope, you'll catch your toes and fail your jumps.

Thicker cables provide better tactile feedback and respond better to hand movements, making it easier for new jumpers to learn. Additionally, thicker cables move more slowly, giving athletes more time to jump while they learn their timing.

The Cable Freestyle Jump Rope ($15) features a 3.2mm PVC cable that's great for beginners. It falls somewhere between the thinner 1-2mm standard cables, which have a steeper learning curve, and the 4mm cables, which can be too slow for learning to do double jumps.

The rubber grips on the handle prevent it from slipping out of your hands. Plus, the 11-foot rope can be cut and adjusted to fit any jumper's height.

Bonus: At this price, you can replace it with a faster rope whenever you're ready.
Length: Adjustable
Pros: The cable rotates slowly, giving beginners a chance to learn timing.
Cons: Too slow for intermediate and advanced athletes

Best Weighted Jump Rope: Crossrope Get Strong

Crossrope Get Strong



CrossFit is a sport that can involve anything. Every now and then, heavy rope workouts pop up, and if you've used weighted jump ropes, you know why. Heavier ropes increase the intensity in your forearms, shoulders, and upper back, while also forcing you to maintain your speed and timing to move the rope forward.

Crossrope's Get Strong Rope Set ($139) is the best weighted rope we've seen, hands down. Rather than using weighted handles, they use weighted cables to add resistance. The premium, grippy handles feature a quick-release system that lets you swap out cables with ease.

The super durable cables can be used on any surface (most cables can only be used indoors on rubber mats). You won't be doing double-unders right away, if ever, but the added weight of these cables makes for a grueling workout.

Every cable purchase comes with the lite version of Crossrope’s in-house programming. This programming features tutorials, fitness challenges, the last 10 workouts, and activity tracking. Users have the option to upgrade to the $10 per month subscription, which gives access to the full library of challenges and workouts, workout filtering options, and a feature that counts your jumps for you.

Pros: Quick cable change system, sturdy cables, large training database.
Cons: Not ideal for double-unders

Buyer's Guide: How to Choose

Weight

Most speed jump ropes come with cables that weigh 1 to 2 ounces, with minor variations based on length and coating. The exception is weighted ropes, which can range in weight from 1 to several pounds for added resistance. If CrossFit (and performing double-unders) is your primary use, opt for lighter ropes.

Length and adjustment options

Length varies depending on height and, to a lesser extent, wingspan. But the best way to measure length is to stand in the middle of the rope and pull the handles up as high as you can. A suitable rope should reach your armpits at the handles.

Most ropes come with the longest cable available and allow you to adjust it as you see fit. Remember, you can always shorten the rope, but you can't put back what you cut. Make your first cut of the rope a little longer than you think you'll need. If it's still too long, cut more.


Steel rope or other materials

For durability reasons, most of the cables you will see will be made of steel. The big choice is the type of cable: bare steel cable or coated steel cable.

Bare steel cables are faster, which makes them better for speed jumping. However, they also hurt a lot more when you make a mistake and whip yourself. On the other hand, a coated cable stings less (still stings) when you whip yourself, but it moves slower.

Sustainability

Established brands like RX Smart Gear and RPM have perfected their handle manufacturing processes, so opt for one of these to ensure your handles will last a long time. Cables are less robust and endure tens of thousands of repetitions while sliding against the ground at high speeds.

So they do wear out, but they are relatively cheap and easy to replace. Coated cables last a little longer than bare steel because the coatings provide some protection, but the difference is minimal.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions?

How to Choose a CrossFit Jump Rope?

For intermediate and advanced skill levels, what you're paying for are the handles of the jump rope. Make sure you choose one that's comfortable for you - consider the comfort of the handle, the speed of the pull, and the durability.

Aluminum handles are lightweight and tend to last longer. Handles with knurling and contours work well for maintaining grip. If you are new to jump rope, opt for a thicker cable (not a heavy cable) that moves more slowly. Once you can do double-universes with this rope, move on to a thinner, faster rope.

How long should your CrossFit jump rope be?
It depends on your height. Some people use arm length as a factor, but the difference is usually negligible. An athlete who is 5 feet tall will do just fine with a 6-7 foot rope. If you are over 6 feet tall, a 7-10 foot rope should be fine.

Many ropes are adjustable, allowing you to customize your size. Ropes that are not adjustable usually have a scale on the website that helps you choose the right rope for your size.

What is a speed rope used for?

In CrossFit, people typically use speed ropes for double-unders. Their thin cables and frictionless bearings provide enough speed for the rope to pass under your feet two (if you're a master, three) times with each jump.

What muscles does jumping rope work?

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Obviously, your calves should be sore in the days following a jump rope workout.

During training, users will notice fatigue in the shoulders and upper back.

This is because the user must maintain a specific posture and tension to advance the rope.

Additionally, the lungs and heart are put under strain as the repetitions accumulate.

Weighted ropes do all of this with more intensity, and they also work the forearms.

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