Is The Titan T-2 Power Rack The Ultimate Budget Rack? A Review
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- It's not perfect but we've reviewed a lot of budget racks and Titan's T-2 power rack in our opinion is the ultimate budget rack.
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0:00 Titan Fitness T-2 Power Rack
1:19 Rack Assembly & Packaging
3:13 T-2 Overview & Specs
5:41 Ways You Can Build It
8:48 Versatility, T-2 Rack Accessories - กีฬา
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The nice thing about the 72" tall model is you can add Titan's multi-grip pullup bar that will increase the height at the front of the rack by 6.5".
Picked up a TDS Rack 72" about a year ago on Craigslist for $150. Price included dip attachment.
Use metal rods in back of rack as plate holders, holds 200 lbs & makes rack solid / stable. Seems very similar to T2 Titan Rack.
Bought one of these in 2021 and it has been fantastic. I added in the multi-grip pullup attachment and the Y dip bars and I get a ton of use out of it! Very well-priced and well-built
Good review. I picked the T-2 because of the shorter height option. I built my gym in my older basement, which has less clearance room, and some ductwork in the way. I could have spent more, but I did not find another option at 71". This works for me. I wanted one that fit my basement and had plenty of attachment options. Since I bought the rack, I have also purchased a couple of other attachments, such as the pulley system and the dip attachment. There is a little more wiggle room than I would prefer, but again, it works.
Great review. Hits the important issues. Have been using this in our home. The T-2 is compact, inexpensive, and effective. The 12-gauge steel version is solid. Store weights on the back and it is safe. The addition of safety spotter arms and roller J-cups have been good attachments. Minor finish issues as delivered, as expected.
Nice review and you’re right that the T-2 Power Rack is all what a lot of exercise enthusiast will ever need.
I'm always appreciative of your attention to detail. I've seen a ton of reviews of this rack and none of them have mentioned the spacing issue that can happen if you place bumpers in the wrong area, or the fact that the strap safeties are too loose to use while benching. Great review!👌
Thank you. The motto is make the best review I can and hopefully it pays off 😂
The color selection gag at 5:49 was hilarious! Keep up the fun and informative reviews!
Happy to see someone noticed
Have the T3 only because they were out of stock on the T2 83". Still happy with my purchase. I like my Titan products. Thanks for the reviews!
I chose this one due to the steel thickness, lined J-Cups, and beefy safeties. Yes the pin & pipes are annoying but if I'm using a budget safety system these things give me peace of mind that straps or questionably welded spotter arms don't. I recently added a double pulley system from Archon between the rear cross member and the pull-up bar which combined with one of the included 70" cables essentially gave me a $52 pulldown system.
Love the budget reviews. Always entertaining!
Thank you! I seriously appreciate the encouragement.
I’ve had my T-2 since 2017 and it has been great. Super cheap, but it does what it’s designed to do!
That synopsis might be better than my entire review 😂
@@GlucksGym But not as entertaining as your video…
Thanks for posting up a review for the Titan T-2 Power Rack!! Definitely nice to see it get some recognition. 🙂 I was able to grab a 83in T-2 rack for $300 at the beginning of the pandemic. Boy was that price a steal compared to the price it's going for right now. Delivery was quick. Can't say much on the packaging (as we all know by now how Titan packaging goes), but Titan was able to compensate for the damaged goods inside the box. I still utilize the rack almost every day for my lifts. I also grabbed the 10-inch extension kit during Black Friday for a really good price for my bumper plates. And yup, just you stated in the video at the 10:40 mark, my bumper plates would get in the way of lifting since there wasn't enough clearance so I place the bumper plates inside of the cage. It's just a hassle getting the weights in and out of the cage since I live in a tight space but I guess it gets the job done lol. This is definitely the best budget power rack imo!
It's crazy to see the prices of all racks and equipment from years ago! We had no idea how good we had it 😂
Unfortunately the T-2 is now listed as 14 gauge steel which was one of their main advantages. IMO this change means this rack is no longer the clear cut budget favorite though it does still have some advantages (2" hole spacing, more attachments from the manufacturer).
dude i was literally about to buy it 😂
i feel like i was destined to read your comment as you just posted it, what is your new top budget pick?
I still like it for the 2x2 with 2" hole spacing and Titan having more attachments but this makes options like Rep much closer
Wouldn't the thinner gauge steel reduce the weight capacity of the rack? That is still listed as 850# on the Titan website. FYI -- I bought the T-2 as an entry level budget power rack about 2 1/2 years ago. I've been very satisfied with it. Very stable. But I think I acquired it when Titan was using 12 gauge steel for this rack.
Thank you for the speedy update I noticed that as well and was a bit confused when this video was released. But I enjoyed the review as always
I think it always was 14g. Titan just labeled it as 12
Great review!
I’m really happy with my recently acquired Rep Fitness PR 1000 which is 2” deeper than the or 1100 plus the two inch hole spacing, came with lat attachment, weight storage, incline bench and dips. It’s solid doing my dips and pull ups and I’m 6’2” 251lbs. Received it two days after ordering and it was well packed for shipping. No missing parts, nothing damaged.
Another solid option but I prefer the 12 gauge of Titan's to the 14 gauge of Rep's especially since they're the same price
Great review 🏋♂️
Put three of them in my hs weight room! Beyond the rack depth, my athletes are totally satisfied with it!
You should review the Bodycraft RFT. It’s a beast!! Great channel I love the videos!
Love the vids Gluck. Because of the great writing I’ll excuse the delivery 😂 totally kidding, big fan here. My New Year’s resolution will be to comment and like all of your vids. If my dad ever comes back it might make him proud
Hahhaha. Appreciate the support!
I guess I'm old school when it comes to racks - safety pins is all I've ever had on any rack I've ever used. My T2 will outlive me and has everything I'll ever need in a rack.
Always appreciate your blunt honest takes on everything you review. It’s what helped me decide to finally buy my new REP PR-5000 & ARES attachment last week (using your affiliate link of course…because why not?💪), & just sent this review to my cousin who’s looking for a decent option at a lower price point.
Happy to help and glad you like the rack. Truly grateful for the support!!
So, his review influenced you to buy something?
@@clb121781 It was definitely one of the most helpful reasons behind my decision to buy what I did, so yes. His review was pretty spot on with my experience so far, both the good & the bad, & I’m very happy with what I bought.
Been looking into upgrading my at home workouts. Past two years I've been doing sandbag HIIT. I'm looking now into building a dedicated home gym. My basement has low hanging ceilings so I really need something 72". I was comparing this and the Rep PR-1050 and I really appreciate the honest review. A side by side review of these two for us basement dwellers would be great.
I was looking between these two as well because of my low ceilings. Curious to see which rack you went with
Love my t3 rack. Affordable and gets the job done! It’s funny about the instructions. It was a nightmare on the screen puttin together 😂😂😂
When I was putting mine together and I realized it was online I decided to just wing it… wasn’t going through that trouble😂😂
@@robertwoolcott2938 bro don’t blame you one bit 😂
Ok love the review as alwwys I personally would love to see you try out and review some Force USA stuff like the MyRack or Mybench and other things, as I think they could or are very solid choices.
I have the t2 and I love it… they just updated website and now it says t2 is 14 gauge steel not 12, so I feel like it’s been 14 the whole time…
I'm curious about that as well and I think it would be good content if someone took calipers to older and recent T-2 racks and shared the results. It's definitely possible that Titan never made a true 12 gauge version but on the other hand I did notice that some of the current accessories like the lat tower attachment note that they are incompatible with T-2 racks made before September 2020 so it's possible there was a big revision at some point.
I wondered also if it was a lie. I bought mine in 2021 and remember their website back then saying 12 gauge. That's one of the reasons I bought it over the rep pr1100. I told someone it was 12 gauge, as of more recently, but they said no it's 14. Then I checked the website. It makes me wish I took a screenshot back in 2021. 😂
You actually can use a Darko anchor with this rack. I use one on mine. If you email Darko they’ll get you the proper hardware to make it work. They made the experience amazing for me.
The website now lists it as 14g steel. But I think it always was because l just got a new one delivered and aside from there being more holes in the uprights 35 as opposed to 28 on my older one the steel is the same thickness.
I'm sure I'm in a niche here but I would love a review on the BOS calibrated plates or comparison between them and the rouge ones!
A disadvantage of the T-2 is it lacks the holes along the base supports to be able to use resistance bands with pegs. Powertec provides a good solution for their racks but they would need some modification to work on the Titan T-2 rack. A big advantage for me is that the T-2 rack can be used without having to bolt it to the floor as with the T-3 rack. The gauge steel used is irrelevant as it does not affect the total load that can be safely supported. Who in their right mind would do squats with 800 lbs of weight and no spotter or someone to call an ambulance after a fail.
I wonder if Titan improved the safety straps? Great review!
Damn dude that trt is working wonders, looking massive, buddy
The TDS rack is just as rugged. Had one for about 15 years, its great. Lot of bang for the buck.
I believe that one's 13 gauge steel
@@GlucksGym Looks a lot like this Titan rack to me. But as I said, mine is about 15 years old, bought from the New York Barbells of Elmira. Could be thinner now. Mine is rated for 1,000 and is quite rugged. I have weight horns to hang plates on the sides and a dipping attachment and the plate loaded high low pulley system mounted in the back.
Haven’t ever used a T-2 for comparison, but my TDS rack has been going strong for 7 years as well.
I honestly now wisd i never sold my T2 to upgrade to a monster rack. I could have used that money for other equipment. But i got caught up in the wanting the best. Or at least better.
Did I need top end everything when I bought my equipment no, but I wanted a gym experience n top end equipment. I think the fact that titan is improving so much shows that them and other companies are starting to get that most people don’t have thousands to spend. But they still want quality.nice review
I love how you show both he good and bad in a detailed manner. I just wish you focused more on the brutal side when it came to BOS gear as well, because they are a lot like Titan.
I treat them all the same but I haven't had many issues with Bells. I've dealt with Titan long before they started trying to improve. I've also turned down a few Bells reviews as I didn't want to promote a few things I thought weren't up to quality (their Cerakote finishes come to mind).
@@GlucksGym fair enough. You should review those products if you get the chance. As long as your being honest, you'll be helping people decide whether a product is right for them or not.
I would love to but as a 1 man show it comes down to time sometimes. I'm already really stretched thin and people love attacking you online when you are negative about something they like. Sometimes I pick my battles.
@@GlucksGym also fair lol. Your reviews have helped me out a lot and I am sure many others each day. Keep up the good work and I will look forward to more great content.
I own the Titan T-2 and bought it in large part due to its having the smallest footprint of any rack but I would have much preferred a rack with hole markings cut into the steel. Adding the lat pull station adds nearly 2 feet to the depth needed for the rack and so I could not use it.
The only one that I think would give it a run for it's money is powerline ppr1000 from body solid. I have yet to see a review of that rack.
I would call this the best mid range and all you’ll ever need rack. Best budget is my lightly used 100 dollars for me fitness reality 810 xlt
Plz cover ritfit PC-410Ccc!! I need your honesty!!
Before Titan there was TDS from New York Barbell. I feel like they still put out a decent budget rack.
Theirs is another popular option. I belove it's 13 gauge but still a step up from most
I have a wall mounted t-3 but I do miss my old t-2 rack and wouldn’t mind getting another for my gym. Great review, hope you can do another video on this maybe focusing on attachments exercises for those.
Best budget rack? Let me know if there's one better and maybe we'll check it out!
Could you checkout out the Mirafit M200. It's a similar price range has 1 inch holes with 3 inch spacing and UHMW lined spotter arms included. I've seen online it's a good quality rack but would love to see a full review.
Ethos rack from Dick's sporting goods.
It truly is the best. I've owned the Rep pr-1100 the body solid por200x and the fitness reality 810xlt. This rack is definitely better than those. 12guage makes a difference.
Maybe the powerline por1000 from body solid.
@@nolimits8744To bad they make the T2 in 14 gauge now to save money 😕
Our First rack in the No whine cellar was a OG titan t2 2015-2022 she was very serviceable
It’s will do the job. Same with a T3. Nothing fancy but serviceable for sure
I saw that rack in person 😀
@@GlucksGym yea your guys harsh but true words were the push I needed up upgrade to a R3 just a few months later lol
The Titan T-2 and the Rep PR-1000 are both 14 gauge at this time. We've had good customer service from Rep and we love our Rep bench - is there a reason to go with the T-2 over the PR-1000?
Similarly, it's been great owning the Titan T-3 for the last couple of years, but my biggest complaint is that I want them to improve their strap safeties! I hate my pin/pipes, but it's obvious from their pictures and other peoples' reviews that their current design is worthless because of how loose they are. Wish they'd fix them!
Can you do incline in the rack using the Titan T 2 with something like a Rep AB-3100 or would you need to use the front of the rack?
ohhh A Titan Review, this should be good.
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Hey man, I just noticed something recently. Titan T2 on the site now says 14GA. IDK when they changed this. Had to come back to this vid to check as I remembered you saying T2 had better steel. Very titan of them lmao.
Yeah I updated my top comment and review article for the new gauge. I guess it makes sense. Everyone else is already 14
@@GlucksGym ok awesome just wanted to make sure you knew. All things considered, 99.9% of people can't lift enough to bend 14ga. But still scummy of them to change it and raise the price of the rack lmao
The definition of subtlety with the rack to the right 🤣
You should see what that rack looks like now. Give me a few weeks 🤯
My dude, we need a Force USA G10 Pro or G3 review. Make it Glucking happen!
Tried reaching out to them. They wanted me to push sales without any of their equipment and if I made them enough money they'd debate sending stuff. I told them that's not our style.
I would just be using this as a resistance band functional trainer. Is it sturdy enough to withstand pulls without dragging it?
Do you know if the t2 71 inch rack I can install like tricep pull down and cables for cable flys?
I looked really hard and I was waiting on a sale on the t2……..then the x-3 sale popped up and I got that. My only regret is that I got the flat foot version that apparently the lat pull down doesn’t fit……….I guess. I may still try and fit it on there. I have a welder.
I will say this………I hate saftey straps!
I made my own pin and pipe safety’s and then saved up for the spotter arms.
I really think the t2 would have worked for me fine. It was just that the x3 went on sale and I had the money.
I’ve had this now (the original t2) for 6 years, every accessory they make for it, but way back before the materials increase. Some call it a starter rack but it will last a lifetime.
My best friend used this rack before moving to a PR-4000. Squatted over 500lbs in it and beat the living crap out of it for years. Still held up.
@@GlucksGym that’s how I feel about it. Admittedly I’d love a 3x3 but at this point with all the accessories and trying to go 1:1 to replace I’d go broke
Hey @gluck in the screenshot for this video, where you using BoS calibrated plates? If so, will you be reviewing them soon?
BOS calibrated plates are very good as far as calibrated plates go. They chip just as much as the Rogue ones which are somewhat overrated. With calibrated plates they are pretty much all the same except for the paint on the more expensive Eleiko plates (most chip resistant by far). For anything than the Eleiko plates just go with Rogue for the IPF approval and brand or go with the cheapest out of Hansu Power (also IPF approved), Met XT (Canada), or Titan (the budget brand in the USA and not Titex). No point in going for the BOS ones if you are in going for anything less than the Rogue plates.
Yes they are. I had originally planned to review them as the cheapest calibrated plates but their prices have been adjusted and the Hansu plates (with code Gluck for 5% off, it's not an affiliate) are cheaper. The Bells plates are nice but I don't see a ton of difference in calibrated plates across a lot of brands. If you like the design or can't find another cheaper option in stock they're nice plates. Whether I ever get to the review, I'm not sure 😂
Does the T2 power rack allow for a dip attachment?
I run my safety straps with the non-j cup side one or two spots higher while I bench, and it catches,no problem. Can you please review the T-2 Lat pulldown attachment? There is nothing noteworthy about it on you tube. 🙏
I debated showing that but I didn't want to make excuses for the straps. They should've been fixed long ago.
I had a bells residential rack with a lat pull-down and some sandwich J cups for about a year before I moved and had to downsize. I suspect if you reviewed it you would prefer it over this one because of the westside hole spacing and bare steel pull-up bar.
I prefer the T2 for the steel gauge (12 v 14) and compatibility between other racks (2x2 v 2.3x2.3). I've seen just about every item Bells makes and the fact that they're supporting the residential and expanding on it means they're gaining but I'd still prefer this atm.
@@GlucksGym Damn I had no idea it was 14 and not 12 gauge... whoops!
@@jeroldjacobs5563Well actually, the BOS Light Commercial is 12 gauge and the T-2 is now 14 gauge
I have a lot of Body Solid stuff but never much 0f their stuff on your site, any reason why?
Absolutely love my t2 and all the attachment options it comes with. At the time it was in my budget. I do wish i couldve gone with the t3 or x3 though.
Hard to argue with a 3x3 (X3, Titan, Rep, Rogue, etc) if you can swing it. They're not necessary but every damn company in the world innovates their attachments on 3x3 and every other configuration gets left behind.
@@GlucksGym yes that's pretty much how I feel now. Can't really justify the upgrade on how much I have invested and what it would cost yo upgrade. At the time I had also just started working out so didn't think I'd get so swept up in the home gym community haha! There is a bit of a price jump between the t2 and x3. Ohhh well I'd rather spend my money on buying new things like a nicer bench or barbells or accessories
For the safety straps, can you set the far end (the side opposite of the jcup) higher to get rid of the slack?
Yes but I didn't want to make excuses for straps that straps been fixed long ago. There's no reason they're still like this.
Is 3x3 11 gauge overkill for home gym?
I’m still loving the Bells light commercial rack and they have a good amount of attachments and probably more to come even with the focus moving to hydra series but it wasn’t “cheap” by any means
I like that Bells is still supporting it even with the Hydra (and soon to be Manticore). I'd still prefer 2x2 and 12 gauge but it's another solid option.
What is this manticore u speak of?
It's their 3x3 1" rack line
Bells has definitely hit the ground running and kaevon seems like a really good guy
The T-2 just changed to 14 gauge steel on their web site 😢😢😢
Is the T-2 Power Rack a true 2" x 2" rack with 2" hole spacing or is it actually 50mm x 50mm with 50mm hole spacing since it's imported?
Yes, what are the true dimensions of the T-2 rack? They are probably smaller than a true 2 x 2.
I have the t2 short. I have a low basement ceiling and it works great
Rep PR 1100 review?
On titan web pag this t-2 rack says its 14 gauge steel .
I picked up a T2 because I couldn't bring myself to cut down a Rep/Rogue rack to fit in my basement. It's been going strong for 3 years now.
Let’s be honest: no human being is going to break or bend the Titan rack. Any rack thicker than this is heavily overbuilt.
Hey man I need a 7 gauge 3x4 rack so I can curl 2000 lb in my rack safely.
I'm not so sure I have bought some titan stuff to use as a base for custom stuff I like to build for my gym. The metal on the pieces I have bought is really porous and I can burn through really easily. As compared to the steel from my local yard or the Canadian steel I got from Grainger. I guessing it is just has whatever recycled chinese junk yard metal melted into it. I guess what I'm saying is the 12 gauge isn't all the same and if that porosity falls in line with the load from a barbell I could see it shearing or bending.
@runiniscrazy they have done drop test with over 800 lbs on cheaper made racks and they passed with flying colors. So no you couldn't see it
@@richt5986 this is the hill you want to die on? That porosity in metal isn't a concern? What happed awhile back when Titan customer posted all the pictures of broken j cups just outside of the weld? Maybe super heated metal from welding process weakening the adjacent metal(which is what welding does) and the porosity of the metal made a weak point causing a break. Drop test are fun to watch and show that the thing is secure for a one off event but repetitive strain at a much lower level is a more likely use case failure; and with inconsistency in the base material you can not predict with any level of accuracy when the thing will fail.
@runiniscrazy yes I remember reading that myself, but they have improved since then. I myself have a rogue monster rack. But if I were to buy something today, I would probably settle for a T2 rack because they have improved their overall quality and the price point is nice.
I'm pretty sold on getting this t2 for my basement. Only question I've got, did they just change the materials for this rack since this video came out? On their site it says this rack is a 2x2 with 14g steel (not 12).
Seems like they did
@@GlucksGym sorry I'm dumb, just noticed your pinned comment. Thanks for the response tho, still probably going with the t2 because of the attachments list.
@@dudenamedskip nah it's ok. I felt bad/mad I just did the review and then that was changed so I pinned it. It's still a good rack but that. Was a big advantage over everyone else. I guess it was probably the or crank up the price...?
I'm in between the titan r2 or the rep pr1100 which one should I go for?
I choose the T-2 over the rep pr1100. Just the two inch spacing is better than three inches.. When I got the T-2 back in 2021 their website said 12 gauge. That was the other reason. I know it says 14 gauge now for the T-2, but it said different in the past. Anyway the spacing is better for benching.
Is it just me or is Gluck looking pretty buff in that shirt?
I like this guy
Here for the Gluckster
Happy to have to support!
I think Titan has its place in the home gym. Some stuff, no definitely pay more. Some stuff, Titan offers true value. I recently got their roller j cups and the Moby Dick power bar and both were affordable and packaged very well. Like zero damages, it was awesome!
That is a great budget rack. I am sure as it gets more popular titan will jack up the price to unaffordable like they have with all their X3 attachments and racks.
It's been popular for at least a couple years. The price is up about 10% from 2 years ago when I bought it.
Can anyone tell me the difference between the old t2 version and the new t2 version power rack? I am looking to buy the 83 inch tall one but what are the differences from the older version to the current version?
The only difference from this video is the steel gauge. 12 is now 14. Every budget rack now is 14 or thinner.
@@GlucksGym thank you for the update. Almost seems like buying a used older version is less costly and stronger. Vs todays prices costing more for a new version that is thinner. I’m associating thinner with weaker to some degree.
@@GlucksGym I pulled the trigger on a used t2 power rack locally for 190 cash. It’s the old version and in decent shape. It was 190 or buy a new one for 420 plus tax.
If it's in good shape you should be fine. I should have specified that the newer ones have more holes in the crossmembers for the lat pulldown and other attachments but if yours is fairly recent you ain't see much difference.
Still out of stock on their Web site. Any idea to when it'll be back?
I was told tomorrow it'll be back
Thanks, but now that it's back it's made with 14 gauge steel for the same price. It feels like Titan is puposely misleading us, sending you 12 gauge and selling 14. But your reviews are still the best, thank for them
Wth... I see it in the listing now. Must be their way of keeping the cost the same. I'm going to go double check mine and pin a new comment
for the 83" rack, can someone please confirm what height the highest hole is at? They show pics of a rack that has holes right to the top, which isn't the same as the one being reviewed here or what i've seen on other pics from people. I asked Titan but got a completely useless reply, telling me the height of the top bar for some reason, which i never asked about. Thanks in advance
I have the model he is showing off in the video (28 holes) the center of the top hole is 67 1/4 inches from the ground.
If I had to take a guess the new model (35 holes) is ~73 inches.
@@gebs123 thanks, appreciate that
Advantage of being able to use accessory items from Yes4all and other sellers at half the cost of the Titan accessories.
X3 Wallmount has been the best choice I could have made. Cheap, 3x3, super stable.
Can't wait to see what Alan Thrall has to say about this review 😅
4 years ago Alan Thrall doesn't care about current Titan 😂
@@GlucksGym They sure have come a long way in regards to QC, packaging and shipping. But after that interview with Pillar5, it sounded like they were going to innovate and compete with quality new products. That is what REP and BoS have both done instead, the gap between those two and Rogue has narrowed greatly, especially for the home gym end users.
Rack pulls on pins? I crie.
I did that for you
The T-2 seemed OK but now it has been changed to 14 gauge so it is the same as anyone else
This just reminded me that I don't think I have the correct socket size to assemble my new power cage :o
😂 I think I have 15 different wrenches and sockets I've bought over the years to assemble equipment.
i wouldnt consider this a “budget “ rack. the base t-2 costs over 400 bucks. significantly more than the 810xlt or progear 1600 at 249 bucks currently. this is a step up from those price wise
I consider budget less than $500, 2x2, and a basic 4 post setup. They may be a bit of a arbitrary points but once you get into the PR 4000, X3, etc it's a whole different game
We just bought the ETHOS from dicks. Seems to be nice but we don’t know any better. Thoughts?
I was looking at that
Being honest i onlywatch this because ofwinnie sorry gluck 😅
A while ago I got a Rep1000 rack, which I think is a bit better than this. Then I bought T2 attachments for ones Rep doesnt make (straps, monolifts, may get sandwich or roller j cups). Its the only other 1in hole 2in upright rack with 2 in hole spacing. Note reps is a hair over 2in spacing, but its still very close and tigher spacing than the others like the rep1100, and many others that are 3 in spacing.
Rep1000 rack is a bit bigger than the T2. Width and depth. This improves usign the titan straps. Also when used with T2 monolifts you can bench because the J cup mounts higher. The Weight storage goes back farther so its less in the way. The T2 the storage is is close that if you use big plates like bumpers it could get in the way while lifting if you are too close.
Note the primary con of wider is some specialty bars like ssbs may not fit, like the BOS adn Titan SSB's are a really tight fit or wont work.
Rep1000 has numbers on the front which is nice over having none.
Rep1000 they sell flip down safeties which you cna use instead of the metal ones or T2 straps.
Rep1000 only has a 700lb weight capacity over T2's 850, but most of us will never be lifting 700+, especially from the rack.
To anyone who actually read this, I'd get the Rep 1000 over the 1100. The 1100 has 3 in hole spacing which in my opinion is trash. No benefit to worse spacing. The 2 in spacing really matters when you are tryign to setup benc hsafeties that aretn too high or too low to be useful.
Very good write up with a lot of solid points. The PR1000 is a good option but I still prefer the 12 gauge to Rep's 14 especially as they're essentially the same price.
I have a Rep PR-1100. The three inch spacing is a pain if you want to get Titan or other non-Rep accessories that need two pins per post.
How do the Titan T-2 accessories (your straps and monolifts) fit on the PR-1000 posts? I would like to get T-2 spotter arms for my PR-1100, but I am afraid the they will be too tight (and yes, the second pin won't be usable on the PR-1100 with its metric, close to 3 inch hole spacing). Thanks.
@@tomjones8235 the t2 monos the bottom hole won't line up even on pr1000. Not sure if t2 is 2in or 50mm metric spacing, but rep is slightly over. That said, I had no issues. The weight pulls the monos down, would need to turn a ton to actually fall out. I've seen people use t2 spotters on pr1000 also so wouldn't worry too much about the bottom hole not lining up Otherwise fit was great.
@@ElijahG98 Thanks for your quick response. I don’t want to buy spotter arms and then have to return them because they don’t. fit. To be very clear:
-The Titan T-2 monolift arms fit on the uprights of your PR-1100, except the cinch pins don’t line up with the PR-1100 holes
-You have seen Titan T-2 spotter arms on a PR-1000 and they fit fine except the cinch pins don’t line up with the PR-1000 holes
Did I get that right?
Thanks for your help with this.
I got titans leg press hack squat machine and had to use my own tools
I have a Fit 505 rack ( extension on my rack is 17in) which is very similar and would accept all the accessories but Titan doesn't ship to Canada, but overall that T2 rack looks better then mine. Synergee's accessories are never in stock!!
I still have those tools almost 3 years later 😂
Say it ain't so 😂
@@GlucksGym i figure they might come in handy someday
Sure beats the T-1
I want to see this actual review. The $200 rack review I watched for the jokes.
Wait to see what we did to that poor $200 rack 👀
@@GlucksGym Looking forward to the sequel.
Bought a budget power rack
Then I tore my pecker off!
WTF, Gluck being nice to Titan....how much $$ did Titan have to give you???
It's almost like I'm fair in my reviews or something
I have Titan rack equipment.. who cares about the comparison between the rouge .. it’s good enough for me for a home gym .. if anyone wants to workout with top notch equipment join a gym
This looks leaps and bounds over the version I got in 2014. Kudos to Titan for getting better. Except for the straps. They’ve always sucked.
They've come a long way even if they still have a little ways still to go.
Best budget rack are from South America, but not without risks. 😈