New Titan Fitness

[magicmatt]

Viking press back in stock.

[DesiredDad77]

Does anyone in this thread have the flat utility bench from Titan with the 1,000 lb capacity? Thinking of pulling the trigger on one since I can get it for about $100.

[chadsalt]

Does anyone in this thread have the flat utility bench from Titan with the 1,000 lb capacity? Thinking of pulling the trigger on one since I can get it for about $100.

I've had my hands on one, you won't be disappointed. Their adjustable bench on the other hand, not so great.

[mattmouser]

Does anyone in this thread have the flat utility bench from Titan with the 1,000 lb capacity? Thinking of pulling the trigger on one since I can get it for about $100.

Yes, I've had it for quite a while now and it's very sturdy. It's basically overkill and not what you'd expect (this is good) in a discount company's bench. I'd buy it again for sure.

My only somewhat criticism is that the pad could benefit by being a tad more firm.

Full disclosure: I like Titan fitness products. I have two of their T3 racks, flat bench, barbell gun rack, belt hanger rack, and I'm going to be ordering more of their products.

[DesiredDad77]

Yes, I've had it for quite a while now and it's very sturdy. It's basically overkill and not what you'd expect (this is good) in a discount company's bench. I'd buy it again for sure.

My only somewhat criticism is that the pad could benefit by being a tad more firm.

Full disclosure: I like Titan fitness products. I have two of their T3 racks, flat bench, barbell gun rack, belt hanger rack, and I'm going to be ordering more of their products.

I am really wanting a T-3 rack. I made the fatal error of starting off with a cheap Gold's Gym squat rack/FID bench combo from Wally World for like $170 and am already getting annoyed with it. It works for now, but want a T-3 more and more. I already have some of Titan's kettlebells, plyobox and wrist roller with load pin. Thinking the flat bench will be my next purchase.

[shiftmx6]

Stuck between the T-3 Fold Back wall mounted rack and the Rogue R-3W fold back rack. Really want the Rogue, but looking at just over $600 shipped, when the Titan is $299 shipped...

EDIT: and now the T-3 is OOS.

[Cleveland33]

I made the fatal error of starting off with a cheap…

I am really wanting a T-3 rack.

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[DVG93]

I am really wanting a T-3 rack. I made the fatal error of starting off with a cheap Gold's Gym squat rack/FID bench combo from Wally World for like $170 and am already getting annoyed with it. It works for now, but want a T-3 more and more. I already have some of Titan's kettlebells, plyobox and wrist roller with load pin. Thinking the flat bench will be my next purchase.

Do it! I love my t3 short rack!

[shiftmx6]

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Ha, this is my fear.

[DesiredDad77]

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Am I missing something here? Please don't tell me you are one of the Rogue fan boys and that is the ONLY brand anyone should buy *eye roll*

[DesiredDad77]

Do it! I love my t3 short rack!

Repped.

[Jason2459]

Am I missing something here? Please don't tell me you are one of the Rogue fan boys and that is the ONLY brand anyone should buy *eye roll*

Did you read the two quotes? It was pointing out something funny. Are you telling me Titan isn't cheap?

[DesiredDad77]

Did you read the two quotes? Are you telling me Titan isn't cheap?

It's not cheap, its affordable. Big difference.

[Paulie_G]

Am I missing something here? Please don't tell me you are one of the Rogue fan boys and that is the ONLY brand anyone should buy *eye roll*

Rogue is most certainly not the only brand out there. Look to brands like Black Widow, Edge Fitness for more economical, similar racks. Just not Titan for the things that really need to be dependable, like a rack. I own one of their sleds and a couple of accessories...and the quality is just awful. Seriously. Poor welds, dents in metal, uneven paint. Poor welds and racks are the worst combination imaginable.

[Jason2459]

It's not cheap, its affordable. Big difference.

Not really when it's cheap but nothing wrong with that. It's giving options to people . Rogue is affordable vs other "higher quality" brands.

[DesiredDad77]

Rogue is most certainly not the only brand out there. Look to brands like Black Widow, Edge Fitness for more economical, similar racks. Just not Titan for the things that really need to be dependable, like a rack. I own one of their sleds and a couple of accessories...and the quality is just awful. Seriously. Poor welds, dents in metal, uneven paint. Poor welds and racks are the worst combination imaginable.

I could care less how pretty the welds are or how shiny the powder coat is. I also don't give a **** if the rack comes in 52 colors. I mean who gives a flying ***k on the looks its a damn weight rack that sits in my basement and gets used.

[Jason2459]

I could care less how pretty the welds are or how shiny the powder coat is. I also don't give a **** if the rack comes in 52 colors. I mean who gives a flying ***k on the looks its a damn weight rack that sits in my basement and gets used.

And that's why it's cheap. If you can't admit that then who is the fanboy?

[DesiredDad77]

And that's why it's cheap. If you can't admit that then who is the fanboy?

My biggest thing in if/when I get a rack is budget. I need something at the $400 to my steps price point that offers good value, has expandability, and an assortment of attachments if need be. That's my requirements. Titan fits my list.

On a personal goal note I have no interest in trying to bench press a car or win a contest in a thong while covered in baby oil. I just want to be able to workout at home and keep myself in decent shape. That's it for me.

[Jason2459]

My biggest thing in if/when I get a rack is budget. I need something at the $400 to my steps price point that offers good value, has expandability, and an assortment of attachments if need be. That's my requirements. Titan fits my list.

Great, so you needed a cheap rack and Titan fit your needs. Again, what's wrong with that?

[DesiredDad77]

Great, so you needed a cheap rack and Titan fit your needs. Again, what's wrong with that?

In reality we all have a personal level of what's affordable. For me $400 is my affordable limit while maybe $700 is affordable for you. Maybe I took your replies out of context so apologies for that.

[Cleveland33]

Am I missing something here? Please don't tell me you are one of the Rogue fan boys and that is the ONLY brand anyone should buy *eye roll*

Me? No. *eye roll* I don't own a single Rogue product.

My biggest thing in if/when I get a rack is budget. I need something at the $400 to my steps price point that offers good value, has expandability, and an assortment of attachments if need be. That's my requirements. Titan fits my list.

But there are other manufacturers besides Rogue and Titan.
There are racks that cost not much more than Titan that have a long history of quality and long term dependability. The Titan racks I have seen, they are not worth $400, they should be in the $300 range.

Your argument that you don't need fancy welds and shiny powdercoat is fine but I find it funny that you say that but then place a higher value on bells and whistles (expandability and attachments) over quality.

[DesiredDad77]

Me? No. *eye roll* I don't own a single Rogue product.



But there are other manufacturers besides Rogue and Titan.

Your argument that you don't need fancy welds and shiny powdercoat is fine but I find it funny that you say that but then place a higher value on bells and whistles (expandability and attachments) over quality.

When I say expandibility I am referring to items like being able to buy a safety strap system versus a pin system or adding a monolift etc.

[Cleveland33]

When I say expandibility I am referring to items like being able to buy a safety strap system versus a pin system or adding a monolift etc.

I'm well aware.

And I find that contradictory to your previous posts.

[kram1979]

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..... Here we go again. Cleveland about up his post count like crazy

[Paulie_G]

I could care less how pretty the welds are or how shiny the powder coat is. I also don't give a **** if the rack comes in 52 colors. I mean who gives a flying ***k on the looks its a damn weight rack that sits in my basement and gets used.

Dude, the welds have nothing to do being pretty. Bad welds can be DEADLY. We buy racks to save our lives, not take them. Buying a super cheap rack is worse than throwing away money, in my educated opinion.

[Bench905]

I could care less how pretty the welds are or how shiny the powder coat is. I also don't give a **** if the rack comes in 52 colors. I mean who gives a flying ***k on the looks its a damn weight rack that sits in my basement and gets used.

Why so angry? And yes...you should absolutely care about welds lol

I also don't understand why it's Rogue vs. Titan when there are other companies like Rep Fitness putting out racks for as low as $259. Just because Titan rips off Rogue's designs means these are the only two rack makers out there?

[DesiredDad77]

Why so angry? And yes...you should absolutely care about welds lol

I also don't understand why it's Rogue vs. Titan when there are other companies like Rep Fitness putting out racks for as low as $259. Just because Titan rips off Rogue's designs means these are the only two rack makers out there?

Rep Fitness looks like another option I can add to the list then. Great recommendation, thank you.

[chadsalt]

Dude, the welds have nothing to do being pretty. Bad welds can be DEADLY. We buy racks to save our lives, not take them. Buying a super cheap rack is worse than throwing away money, in my educated opinion.

Which weld on the rack could be deadly? Pin/pipe not welded, holes in uprights should not be on side with seams. Weld on j hooks could cause injury but safeties would catch and keep you alive.

[DVG93]

Which weld on the rack could be deadly? Pin/pipe not welded, holes in uprights should not be on side with seams. Weld on j hooks could cause injury but safeties would catch and keep you alive.

My thoughts as well. Crossmember welds should be in compression not tension when you are racking or fail a set into the safety.

[Jason2459]

Which weld on the rack could be deadly? Pin/pipe not welded, holes in uprights should not be on side with seams. Weld on j hooks could cause injury but safeties would catch and keep you alive.

I'm just imagining now the rack splitting in two. Lol

I'm rather impressed the x2 uses 9 gauge. I don't like inside depth is only 24". Why I like the classic Westside 2x2 as it's 36" and Rogues R3BT with 30". 30" is as narrow as I'd want and 36" is as wide as I'd want. I don't like all these 3x3 posts and 40+" of depth. Crazy huge rigs and constantly having uprights in the way and clanging plates against them.