New Titan Fitness

[Jason2459]

Good input and thanks for the pics.

I actually didn't realize how much slack my original j-hooks have. For once I think these x2 j-hooks are better then the original.

Some comparisons

original J-hook
20180120_134529 by Jason, on Flickr

Titan's x2 j-hook
20180120_134546 by Jason, on Flickr


Welds pretty much the same between the two

Original
20180120_134621 by Jason, on Flickr

Titan's
20180120_134606 by Jason, on Flickr

[kram1979]

This thread is exhausting. It's like we all just keep going round and round and round. If I had to guess, there's like 33% of us who will never buy Titan, then another 33% who will look to Titan first for Everything b/c their prices are just unbeatable, then about 33% who land somewhere in the middle. (And maybe 1% is just confused. Haha). At this point, we ALL know what we're getting if you choose Titan. To some, it's unacceptable, but to others, it's providing them with valuable gym equipment that they could never afford before Titan came around. And that's awesome. No need to argue about this company every other week.

I'd much rather see this thread stick to new product releases, and photos/impressions from actual users here on Titan equipment. All the bickering just doesn't get us anywhere (I'm guilty of this myself, and will try to do better in the future).

You guys enjoy your equipment. Let's all go get strong.

Nothing else needs to be said after this... REPPED!!

Back on track. Thanks for all the input guys on the dips

Thoughts on the single piece unit? Sturdy, issues with the rack in the way?

I saw that strip which is a nice touch. I just got a pair of x2 J-Hooks in with the UHMW and the screws were counter sunk in well. The paint or finish isn't a big deal to me on these. My rack has been through a lot and every few months I spray paint bare areas with black rustoleum.

Jason...sorry, I've had a rough week with being on the road & feeling sick...haven't had a chance to even try it yet. I will definitely get some pics up for you soon.

Also, the X2 sandwich J-cups are pretty decent as well. If you liked the regular ones you may like these as well for a cheap option

[murphyreedus]

To add yet another post I ordered the 8 inch belt and band holder to combine all my various belts and bands into a single location that would keep my wife from complaining.

It came in an an undamaged box and was nicely powdercoated and finished.

It came with lag bolts and hollow wall hangers which were absolute cheap garbage. After abandoning them as a terrible idea I went with my first plan of toggle bolts and washers.

It's hanging all my stuff up just fine and I'm actually pretty happy for less than $30. The only gripe I have are the hollow wall hangers but honestly I wasn't expecting them so it really didn't make a difference.

I picked up the 5" holder. I put mine into studs, so only needed the bolts. I was just happy to see that the lag bolts fit the holes and the holes were actually drilled at standard stud spacing.

I'll echo that the powder coat actually looks pretty nice, nothing was dinged up, and it holds all of my belts and straps. No ragrets.

[kram1979]

Finally had a chance to try the X2 dip attachment I purchased.

Overall I'm pleased with it. Handles extend thru the frame & are welded on both sides. Paint looks nice & is a bit glossier than the rack itself. The main box portion has UMHW & screws are countersunk. Gusset is fully welded.









One thing I don't like is the side-to-side movement.



With that said, it seems like it is inherent to this design...?

Brandon Cambell's review of the monster lite Matador shows the same: https://youtu.be/rdqReLCMrTY?t=128

I have not done dips in months, heck...maybe even a year, so my form/control was not very good. As you can see in the first few reps, I'm shaking & the side-to-side movement of the attachment is not good (also, my rack is not bolted to the floor atm). I'm about 225 lbs for reference.

Second set of reps I did with more control & the handle did not move at all. Last set I threw a couple shims in the attachment & it didnt move at all.



Overall this will work just fine, but I think I'm gonna grab some thin pieces of stick-on uhmw & eliminate the gaps. I don't know if it's really necessary, but I think once I strap some weight on & am struggling with some harder reps, I won't want that shaking.

[dailob]

your video seems like it's 8K quality as i'm seeing sort of a soap opera effect O_O


have you thought about bolting your rack onto the stall mats? Not sure if that really makes a difference...

[kram1979]

your video seems like it's 8K quality as i'm seeing sort of a soap opera effect O_O


have you thought about bolting your rack onto the stall mats? Not sure if that really makes a difference...

lol! My phone is set to 1920x1080 x 60fps... gives it that effect.

Yes, I'm gonna bolt it down once I settle on a location. I've got a hammer drill, just need to get it exactly where I want it.

[rpark]

One thing I don't like is the side-to-side movement.

With that said, it seems like it is inherent to this design...?

Yes, my rogue monster matador has a little wiggle (not that much, but some)..... but once I mount, it's sturdy as a rock. The video looks like your rack is shaking more than your attachment, that's something I don't have at all, I'm 215 and add some weight for dips too. But my rack is also rock solid 7 gauge, with weight on the storage pegs.

[jormone]

Check this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/homegym/com...ough_and_will/

[DVG93]

Check this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/homegym/com...ough_and_will/

Holy ****! That is scary!

Maybe I will go ahead and get some of those sandwich j cups, they look stronger..

What baffles me is that some people seem are defending the J cup on the reddit thread, and some people seem to think it broke at a weld for some reason. It broke at the bend.

I really hope Titan takes this seriously and follows up. I think a recall is in order for affected batches.

[arkaa]

Check this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/homegym/com...ough_and_will/

I've never seen a J-Hook break like that, very scary.
Now you got me worried.

[thejosef]

Check this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/homegym/com...ough_and_will/

Wow. I vowed to quit being a negative nancy on Titan, but that is kinda game changing right there...

[Cleveland33]

Wow. That is kinda game changing right there...

of all things to fail...

[dailob]

Check this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/homegym/com...ough_and_will/

same user that posts here no?

[rpark]

same user that posts here no?

Looks like it.... come on smokinhawk..... your supposed to post on BB first, then redit.... sheesh

[Bench905]

Cue the Titan apologists saying that people shouldn't be benching that much, that they can replace their shoulder for less than Rogue equipment, that they wanted a new nose anyway so they would like the bar to drop on their face, etc.

[thejosef]

of all things to fail...

Yeah that's the first j-hook of any brand I've ever seen fail... Man.. that is such a catastrophic failure.

[Za78]

Do Rogue J-hooks fit in Titan racks?

[kram1979]

Wow. I vowed to quit being a negative nancy on Titan, but that is kinda game changing right there...

Seriously... I've bought in because of my free rack & good experiences with other items...but that is freaking scary stuff.

[DVG93]

Cue the Titan apologists saying that people shouldn't be benching that much, that they can replace their shoulder for less than Rogue equipment, that they wanted a new nose anyway so they would like the bar to drop on their face, etc.

haha! maybe that is how us Titan enthusiasts come off to the Rogue purists! I love my titan rack but think Ill be changing my j cups to the sandwich style soon. Luckily (I guess) I dont move that much weight.

[Za78]

What makes the sandwich style safer in the event of a sheer off?

[DVG93]

What makes the sandwich style safer in the event of a sheer off?

Im just saying it *looks stronger*

It has a higher rated capacity, but I dont know their rated numbers mean anything.

The sandwich j cup looks stronger to me because it doesnt incorporate the bend in the standard j cup. I dont have faith in their metal bending process after seeing this.

The sandwich j cup is made with two pieces of flat sheet metal, with a big chunk of plastic held in place with bolts between the two pieces.

[dailob]

Cue the Titan apologists saying that people shouldn't be benching that much, that they can replace their shoulder for less than Rogue equipment, that they wanted a new nose anyway so they would like the bar to drop on their face, etc.

not defending the person but if you or anyone hasnt read the post... the person then proceeded to squat in a safer rack at higher weight sets and reps, despite having his shoulder "almost torn off the bone"

figured i'd at least give another perspective instead of just a lopsided one. so SH will have to chime in on this one...

[thejosef]

Im just saying it *looks stronger*

It has a higher rated capacity, but I dont know their rated numbers mean anything.

The sandwich j cup looks stronger to me because it doesnt incorporate the bend in the standard j cup. I dont have faith in their sheet metal bending process after seeing this.

The sandwich j cup is made with two pieces of flat sheet metal, with a big chunk of plastic held in place with bolts between the two pieces.

Honestly, I would call Titan and see if they'll send you sandwich hooks for FREE at this point. Major safety issue on the standard hooks.. (I would throw the standard ones in the garbage)

[tombro]

You see the red you assume I’m a troll but those who know better know I’m a vet with this stuff, guys don’t ever ever skimp On something that can kill you ie even a simple pull down lat bar because think about it, if the weld fails where is the impact gunna take that bar lol I wanna meet the person who dies to save 200 dollars

[Cleveland33]

Honestly, I would call Titan and see if they'll send you sandwich hooks for FREE at this point. Major safety issue on the standard hooks.. (I would throw the standard ones in the garbage)

I would certainly think that enters recall territory

[hittmanlevi]

I was planning on getting their westside bench next time it came in stock but after seeing this J-hook failing it gives me some reservations

[C123C]

Wow. I vowed to quit being a negative nancy on Titan, but that is kinda game changing right there...

It's funny. I just read the page and your quoted comment up top thinking how balanced and good it was. Then I saw this J Cup and had a holy **** moment. I then thought back and said...kind of nukes that thejosef's point...then I read this. Stream of consciousness but we were on exactly the same page.

That is fricking ridiculous. OMG. I figured at least their racks were okay just don't order anything flukey like a 45 hyper. No...wrong.

[DVG93]

On the bright side, I cant think of any other parts of the rack that would be sensitive to a similar failure. Maybe the strap safeties, but those are beefier than the j cups, and the force would be on a different axis relative to the bend.

[Jason2459]

Well, looks like I'll be using those j-hooks to hold bands. Always use safeties...

[arkaa]

I would certainly think that enters recall territory

Exactly!! Seeing that broken J-Hook definitely shook my trust in their products. Sure they look beefy & strong, but if the steel is not good then what's the point?

I will be emailing Titan about the J-Hook failure. I don't think I'll ever be moving those kind of weights, but if it broke at 385 lb today, maybe it might break at 250 lb if the bar was racked forcefully.

Well, looks like I'll be using those j-hooks to hold bands. Always use safeties...

Do you still trust the Titan safeties? If the steel is bad, even the safeties can break.