Basement Brandon reviewed Irwin Fitness Roller J-Cups and they look pretty great. I checked out their site and the monolift attachment and adjustable bench caught my eye as well. It looks like they put a lot of thought into their products and have good build quality. Not cheap and shipping from Canada but I'm not after value. Thoughts?
Monolift Attachment
https://irwinfitness.ca/products/alp...ift-attachment
Adjustable Bench
https://irwinfitness.ca/products/irwin-fitness-ab-1-0
Roller J-Cups
https://irwinfitness.ca/products/ifs-roller-j-cups
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05-08-2022, 09:20 AM #1Multi-Platinum User
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Thoughts on Irwin Fitness (monolift, bench, roller j-cups)?
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05-08-2022, 09:28 AM #2OG
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I haven't used any of their stuff, but the roller J-cups are raved about by everyone I have sever seen post about them.
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05-08-2022, 09:38 AM #3Registered User
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The bench and roller j-cups look nice, the monolift attachments are incredibly overpriced for a glorified hockey stick design. Makes me think of REP Fitness, they put all that money into attention to detail with cut-outs instead of in proving the design.
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05-08-2022, 10:02 AM #4Multi-Platinum User
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Well, the big selling point on the monolifts is they'll work with my rack. I don't have side holes nor will I be drilling any. Do you know of others out there I should look at?Originally Posted by urbanlifter
My rack has 1" holes and the owner of the company emailed me back within minutes this morning to confirm they have 1" at no extra charge. Maybe the monolifts are a pass but I appreciate that level of responsiveness regardless.
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05-08-2022, 02:01 PM #5Multi-Platinum User
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This looks intriguing:
https://griffin.fitness/rack-attachm...ffin-monolift/
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05-08-2022, 05:09 PM #6Registered User
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The Griffin look interesting, Titan Series work fine outside of the low quality UHMW, then Mutant Metals has a really interesting design with the rollers. Rogue's are excellent though, drilling side holes was incredibly easy even on the Legend rack.
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05-08-2022, 05:20 PM #7Multi-Platinum User
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Mutant Metals looks sweet. They are sold out but I'll have to keep an eye on the site. Hopefully, they'll start making them again. I'm going to watch for reviews of Griffin too. Not in a big hurry.Originally Posted by urbanlifter
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05-08-2022, 05:53 PM #8Registered User
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The only thing that worries me about Griffin is they appear to be a REP/Rogue knockoff company. Their mono design was done by ATX previously, so I'm not sure how well they were able to copy the specs and the swing looks kinda short. Mutant Metals looks awesome too, but I have similar concerns about the swing arm and the price makes it a big gamble. Haven't seen any videos of that one but would love to see a review, the arm just looks like it barely has room to drop back.Originally Posted by radrd
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05-10-2022, 06:16 AM #9Registered User
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That Irwin Adjustable Bench has all the features Rogue missed on and should've included on the 2.0 and especially the 3.0...12", or 14" wide back pad choices, 8 of the best adjustment angles as well as more seat pad angles (a 20° back pad angle would've been nice as well, but that's just nitpicking).
The only thing is the insane price tag (before shipping to the US). As for Rogue, don't get me wrong, I like my Rogue bench...but if I was in the market for one and the price was more forgiving, then I'd give Irwin's Adjustable Bench a spin.
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05-10-2022, 07:27 AM #10Multi-Platinum User
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Originally Posted by Deep-Voiced-One
Yeah, the price tag is nuts, but I don't know of an adjustable bench that ticks more boxes than Irwin. If I got that one with a 14" pad, it might be the perfect complement to my Ironmaster Super Bench Pro and I could ditch my Rep flat bench that I only use for barbell bench press.
Made in USA would be ideal, but I like our neighbors to the north quite a bit too. Build quality with Irwin seems top-tier though more reviews would be nice.
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05-11-2022, 11:33 AM #11Registered User
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No doubt the Irwin Adjustable Bench and IM Super Bench Pro would be an absolute killer combo in your home gym and the Irwin got more colors available too (compared to Rogue's benches)...if you decide to drop the coin and get one it would be the perfect dedicated barbell bench and the IM Super Bench Pro as the dedicated DB one.Originally Posted by radrd
I found this brief review on it...
https://youtu.be/7qDiBEv0T50Last edited by Deep-Voiced-One; 05-11-2022 at 11:47 AM.
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05-11-2022, 12:36 PM #12Multi-Platinum User
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Damnit, man. You aren't making it easy for me to talk myself out of it...Originally Posted by Deep-Voiced-One
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05-11-2022, 01:58 PM #13Registered User
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Lmao I'll throw ya another one...I don't have facebook and never will, but I found their public page and came across some of their custom colors including this one...Originally Posted by radrd
https://imgur.com/a/a1Og04y
They got insane custom colors including a tiger stripe gloss one too on their safeties as you scroll beyond.
I'm awfully tempted to flip my Rogue Adjustable 2.0 and Legend 3103 for the Irwin bench...I need serious help...lol.
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05-11-2022, 04:47 PM #14Registered User
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Ooooooh that crimson looking red is AWESOME!
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05-13-2022, 11:51 PM #15Registered User
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[QUOTE=radrd;1660934723]Basement Brandon reviewed Irwin Fitness Roller J-Cups and they look pretty great. I checked out their site and the monolift attachment and adjustable bench caught my eye as well. It looks like they put a lot of thought into their products and have good build quality. Not cheap and shipping from Canada but I'm not after value. Thoughts?
Monolift Attachment
great!
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05-14-2022, 08:24 AM #16Registered User
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Had never heard of them. Looks like really nice stuff and quality. Would be on my list for sure if I was in the market.
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05-14-2022, 05:39 PM #17Gray Matter Lifting
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I've got a pair of the Mutant Metals on the way. Any particular questions, let me know.Originally Posted by urbanlifter
My personal motto is Better than Yesterday. This defines who I am, my view of the world, and my goals in life. Each day, I try to be a little better than I was the day before. A little smarter, a little stronger, a little happier.
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05-14-2022, 06:10 PM #18Multi-Platinum User
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Nice! They look sweet. Main question is how far they swing - looks like around 5" or so, similar to Rogue, which would be great. How much were they including shipping? I'm guessing the price has increased regardless.Originally Posted by Dont Want None
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05-14-2022, 08:39 PM #19Gray Matter Lifting
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He has had to up his pricing due to steel and general material increases. I ordered mine late 2021, so I honestly don't even remember what I paid... I think somewhere around $400? I've got a dip attachment coming from him too... to go with my bench dock, hatfield handles, and wrist roller from him... he makes awesome stuff.Originally Posted by radrd
My personal motto is Better than Yesterday. This defines who I am, my view of the world, and my goals in life. Each day, I try to be a little better than I was the day before. A little smarter, a little stronger, a little happier.
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