Buddy Lee Jump Ropes Rope Master Original Ball Bearing Jump Rope, 9” HD Plastic Handles. Perfect Jump Rope for Fitness, CrossFit Gym, Endurance Jumping, Cross Overs, Extreme Jumping

I have been jump roping for close to 15 years for high school wrestling, jiu jitsu and general fitness. Here are a list of factors that I think make for a great jump rope and how I think this rope lives up to each one: (1) Speed: A lot of cross-fit enthusiasts are really into speed ropes. Specifically, the very thin ropes that move a thousand miles a second whether you want them to or not. This rope is not that. This rope is, however, as fast a rope as you should want unless all you are looking to do is break world speed records. Meaning, this rope can go very fast if you want it to, but also very slow if you want it to, which really makes for a great ability to take your workout through different intensity levels depending on how you're feeling. Which brings me to my second factor. (2) Control: This rope is easy to control. And I mean EASY. You want to go fast? You want to go slow? You can go from 0 to 60 - and vis-a-versa - at the drop of a hat. You want to do double unders while going fast or slow? EASY. You want to criss-cross, multiple times in a row, while going fast or slow? EAVEN EASIER. What's more, no matter how fast or slow you go, or what tricks you might do, this rope NEVER tangles. (3) No tangling: This rope does not tangle. At all. If you've ever experienced a rope that tangles (especially when your in the middle of a great workout), you will appreciate this rope. (4) Balance: This factor is somewhat related to the previous three, and part of why this rope is so easy to use. The weight distribution from the handles through the rope is superb and feels amazing. If I had to draw an analogy, think of it like what driving a high end race car must feel like, responding perfectly and comfortably to your every movement. Effortless control and performance. Can't say enough good things about this rope. I jump rope even more now than I used to simply because this rope is so much fun to use. One final word of advice: the rope will be purposefully long when it arrives. Begin cutting it down in small increments until you find the length that feels the best for you. Give each new cut a a couple minutes of testing until it feels "right." Patience here is key, but worth it.

I decided to upgrade to the Rope Master after having completed the first few chapters/programs of Buddy Lee's Jump Rope Training book with an Altus speed rope (also purchased from Amazon). The Altus was a great beginner rope, but it can't hold a candle to the Rope Master. The Rope Master rotates effortlessly and has a very smooth swing. Some other reviews complained about noisy bearings and bearings which came loose - I have not experienced either issue (I've only owned for a month though). The long handles are excellent for performing arm crossovers and the light weight of the rope has allowed me to lengthen the duration of my sets. The plastic material of the handles does seem like it may be a little fragile, but has held up fine so far under minor abuse. The cord was definitely kinked right out of the package but relexed after a few uses. Even if the cord remains slightly kinked, it will not have a real impact on your rope swing. I only jump rope on carpet, rubber, or wood surfaces so I expect the cord to last a while - no signs of wear so far. Don't jump rope on concrete...period. Also, if you like feeling pain, then you will love jumping rope barefoot (this rope smarts pretty good on contact). I jump rope about 5 times a week, so for me, the price was justified. If you aren't as serious about jumping, then you may want to consider a less expensive alternative. Overall - If you want to make rope jumping a regular part of your workout routine, then this is a great rope to train with.

People who are giving this product bad reviews don't seem to understand the purpose of these jump ropes. The Buddy Lee Aero Speed Jump is better for pure speed and for double unders, etc...This jump rope is better for tricks. That is why the handles are long and made of plastic. The length makes crossovers and other tricks much easier and the plastic bends just enough to allow for other more advanced tricks. If you jump every day with these, you'll probably need to replace them once a year. The Aero Speed, will last longer, is better for speed, but does not have the larger handles which are better for tricks. If you want the plastic ones to last longer, reinforce the plastic (as soon as you get them) with duct tape. This will alleviate pressure from the plastic as it bends slightly during jumps. And seriously, if you are having trouble pulling off double unders with this rope...you need to get off of the computer and practice jumping rope. Double unders can be executed with ANY JUMP ROPE!! This is a particularly well made jump rope...if you can't do double unders it is a YOU problem.

Great jump rope, the ball bearings are smooth, it's easy to set the rope length to meet your needs. My only complaint are how the handles feel in your hands, I end up holding them just above the ball bearings and not on the padded part. Nothing like jumping rope to let you know how out of shape you really are.

Broke the minute I first use it. Poor quality. I do not recommend.

good feel, liking it so far

Das Seil ist ziemlich gut. Es liegt gut in der Hand, und man kann viele verschiedene Sprünge absolvieren. Die Qualität des Seiles ist in Ordnung. Jedoch ist Preis des Seiles schon an der oberen Grenze daher auch nur 4 von 5 Sterne.

has a very bad chemical smell

I've had it for a few weeks now and have been using it several times a week! You definitely need to boil the rope when it arrives but that's easy and quick and only needs to be done once. I cut it to make it shorter and then tied knots in it to shorten it a bit more, apparently it shrinks in the cold (weather) and lengthens in the hot (summer time). The only problem I've had is a sore thumb from skipping too much and holding the handle down with my thumb. But I can say it's very light weight and spins like a dream. The only negative is the price. It's just plastic after all... probably costs under $5.00 to produce yet I had to pay over $50...

Tried a few similar steel cable ropes that were not of the same design as this. They wore out too quickly on concrete and got tangled easily with skills. Went for this and it's a great rope. Very light and never gets tangled. You can use this on concrete and yes it will wear out eventually but not as quick as the pvc covered steel ones which lasted me 3 days!! Very fast and light would recommend! Excellent service from this seller too quick and fast!