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.

I have both this and the Buddy Lee's Aero Speed Hyperformance Jump Rope with EXTRA Replacement Cord, and between the two I prefer this one for its functionality but I like the Aero Speed for its aesthetics and material. The Rope Master's extra handle length is what gives it the edge for doing double unders, but for speed and control the Aero Speed wins hands down. For versatility, I'd choose the Rope Master if you have to decide between the two, but keep in mind that these handles are made of light plastic (which does seem quite durable, contrary to what other reviewers have stated) while the Aero Speed has some nice light metal handles. People always ask me what that is hanging around my neck when I wear my Rope Master, because it does look kind of like...a toy. But make no mistake, it is in fact a great jump rope, albeit expensive!*Overall, I'd give it an A- for cost:functionality. This jump rope will surely aid in advancing your roping skills!On a side note, as other reviewers have mentioned, the PVC does arrive kinked and wrinkled and even after hanging it for long periods of time, they are unlikely to come out completely. However, they shouldn't have any affect on your jump roping unless you're going at a super slow speed. Also, make sure that you don't cut it too short (as I did)...remember, you can always cut more off later but you can't very well add more on!

Step 1: remove from packagingStep 2: place rope in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes then turn off heat and let sit for an additional 2-3 minutes.Step 3: place rope in trashStep 4: buy a crossropeI wanted to like the rope because of who made it. It feels like a child's toy. It's too flimsy and just feels like low quality all around. I suppose the only plus is that when you mess up and it hits you, it doesn't feel like anything.