The 8 Best Battle Ropes of 2019

Best Overall: Power Guidance Battle Rope

The Power Guidance Battle Rope is the best option on the market. This strong and durable battle rope is ideal for just about any home gym, outdoor space, garage, or basement. You can find the perfect option for your needs because this 1.5-inch rope comes in 30-, 40-, and 50-foot lengths with 18-, 24-, and 30-pound weights respectively. 

What sets this one apart from the competition is that it has a little bit of everything. The entire Dacron rope is covered in a nylon sleeve to protect the rope from debris and wear and tear. The handles include 7.5-inch comfortable rubber grips that are heat-shrunken to the rope. Each one comes with an anchor to attach in your home gym.

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Best Budget: AmazonBasics Battle Exercise Training Rope

This simple battle rope from AmazonBasics comes in six sizes, so you can find an option that fits in your home gym. Despite its relatively low price, this battle rope is just as effective as any others when it comes to getting a great workout for your abs, hands, shoulders, core, legs, back, and arms. 

The rope is constructed with high tensile polyester and is triple braided for added durability. Unlike other low-cost battle ropes, this one has comfortable, heat-shrink rubber grip handles. It comes with a one-year warranty and is easy to store or carry.

Best for Beginners: NEXPro Battle Rope

If you’ve just started working out with battle ropes, it’s smart to get a simple and affordable one for your home gym. The NEXPro Battle Rope is a perfect option for undulation and explosiveness workouts for beginners. 

This 1.5-inch thick rope comes in three sizes: 12-pound, 30-foot; 18-pound, 40-foot; and 24-pound, 50-foot. This stylish black rope is made of 100% PolyDac, polypropylene, and polyester for a durable, water-resistant piece of equipment. The rope is made with a three-braid construction with high tensile materials which make it especially durable. You also get a heat shrink rubber grip handles and 600D Oxford, anti-scuff Waterproof Sleeves to protect from damage.

Best for Training: GoFit Combat Rope

The GoFit Combat Rope is your best bet for training. Made with braided nylon and polyester rope, it's a non-shedding, ultra-durable option for strength, stamina, cardio, and cross-training exercise. 

This 15-inch thick and 40-foot-long rope is ideal for the associated Total Body Rope Workout or any indoor or outdoor uses. Use the red, rubber-coated handles for an excellent workout whether you’re training for a triathlon, a bodybuilding competition, or an obstacle race.

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Best Grips: EliteSRS Premium Battle Ropes

A battle rope is only as good as its handles. In order to get a great battle rope workout that leaves your muscles burning, you need handles that are easy to grip and durable enough to use time after time. This rope features long 10-inch heat shrink grips that are “guaranteed to never come off.” 

The EliteSRS Premium Battle Rope is made of a combination of dacron and polypropylene for a uniquely durable rope that will withstand the toughest punishment and water. Along with the battle rope—which comes in 30-, 40-, and 50-foot lengths—you get a 2-inch by 16-foot nylon anchor strap that is double stitched and strong enough to withstand 1,500 pounds of force.

Best with Anchor Straps: Pro Battle Ropes with Anchor Strap Kit

When you’re adding a battle rope to your home gym, often the most important part is the addition of some anchor straps. Although you can use battle ropes without anchors, they give you a reliable and strong workout space. Pro Battle Ropes has some of the best included anchor straps on the market. 

This 100% PolyDac battle rope is ideal for any battle rope workout. It's covered with an upgraded DuraMax protective sleeve as well as heavy coated handles for extra durability and comfort. The two extreme tensile strength reinforced nylon heavy-duty straps and stainless steel carabiner that help anchor this battle rope set it apart from the rest. You'll be able to anchor your movements no matter how intense they get. 

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Best Heavy Duty: Titan Battle Rope

You could probably describe a fair number of the battle ropes on the market as “heavy duty.” But if you want to pick one that has strong, durable handles and a construction that can take nearly endless punishment, you may want to try the Titan Battle Rope. 

Available in 1.5- or 2-inch thicknesses and 30-, 40-, or 50-foot lengths, this battle rope can be as tough as you need it to be. Built with Polydarcon material, this rope will withstand countless difficult workouts without taking on damage or wear and tear. It's braided tightly and features easy-to-grip handles that are made to last. Titan sells an anchor set separately.