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Every jump rope page we publish, in one place: speed ropes, weighted ropes, beaded ropes and fitness ropes. Each ranked guide scores five ropes for one situation with FitScore, built from the specs of 12 jump ropes and weighted for that buyer. A few short jump rope sessions a week go a long way toward the 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity the CDC recommends for adults.
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Our top picks
The #1 of our three main rankings: the overall pick, weighted ropes and ropes for beginners. The ring shows the pick’s FitScore in that ranking.
Elite Jumps Surge 3.0
Speed rope · #1 in our jump rope ranking
Crossrope AMP Jump Rope Set
Smart rope · #1 in our weighted jump rope ranking
Buddy Lee Beaded Speed Jump Rope
Beaded rope · #1 in our beginner jump rope ranking
FitScores are not comparable across rankings: each one uses the weights of its own buying guide.
Find the pick for your situation
4 situations, each with its own ranked top 5.
Choose your situation
Pick the case closest to yours. Every guide ranks five jump ropes with FitScore weights for that situation, so the #1 pick fits the way you will actually train.
Speed, weighted, beaded or fitness?
Four kinds of jump rope: the cord and the weight decide how fast it turns, how it feels and what it trains. Start here if you are unsure.
Speed ropes
A thin coated cable on light handles, most on ball bearings; 4 in our rankings. See the picks
Weighted ropes
A heavier cord, weighted handles or a smart set of clip-on ropes; 5 in our rankings. See the picks
Beaded ropes
Plastic beads on a cord: steady, easy to feel and tough on concrete; 2 in our rankings. See the picks
Fitness ropes
A PVC cord, often on a swivel: the all-round choice for cardio and footwork; 1 in our rankings. See the picks
In-depth reviews
Each review scores one jump rope with FitScore for the buying intent it is made for.
Elite Jumps Surge 3.0 Review
Buy it if you want a light, fast rope for double unders and cardio.
Crossrope AMP Jump Rope Set Review
Buy it if counted, guided workouts keep you jumping and you want light and heavy ropes in one set.
Head-to-head comparisons
Two jump ropes with the same FitScore weights and one winner.
Crossrope AMP Jump Rope SetFitScore 52.1
Crossrope Get Strong SetFitScore 46.8Crossrope AMP Jump Rope Set vs Crossrope Get Strong Set
Winner for weighted jump rope: Crossrope AMP Jump Rope Set.
See the comparison →Elite Jumps Surge 3.0FitScore 68.5
Buddy Lee Rope MasterFitScore 52.7Elite Jumps Surge 3.0 vs Buddy Lee Rope Master
Winner for speed jump rope: Elite Jumps Surge 3.0.
See the comparison →Jump rope guides and tools
Sizing, weighted rope benefits and a type comparison, plus a comparison tool and every ranked rope in one list.
Jump Rope Length Guide
A chart by height, the standing test and how to adjust each type of rope.
Weighted Jump Rope Benefits
What a heavier rope changes, which weight to pick and how to start safely.
Weighted vs Speed Jump Rope
Weighted or speed rope: turn, muscles, feel and who each suits.
Jump Rope Comparison Tool
Any two or three jump ropes, spec by spec, with the FitScore for your use.
Jump Rope Deals
Every jump rope we rank in one sortable list, with price tiers.
How we rank jump ropes
One method across every jump rope guide.
Scored for your use
FitScore weights six categories (rotation and rope, durability, grip and feel, fit, extras, price) for one buying intent, so a speed rope and a weighted rope are judged on what matters for each.
Specs that matter
Bearings, cord type, rope weight, handles, grip, length, adjustment and handle warranty are what set these ropes apart.
Clear top picks
Every guide names one top pick and four alternatives with a clear role. A brand holds at most two places in each guide.
Not sure where to start?
Most people do well with the #1 pick of our main guide. If you are new to the rope, start with the beginner guide.