I recently had to write a review for another brand's jump rope for the Amazon Vine program, and compared it to the Renpho model which I have had for 1-2 years. It made me realize how much I love the Renpho, so I’m including the review here:
I have used jump roping as a regular exercise of mine for years, and own at least a dozen different types; anything from $8-80 models. A few years ago, I started using a Renpho Smart jumping rope, and, although it’s not my particularly the best made or my favorite jump rope, I have used it almost exclusively several times a week because of the “smart” features. I base my work outs on the number of jumps, so this thing has allowed me to stop counting and listen to music or podcasts because it counts for me. I love it. As a frame of reference, I typically do 4000 jumps and it takes me 27-28 minutes.
The rope on my Renpho has started to wear in the center (which happens) so I needed to replace it anyway. I had the opportunity to try this brand, WEGYM, through the Amazon Vine program, so decided to compare the 2. There are more similarities than differences, so I will mostly point out why I would absolutely recommend the Renpho over this brand:
The app for the WEGYM is more confusing to navigate. It’s part of a multi-training workout app that incorporates many other (non jump rope) exercises. The Renpho is just a jump rope app. While someone else may want to also have an app that does core exercises, strength training, etc it made this clunkier to navigate for me because only a small section of the app is dedicated to rope jumping. It looks like they also sell some type of resistance band (“Rally-X”?), and most of the app is focused on that.
While many of the features of the jump rope section WEGYM app are the same as the Renpho, it was also just a little more confusing to navigate (and I’m usually pretty tech savvy – I like gadgets). For example, there is a “metronome” setting which ticks while you jump, and I thought this was going to be a deal breaker, because it’s really annoying. You can turn it off, but it wasn’t obvious at first how. It’s probably just that I've been using the Renpho for so long and that I’m used to it, but it seems simpler and more sleek to use, even though the interface looks more rudimentary and not as polished as the WEGYM. Also, the Renpho let’s you compare your jumps, time, and calories burned to other users for that day, week, month, etc (just a little motivating factor) and I didn’t see that feature on the WEGYM.
The main issue though, are the handles. They are on the thin side (about the width of your thumb) and are short and made of a smooth plastic. I typically like the thicker handles, just for the feel and grip. However, if you are going to have thin, light handles you need to have a thin, light rope as well (which I also don’t usually like). I’m sure there are official weights/designations, but I would call this rope moderately heavy (it’s a steel cable surrounded by a plastic sheath – fairly typical) and moderately thick for a jump rope.
When jumping, the handles are not heavy enough to support the weight of the rope, so there is a lot of motion/toggle on the inner portion of the handles. This is annoying, especially if you are jumping for a while. I tried “choking up” on the handle, so I was essentially hitting the rope, and it still moved a lot. Basically, the balance is off so it’s not very comfortable to use for a long time.
The Renpho, at the time of this writing, is also $8 cheaper ($17 vs $25) than the WEGYM, making it a no-brainer. I will say, though, that the WEGYM and it’s features are worth $25, it’s just the Renpho is a much better bargain.
I think I’m going to remove the rope part from the WEGYM and put it on the Renpho handles. If it doesn’t fit (or is still too heavy for those handles), then I’ll just but another Renpho.
Chris –
Very nice jump rope for a ridiculously low price
I recently had to write a review for another brand’s jump rope for the Amazon Vine program, and compared it to the Renpho model which I have had for 1-2 years. It made me realize how much I love the Renpho, so I’m including the review here:I have used jump roping as a regular exercise of mine for years, and own at least a dozen different types; anything from $8-80 models. A few years ago, I started using a Renpho Smart jumping rope, and, although it’s not my particularly the best made or my favorite jump rope, I have used it almost exclusively several times a week because of the “smart” features. I base my work outs on the number of jumps, so this thing has allowed me to stop counting and listen to music or podcasts because it counts for me. I love it. As a frame of reference, I typically do 4000 jumps and it takes me 27-28 minutes.The rope on my Renpho has started to wear in the center (which happens) so I needed to replace it anyway. I had the opportunity to try this brand, WEGYM, through the Amazon Vine program, so decided to compare the 2. There are more similarities than differences, so I will mostly point out why I would absolutely recommend the Renpho over this brand:The app for the WEGYM is more confusing to navigate. It’s part of a multi-training workout app that incorporates many other (non jump rope) exercises. The Renpho is just a jump rope app. While someone else may want to also have an app that does core exercises, strength training, etc it made this clunkier to navigate for me because only a small section of the app is dedicated to rope jumping. It looks like they also sell some type of resistance band (“Rally-X”?), and most of the app is focused on that.While many of the features of the jump rope section WEGYM app are the same as the Renpho, it was also just a little more confusing to navigate (and I’m usually pretty tech savvy – I like gadgets). For example, there is a “metronome” setting which ticks while you jump, and I thought this was going to be a deal breaker, because it’s really annoying. You can turn it off, but it wasn’t obvious at first how. It’s probably just that I’ve been using the Renpho for so long and that I’m used to it, but it seems simpler and more sleek to use, even though the interface looks more rudimentary and not as polished as the WEGYM. Also, the Renpho let’s you compare your jumps, time, and calories burned to other users for that day, week, month, etc (just a little motivating factor) and I didn’t see that feature on the WEGYM.The main issue though, are the handles. They are on the thin side (about the width of your thumb) and are short and made of a smooth plastic. I typically like the thicker handles, just for the feel and grip. However, if you are going to have thin, light handles you need to have a thin, light rope as well (which I also don’t usually like). I’m sure there are official weights/designations, but I would call this rope moderately heavy (it’s a steel cable surrounded by a plastic sheath – fairly typical) and moderately thick for a jump rope.When jumping, the handles are not heavy enough to support the weight of the rope, so there is a lot of motion/toggle on the inner portion of the handles. This is annoying, especially if you are jumping for a while. I tried “choking up” on the handle, so I was essentially hitting the rope, and it still moved a lot. Basically, the balance is off so it’s not very comfortable to use for a long time.The Renpho, at the time of this writing, is also $8 cheaper ($17 vs $25) than the WEGYM, making it a no-brainer. I will say, though, that the WEGYM and it’s features are worth $25, it’s just the Renpho is a much better bargain.I think I’m going to remove the rope part from the WEGYM and put it on the Renpho handles. If it doesn’t fit (or is still too heavy for those handles), then I’ll just but another Renpho.
Bill Howarth –
Good product overall but lacks instructions on initial setup.
Overall this seems to be a good quality jump rope. The handles have a good weight to them and the count seems accurate. The app tracks jumps in real time which is great.The smart jumprope itself is great so giving 5-starts for that.However, as others have mentioned, the directions are a little vague. In particular around assembly of the rope. It instructs great on battery install, functions and pairing with the app, but omits any instruction on rope assembly. It may be common sense for some, but I had to reference the photos on the Amazon listing to make sure I did it correct. Not a huge problem unless you gift this to someone, then they’d have to do some research to find the listing and photos (unless they can just figure it out on their own!)Also their is mention of the device playing background in the manual (and in the FAQ on the App) and how to stop it from doing this. Mine did jot do this, nor could I figure out how to enable it to do this. Not sure if this would be a feature/benefit or an issue with the bluetooth connection to your device but might be a nice feature to have it able to play music/audio queues as you are using it. Again, due to the vague instructions I’m kind of uncertain about this.The other thing, in my opinion, the quality of the storage bag seems cheap. Seems like a cheap vinyl drawstring bag which probable won’t last. Would prefer a better quality mesh bag, but again this is just my opinion and many may not even need the bag.I was hoping the Renpho app I use for their smart scale would be the same for this product, but it is a different app. Would be great if they could have a dingle app that covered all their devices.Overall I am satisfied with this item/purchase and would recommend to others.
🍊 Clémentine Everyday –
Good quality and fun app features — but make sure you’ll actually use it
This jump rope is honestly very good. The handles are comfortable to hold, the rope is easy to control, and it’s fully adjustable, which is great if you’re sharing it or trying to get the perfect length. The app is also quite fun — it gives you training programs, tracks your jumps, and makes the workout feel a bit more engaging.That being said, I have to admit I’ve barely used it. I bought it a bit on impulse, mostly because the price is so low for a smart jump rope. The product itself is solid, but I recommend making sure you’re actually going to use it consistently, otherwise it might just sit in a drawer like mine.Final verdict:Great jump rope with comfortable handles, good adjustability, and a nice app. Four stars because it works well — just make sure it fits your routine.
Ruth McGuire –
Smooth glide, good rope, cool goal setting features
I really like this rope! I think it is so cool how Renpho is creating IOT (internet of things) devices to assist with your workout.Connects easily to you phone to track your workouts. Free application that is easy to install on your phone. I have their scale too, this application is separate from that.Rope comes ready to go, just adjust to your height. Smooth glide and rotation from the handles, as demonstrated in the video.I enjoyed the goal setting features. I tired timed jump countdown and also the jump countdown. Both kept me motivated to get to the end. I did the timed first and then set a jump goal higher than my timed rotation to see if I could beat the timed goal. I did. It was fun. The external motivation worked lolThe guide explains to you how to hold the handle so you can see the screen, this information isn’t really a concern because my eyes can’t discern the screen while skipping.Left out a few instructions on how to use some of the pieces that come with it, but they are mostly easy to figure out.All in all, good value for money. A fun little rope. If you are going to buy a skipping rope, why not an IOT one?
Antonio –
Molto bella
Andrea Cipriani –
Ho recentemente acquistato la RENPHO Corda per Saltare Smart con Contatore, e devo dire che è stata una scelta fantastica per il mio allenamento. Non solo è un ottimo strumento per tenersi in forma, ma offre anche una serie di funzionalità smart che la rendono ancora più interessante. Ecco perché mi ha conquistato:Funzioni smart e contatore integrato 📱La caratteristica principale che mi ha attratto di questa corda è il contatore intelligente. Grazie a questa funzione, posso monitorare il numero di salti in tempo reale e vedere facilmente i miei progressi ogni volta che la utilizzo. È molto motivante sapere quante ripetizioni ho fatto senza dover tenere il conto manualmente. Inoltre, il contatore è preciso e funziona bene, anche durante salti rapidi.Regolabile e adatta a tutti 🔄La corda è facilmente regolabile, quindi si adatta perfettamente alla mia altezza (e sono piuttosto alta!). La possibilità di adattarla rende l’esperienza ancora più comoda e sicura, permettendomi di allenarmi senza preoccupazioni. È perfetta per tutti i livelli di fitness, che tu sia un principiante o un atleta esperto.Materiali resistenti e comfort durante l’uso 🏋️♂️La qualità dei materiali è ottima: la corda è resistente e durevole, ma anche leggera, il che la rende facile da maneggiare. I manici sono progettati per garantire una presa comoda e sicura, e sono dotati di un rivestimento antiscivolo, che impedisce che scivolino durante l’allenamento, anche quando sudiamo. L’ergonomia dei manici è perfetta, così posso saltare per lunghi periodi senza sentire fastidi nelle mani.Perfetta per il fitness e il miglioramento della resistenza 💪Saltare la corda è un allenamento completo che migliora la resistenza, brucia calorie e tonifica. Ho notato che, utilizzando questa corda regolarmente, la mia forma fisica è migliorata notevolmente. È un ottimo modo per integrare l’allenamento cardiovascolare e la tonificazione muscolare, e mi piace perché è un esercizio che posso fare anche a casa senza bisogno di attrezzature ingombranti.Design compatto e facile da riporre 🏠Anche se la corda è regolabile e abbastanza lunga, è comunque facile da riporre grazie al design compatto. La posso avvolgere facilmente e metterla via senza occupare troppo spazio, il che è un vantaggio se non hai molto spazio in casa.Conclusioni 💡La RENPHO Corda per Saltare Smart con Contatore è una scelta ideale per chi cerca una corda per saltare che non solo faccia il suo lavoro, ma che offra anche un valore aggiunto grazie alle funzionalità smart. È resistente, facile da usare, regolabile e ti permette di tenere traccia dei tuoi progressi. Se stai cercando una corda per saltare che possa arricchire il tuo allenamento e rendere ogni salto più motivante, questa è sicuramente la scelta giusta! 👌
cécile b. –
2 ème corde RENPHO que j’achète et 2ème retour ! La corde ne fonctionnait tout simplement pas !Je ne comprends pas les avis positifs !
Maria F –
It is very accurate it’s the only one I use among others
Client d’Amazon –
Très bon produit facile d’utilisation et conforme à la description !