Crossrope Review (2026): Is the Weighted Jump Rope System Worth It?

Updated: October 30, 2026 · By René Schmidt

What Crossrope is

Crossrope is an American company that makes a weighted jump rope system. The key idea is that the weight sits in the rope itself, not in the handles. One pair of handles clips onto ropes of different weights, so you can switch from a lighter rope to a heavier one in seconds, without tools. According to Crossrope, the system can be expanded with ropes from 1 oz up to 5 lb, plus ropeless attachments.

That design is the main reason people pay more for it than for a normal rope: instead of buying several separate ropes with their own handles, you buy one handle pair and add rope weights over time.

My experience: what I can tell you, and what I can't

I jumped rope regularly for many years and went through cheap plastic ropes from sports shops, simple cotton ropes and speed ropes from the CrossFit world. None of them convinced me the way Crossrope did.

The first time I held my green Crossrope rope (325 g, roughly 0.7 lb), I was surprised. It feels clearly different from a normal rope: the weight pulls through evenly, the rotation feels more stable, and you notice every turn. At first I was worn out after about 10 minutes, even though I had been jumping regularly for years.

I trained with that rope in structured intervals, for example 12 × 1 minute with breaks in between, and I also trained outdoors in my garden. My Apple Watch recordings from those years showed that sessions with the weighted rope were noticeably harder for me than sessions with a normal rope. I can't give you a reliable calorie figure for that, so I won't make one up.

Over the years the handles held up well and the ropes turned evenly. That is why Crossrope is still the system I recommend.

The limits of this review: this is not a lab test. It is based on my own long-term use of one older rope that I bought myself, not on a systematic test of today's models. The green 325 g rope is not part of the current sets, so the ropes you would get today may feel different. And because I no longer jump regularly, I'm describing my active training years, not last week.

The current sets at a glance (according to Crossrope)

Source: crossrope.com product pages, checked on October 30, 2026. Prices and set contents can change; the price at checkout applies.

If the lighter set sounds right for you, have a look at the ☞ Get Lean Set on crossrope.com. If you already know you want heavy ropes for strength-focused work, the ☞ Get Strong Set on crossrope.com is the counterpart. I compare all three sets in detail in Get Lean vs Get Strong (vs AMP).

What I like

• One handle pair, several rope weights. Switching ropes takes seconds, so one system covers lighter and heavier sessions.
• The feel of the weighted rope. For me, the steady rotation and the clear feedback on every turn were the biggest difference to normal ropes.
• Durability in my use. Handles and rope held up well over my years of training.
• Handle warranty. According to Crossrope, Slim and Power Handles (2020 or newer) carry a limited lifetime warranty on material and workmanship; proof of purchase is required.
• Time to try it. According to Crossrope, you have 60 days to try its physical products and return them if they don't suit you (see the return details below).

Honest downsides

• Price. A Crossrope set costs clearly more than a normal rope. You pay for the system, not for a single rope.
• The ropes are not adjustable. You choose a fixed length based on your height, so the size has to be right. My sizing guide walks through it.
• Ropes are wear parts. According to Crossrope, ropes and ropeless attachments are not covered by the warranty. Crossrope also says that ropes last longer indoors and on a jump rope mat than outdoors.
• Free returns are US-only. According to Crossrope, free returns and exchanges apply to US customers only. If you live elsewhere, you pay the return shipping yourself.
• AMP comes with running costs. The connected features of the AMP Set need a paid membership, and according to Crossrope the battery and electronics of the AMP Handles have a one-year warranty (extendable for an extra fee).
• You need space. Crossrope recommends about 10 ft (3 m) front to back, 7 ft (2.1 m) side to side and a ceiling at least about as high as your rope is long. A low ceiling is a real limitation.
• Weighted ropes are demanding. As I described above, the weighted rope tired me out quickly at first. If you have joint, heart or other health concerns, talk to your doctor before you start a new kind of training.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Crossrope makes sense if you want to jump regularly, at home or on the road; you like the idea of switching between lighter and heavier ropes with one handle pair; you want to combine cardio-style sessions with heavier rope work; and the price fits your budget.

You can skip it if you only jump occasionally (a simple rope is enough); your budget is tight; your ceiling is too low for a full rope swing; or you live outside the US and the idea of paying for an international return if the size is wrong puts you off. If your main goal is learning tricks and crossovers, note that Crossrope itself says freestyle and PVC ropes are what jumpers generally prefer for crosses, releases and other tricks.

What about the Crossrope mat?

I bought Crossrope's jump rope mat myself and made a video about it. According to Crossrope, a mat helps your ropes last longer and protects the surface you jump on. It is an extra purchase, not a must: ☞ Crossrope jump rope mat on crossrope.com (US price on crossrope.com as of Oct 30, 2026: $99.95).

Cheaper alternatives

I don't name specific budget products here, because I haven't tested current ones. But these are the categories worth knowing:

• A basic PVC rope. Adjustable and inexpensive. I tried simple PVC ropes myself over the years, and a simple rope is enough for regular, demanding training.
• A beaded rope. Another adjustable, inexpensive option.
• A generic weighted rope. There are cheaper weighted ropes. Before buying one, check where the weight actually sits (rope or handles), whether the length can be adjusted, and what the return terms are.

My verdict

From my own years of training, Crossrope is the system I would buy again and the one I recommend when someone wants to train with weighted ropes regularly. It is not the cheapest way to start jumping rope, and it doesn't need to be: if you only want to try jumping rope, start with a basic rope. If you are ready for a weighted system, start light, check your size carefully, and read the return terms for your country before you order.

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