Swivel Mechanism –most skipping ropes available to buy these days come with some form of a swivel mechanism. This allows the rope to rotate faster and smoother. Tha handles are covered in a non-slip memory foam material and are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort. Inside each handle is a length adjuster for getting the perfect length rope for your height.

We were extremely excited about testing Wolverson’s products, not least because the brand promises its skipping rope is “tangle-proof” – and we certainly weren’t disappointed. The 10ft coated rope, with a stainless steel interior, sounds the same as many of the other models on the market, but there are some subtle differences that make it stand out. The Irealist Digital Cordless Jump Rope is regarded as the best skipping rope for losing weight. The digital display gives readouts such as total exercise time, calories burned and number of jumps. As with most exercise equipment/machines that give a readout, the user is more likely to exercise for longer. This is probably the reason a lot of people say this is a good skipping rope for weight loss. In addition with soft foam handles this is a comfortable rope to handle for long periods of time. Unlike most other skipping ropes the RDX skipping rope comes with a 9 foot leather rope. This isn’t adjustable and has to be cut down to the correct length, be careful not to cut off too much! Rope –the rope on a skipping rope these days is generally made from a very strong steel cable. In addition, this rope is covered with a very durable plastic/synthetic material. The exception to this type of rope are the traditional looking boxing jump ropes such as the RDX adjustable jump rope. Which is the best? personally, I prefer the steel cable type as you can get a good rotation and they feel nicely weighted.

The best skipping ropes

Skipping ropes have come a long way in terms of design in the last decade. These days you will rarely see anyone using the type of jump rope that you used to play with as a kid to workout with.

WHO the Beast Rope Elite is for – For anyone who wants to skip faster, more consistently and with ease. Crossfitters, boxers, martial artists and all fitness fans. We built this for you. This rope is more expensive, but hear us out! Crossrope provides some of the leading weighted jump ropes in the world and even though they’re weighted, they’re some of the most portable pieces of fitness equipment. With this light jump rope fitness set, you can burn fat, boost cardio, and build lean muscle. Beast Gear's second entry in our list, is a cutting-edge speed rope that'll literally cut through the air to give you the speed, momentum, and rotations you need to jump fast and smash your goals. While this can be used by beginners, it's ideal for Crossfitters, boxers, martial artists, and anyone seeking to achieve their fitness goals.

While you may only remember ever using a skipping rope on the playground as a kid, skipping ropes nowadays have far surpassed that old string rope and wooden handle design. Another area where this rope differs is with the swivel mechanism. Most skipping ropes feature a 360 degree mechanism. This one has a 90 degree swivel, however with it been perpendicular to the handle it still gives the rope a good 360 degree rotation. WHY you need the Beast Rope Elite – To skip with ease and consistency like a pro, you need premium kit from the speed rope experts – Beast Gear We created the original Beast Rope & the Beast Rope Pro, but we knew we could do more. The mission began. After months of revision, tweaking & painstaking graft – we created the Beast Rope Elite