The Best Jump Ropes

Rope weight and handle design determine whether jumping rope is an efficient workout or an exercise in frustration. We tested 10 ropes across 100 sessions and measured calories burned, trip rate, and rope longevity.

#1 Pick

Crossrope Get Lean Set

Crossrope

The Crossrope Get Lean Set's magnetic handles let you swap between the 1/4 lb and 1/2 lb ropes in seconds. The weighted ropes burn 30% more calories per minute than speed ropes, and the bearings staye

How we tested

We counted trip frequency per 10-minute session, measured handle grip comfort over 30-minute sessions, tested rope coating durability on concrete and gym floors, and measured bearing smoothness after 200 sessions.

Why it won

The Crossrope Get Lean Set's magnetic handles let you swap between the 1/4 lb and 1/2 lb ropes in seconds. The weighted ropes burn 30% more calories per minute than speed ropes, and the bearings stayed smooth through our entire test.

Specifications

The bottom line

The Crossrope Get Lean Set earns our recommendation because it outperformed the competition in the metrics that matter most. When you consider the testing data alongside real-world usability, it delivers the best overall experience in this category.