Standard:
If cost is a factor, Standard J-cups are a great, budget-friendly option. Although they are aesthetically more basic. They have plastic liners along the inside of the cup and on the bracket to protect your uprights. However, if you hit the bottom of the J-cup when trying to re-rack, you may damage your equipment with metal-to-metal contact.
5000 Series Lowered:
Lowered J-cups function like the Standard J-cup. Purchase the Lower J-cup 2.0 as a secondary pair of J-cups to achieve 1” hole spacing with Standard J-cups.
Flat Sandwich:
Flat Sandwich J-cups are a more premium option than Standard. These J-cups have a protective, plastic liner along the traditional landing zone and on the bottom of the J-cup for those instances when you miss re-racking the bar; if you accidentally hit the underside of the J-cup, the lining keeps your barbell knurling from getting damaged. Our Flat Sandwich J-cups have a longer, flat landing zone that allows you to roll the bar slightly to get some momentum before performing a lift or fit oversized specialty barbells.
Round Sandwich:
Round Sandwich J-cups are a more premium option than Standard. They are made of heavy-duty steel. These have a similar design of the Flat Sandwich, which means they have a protective, plastic liner along the traditional landing zone and on the bottom of the J-cup to protect the barbell knurling if you miss the re-rack. Round J-cups feature a super secure “doesn’t move” resting point and a dual-lock wraparound bracket design for extra peace of mind with heavy weight on the bar.