Ghost Roller J-Cup 2.0 - 5/8" Pin

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4.1
29 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.

Ghost Roller J-Cup 2.0 - 5/8" Pin

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.1
29 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.
Ghost Roller J-Cup 2.0 - 5/8" Pin
CA$281.00
Ships in 7-10 Days

Ghost Roller J-Cup 2.0 - 5/8" Pin Accessories
Available Options (2)

Ghost J-Cup Camber Bar Block
Ghost J-Cup Camber Bar BlockSee Details
CA$90.00
Replacement Roller Set
Replacement Roller SetSee Details
CA$76.00

Gear Specs

BrandGhost
Made In USAYes
Product Weight22LB
Width2.75"
Height10.625 (Total) / 7.875" (From Roller to Top)
Steel Notes3/8" Laser Cut & Machined Steel
Other Product SpecsRackable Depth - 2.875"
Product Description

We have partnered with the team at Ghost Strong to develop this exclusive Rogue-manufactured version of the Return Roller J-Cup 2.0. Our design keeps all the key features of Tim Grissel’s innovative original, including the patented conical rollers and multi-radius concave receiver that ensure each barbell returns to the front of the J-cup in an optimal position for the next lift. The only changes involve practical production upgrades in two different formats: Standard and Premium.

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Ghost Strong Return Roller J-Cups 2.0 - Monster Lite

Manufactured by Rogue

We have partnered with the team at Ghost Strong to develop this exclusive Rogue-manufactured version of the Return Roller J-Cup 2.0. Our design keeps all the key features of Tim Grissel’s innovative original, including the patented conical rollers and multi-radius concave receiver that ensure each barbell returns to the front of the J-cup in an optimal position for the next lift. The only changes involve practical production upgrades in two different formats: Standard and Premium.

All versions of the Return Roller J-Cup 2.0 can comfortably accommodate barbell shafts ranging from 1” (25 MM) to 2” (50 MM) in diameter. The compact design makes it less likely that an athlete will make accidental contact with the J-cups when benching or squatting, and the roller feature enables much safer and easier centering of the barbell prior to lift off. 

Ghost Strong’s original threaded pin attachment and 1/2” thick backplate have been upgraded to a fully welded, reinforced pin with a complete channel (including the front lip, bottom, and backplate) made from a single piece of 3/8” formed steel. In addition, for our premium model, we swapped the original zinc-plated pins with stainless steel–making these the first Rogue J-cups to use that material.

We have continued to use Ghost Strong’s extra-tall backplate design (complete with Ghost branding) to give athletes a large target to hit when re-racking, and every clasp is still tested to meet Ghost’s strict tolerances, ensuring a tight, secure fit on a 3x3” upright. All welds are filled in to prevent any sharp edges, and an extra piece of UHMW plastic has been added to the front lip of each cup to protect the barbell–this is in addition to the UHMW that Ghost has always included for rack protection on all three sides of the clasp.

Important: This version of the Return Roller J-Cups is paired with a set of 5/8” mounting pins, making them compatible with any Rogue Monster Lite Series rig or rack. This same design is also sold separately with 1” mounting pins for use with Rogue Monster units.

Note: The Satin Clear finish is a transparent finish, meaning any blemishes or marks from the manufacturing process will still be visible in the steel

COMPARING FEATURES OF PREMIUM VS. STANDARD RETURN ROLLER J-CUPS


StandardPremium
Mounting PinPowder-coated Steel with 5/8" standard black bolt as the Roller Axle.
Stainless Steel with 5/8" Stainless Steel Shoulder Bolt as the Roller Axle.
Roller OptionsBlack Composite. Durable and easy on your bar’s finish. Will wear a bit over time, especially if used in a high-volume gym, but can be replaced.
Medium Carbon Steel - Hardened and Silicone Carbide Coated. Extremely strong and durable; won’t need replacing, but will gradually wear the knurling of barbells.
Finish OptionsTexture Black Powdercoat
Medium Gloss finish in a range of color choices: Black, Gun Metal, Dark Red, Burnt Orange, Rogue Red, Dark Blue, Bright Green, Bright Blue, Light Gray, White, Clear and Matte Black (Note: All color finish options come with a stainless steel pin. The stainless steel pin is not plated and therefore machining marks may be visible.)
Gear Specs

Specifications:

  • Made in the USA
  • Sold as Pair
  • Patented Design: US #11,241,602 B2
  • Dimensions: 7 x 8.25 x 10.5 inches
  • Weight: 22 LB
  • 5/8” Pins - Compatible with Rogue Monster Lite Series units
  • Protective UHMW Lining on Front, Back, and Lip
  • Composite or Silicone Carbide Coated Steel roller construction
  • Finish: Texture Black with Texture Black pin or Medium Gloss Color with Stainless Pin
  • Ghost Strong branding


See Also: Rogue Monster J-Cup Pairs

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Key Features of the Return Roller J-Cups 2.0

Ghost Strong’s Patented Roller
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Ghost Strong’s Patented Roller

Compared to the wider landing area of a traditional J-cup, roller-style J-cups are designed to immediately catch and guide a racked barbell into a more narrow, secure position, preventing unnecessary jostling of the cup or friction on the bar. Ghost Strong’s design, devised by Tim Grissel, goes even further than other roller J-cups on the market, as the patented conical rollers and multi-radius concave receiver ensure each racked bar returns to the front of the J-cup in an optimal position for the next lift, with reduced risk of accidental contact during a workout and much easier centering of the bar before lift off. Rogue has adapted this design with several new manufacturing upgrades to produce one of the most precise and dependable J-cups on the market.

Customizable Design
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Customizable Design

There are a range of customization options available with the Return Roller J-Cups 2.0. At an added cost, the standard composite roller can be replaced with the Premium model and its extremely durable Silicone Carbide Coated Steel roller.* The standard texture black finish can also be upgraded to a premium medium gloss finish in nearly a dozen different colorways; great for matching the J-cups to a gym’s existing color scheme (all color finishes also come with a stainless steel pin rather than powdercoat). 

*Please Note: The steel roller is built to last a lifetime, but it will gradually wear the knurling of barbells more than the composite option.

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Reviews

1 - 8 of 29 Reviews
TimP
★★★★★
★★★★★
5 weeks ago
Poor fitting
Poor fitting for the monster lite series. Still waiting on the kit to be sent to make it work properly. I’m surprised the fit for the rack is not better when first purchased considering the price.
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Thomas901
★★★★★
★★★★★
Nov 2024
Well Designed, Masterfully Constructed!
The tolerances on these are excellent and they fit into place just right and have no play so that there is no rattling. The construction is excellent and they work great. I got the duffalo bar inserts and swapping them out for the original inserts was very simple. These are well designed and masterfully constructed and are a very worthwhile upgrade for any squat rack!
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Rober
★★★★★
★★★★★
Nov 2024
Awesome!
Massive upgrade over standard J cups and they look great in the white!
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Can Funny It
Larkspur, CO
★★★★★
★★★★★
Oct 2024
Worth the expense
I really like these, and I don't lift very heavy. The protection for the bar, the overall quality (SS pins), and the protection for the rack all add up to one thing for me: worth it.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Shane RH
North Carolina
★★★★★
★★★★★
Oct 2024
Almost perfect.
Beautiful out of the box, very snug fit and they work exactly as expected. The one flaw they have imo is part of the actual design itself. The roller sits so slow relative to the welds that your barbell collar can end up making contact with the welds before the bar makes contact with the roller. This can lead to chipped paint on the sides as well as damage directly to the collars of your barbell. Not a huge deal imo for the simple fact that I don't mind being a bit more careful but my wife who is newer to lifting ended up chipping one of the jcups the first day I had them just by racking the bar after seeing how it felt to use them. Again not a huge deal to me but something to consider if you're going to spend the extra 100 on a color of your choice. I would still buy them again and would still recommend them.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com
Buffalo NY
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jun 2024
Questionable fit
I am still working on getting these to fit my RML3 rig that I bought in 2018- sadly the original set is too small with the plates and still too small with the kit they sent- would like to make it work. Will addend the review if we find a work around but super sad they are not usable yet
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com

Response from Rogue Fitness:

Jun 2024
We'll continue to work with you on this until your j-cups are sitting flush on your rack. We apologize for the disappointment thus far.
Canadian tuxedo
Vancouver Canada
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jun 2024
Best j-cups from rogue IMO
I've had the standard, sandwich, and the roller j-cups. For me the sandwich were an improvement over the standard, and the rollers are an improvement over the sandwich. I have had problems with bench press with the rogue rack, the tolerances are tight between the collar of the bar and the width of the rack. I've had the most success with that issue using these roller j-cups. When squatting heavy I have no problem when I'm setting up and digging my back into the bar. After I rack, it's nice to be able to effortlessly center the bar. Also they look great, and add to the aesthetic of my gym.
Yes, I recommend this product
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BradBrantley
Ellsworth AFB, SD
★★★★★
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Apr 2024
Good j-cups, too tight for my rack
I got a set of these j-cups with my 490C Charcoal edition and they are super solid. I’m actually having the opposite issue of most of the reviews here… my set of cups are so tight that I have to bang on them with a dead blow hammer to get them to seat all the way. I’m hoping that they will wear in a little bit and loosen up without damaging the finish on my rack. Moving the cups up and down will get tiresome if they don’t wear in. Otherwise, they are solid, a great idea, and the hooks themselves are nice and smooth.
Yes, I recommend this product
Originally posted on roguefitness.com

Response from Rogue Fitness:

Apr 2024
We can help to get your Ghost J-Cups fitting better on your rack. The team has reached out.
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