8 Best Jump Ropes of 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

The Speed Rope by Rx Smart Gear is easy to take on the go using the included storage pouch. When we tested rope turning smoothness, we received great comments from our product reviewers, who said, "The joint between the grip and rope turned so effortlessly," which let us know this jump rope will give you a hassle-free spin. The rope has a decent weight, so it can turn easily.

The grips can be held securely even with sweaty hands, since they're wrapped in slip-resistant tape. Our product reviewers said, "The tape feels like it sticks to your hand for a great fit." The top part of each grip is grooved to secure your fingers better. We received positive comments from our reviewers during the ease of jumping tests, saying, "It doesn't tangle easily and wasn't hard to use at all," and the firmness helped improve how well they could jump rope.

This jump rope had no kinks after tying and leaving it hanging for 24 hours, and we loved that it could be used immediately after unwinding. We recommend this jump rope for easy, continuous use, regardless of whether the user is experienced or a beginner.

This jump rope by Multifun has an LED display to check on jump counts and burned calories. During our rope turning smoothness tests, our product reviewers commented, "It has a smooth feel when rotating," and "It felt very stable and never slackened." We love that this jump rope has built-in ball bearings to make turning easy. It's also great for the spongy, grooved grips that fit the hand well for a tight hold. Therefore, when we tested for ease of gripping, our reviewers gave favorable ratings, saying, "It has a proper thickness that fits firmly in hand."

During ease of jumping tests, we even found that this jump rope is excellent for long exercise sessions. Our testers said, "I was able to keep going," and "I hardly felt any strain on my arms even though the handle was heavy." This cable-type jump rope had zero kinks after tying and leaving it hanging for 24 hours, so it can be used immediately after it's unwrapped. We recommend this option to anyone who wants to jump rope longer and check how the workout progresses.

This jump rope by Degol is equipped with ball bearings and has a reduced chance of wear and tear thanks to the PVC-coated rope. When evaluating rope turning smoothness, one product reviewer stated, "It turned smoothly at first, but ended up getting tangled and made jumping rope difficult." It may not be the best fit to have a more extended jump rope session. The grips are covered in a grooved sponge and will fit the hand no matter how they're held. There will be little worry about the grips slipping out of your hands with how well your fingers lock into the grooves.

When we tested ease of jumping, our reviewers commented, "It only has a bit of weight, which helped me not to tire so easily." It's great to make focusing on jumping rope better since it isn't so heavy and straining on the arms. Because it's a cable type, there were no kinks even after leaving it tied up and hanging for 24 hours. This will save time from having to straighten it out every time a workout ends.

This speed jump rope by WOD Nation is excellent for the included carrying pouch, making it convenient for outdoor workouts. We got a favorable comment from one product reviewer, who said, "It doesn't tangle easily, which made it easy to jump rope with." The only downside is that this rope is lightweight, making turning slow and complicating finding the proper jump timing.

The grips are thin and made with no non-slip materials. Some reviewers said, "It will need some strength to hold the grips; otherwise, it'll fly out of your hand." People with larger hands may find this jump rope challenging to hold onto. One reviewer stated, "It's easy to jump with thanks to the stiff rope," during our tests for ease of jumping. But it can't be turned only using centrifugal force due to its light weight. It'll be tough to use for a long time without tiring out, given a lot of energy is needed to keep it going. However, this cable jump rope untied perfectly straight after winding it up and hanging it for 24 hours.

This is a jump rope by XYLsports that has a cool black design. One product reviewer testing for rope turning smoothness said, "It turned well, but I had to move my wrist a lot to get it to do so." Due to the narrow range of motion between the grips and the rope, a lot of energy will be needed to turn it. Meanwhile, our reviewers spoke generously about the sponge-covered grip, saying, "The grip has a good thickness and fits well in hand." It even has a groove made for the thumb to secure firmly.

This lightweight jump rope was found not to strain the arms during our ease of jumping tests. However, it was unfortunate that it could tangle and get caught on feet relatively easily. It's best not to tie this jump rope too tightly when not in use. We found kinks in it, which can make jumping rope harder, after 24 hours of being left tied up and hanging.

The Do Hard Things is a beaded type jump rope by EliteSRS. It has its appeal in the easily adjustable length, done by increasing or decreasing the number of elongated beads attached. We got a few opinions that stood out among our product reviewers during rope-turning smoothness tests. One said, "I couldn't make it turn smoothly," and another said, "The rope felt sluggish, as if it was turning slower than my hands were spinning." This jump rope needs to be used several times for you to get used to making it turn well.

We received lots of comments saying that the thin grip, made with no non-slip materials, "didn't fit well and almost slipped out of my hands" from our product reviewers. So it may be possible that this jump rope could be challenging to grip regardless of hand size. Our product reviewers also said, "It wasn't easy to jump rope with, as the plastic beads felt heavy when trying to turn them." We don't believe this jump rope is fit for extended use when working out due to the profound heaviness the arms will feel. There's no need to figure out the best way to store this jump rope, though, as it showed no kinks after tying it up and hanging it for 24 hours.

The Get Lean jump rope by Crossrope can connect with a smartphone workout app to keep track of fitness progress and calories burned. We received mixed feedback after rope turning smoothness tests. Some product reviewers said, "It doesn't tangle easily and turns so smoothly." However, others held the opinion that "the rope was too heavy, and it made it hard to turn," so it may not be best for someone lacking the needed strength.

On top of having a grooved grip to lock the fingers, we felt this jump rope sticks firmly to the hand for easy holding with the non-slip tape wrapped around it. Our reviewers stated, "It fits well, so there's little worry about it slipping from the hands." We received many comments from our reviewers during ease of jumping tests, saying they "felt fatigued and strained when jumping rope because the rope is thick and heavy."

We can't say this jump rope is suitable for beginners, as higher jumps will be needed to get over a thicker rope like this one. After we left this rope tied up and hanging for 24 hours, it had a few kinks, but not so much that the rope would get tangled up with itself. It may be a little annoying since workouts won't be able to start with this jump rope already straightened out.

The SmartRope Rookie by Tangram Factory comes in four colors to choose the one that best suits the user's tastes. During our rope turning smoothness tests, we received comments that said, "I couldn't make a clean arc when turning as the rope kept wobbling," and "It felt like the connection between the rope and grip was lagging." Using this for a more extended jump rope session may be frustrating.

We found that this jump rope may slip from the hands easily, as the grip has no grooves or anti-slip measures put into it. Our product reviewers said, "The grip is made from a smooth material, which makes it feel like it can't be held well." Ease of jumping tests showed that it might be hard to use not only for beginners but also experienced jumpers. Many reviewers said, "The rope and grip are too light and difficult to control, which made it harder to jump with." We found deep kinks in this plastic rope when untied after hanging it for 24 hours. This affects how easy a jump rope is to use, so leave this one untied when storing.