This is a passable dip station, but after using the mutant metals ultimate dip attachment there is no going back to the basic rogue version. The arms on the matador are too smooth and large in diameter in my opinion. I never felt 100% comfortable or secure doing dips. I feel much more locked in using the knurled and smaller handles on the UDA. That all said, I still think the rogue matador is decent. Be aware that there is no protective UHMW lining where the matador comes in contact with the rack.

Yes the stand is expensive, but the ability to step into it to grab the dumbbells makes the whole process of using the dumbbells much easier. If using a certain piece of equipment is easier, I think you'll find yourself turning to it more often. So in short I think this stand adds value to the whole package of having premium adjustable dumbbells in the first place.

To say it simply, I really like my Ohio power bar. I have the 45 lb stainless steel version. The knurling feels very grippy without feeling sharp. It just seems to grab you somehow. It is a very high quality barbell and seems like an exceptional value.

These roller J cups are good. Having any roller J-cup seems like a huge upgrade in my opinion. However there are two issues that have left me wishing I had purchased a different roller J cup, especially for the price. First, the fit on my rogue uprights is mediocre (one fits like a glove, the other is fairly loose). Next, the pin that goes into the upright holes is screwed into the J cup (I have the 5/8" version) and it can loosen. Every time I move the J cup on my upright I have to check to make sure it is screwed in tightly. I suppose this could be a feature if you change between 5/8" and 1" hole racks as it allows you to change the pin, but it is a bit unnerving that the pin seems to loosen and screw out if I'm not careful. On the other hand, all the UHMW over areas the bar may come in contact with is quite nice.

On one hand these blocks are nothing special, however they get the job done very well. They are a good size, interlock well, and I've found a variety of uses for them in the gym. I've used them for block pulls, deficit deadlifts, to raise my dumbells a bit to facilitate chest supported rows on my bench, as a step-up platform, and as a small step platform to facilitate weighted dips and pull-ups. They are quite versatile, but also relatively expensive. I'm sure someone with time, ingenuity, and some skills and rig up something as effective, but for the ease of use and convenience I really like these blocks. If you plan to use them for block pulls or as a step up platform, you'll like need at least 5 pairs of blocks (10 total).