These J-Cup protectors are designed to protect the finish and knurling on your barbells from metal-on-metal contact.
This design is compatible with all variations of the Titan Fitness Roller J-Hooks, except for the TITAN Series Quick Release J-Hooks. These include the T-2, T-3, X-3, and the older non-Quick Release TITAN Series.
Check your model carefully. The new Quick Release J-Hooks have some UHMW on the very front and a contoured roller, the old ones do not.
If you have this Quick Release style, look at our other J-Hook Protector listing for those.
Sold as a pair.
Installation:
1. Using an Allen wrench, remove the two screws holding on the front UHMW plastic.
2. Slip your new J-Cup Protector over the front of the J-Cup.
3. Screw your original UHMW plastic back in on top of the protector.
Excellent Accessory. These are needed to protect your bar from scraping the front metal of the roller J hooks when you rack the bar after lifting. Easy to install the protectors too. You can remove the black plastic with a small allen wrench to install the protector on each J Hook with the bar sitting on the rollers too. I purchased two sets of these to protect my bars in my basement gym. I have 2 sets of Titan Roller J Hooks. A quick photo of one J Hook is attached.
These J-Hook protectors add a level of protection that is otherwise lacking from the original manufacturer. I really like my Roller J-Hooks, which already have a pretty generous amount of UHMW "padding." The one design issue--if I'm being picky--is that the front lip sticks out further than standard J-Cups. And Titan doesn't include UHMW on that portion. This product supplements that and provides some additional protection.
Do I need these? No, they're a bit of an affordable luxury, but even though I don't treat my lifting equipment as showpieces, it's still nice to protect the barbell on missed racks (which I've already done a few times since installing them).
Speaking of which, the installation is super easy and they fit very well. Recommended, particularly for home gym scenarios where loud clanging isn't ideal or you want to further protect your barbell. And particularly for the Rolling J-Cups, as they have the additional length of the front lip.
Great product. The material was a little different than what I was expecting but it did it’s job. It has given me peace of mind that my barbells will remain in great condition.
Exactly what I needed for my J-cups.
Perfect fit, thank you