As the name would suggest each component is designed to help the rope cut through the air as quickly as possible.
Heavy speed rope.
Anything above 150gm is considered as heavy rope but normally heavy ropes start from 250gm and can go as heavy as 5kg.
Unlike speed ropes the cables in weighted ropes are attached in line with the handles.
Elitesrs heavy weighted jump rope muay thai power rope fitness 1 3lb pvc 12mm diameter with big handles strength speed endurance training for kick boxing 3 7 out of 5 stars 57 9 99 9.
The cable freestyle rope features a special 3 2mm cable that is slower more flexible and more forgiving than standard speed cables.
Made with the highest quality rugged poly dacron rope heavy rope.
Those over 5 10 should go with the 10ft rope strengthens the shoulder rotator cuff and increases flexibility.
I ve found the longer 8 handle is more comfortable for most beginners.
Though there is a ball bearing in this rope too for easy movement of the rope and to avoid any tangling.
The rope better known as a cable is almost always made of some form of metal and coated in nylon vinyl or pvc.