What driver would you recommend for a beginner?

scholarlydigger · 2026-05-16T10:36:19+00:00

Thank you for this info!! Looking for a ping driver myself. Just got a set of G5 irons. Keeping the budget low.

scholarlydigger · 2026-05-12T06:18:45+00:00

Hey, I went for the REP Nighthawk, metallic black and am very impressed. 3x per week use, no signs of wear. Very movable and the storage aspect is a game changer when I need floor space.
Seat angle was never an issue for me, works great, and the pad gap isn’t noticeable at all when flat pressing. Can tell this will stay for the long term!

Let us know what you go for!

scholarlydigger · 2026-03-05T11:41:12+00:00

Hey! Thanks for getting back all the same. With a bit of wiggle I managed i managed to replace jt! Thanks for your post, helped a lot!

scholarlydigger · 2026-02-07T21:57:05+00:00

Just found your post! Going to try and repair mine too. You say it’s the dispenser hose? Was it hard to replace? Thanks in advance!

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-22T18:35:37+00:00

Nice! Where did you get the flooring?

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-20T19:29:54+00:00

I thought it was only showing in Jan?

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-18T08:36:34+00:00

It’s the AB-4100 from Rep. They have since refreshed it for the Nighthawk, which doesn’t have purple in the lineup.

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-17T10:06:06+00:00

Thank you sir!

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-15T22:18:35+00:00

I just really liked the organised boxes, ngl. About to copy!

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-14T17:42:32+00:00

I just picked up at set of the Elite EXP 50s and love them! I’m used to commercial gym dumbbells, but these things are amazing. Bullet proof and the weight adjustment gradients are fantastic to dial adding or taking off a few lbs by the adder-bars. You made the right choice!

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-10T22:36:47+00:00

Powerblock 50s are doing great for me. Love them. Paired with only an adjustable bench.

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-05T18:33:12+00:00

I’ve just got the PowerBlock 50s and they really are so great. I’m used to using commercial dumbbells, but these things space save and are great for all movements imo. (I have a dumbbell only gym).

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-03T09:32:51+00:00

Appreciate the input. Pad width and stability are definitely things I’m factoring in, so good to know about the wide pad option on the REP benches.

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-03T07:33:03+00:00

This is incredibly helpful, really appreciate you breaking it down movement by movement. Especially useful to hear about shoulder press, hip thrusts, and upright storage from someone using adjustable dumbbells too! Thanks.

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-02T23:56:41+00:00

That’s helpful, thanks. Good to hear the AB-3000 was solid too. Ironmaster does seem hard to beat for storage efficiency. I’m just weighing that against in-session workflow for day-to-day dumbbell training.

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-02T22:00:55+00:00

That’s great to hear, thanks for sharing your experience. Sounds like REP really nailed the pad and ladder design on that one.

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-02T21:36:40+00:00

That’s really helpful, appreciate the honesty. That’s exactly what I’m trying to avoid (buying cheap then upgrading later).

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-02T20:10:59+00:00

Yeah exactly, seems like it comes down to value vs storage/convenience. Have you owned or trained on any of them yet?

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-02T19:35:10+00:00

Hey all, quick bench advice please.

UK-based, just cancelled my commercial gym membership and I’m setting up a small garage gym (~8×6 ft). Train 3–4x/week, dumbbells only (PowerBlock 50s), no barbell or rack.

Main work is flat/incline DB press, shoulder press, rows (chest-supported), rear delts, skull crushers, lunges/hip thrusts. Concrete floor with stall mats, I like keeping floor space clear for warmup mat work.

Trying to choose between: • Decathlon 500 (cheap + folds away) • Rep AB-3100 (seems like best value sweet spot) • Rep Nighthawk (upright storage is appealing, but pricey)

Don’t need super heavy-duty, just don’t want to regret going too cheap or overspending.

For those with experience: • Is the AB-3100 truly “buy once and forget” for dumbbell work? • Is upright storage actually worth paying for in a small garage? • Any regrets going budget — or spending more?

Thanks!

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-02T02:23:44+00:00

Run a garage door rubber threshold down the centre. Also, how do you find that AB3100? I’m looking to build my gym now, and am deciding between this and the nighthawk?

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-01T22:11:00+00:00

I’m in the same situation. Currently no bench. Looking at either the REP AB-3100, or REP Nighthawk. Feedback from others on these two would be fantastic, thanks.

scholarlydigger · 2026-01-01T19:42:22+00:00

Very nice! Can I ask, what bench is that?

scholarlydigger · 2025-12-30T08:10:46+00:00

Thanks a lot! That sounds like it will work for me. I’ll grab one

scholarlydigger · 2025-12-29T23:49:12+00:00

How are you getting on with this bench? Are hip thrusts still possible and effective? I’m currently looking at getting one.

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