Buy THESE Mag Pins For Your Home Gym in 2026

Last updated on March 9th, 2026 at 10:41 am

I got my new fancy rack in June of 2025 and spent a lot of time looking for everything I would “need” to maximize its potential. Magnetic rack pins (MAG pins) are one of the nicer upgrades the home gym community has added to its repertoire over the last few years over the more traditional hitch pins.

The problem is that when everyone releases a pair, it gets kind of confusing on what ones you should buy, and which you should skip. And that is where I come in. I bought a dozen, used them for the past 6+ months with me, my wife, my daughter, and friends, and today we are going to dive into the world of MAG pins, to help you find the right solution for YOU.

Shopping List

Just want the quick list and none of the details? I get it! Here ya go…

Quick Note: the Surplus Strength VECHS are not compatible with the Darko Quick Mounts for the VOLTRA. So make sure that isn’t your primary use.

All The Mag Pins I Tested

I spent close to $1000 on mag pins, accumulating double digit offerings, some 1″ and 5/8″, premium to budget, and more to make sure I had handled just about every Mag Pin I could find. All in an effort so you don’t have to. As always, one size does not fit all, so here is my comprehensive list.

• Exponent Edge Magnetic Pins
• Oak Club MAG 4
• VECHS Pins from Surplus Strength
• Vendetta OMEGA Pins
• Oak Club MAG 3
• Giant Mag Pins
• Bells of Steel Mag Pins
• Fringe Sport Mag Pins
• Titan Fitness Mag Pin
• 3d ETSY Skull
• Gym Pin Mag Pins
• Rig mates – These are no longer in business

It isn’t possible to buy and own EVERY single option, because I’m sure I’ll publish this and 4 other companies will release their own MAG Pin. But I think the above covers every shape, size, and concept, so we should be good. If I missed one you think I should have considered, hit me up and I’ll take a look.

Mag Pin FAQs

What are magnetic rack pins (mag pins)?

Quick primer on the use of MAG Pins in a home gym. Some rack attachments, like the majority of J Cups, have their own pin and swing in system for attaching to the rack. Others, either need a Mag pin to attach entirely, or need a Mag Pin to keep them locked in for safety reasons.

You can 100% use a Hitch Pin in a lot of scenarios, but the downside with traditional hitch pins is that they slide around in the rack. For safety purposes, they typically have a detent pin or a retaining clip to make sure they don’t slide right on out. On top of that they were never really designed for gym equipment. So the large handles could often be in the way. The lengths weren’t meant for racks either. And you really just had a piece that was taken from trailers and used in a gym, because it worked.

The beauty of a Mag pin, is that they slide in and adhere to your attachments or rack as the magnet keeps it secure. No more taking the clips on and off, dealing with them sliding around in use, or worrying about safety. Because they are designed for gym equipment, they have tighter tolerances, the handles are more appropriate and fit better, and we have an all around better experience.

If you own hitch pins and they are doing the job for you, go ahead and skip this video and save yourself some money. For everyone else, here we go!

Key Considerations For Buying The Right MAG Pin

As simple as mag pins are, there are a few things we should consider before buying one to make sure we get the RIGHT one for our use. 

The Pins

The Pin Diameter is a crucial one. You as a home gym owner need to know if you have 1” or 5/8” holes on your rack. If you snag the wrong ones, you are going to be in trouble. The majority of mag pins are designed for 3×3” racks as well. You can get bye with using them on 2×3, but you are going to have some extra pin hanging out the other side. And if you have non-industry standard rack uprights and crossmembers, you probably need to get your pins directly from your rack manufacturer.

So, size does matter.

Each pin is a little different in length as well. The longest pins come from Vendetta Strength, with Fringe Sport pins right there as well. The MAG pins from Giant and Titan are the shortest I have. The longer pins will work well for certain specific uses. The Vendetta for instance were designed to be used with his jammer arm adapters. The shorter pins however, BARELY fit on a number of my attachments. To the point where I would probably be concerned to use them consistently.

So take some measurements and see if you would benefit from a longer mag pin, otherwise, snag a more average one for a daily driver and avoid the short ones.

The pin shape itself also differs on a lot of these. You can see above that we have a fairly flat edge, a very rounded edge, and a very beveled edge. The goal with this is to help make entry a bit easier compared to a completely flat tip.

In a world of BESTS, I’m going to take the rounded tip as the superior design choice compared to the beveled, since it’ll enter and exit the hole easier.

The pins also come in different finishes and can be made from different materials. Over the 6 months of use, I haven’t seen much of a difference, so I wouldn’t worry too much here. Remember, these are going to come in and out of your rack, metal on metal, on repeat. They probably aren’t going to look perfect forever.

Cap Design

The end cap designs differ greatly between brands, and while they all work, some nuances can make a difference. We have the wild options like the 3D printed design from ETSY, as well as the Rig Mates “claw” that are not in business any more. We’ve got the most common solution, which is similar to a knurled nut end cap. Oak Club, Titan, Bells of Steel, Fringe and Giant all use a similar end cap design like this. The Exponent Edge design has this kind of knob that you can grab onto, and Vendetta actually combines the two for his MAG pin.

With the knurled caps (first clip above), you have to pinch and pull. This can be difficult in some of the more precarious of situations. Where as the Exponent Edge design (second clip above), you actually get your fingers in there and can remove them much easier.

The end caps, based on their design, can also differ in their long term aesthetics. We can see that the Oak Club have a lot of wear and tear on the inside, as we have metal on metal contact between the end cap and whatever you are attaching it to. The same goes for the Fringe and others with a similar design. Titan, Vendetta, and GymPin actually have a plastic liner for the contact point, which is similar to having UHMW protection on your attachments which I think is a well thought out design choice.

And the final piece on the cap design, as cool as these fancy ones are, they do restrict their use because of how bulky the end cap is.

If you want them for show, go for it. Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend them for a daily driver.

Magnets

The magnets on Mag Pins differ greatly… Some are so strong they can be difficult to remove, while others are so weak that it is concerning from a safety stand point.

Keep in mind, we can actually have a stronger magnet, if we use a better end cap design.

The Oak Club MagPin 3s are by far the strongest of any of the mag pins we have. In our testing, they held up a 1.25lb plate without even flinching. But when you pair that with one of the least helpful end cap designs, they are legitimately difficult to use most of the time. My daughter and wife struggled removing them from the rack, and that was without juggling a rack attachment at the same time.

Here are the results for the Mag Pins magnet test (measured by the highest pound plate that they held)

• Oak Club Mag Pin 3 – 1.25
• Vendetta Strength OMEGA – 1.25
• Surplus Strength VECHS – .75
• Bells of Steel Magnetic Pin – .75
• Oak Club Mag Pin 4 – .5
• Fringe Sport Mag Pin – .5
• Giant Lifting Mag Pin – .5
• Titan Mag Pin – .25
• Exponent Edge Magnetic Edge Pins – .25
• GymPin Mag Pin – held nothing

Quick note on GymPin – The ones they sent me, the magnets are installed backwards. So these aren’t functional magpins. The team is looking into the issue and probably changing their design. Will update when I receive the new ones.

What we found was that you don’t need a super strong magnet. Even the .25lb strength magnets worked for every rack attachment. Since most applications including dip attachments, step up platforms, belt squats, and more, don’t have the attachments jumping around in use, we are good to go.

I think there are some situations where you might want a stronger magnet, like doing explosive work on jammer arms. Having them potentially slam into the rack, with weight, and bouncing back and forth on pivots, can create more need for that magnetic strength. BUT you need to have a better end cap to balance that out.

As long as the mag pin has some strength to it, it’ll work for most applications. One idea in my head for the stronger magnets, was to potentially snag these washers to dull the magnet a bit and help with some protection. I’d only do it on those above that .5 lb magnetic hold though.

Extra Features

There are a few extra features for some of these that are worth mentioning.

The Surplus Strength VECHS have a carabiner hole on the end, which means we can use them for traditional mag pins, but also for band purposes. The ETSY 3d printed and Rig Mate models, are objectively, pretty unique end cap designs compared to the black and red round ends.

Some of these come with detent pins, like the Bells of Steel. That is an outdated feature that is totally unnecessary. The same goes for the retaining clips on the Fringe and Gym Pin.

If your mag pin works, we don’t need that feature. It just gets in the way of a smooth in and out process.

MAG Pin Quick Reviews

I don’t typically do full reviews for such simple items, but I thought this would be a good way to give you the down and dirty on each pin individually.

Exponent Edge Magnetic Edge Pins Review

They come in multiple color options, as well as 5/8″ and 1″ hardware sizes. They have a more beveled tip, where I would prefer a fully rounded tip. The pin length is just long enough for all of the applications we have used. The magnet strength is one of the weaker designs, even though the magnets are fully visible.

Where these take a HUGE leap in the right direction, is with the end cap design. It is the easiest to use in all situations, by all athletes. The price is also extremely reasonable compared to a number of other options, and they are typically in stock.

Oak Club Mag Pin 3 Review

Available in multiple color combos and limited finish releases throughout the year, in 5/8″ and 1″ options. They have a fully rounded tip, the length is smack dab in the middle of average (perfect), and they are the STRONGEST magnetic pins we tested.

Unfortunately, that strength paired with a less than ideal end cap design, make these difficult to use in all situations with all athletes. And that strength leads to more twisting, which has lead to more wear and tear on the mag pin. They are also EXTREMELY expensive, and if you are in the US, you’ll be paying tariff fees as well.

Oak Club Mag Pin 4 Review

I ordered these and was really excited based on the redesigned end cap, compared to the Mag Pin 3. I thought, SWEET, hand holds on the Oak Club would send it into elite status. I was wrong.

First, they seemed to lower the magnetic strength of these. It isn’t terrible, still well within a reasonable amount for all uses, but when you go from the leader of the pack to average, it feels like a downgrade.

Second, these things are MASSIVE. Like, absurdly massive. To the point that they will absolutely stand out on your rack in every use case, and very likely be in the way in a lot of them as well. I like a little flair, a little pop of color, but this is excessive in my opinion.

Third, and this is probably the dagger for me, they cost $180 to be shipped to my door. That is $90 per pin, which is more than most pairs of pins cost. To be fair, this is during peak tariff season, and they are coming from across the boarder, but still. That is the reality we are currently living in. And it hurts.

Surplus Strength VECHS Pin Review

One of the more expensive options on the market, and only available in 1″ options and their standard branding. The tip is beveled, and just on the longer side of average. The magnet strength was near the top, which seems to balance well with the end cap design. I never felt like this was TOO difficult to use as a basic mag pin.

Where they stand out is the carabiner hook on the end that lets you work with bands and other creative uses. The only big glaring issue with the Surplus Strength VECHS, are that they are not compatible with the Darko Quick Mounts for the VOLTRA. This would keep them from being a one and done solution for us.

Vendetta Strength OMEGA™ Mag Pins Review

The longest mag pins we tested, as well as one of the strongest. These are meant to be used with Vendetta’s jammer arm adapters, so you need that length and extra strength to make sure you don’t end up in trouble.

Luckily, their end cap design is both knurled and has a finger groove, so it isn’t terrible to operate. I would give Exponent Edge the lead in the best end cap design, but this takes a close second. A little more lip on that end cap for the fingers to grab onto, and we’d be cooking. They also have a plastic washer covering the magnets from your attachments/rack. Nice!

The biggest issue with these? They are almost always out of stock. As of writing this in February, their next fulfillment is scheduled for April. One of the downsides of working with a smaller shop. But if you are looking for the mag pin that checks the most boxes, these are them!

GIANT Mag Pin Review

These are the shortest mag pins we tested. So short that they don’t offer a lot of confidence that they’ll hold at all times for all applications. They were right at average for magnet strength, but also used the basic knurled end cap design.

These work, but there is very little that would make me buy these over any other option on the market, unless if I REALLY needed a short pin.

Bells of Steel Magnetic Rack Attachment Pins Review

Bells is on the high side of average for magnet strength, but their small end cap design makes them difficult to use. They also still use a detent pin, which is just an extra hiccup in the smooth process of using a mag pin.

They do offer a fairly unique option in their Shorty Mag Pin, which might work for certain J-Cups and other attachments that can only take a very small pin length.

If you needed the SHORTEST of options, check them out. Otherwise, at the price and specs, these aren’t doing it for me.

Fringe Sport Magpins: Magnetic Hitch Pins Review

Fringe comes in at smack dab average for magnet strength, and using the knurled end cap design. Fringe’s end caps also unscrew, which isn’t a good thing. Every other option is basically permanently attached, theirs can come loose if twisted to remove from your rack.

They do come in 1″ and 5/8″ options, with a ton of color options, rounded pins, and they have a bulk pack option. If you plan to outfit an entire rack from scratch on the cheap, or maybe share with a few local buddies, you could snag a 10 pack and save some decent cash.

Overall, these are the most “average” mag pins we used in every way.

Titan Mag Pin Review

The Titan pins comes in tied for shortest pin length, but they also use a very aggressive bevel design for the tip. This makes the short pin EVEN SHORTER. I do like that they included a plastic liner on the magnets, but their magnet strength was near the bottom of the pack. These are also far from a budget option.

A short pin with weak magnets at a high price is not a mag pin I would recommend.

Knurled Skull Mag Pin Review

These are just cool looking. The overall pin is pretty meh though. It is one of the few pins that has a weird coloration to it, an almost completely flat tip, and the size of the skull and knurling gets in the way of use on some tighter fitting options.

I probably wouldn’t buy these except as decorations for my rack.

GymPin Mag Pin Review

The ones they sent me, the magnets are installed backwards. So these aren’t functional magpins. The team is looking into the issue and probably changing their design. Will update when I receive the new ones.

Fringe Sport Strong AF Magpin

These came out a few months ago, but didn’t intrigue me at all (so I didn’t add it to the rotation). They use the same knurled end cap as their previous design and increased the magnet strength. So they made something more difficult to use than the Oak Club Mag Pin 3. Their solution was to add a braided rope to help remove it. All of this feels very clunky, and at $69 a piece, I’m personally not buying one.

Bare Steel Power Pin

This is one that I chose not to purchase for a few reasons. They come in bare steel, which means that compared to almost every other option out there, it is going to oxidize. So you likely need to oil them consistently. They have what they claim to be 15lbs of magnetic pull, I’m not positive how that compares to our tests, but I’m pretty positive that would make them the STRONGEST magnets by a VERY wide margin.

The magnets are not concealed at all, meaning we have a very strong magnet, directly on our rack/attachments, with a very thin profile end cap. That combination is going to mean trouble with a lot of uses. And the final deal breaker for me, is that they are $70 PER PIN. After that is ~$150 for a pair. None of the features of the Power Pin are selling points to me, and that price it too high. I will give them a thumbs up for the USA made though.

Darko Signature Magpins

The same day I released my video, Darko dropped his new customized mag pin offerings. The most unique part of these? Fully customized end caps with texture and everything. These are going to be expensive at $120 a pair, plus shipping and tax. And the end cap is your typical knurled and rounded solution, which isn’t my favorite. But for those that want customization on EVERYTHING, this is it.

REP Fitness Mag Pin

REP includes a Mag Pin with their Pegasus that quite literally checks all the boxes for me, for a daily driver mag pin. But it isn’t for sale… YET! I got some inside scoop that these might be up for grabs here very soon on their own. So stay tuned!

Lazer Lab Creations Magnetic Gym Pin

I had never heard of these guys until today. A comment on my video sent me there way, and their offering looks pretty good. They claim to be long, strong, with a quality end cap grip design. And at $30 a pin, that is a pretty good price. No first hand experience, but worth a look.

JD Gym Equipped Magnetic Rack Pin V2

These look VERY similar to the Bells of Steel design. That smaller cap wasn’t a winner for us. The magnets are exposed, they are $40 a piece ($60 for stainless), and because it is a small shop, you are likely waiting for production. I like the USA Made, but I’d want more from this to put out the price they want.

Not sure these are offering anything beneficial over what else is available, at a higher price point.

Dialed Motion 2X MagPin

Dialed Motion released their MagPins in 2025. Their entire name of the game is simplicity, so their mag pins are pretty straight forward. I like the plastic inner liner, but wish they went with a different end cap design. For the price, at $25 a piece, these are tempting and worth a look. The only huge downside, is they run off pre-orders. So you’ll be waiting.

The BEST Mag Pin For Your Home Gym Is…

I will start this with saying that these all work. So if you own one, see one you like the look of, that fits your gyms aesthetic, or fits into your budget better, feel free to grab it.

If you have a specific need, like with jammer arm adapters, where your pin needs to be a certain length. That is an obvious choice. Measure, and buy the pin that works. Vendetta Strength and Fringe Sport for the longer options, and Titan Fitness and Giant Lifting if you need a very short pin.

If you want to get a little more out of your mag pin with some band work, snag the Surplus Strength VECHS. We use these weekly for dead bug variations and mobility stuff, and they are good enough to be used as “just a mag pin” as well.

For a daily driver, we gravitated towards one mag pin over and over in the past several months. In the testing with my wife and daughter, it won over with the best end cap design, while still having enough magnetic power to work.

Whether we are going over head with an attachment, handling 200lb seated rows on the VOLTRAs, or doing step ups, this is the one we wanted to use most often.

The Magnetic Edge Pins from Exponent Edge take the number one recommendation from us today as the best mag pin for most home gyms (Use Code: GML to save on your order). They come in 5/8” and 1” options, they have a handful of color options, and they come in at one of the lowest price points as well, since that list price is for a pair of pins.

They could marginally improve them with a plastic liner covering the magnets, and rounding that tip. And with how easy that handle is, they could even beef up the magnet selection IF THEY WANTED TO. But these are our go-to options in our gym right now.

If you want the mag pin that checks the most boxes, I gotta give the nod to Vendetta Strength. The Vendetta Strength OMEGA Mag Pins have stainless steel pins, rounded tips, strong magnets, a plastic inside liner, a solid end cap with a finger hold AND knurling. They look good, and they are long enough for everything.

You won’t get custom color options, and they are REGULARLY out of stock on back order, so you’ll need to wait for shipment. But if you want to take that ride, these are the way to go.

Wrap Up

That was a deep dive on something that MIGHT not warrant it, but here I am, and here you are. So maybe it was? Thanks for riding the train with me here. Hopefully I saved you some effort, money, and overall frustration exploring the topic yourself. With that, I’ll let you go. If you want to take a deep dive on anything else, you can check all of them out here.

As a reminder, here are my top recommendations for mag pins

• 💲Use code GML to save on a pair of Exponent Edge Magnetic Pins
• 💲💲Vendetta Omega are the best option for lengthy needs and those that want the best
• 💲Use code KURTLOCKER to save 5% on a set of VECHS Pins from Surplus Strength