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GIANT Mag Pin

Giant Lifting

GIANT Mag Pin

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The GIANT Mag Pin is Giant Lifting’s magnetic rack-attachment pin, built to lock spotter arms, dip stations, and other attachments into a rack’s 1” or 5/8” holes without the fumbling of a standard pin. It comes in three configurations – 1” diameter x 4.5” pin, 1” diameter x 5.5” pin, and 5/8” diameter x 5.5” pin – sold individually at $29.99, and is compatible with racks from other brands that share the same hole sizes as long as the pin length is measured against both the rack and the attachment first. On GymRadar it holds a 4.44/5 average across 3 gym-owner reviews (performance 4.33, build quality 4.00, value 5.00), though that sample is thin. Gray Matter Lifting’s 2026 mag-pin comparison found it competent but undifferentiated – the shortest pin in its test group with average magnet strength – recommending it narrowly for buyers who specifically need a short pin rather than as a standout pick.

Sold as Individually
Manufacturer Giant Lifting
Weight 1in pin 8 oz
Diameter options 1" or 5/8"
Weight 5 8in pin 4 oz
Pin length options 4.5" or 5.5"
Total length options 5.25" or 6.25" (including magnetic head)
Compatible hole sizes 1" or 5/8" rack/attachment holes

How it compares

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GymRadar rating 4.44/5 4.36/5 4.92/5 5.0/5
Price $29.99 $31.99 $69.99
Sold as Individually Pair
Manufacturer Giant Lifting Bells of Steel Vendetta Strength & Athletics Darko Lifting
Weight 1in pin 8 oz
Diameter options 1" or 5/8"
Weight 5 8in pin 4 oz
Pin length options 4.5" or 5.5"
Total length options 5.25" or 6.25" (including magnetic head)
Compatible hole sizes 1" or 5/8" rack/attachment holes

4.4/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 4.44/5 3 reviews

The GIANT Mag Pin does the one job magnetic rack pins do — snap a spotter arm, dip station, or other 1”/5/8”-hole attachment into place — without adding anything that separates it from the pack. Value is the standout: at $29.99, one owner called it “basically identical” to pricier competitors. Versatility is the weak point — it’s the shortest pin Gray Matter Lifting tested in its 2026 mag-pin roundup, useful for tight-clearance setups but limiting for taller attachments, and the reviewer found little else to distinguish it from rivals at the same price.

  • +Value: $29.99 individually, on par with or cheaper than comparable magnetic pins (Giant Lifting)
  • +Functionality: magnetic head securely locks 1" or 5/8" attachments into rack holes (Giant Lifting, Gray Matter Lifting)
  • +Build quality: fits and finishes match category norms — knurled end cap similar to Oak Club, Titan, and Bells of Steel (Gray Matter Lifting)
  • Versatility: shortest pin length tested in its category, limiting for taller or thicker attachments (Gray Matter Lifting)
  • Build quality: magnet hold strength is average (0.5 lb) rather than a strong point (Gray Matter Lifting)
  • Durability: no long-term wear reports yet in independent coverage

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