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# **roping dummy**

**Worth a look****55/100 **

roping dummy shows beatable incumbent ratings (4.1★), but a small market ($239K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$239K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+220.3%**

**Products**

**27**

**Brands**

**13**

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Price range**

**$19.15–$648.72**

**Returns**

**4.4%**

**Rating**

**4.1★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 55/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**12**

 ×0.30

Growth

**79**

 ×0.30

Competition

**67**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**80**

 ×0.10

Returns

**65**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +220.3% year over year.

11K6KHoliday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.9×

## **Competition**

- Tough 120% - NRS Tack19% - Crowye13% - Southwestern Equine11% - 7K Roping8% - AJ Tack8% - Other (7 brands)22%

The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 28 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Top 5 brand share**

**70%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![NRS Tack Original Cowboy Toy Roping Dummy Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WOSyS0aBL.jpg) [**NRS Tack Original Cowboy Toy Roping Dummy Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMRYP7LQ)

NRS Tack$37.814.1★9518%—flat

2
![Southwestern Equine Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Stand - Collapsible/Portable (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yDCYxMKqL.jpg) [**Southwestern Equine Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Stand - Collapsible/Portable (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCP3RY4)

Southwestern Equine$234.984.5★907%▲rising

3
![Tough 1 Elite Collapsible Roping Dummy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xpA9Xi51L.jpg) [**Tough 1 Elite Collapsible Roping Dummy**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYHJR1U)

Tough 1$122.084.5★707%▼falling

4
![Tough 1 Roping Dummy WIREHEAD](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tFmQHVbQL.jpg) [**Tough 1 Roping Dummy WIREHEAD**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZSGF8H)

Tough 1$91.561.0★17%▲rising

5
![AJ Tack Adult Steer Head Roping Dummy with 20 Horn Spread Polyethylene Dummy Includes Steel Rod Hay Bale Mount Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/215zXLr-zoL.jpg) [**AJ Tack Adult Steer Head Roping Dummy with 20 Horn Spread Polyethylene Dummy Includes Steel Rod Hay Bale Mount Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZDKB1ZK)

AJ Tack$53.554.7★3857%▲rising

6
![LGRAHED Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Collapsible Roping Dummy Body with Steer Head for Roper Practice (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31koVvvgKTL.jpg) [**LGRAHED Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Collapsible Roping Dummy Body with Steer Head for Roper Practice (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP4LHMDD)

LGRAHED$112.392.8★196%▲rising

7
![Crowye Full Size Roping Steer Head Dummy 20 Inch Horn Spread with Detachable Horns Aluminum Rods Hay Bale Practice Trainer for Adult Teen Rodeo Team Ropers Western Riding Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Acc3GExZL.jpg) [**Crowye Full Size Roping Steer Head Dummy 20 Inch Horn Spread with Detachable Horns Aluminum Rods Hay Bale Practice Trainer for Adult Teen Rodeo Team Ropers Western Riding Gifts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK1V8B4C)

Crowye$46.335.0★26%▲rising

8
![Blulu 43 Inch Collapsible Roping Dummy Body Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Brown No Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311XbEDtgNL.jpg) [**Blulu 43 Inch Collapsible Roping Dummy Body Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Brown No Head**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHNXF7LM)

Blulu$88.393.3★34%▲rising

9
![Tough 1 Steer Head Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Uap8x-0oL.jpg) [**Tough 1 Steer Head Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KSASA2)

Tough 1$41.284.3★2104%▼falling

10

![ERfover Sliding Wooden Steer Calf Roping Dummy Cattle Wood Frame for Junior Roper Practice Party Entertainment Version 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZY9FqZxXL.jpg) [**ERfover Sliding Wooden Steer Calf Roping Dummy Cattle Wood Frame for Junior Roper Practice Party Entertainment Version 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR7YW613)

ERfover$45.903.5★264%▼falling

11

![Southwestern Equine Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Stand - [ New 2022 Version ] Roping Dummy - No Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rLASX99wS.jpg) [**Southwestern Equine Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Stand - \[ New 2022 Version \] Roping Dummy - No Head**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8B856W)

Southwestern Equine$215.594.3★2114%▼falling

12

![7K Rope Something Steer Heading Dummy - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xVbcz8TpL.jpg) [**7K Rope Something Steer Heading Dummy - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DLPZLS)

7K Roping$396.274.6★503%▼falling

13

![Crowye Junior Very Small Steer Head Roping Dummy with 11 Horn Spread Complete Rodeo Set Cowboy Toy Roping Practice Dummy Steer Head Aluminum Rods for Horse Enthusiasts Junior Roper Practice](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WDmTnRlIL.jpg) [**Crowye Junior Very Small Steer Head Roping Dummy with 11 Horn Spread Complete Rodeo Set Cowboy Toy Roping Practice Dummy Steer Head Aluminum Rods for Horse Enthusiasts Junior Roper Practice**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCM723V1)

Crowye$37.473.6★113%▼falling

14

![Simabsie Wooden Calf Roping Dummy - Sliding Practice Steer for Junior & Beginner Ropers Solid Wood Frame with Smooth Glide Motion](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4189n8ZMYsL.jpg) [**Simabsie Wooden Calf Roping Dummy - Sliding Practice Steer for Junior & Beginner Ropers Solid Wood Frame with Smooth Glide Motion**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJZVHFJ2)

Simabsie$62.063.0★42%▲rising

15

![Crowye Plastic Roping Dummies Junior Steer Head Dummy Set Roping Dummy Include 11 Inch Steer Head with 16 Inch Storage Bag 20-Foot Cotton Lasso Rope Steel Rods Gloves for Junior Roper Practice](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LYlALsaoL.jpg) [**Crowye Plastic Roping Dummies Junior Steer Head Dummy Set Roping Dummy Include 11 Inch Steer Head with 16 Inch Storage Bag 20-Foot Cotton Lasso Rope Steel Rods Gloves for Junior Roper Practice**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVLMTHRX)

Crowye$62.733.4★92%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 27 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![NRS Tack Original Cowboy Toy Roping Dummy Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WOSyS0aBL.jpg)**NRS Tack Original Cowboy Toy Roping Dummy Black** NRS Tack**$37.81**4.1★95 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMRYP7LQ) [![Southwestern Equine Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Stand - Collapsible/Portable (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yDCYxMKqL.jpg)**Southwestern Equine Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Stand - Collapsible/Portable (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)** Southwestern Equine**$234.98**4.5★90 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCP3RY4) [![Tough 1 Elite Collapsible Roping Dummy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xpA9Xi51L.jpg)**Tough 1 Elite Collapsible Roping Dummy** Tough 1**$122.08**4.5★70 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYHJR1U) [![Tough 1 Roping Dummy WIREHEAD](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tFmQHVbQL.jpg)**Tough 1 Roping Dummy WIREHEAD** Tough 1**$91.56**1.0★1 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZSGF8H) [![AJ Tack Adult Steer Head Roping Dummy with 20 Horn Spread Polyethylene Dummy Includes Steel Rod Hay Bale Mount Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/215zXLr-zoL.jpg)**AJ Tack Adult Steer Head Roping Dummy with 20 Horn Spread Polyethylene Dummy Includes Steel Rod Hay Bale Mount Black** AJ Tack**$53.55**4.7★385 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZDKB1ZK) [![LGRAHED Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Collapsible Roping Dummy Body with Steer Head for Roper Practice (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31koVvvgKTL.jpg)**LGRAHED Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Collapsible Roping Dummy Body with Steer Head for Roper Practice (Collapsible Dummy + Steer Head)** LGRAHED**$112.39**2.8★19 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP4LHMDD) [![Crowye Full Size Roping Steer Head Dummy 20 Inch Horn Spread with Detachable Horns Aluminum Rods Hay Bale Practice Trainer for Adult Teen Rodeo Team Ropers Western Riding Gifts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Acc3GExZL.jpg)**Crowye Full Size Roping Steer Head Dummy 20 Inch Horn Spread with Detachable Horns Aluminum Rods Hay Bale Practice Trainer for Adult Teen Rodeo Team Ropers Western Riding Gifts** Crowye**$46.33**5.0★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK1V8B4C) [![Blulu 43 Inch Collapsible Roping Dummy Body Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Brown No Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311XbEDtgNL.jpg)**Blulu 43 Inch Collapsible Roping Dummy Body Roping Heading and Heeling Dummy Brown No Head** Blulu**$88.39**3.3★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHNXF7LM)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“it ended up being way better quality than I expected”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**17%

*“A fun and easy toy”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Perfect size for kids from 4-10”*

**Durability**8%

*“It was very durable”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“There was nothing to put to put together it was just get and use”*

**Material Quality**5%

*“the material is very durable”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“At this price everyone can have fun”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“it was easy for me to access with its size”*

**Suitability Beginner**3%

*“The texture also gives the rope a realistic catch, which is great for beginners and intermediate ropers alike”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Exactly as described”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**26%

*“The steer is a bit small”*

**Durability**15%

*“it broken the same day”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Kinda cheap”*

**Assembly/Installation**6%

*“a pain to assemble”*

**Mounting**5%

*“My only real complaint is that the mounting process isnt intuitive”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Not as appears”*

**Wood Quality**2%

*“Holes in the wood dont align”*

**Suitability Pro/Experts**2%

*“Not good for roping”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“For 30 something dollars this is NOT worth it”*

**Degree Of Motion**1%

*“dont allow correct movement”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall74% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Functionality-Overall2% - Material Quality2% - Quality-Overall1% - Mounting1% - Product Condition1% - Durability1% - Value For Money1%