Massage Guns
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Anybody have any recommendations for massage guns? I've been using the R8 for my forearms and upper arms, but it seems like a percussive massager might be more versatile. I'm getting hammered with ads for them, so I was hoping to get some real-world recommendations rather than ad copy. Thank you! |
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Pay for the postage ~$15 or so and I will send ya an old skool corded Oster hand massager for nothing. I just plugged it in and works great. Goes for anyone else that wants it. |
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I've had the Hyperice Hypervolt for about a month now and have been mildly happy with it so far. I did extensive research and it came down to the Hypervolt vs Theragun. What won me over with the Hypervolt is that its quiet, abit not as strong as the Theragun. I can watch TV or have a conversation with someone while using it, supposedly the Theragun is very loud. |
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sandrock wrote: I've had the Hyperice Hypervolt for about a month now and have been mildly happy with it so far. I did extensive research and it came down to the Hypervolt vs Theragun. What won me over with the Hypervolt is that its quiet, abit not as strong as the Theragun. I can watch TV or have a conversation with someone while using it, supposedly the Theragun is very loud. Much, much appreciated for your honest assessment. I don't have access to a PT at the moment due to the pandemic, which is why I've been researching massage guns. The price tag was the thing that kept me from pulling the trigger, so to speak. I've got a lacrosse ball and a foam roller. I think I'll be able to make those work for the time being, and maybe I'll check in on the massage guns if there is a sale. Thanks again! |
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sandrock wrote: I've had the Hyperice Hypervolt for about a month now and have been mildly happy with it so far. I did extensive research and it came down to the Hypervolt vs Theragun. What won me over with the Hypervolt is that its quiet, abit not as strong as the Theragun. I can watch TV or have a conversation with someone while using it, supposedly the Theragun is very loud. Yeah the theragun is just as loud as the orbital car buffer I use for the same purpose |
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So great Massage Guns |
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So the original massage gun review thread has had two years to revisit the reviews. Do you all still feel the same way about your purchases? Did you try some other guns in the meantime to get a more rounded view? These things are pricey, so we want to know more. |
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I bought a cheapo gun from Amazon after using the hyperice from a friend. The Cheapo gun was ok but lacked power. I had to use the sharpest hardest attachment to really work into knots. |
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Something else to consider for those who own a jigsaw are percussion massage adapters. They fit a standard T-shank chuck and will set you back about $20 vs $200+ (assuming you have a jigsaw). |
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I bought a refurbished Theragun on eBay (roughly $200) about a year ago after using the Hyperice at my brothers Chiropractic clinic a few times. It has helped me a lot in recovering from climbing/workouts. I use it for maintenance in between splurging on massages. It’s much louder than the Hyperice, but it’s stronger and I like the adjustable head for hitting my back and shoulders. I believe the newest Theragun is much quieter, but pretty expensive. Either one is a good purchase IMO! |
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Mebak on Amazon roughly $100 feels great and super quiet. |
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model doesn't really matter. what IS important is that you bring it with you on yout next solo climb, along with a bunch of other gear that you are not planning on using. |
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Pierre Proulx wrote: dayum, more believable as a parody! |
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Pierre Proulx wrote: Is this real life? |
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Josh Hutch wrote: If by “real life” you mean: “ is a guy in advertising dumb enough to think that this is an example of a real life application and thus would make a believable add”, then I’m pretty sure the answer is yes... |
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Has anyone used the Theragun Mini (or something similar)? I am looking for something light and compact for forearm muscles (warming up, stimulating blood flow, and reducing soreness). I don’t necessarily need something super powerful for breaking down fascia/collagen. |
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I also rock climb, and find it much more effective at pain relief than a traditional foam roller. I was a little skeptical of how well it would work and hesitant at the price. I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought the bob and brad model. Wish I had purchased this sooner. |
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My friends think Hypervolt is great, but it's also expensive, to be frank. I backed the Urikar AT1 Massage Gun last winter and bought the Urikar Pro 2 Massage Gun this year. Urikar AT1 is well-built, intelligent, powerful and quiet! The amazing thing is that when I insert one massage head (it has 6 massage head by the way), this AT1 can recognize it and adapt the perfect speed for me.Urikar Pro 2 gets a rotatable handle,and it does help me with the back and neck soreness. |
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