In fact, we think you’ll appreciate the extra power the RENPHO R3 offers over its competitors. Whether you have chronic pain, delayed onset muscle soreness from intense workouts, or aches and pains from a sedentary lifestyle, with $170 of savings, you can’t go wrong. However, those with a higher muscle mass will want something with higher stall force and stroke length. If you want to actively massage an area, rather than simply provide superficial vibrational therapy, then stroke length and stall force are very important. Here it’s 10mm, which isn’t huge but is fine for the price and intent. However, for an entry-level device, and especially for a gun this size, this can okay.
Leah is a shopping reporter at Mashable, where she covers shopping trends, gift ideas, and renpho massage that make life easier. She graduated from Penn State University in 2012 and is watching horror movies or “The Office” when she’s not shopping online herself. The closest thing you’ll get to a silent massage gun, but power is sacrificed. The feather-light Hypervolt Plus is almost as powerful as the Theragun and with half the noise. People are down to pay for the gold standard, which delivers 60 pounds of force and has an interactive app. Percussive devices might help improve flexibility and offer stress relief.
Our number-one pick is the R3 (model RP-GM171), a compact yet powerful device measuring just 7 x 6 x 2.5 inches and weighing only 1.5 pounds, which makes it a breeze to handle. The high-frequency design offers five speeds ranging from 2500 to 3200 percussive beats per minute. This massage gun has five interchangeable heads to target tightness at various angles and reach different muscle groups. The Fitindex Muscle Massage Gun comes in at £63.99 with six massage heads, a claimed battery life of six hours, and 20 speeds. However, being a full-size model, the quoted weight of 2.2lbs is a little heavier than the Renpho R3, which may be noticeable if you’re using it for longer periods. SUPER CONVENIENT TYPE-C CHARGING PORT： No need carry the charging cable anywhere when you travel or just go out!
Finding for a proper workout might just be the ultimate form of self care. Despite cheap build, the Vybe Pro operates at high speeds and has a robust selection of tips — making it quite effective for the price. These high-powered vibrations are great for general soreness without losing the peaceful massage experience. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.
It gets a bit louder on higher speeds and you may need to up the TV volume in the evening, but nothing too irksome. The handle is oval, the same thing we saw with the Bob & Brad C2 massage gun. We are used to seeing a round handle with most massage guns and it felt a little unusual to hold it. Nonetheless, the handle feels sturdy and comfortable if you don’t mind the shape. However, we realize that sometimes depending on battery capacity, some devices tend to be slightly heavy. Air Cushion Head – This a slight variation of the flat head attachment.