It also features a long battery life, quiet motor, and convenient traveling case. This makes it a great option for those with chronic muscle pain who don’t want to worry about charging their device between sessions. Renpho is a decent brand with an average customer service experience.
This brand doesn’t make top-of-the-line products, but they are of acceptable quality and come at an affordable price. Sure, they’re a nice touch and grounds for bragging rights with your gearhead friends—but they don’t improve the functionality of a massage gun by much.
The default head for a massage gun is usually some type of padded ball, but better models come with at least a couple of interchangeable heads. These might be as simple as smaller prods that allow you to dig deep between muscles, or you might be able to get wider vibrating heads for overall relief. “Forked” heads are especially good for massage around the spine, if you can get someone else to reach that area for you. Look for attachments that attack the muscle groups where you feel the most sore. The Hypervolt 2 offers speeds of up to 2,700 percussions per minute and three levels of pressure to help alleviate post-workout aches, soreness, and stiffness. Plus, it’s lighter than the original Hypervolt, has a longer battery life, and features a more streamlined design.
However, I’d hoped Therabody would upgrade to a sturdier case to avoid any possible accidents. The B37S is on par with elite massage guns like Theragun and Hypervolt. It’s just as expensive (at over $300), but it has both brands beat on battery life. This is important if you’re not looking to constantly charge your massage gun.
At 0.9 pounds, the Mini Massage Gun is the lightest option on our list. We like that it can be gripped perfectly with the palm of your hand and easily packs into a gym bag or suitcase, with or without the included carrying case. Mini massage guns are particularly useful for people who have weaker hands or struggle with chronic arthritis pain and can’t hold heavier devices comfortably for an extended period of time. We like that the Theragun Mini has a sleek, ergonomic grip that helps reduce the strain on your hands. For an even budget-friendlier Theragun that is also easily portable, we recommend this Mini version.
I found the air cushion head perfect for tender areas like the elbow and knee joints, which can be sensitive to the harder plastic massager heads. Despite the low cost, the Renpho R3 GM171 massage gun is very well made. The Mighty Bliss Cordless Massager is more “massage wand” than “massage gun,” and that difference comes with a few advantages. The long, slim handle makes it easy to target spots that are difficult to address with traditional massage guns, like your lower, mid, and upper back. It’s also a great option for seniors or those with mobility concerns, for whom typical massage gun usage might be challenging.