Theragun mini. Not sure if shipped from the states. Second cheapest deal 329 (with supersoft attachment): https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/620166
Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Massager AU$283.35 Shipped @ Revolve Clothing
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KevinT85 on 01/05/2021 - 13:58 revolveclothing.com.au (318 clicks)
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Do they actually fail often? It could be that it's built just well enough to do the job.
Just as much as the more affordable brands.
I'm unsure if any of the cheaper ones actually use a percussive motion? They seem to just thump you …
@maruko: Cheap ones just vibrate really quickly, expensive ones are percussive and slower but get deeper and in theory that helps with recovery
No, they use the same mechanism.
This is misleading. There are two different types of massagers. The differences are the amplitude or excursion, and the amount of force they can put out. The amplitude is how far forwards and backwards the head can travel. Massagers with small amplitudes just vibrate your skin while those with larger amplitudes thump your muscles.
e.g. this popular cheap Renpho one simply vibrates quickly as the amplitude is tiny - it isn't even stated.
This larger Renpho has a stated amplitude of 10mm. That means the head can travel 1cm back and forth.
This equally large Taotronics has a stated amplitude of 12mm which is more than the Renpho.
The Theragun Mini in this deal also has an amplitude of 12mm which is unusual for such a small device. The force it can put it won't be as strong as larger ones like the G3 below though.
The Theragun G3 has an amplitude of 16mm and can deliver up to 18kg of force.
My Bosch cordless jigsaw has an amplitude of 19mm and is really powerful, but is very loud in comparison to the Theragun G3.
So no, they all don't use the same mechanism. It's worth looking closely at the specs before buying one.
@eug: Those 'vibration' ones are different products and it shouldn't be compared.
I'm talking about the other percussive massager, they all use the same mechanism. Amplitude and stall force are the two key specification that determines how good the motor is. To be clear, I am saying that percussive massagers or "massage guns" use the same mechanism. The vibration ones are NOT the same.
By the way, when you're buying these Theragun, you're really mostly paying for the brand and marketing. The components might be marginally better but it sure as hell isnt worth 5-10x you'll be paying more for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Gblw2nZtQ This guy breaks it down if you're interested.
Those 'vibration' ones are different products and it shouldn't be compared.
Do note that the post you replied to was specifically talking about cheap ones that 'vibrate quickly' as opposed to more expensive ones that are percussive.
You replied saying that they use the same mechanism, which is untrue as the ones that vibrate quickly do so because their mechanism is different to actual percussive massagers.
I'm talking about the other percussive massager, they all use the same mechanism.
I gave several examples of massagers and they have different amplitudes. If the mechanism were the same, the amplitudes would be the same.
but it sure as hell isnt worth 5-10x you'll be paying more for.
Did you check the link I supplied in my previous post? A Theragun G3 with 16mm amplitude and 18kg force is $249. It was $224 delivered in Feb when they had a sale.
The Taotronics and Renpho ones are $100-150, and the amplitude is 10mm for the Rephon (force unknown) and 12mm for the Taotronics with "8-15kg" force. The Theragun costs a bit more, but you do get more for the money as well. The triangular design can be easier to reach your back with too.
This guy breaks it down if you're interested.
Yes I watched it when he released it. Context is important - some things are built well enough to do a task, while others may be overengineered. He did a teardown of a Bosch Blue tool a while back and was disappointed at how thin the conductors inside the battery were. Yet, in the real world, Bosch Blue tools are used and abused day in day out on building sites and they certainly don't have a reputation for failing. They even come with a very unusual 6-year warranty. So you can't always judge longevity just by a teardown - context is important.
Just as much as the more affordable brands.
Are there actual stats out there, or is it just a feeling?
This brand seems popular with working physios so that must count for something.@eug: They're good products, but you're mostly paying for marketing.
Just look for ones with a decent stall force (force required for the motor to stall) and good amount of amplitude (the distance the massage head travels).
About the same quality and worth as the $60 ones from eBay.
Any good recommendations on alternatives? There's just so many on ebay/amazon that have real/"fake" reviews that make it seem like it's all just the luck of the draw?
look for older black and gold pheonix branding
newer ones are less powerful
Quality of the parts do not justify the price.