The handle is also slightly longer and, contrary to the T2, it has rubber all over it to make handling easier. SPEEDS - Mebak Chic massage gun comes with 6 built-in speeds, it can be controlled to select any speed between 1900-2800 RPM, you can chose any speed depend on the levels of your muscle soreness or pain. It can also improve your range of motion and flexibility, encourage blood flow, help with muscle stiffness and it can even help with stress and sleep. Battery life: Next up is battery life, as Orendorf says he also can’t have guns dying in the middle of treatment. He says that he expects a massage gun to last several full days without requiring a charge. “You’ll also want to be able to throw the gun in your bag or take it on a weekend trip without worrying about finding an outlet,” he says. However, if you want an actual deep tissue massage, you might have to look elsewhere. Also, if you prefer an aggressive massage (i.e., more stall force and high amplitude), this may not be the gun for you.

It feels more premium with better build materials than Mebak 3 (and Opove). It feels softer to touch. The handle on this one is longer and slightly slanted to offer a natural grip. The handle is also thinner – fantastic for folks with small hands.The performance features are about the same as Mebak 3 – slightly higher amplitude and about 40lbs. of stall force at the highest speed.

Each of their handhelds is designed with a different goal in mind, from low-key workout recovery to deep-tissue massage and even scar tissue therapy. More on Recovery: Best Foam Rollers ● Runner’s World Fitness Awards 2023 ● Do Compression Boots Really Work? The Best Massage GunsThis newcomer has a luxury style and quality build. And, it comes in a nice hardshell case that has storage space for the gun, seven attachments, and the charger (with international adapters). Hydragun bills itself as the quietest massager, though it’s just nominally quieter than the Hyperice Hypervolt 2. Runner’s World Runner-in-Chief Jeff Dengate used an iPhone decibel meter to test how loud each was at roughly the distance from your ear to thigh. High-level trainers, athletes and therapists rely on this powerful machine to get deep-tissue percussive therapy at up to 60 pounds of no-stall force.

However, there’s just a 1-year warranty, which is a bare minimum – many brands do this. We aren’t so sure whether this device can hold it together for long. Perhaps more importantly, it has multiple features that you won’t find on any other massage gun. There’s an adjustable heat therapy attachment, which shortens the time it takes to warm up muscles. It made a remarkable difference in warming up my muscles prior to heading out the door for a run. But Mebak 3 has a pressure sensor while Opove doesn’t. But as we have already mentioned, it’s a nice feature to have as an embellishment but nothing more. You probably can live without it.

Final thoughts

Power and speed: Sufficient power and speed is essential to effectively penetrate the muscles and promote blood flow. Look for a massage gun with a high percussive force and adjustable speed settings so you can deliver adequate force to different muscles. Therabody pairs the Elite with five attachments—a dampener, standard ball, thumb, cone and wedge—that are made from a forgiving, closed-cell foam that’s softer and more malleable than the hard plastic attachments on other massagers I tested. If it were possible, I’d use these attachment heads on massage guns from competing brands. While many other attachments looked similar, these had the best feel—I never really found another set quite like them. Each attachment targets a specific region or feature of your body, so you’ll rarely find yourself with a stubborn pain point that this gun can’t reach. From head to toe, it provided the best combination of massage and user experience compared to the competition. Needless to say, my muscles were happy. For muscle reactivation (relieving muscle spasms or fatigue mid-workout), you can apply it for just 15 seconds. But we guess it’s okay. We heard some rattling sound at the highest speed and some vibrations in the holding hand, but nothing unusual.

MASSAGE HEADS - 8 massage heads are suitable for different parts of the body and can meet different needs. Massage heads in different shapes can be used on different muscle groups and provide targeted therapy for fast recovery. There’s plenty of research to show massage guns have the ability to increase mobility, decrease pain and soreness, and improve overall performance. It won’t be the fix-all tool to dramatically improve your health, but it will be a valuable supplement to your routine," adds Sanchez. The big advantage with Ekrin 365 over Bob and Brad T2 is the handling. The ergonomics are way better here. Consider the battery life of the massage gun and weigh that against how long it takes to recharge the battery once it’s dead. Longer battery life is particularly useful if you plan to use the massage gun for extended sessions or multiple sessions between charges, like if you’re taking the device along for a running race. Some massagers, like the Bob & Brad C2 and Q2 Mini, feature fast-charging capabilities to reduce the time it takes to recharge. Ergonomics

What I’d change

We know of some big brawny individuals that really like a deep, almost punishing massage. If that’s you, look elsewhere. Something like the LifePro Pulse FX will be right up your alley. For percussions, it can rev up to 3300RPM. That is faster than any of the guns we have mentioned in this article so far.