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In our opinion this is ridiculous (all pun intended). How many times do you think you’ll have to press the button on the device to find the right range? It’s basically if the B37 and the B37S had a child it would be the Bantam. Everything they gave us with the full size guns they simply replicated into the Bantam. The only difference being the size. First photo: Bantam next to the full-sized B37; Second photo: Bantam vs Hypervolt Go 2 and also vs. Theragun mini (last photo). See how small it is? Massage heads: Most machines we tried came with a selection of massage heads, varying in shape and texture to target different muscles and aches. While some only offered two, others offer as many as six different options.
Some premium massage guns from the likes of Therabody and Hyperice even come with apps they can connect to via Bluetooth. These will provide guided massage programmes and advise how much pressure you should be applying. Some will even control the speed settings automatically, taking any guesswork out of your recovery routine. What should I look for in a massage gun?A high-quality massage gun can be used to help prevent delayed onset muscle soreness, reduce muscle pain and muscle fatigue, and help offset lactic acid build-up (which is explained below). Given this, they can greatly help improve your range of motion and flexibility to better encourage normal blood flow and avoid muscle stiffness, resulting in a better and more effective you. Serious athletes should look for a high amplitude. Measured in millimetres, this metric shows you how deeply the gun can hit and how powerful it will feel on your body. The punchiest models listed below have an amplitude of 16mm. If you’re absolutely tight on budget then this mini massage gun will serve you well. It won’t offer you the best in power but it’s very low-priced.
Dr. Melissa Prestipino, PT, DPT, owner of Maize & Blue Rehab in New Jersey, told Healthline, “The Theragun Elite offers a very quiet percussive force, which is quieter than other massage guns on the market. This feature is beneficial when using the device in a public place and not wanting to draw attention with a loud sound.” Electrical stimulation: A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device can stimulate muscles and promote relaxation. Charger type: Smaller massage guns should at least afford you with a convenient charging means. A USB-C is much more suitable than a dedicated charger.
1. Best overall massage gun: RenPho R3 Massage Gun
They may look intimidating but the beauty of a massage gun is that it’s pretty straightforward to handle. You can use a massage gun whenever you want to ease muscle tension but it’s designed to be used before each workout to warm up your muscles by heightening blood flow or afterwards to aid your recovery. These handy bits of kit use Percussive Therapy to repeatedly strike your muscles, promoting blood flow to the targeted area and speeding recovery from delayed onset muscle soreness (commonly known as DOMS, the dull ache you get after putting your limbs to task in a workout).
It may be the size of a small water bottle, but it’s brimming with impressive features. You get five interchangeable heads (most mini massagers come with just one or two) and there are five speed settings to flit between, giving you a whopping 25 massage combos to try. If you need some guidance, there’s a handy user manual, which provides step-by-step routines for warm-up, mobility and recovery. According to our tester, these were genuinely useful. Massage tools: Foam rollers, tennis balls, and massage balls can help release tension in specific areas. Computers Tech All Computers Laptops Gaming Laptops Laptops for College Students Computer Monitors Ergonomic Keyboards In fact, the longer the stroke (amplitude), the slower device will percuss. For example the Theragun Mini may have only 2400rpms but it makes up for the reduced speed with a 12mm long stroke. On the other hand, Ekrin Bantam has ~20% less amplitude, but revs up to 3200rpms – a whooping 800rpm difference. You’ve still got a cap of 3,200 per minute at the top speed but each individual percussion is slightly more powerful for those sore muscles. The T-shaped design also offers a very comfortable grip and can be used in a variety of ways, although it isn’t as versatile as the top-tier Theragun. In terms of battery life, you’ll get around 120 minutes per charge so your percussion massage won’t be interrupted easily.
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We considered how many attachment heads each of these massage guns came with and if they are varied enough. The more attachment heads, the more versatility the massage gun offers your different muscle groups. Features Percussion range is 1300-3200rpm with 4 built-in speeds. This is normal range stuff as far as most massage guns go. Even so, it’s a super quiet massage gun – much better than what we’ve seen so far – with 45-53dB noise levels (this is largely due to small amplitude). Hushed! Ekrin Bantam vs. Lifepro DynaMini (first picture) and Lifepro DynaMini vs. Bob and Brad Q2
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