A massage gun is one of the most popular recovery tools around right now — and rightly so. But the differences between models are huge. So what should you look for?
1. Stroke depth and power
The stroke depth (amplitude) determines how deep the massage penetrates into your muscles. For surface-level relaxation, 6–8 mm is enough; athletes who want to treat trigger points will prefer 10 mm or more.
2. Number of speed settings
More settings means more control: gentle for your neck, powerful for your thighs. Our Massage Gun Pro offers a wide range of speeds, while the compact Mini Massage Gun is ideal on the go and fits in your gym bag.
3. Noise level
Cheap models sound like a power drill. Look for a noise level below 55 dB if you want to massage in front of the TV in the evening.
4. Battery life
A good massage gun lasts 2 to 6 hours per charge — plenty for weeks of use, since a session of 10–15 minutes a day is enough.
5. Attachments
A ball head for large muscle groups, a bullet head for trigger points and a fork for along the spine: with three attachments you can treat almost everything.
When should you use it?
Before exercise, briefly and at speed to activate your muscles; after exercise, slower and for longer to flush out waste products and reduce muscle soreness.
