The question often comes up because these devices, victims of their success, are now numerous on the market.
Mostly used by athletes and health professionals, massage and self-massage guns have now been democratized.
Massage guns have become real warming-up or recovery tools. Thus, they help improve performance, on the one hand by promoting blood circulation and on the other hand by relieving muscular tensions usually called "trigger points" to increase Mobility. It has been found that regular use of massage guns can help prevent injury because well-oxygenated muscles are less likely to "give out".
If you are looking for physical performance, improved recovery, or relief from daily aches and pains, massage guns are an optimal solution as they are very easy to use and can be carried around with you.
To determine which massage gun is best for you, you need to define the criteria that are most important to you.
Noise can be a determining factor so as not to disturb the people around you or to watch TV at the same time, as well as autonomy (especially for professionals athletes or physiotherapists).
The power delivered must also be taken into account. A person looking for relaxation will be less concerned about the power than a person with a very developed muscular envelope who is looking for a recovery effect.
If you wish to self-massage, a light weight and a variety of massage head shapes are important criteria for a comfortable practice.
The price will necessarily play a major role. CrossLiftor has tested many massage guns to offer you a diverse range of massage guns to suit all needs.
Massage Guns comparative board
Theragun Elite | Theragun Prime | Theragun Mini | Flow Pro ONE | Flow Mini | Massage Gun | |
Price | 399 € | 299 € | 199 € | 395 € | 189 € | 119 € |
Weight | 1kg | 1kg | 0,65kg | 1,75kg | 1,35kg | 1,1kg |
Power | 2400 beats per minute | 2400 beats per minute | 2400 beats per minute | 3200 beats per minute | 2320 beats per minute | 1600 beats per minute |
Power levels | 5 levels: 1750, 1900, 2100, 2200, 2400 beats/ min | 5 levels: 1750, 1900, 2100, 2200, 2400 beats/ min | 3 levels: 1750, 2100, 2400 beats/ min | 1800, 2400, 3200 beats/ min Flow mode which alternates the 3 power levels | 1800, 2400, 3200 beats/ min Flow mode which alternates the 3 power levels | 1600 beats/ min |
Reached depth | 16 mm | 16 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm |
Autonomy | 2h | 2h | 2h30 | 4 à 5h | 2 à 3h | 2h |
Reload Time | 1h20 | 1h20 | 1h20 | 2h | 2h | 2h |
Removable battery | X | X | X | V | X | X |
Battery Type | 12V Lithium-ion battery | 12V Lithium-ion battery | 12V Lithium-ion battery | 12V Lithium-ion battery | 12V Lithium-ion battery | 12V Lithium-ion battery |
Bluetooth App | V | V | X | X | X | X |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year |
Number of heads provided | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
Difficult area access | +++ | +++ | +++ | ++ | ++ | + |
Noise | 70 decibels | 70 decibels | 70 decibels | 60 decibels | 60 decibels | 75 decibels |
Carrying Case/ Bag | V | V | V | V | V | V |
Loading station | V en option 65€ | V en option 65€ | X | X | X | X |
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