It has been a year since we put three massage guns to the test and throughout this year, we have heard some people discussing about getting more cheaper massage guns while others have praised the quality and effectiveness of the premium brands. As such, we thought that it is about time to do another review where we pit the premium Theragun against our previous champion, the Hydragun, as well as the cost effective RecoverFun Plus. Will Hydragun still remain the winner? Is it worth paying more? Or can we gain the same benefits from a lower priced brand? We give you the low-down and our unbiased review. Do note that the review below is a summary of three users who have been using various price-ranged massage guns for years and we are also the same folks who did the previous review.
The lineup and review
As you can see from the header image, the top is the Theragun Pro followed by the local brand Hydragun and then the RecoverFun Plus (from US$169). Once more, all three massage guns offer percussion speeds of 1200 to 3200 RPM so we will mention the main differences so that you get a summary of the features.
Type | Cost | The good | The not-so-good | Overall score |
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Theragun Pro | ~S$800 |
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9/10 |
HYDRAGUN | S$399 |
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8.5/10 |
RecoverFun Plus | US$169 |
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7.5/10 |
And the winner is…Theragun Pro!
Why this was a difficult decision
We still love the HYDRAGUN!! But when compared to the Theragun Pro, we really enjoyed the deeper massage and the ergonomic handle and adjustable massage heads. The price of the Theragun Pro is definitely a huge minus point, which is why it was easy to give it a 9 out of 10.
As for the RecoverFun Plus, it was very similar to the Hyperice (which we reviewed previously) but had more benefits such as a longer battery life, 6 speeds, carrying case included and at a very affordable price.
So if we had to rank all the 5 massage guns that we’ve tested thus far, it’ll be:
- Theragun Pro
- HYDRAGUN
- RecoverFun Plus
- Hyperice
- Chinese OEM
In an ideal world, we’d have a hybrid massage gun that’s not crazy expensive but has all the things that we love about all the brands. However, that’s not the case.
Our advice is, if you currently have a Hyperice and love it…it might be time to change to it’s upgraded cousin – RecoverFun Plus. If you can afford about S$100 more, then go for the HYDRAGUN because the 99° handle and quietness of it will make your massage time a lot more enjoyable. The Theragun Pro is meant for those who have gotten their bonus or can simply afford it. But we’re not the likes of Cristian Ronaldo or Maria Sharapova…so we’re sticking to our mid-range massage guns!
Where to get the massage guns
The massage guns mentioned can be purchased at:
Theragun Pro | https://www.therabody.com |
HYDRAGUN | www.hydragun.sg |
RecoverFun Plus | https://recoverfun.com |
Do note that there might be extra delivery charges involved and is best to check on the brands’ websites.
Stay safe and massage on!!
Images: The Wellness Insider, Theragun and RecoverFun
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