Theragun Prime - All-New 4th Generation Percussive Therapy Deep Tissue Muscle Treatment Massage Gun

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September 8, 2021 Updated with more information on stall force, verified percussion range, actual amplitude. (Author: Luke)

Theragun Prime - All-New 4th Generation Percussive Therapy

The Theragun Prime 4th Generation model won our testers over for combining the best of all Theragun massage guns — at a more accessible price point. The Theragun Prime includes five built-in speeds and a customizable speed range between 1750-2400 ppms (just like its more expensive counterpart, the Theragun Pro). It features the signature triangle design that makes Theragun massage guns easy to hold and use on yourself without straining or contorting into weird positions, and its stall force (read: the amount of pressure you can apply to the head of the massage gun before the motor stalls) is 30 pounds, which our testers found to be plenty powerful for the average user. Plus, testers found it to be quieter than the other models, a major plus if you’re trying to use it while watching television or listening to a podcast. Stroke Length: Theragun’s 16mm is the best-in-business and only Achedaway Pro can match it. Ekrin B37s may only have 12mm but instead has plenty of stall force on all gears and offers more intensity. Hypervolt 2 Pro and Opove Apex both have 14mm. Theragun isn’t messing about here. They’ve introduced some major changes in the new 5th Gen Pro model.If the high cost of the Pro sounds like a deal breaker for you, but you still need a stable Theragun for your massage, the Elite is a good option to consider. It doesn’t sacrifice so much on power and it’s also quieter than the Pro if you like a peace of mind. Thankfully the Pro comes in a nicely done carrying case (it would be daylight robbery if they didn’t include one at such a hefty price). Theragun Pro unboxed. From an ergonomic standpoint, after handling all the models, we can confidently say it’s the best Theragun, and it’s not just due to the multiple grip handle.. The famous Theragun multiple grip handle. All three Theraguns are powered by a proprietary brushless motor that delivers a powerful deep muscle treatment.

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A few caveats: While the Theragun Prime includes four attachments, other models include more — so do your research and decide which attachments are important to you before buying. Also, while our testers found the design and weight of the Theragun Prime to be ergonomic, the Theragun PRO features a rotating arm for even more control over your massage. As a result, it is heavy as well. It weighs 2.82 lbsor 1.28kgwith a standard ball attachment. They’ve brought the weight down slightly versus the previous G4 model. The new one is 0.13lbs (60 grams) lighter than the old one, not enough to make a noticeable difference. When we tested the decibels, the Pro gave us 66dB at the highest speed, 8 decibels less than the 4 th generation Pro, so it’s quieter indeed. This is how we measure noise levels of the 5th generation Theragun PRO. Then there’s the sound itself. While it is now perfectly acceptable in terms of decibels, it still makes its signatory rough sound when operating.In our handling of the device, we found that the arm is glossy and quite a magnet for fingerprints, but we didn’t find ourselves touching it as frequently. It revs up to 3200 percussions per minute, 25% or 800 hits more than the Pro. It does have adaptive speeds, pressure sensor and comes with six attachments that are more varied than what the Pro comes with – the flat head and the fork attachments are available. We love that Therabody didn’t overstate the above range, as some brands tend to do. We verified the actual percussions on each gear with a high-precision laser tachometer, and the Pro turned out very accurate to the specs (both the new model and predecessor). The Pro has a percussion range of 1750-2400rpm. Is 1.5 to 2 hours enough? In most cases, it should be enough. Doing one 15-minute session a day translates to about a week on a single charge. That said, some brands can give you up to 4 hours of continuous use on battery – Ekrin B37S is a good example. If you are buff with muscles or a serious performer, you need a powerful, high stall force gun with a long amplitude. The Pro delivers all these without compromising.