Theragun massage guns by Therabody are widely considered to be among the best on the market. They’re equipped with high-powered, high quality motors and company’s signature percussive therapy technology, which uses a powerful high-frequency, high-amplitude motion to penetrate deep into the muscles and provide lasting relief.

In addition to the top quality motors and materials, Theragun’s ergonomic massage gun design makes them comfortable for extended use and their advanced technology allows users to adjust speed, amplitude, and power levels for highly customized massage experience. A variety of models and head attachments add to the endless options and the extra batteries, charging docks, replacement heads and carrying cases make it a truly exceptional well rounded solution – Therabody has thought of everything.

Pros and cons of Theragun massage guns

Pros:

• Quick and convenient: The Theragun massage gun allows you to get a deep tissue massage in a matter of minutes, which is great for people who are short on time or want to get the most out of their workout recovery time. Your daily self care can fit into even a busiest schedule.
• Improves muscle recovery and provides pain relief: Using a Theragun massage gun can help to increase blood flow to your muscles and loosen the painful knots, which can aid in recovery and reduce soreness after a workout – or a long workday in front of computer. They’re also a great option for people who suffer from chronic pain or tension headaches.
• Customizable settings and attachments: These high quality massage guns come with a large number of attachments and settings that you can adjust to your liking, allowing you to personalize your massage experience.
• Portable: They’re fairly lightweight and easy to carry around, making them a great option for people who travel frequently or want to use it at the gym.
• Battery life: Depending on the model, the batteries last 120-150 minutes. Considering that the recommended use shouldn’t run over 15 minutes, this is plenty of time. Some models such as Theragun Pro even come with two batteries, so you can charge one while using the other.
• Free Live Digital Course included with PRO, Elite and Prime purchases.

Cons:

• Price range: As top quality products, the Theragun massage guns are a relatively expensive pieces of equipment, which may not be affordable for everyone. Still, investing in a quality product pays on the long run – Therabody has an excellent warranty, and the cost over time is much less than regular visits to a massage practitioner.
• Noise: While well shielded and built to minimize sound, the Theragun massage gun’s powerful motor can be louder than other handheld massagers, which may be a problem for some people, especially if you plan to use it in a shared living space. If noise is a problem, Theragun Elite is the quietest model, with Theragun Mini coming in second. The 4th generation Theragun devices are 70% quieter than the originals, so, if this is an issue, make sure to double check the model’s generation.
• Requires some skill: Using a high end massage gun properly requires some practice. If you only used cheap, weak handheld massagers before, make sure you don’t overdo it. Starting on a low settings and limiting treatment time until you’re familiar with results is highly recommended.
• You have to buy the very useful two prong attachment separately, none of the models come with it.

Theragun massage gun models

Therabody offers several models of Theragun massage guns to suit different needs and budgets. Here is a brief overview of the various Theragun models:

Theragun Prime: The Theragun Prime is the entry-level model and is designed for everyday use. It has a relatively quiet motor (Elite is quieter), five built in speed options (but customizable to any speed range between 1750-2400 PPMs), and comes with four attachments and an internal 120 minute battery.

Theragun Elite: A step up from the Prime model and is designed for frequent use. It has a quiet motor, five built in speed options (but customizable to any speed range between
1750-2400 PPMs), and comes with five attachments and an internal 120 minute battery. It also has an OLED screen to display speed and battery life.

Theragun Pro: The Theragun Pro is the most advanced model and is designed for professional use. It has a powerful motor, five built in speed options (but customizable to any speed range between 1750-2400 PPMs), and comes with six attachments. It also has an OLED screen, a longer battery life (comes with two interchangeable batteries for 300min of total use), and wireless charging capabilities. This model has a 4 position rotating arm.

Theragun 24K Gold PRO: The top level professional-grade smart percussive therapy device, elevated with special edition real 24K gold plating. 24K Gold Pro comes with an industry leading 2 year warranty.

Theragun Mini: The Theragun Mini is a smaller, more portable model that is designed for on-the-go use. It has a quiet motor, three built in speed options (but customizable to any speed range between 1750-2400 PPMs), and comes with one attachment.

Different models have different warranty coverage, so make sure to check the warranty for the particular model you’re interested in here.

In summary, while the vibrating massagers and percussion massagers market is filled with devices, some of them like TimTam, Hyperice, and Exerscribe very good, Theragun is still the leader of the pack in quality and features.

With complete line of massage and recovery care, Therabody also offers vibrating foam rollers and the high end vibration/heat/compression devices (RecoveryPulse & RecoveryAir), as well as the advanced facial massage devices (TheraFace PRO with microcurrent & light therapy), but that’s a subject for another article.