by JESS MCGLOTHLIN

The Best Massage Gun for Every Workout Routine

Hyperice Hypervolt 2

Best overall massage gun

The Hyperice is a straightforward massage machine that offers three percussion speeds, five heads (fork, ball, cushion, flat and bullet) and a run time of up to three hours. The machine also features Hyperice’s Patented Pressure Sensor Technology to help ensure athletes aren’t going too hard on sore muscles.

RENPHO Power Massage Gun

Best budget massage gun

Renpho’s Power Massage Gun is coming in on the budget end of the spectrum, but it’s still equipped with a high-torque brushless motor providing 12MM amplitude. It means the gun can deliver up to 50 pounds of massage intensity to relieve muscle and fascia tissue soreness. The Renpho is both power bank and USB C-chargeable.

Therabody Theragun PRO, Fifth Generation

Best pro massage gun

This massage gun has been fully redesigned from previous versions. It includes four visually-guided, built-in routines (Sleep, Warm Up, Recovery and Theragun Break) and a second-gen proprietary motor that’s 20% quieter than older iterations. It also has an ergonomic triangle handle and a customizable speed range (1750-2400 PPMs) lets users tailor their experience.

Reathlete FOLD Percussive Massager

Best travel massage gun

Reathlete’s FOLD is one of the only quality folding percussive massage guns we found. It offers quality percussive treatment in a design that folds down small enough to fit in your carry-on. The foldable massager boasts a 14mm amplitude motor with up to 60 pounds of force.

Trigger Point Performance Impact Massager

Best basic massage gun

This four-speed massage gun features a quiet, brushless motor, which provides four speeds ranging from 2100 rpm to 3300 rpm. An angled handle with a top-weighted design offers more comfort and easily allows you to control pressure.

Lifepro Sonic Handheld Percussive Massage Gun

Best beginner massage gun

A quiet brushless motor gives anywhere from three to six hours of run time with five varying intensity levels (including a low-pressure 20 Hertz (Hz) or a more powerful 45 Hz. The Ready, Set, Go Easy-Start Guide makes this machine quick and easy for those new to athletic massage guns.

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