I never really believed in percussion massagers, opting instead to get my post-workout massage treatment from my favourite massage clinic. After all, the clinic is very near the gym where I work out. But then a friend of mine lent me her Theragun G2Pro, a percussion massager that she says is used by professionals in clinical practise settings.
I was hesitant to try it, not really believing it will work. However, since my friend is going to lend me the device for a full month, I decided to give it a try. This is my personal experience and review of this machine. I have to reiterate that this is not a Theragun G2Pro detailed review. It’s a simple one that I hope will somehow enlighten you about percussion massagers.
The Design
Looking like an impact drill with a different attachment, the Theragun G2Pro is currently marketed for those who are dead serious about managing post-workout muscle pain and strain while also facilitating the faster repair of injured muscle tissues. This allows them to get straight back into the action.
It has a modest design powered by a 12-volt rechargeable lithium battery that sends electrical juices to its oscillating motor that delivers 2,400 vibrations per minute. Each vibration is rated at 36 kilogrammes of force. The oscillations are designed to move up to 16-mm in a vertical motion.
The Theragun G2Pro already comes with 4 massager head attachments, each one designed to produce a specific type of massaging action. It only weighs a little more than a kilogramme, making it portable enough for frequent use.
What I Consider Fantastic
There are a number of things that I find really pleasant with the Theragun G2Pro. First, the massaging action is simply superb. No wonder people love it because of its ability to activate deeper muscle tissues. I love my massage therapist, but given the fact that I’ve already been introduced to the Theragun G2Pro,
I think I’d also want to keep this for those my-therapist-is-not-around scenarios. I later found out that this percussion massager delivers 36 kg of force with each of the 40 percussions that it produces every second. It’s unthinkable, yet the results are unquestionable.
This percussion massager also comes with angle placements – four to be precise – allowing me to reach certain parts of my body with relative ease. I’ve seen another percussion massager that looks more like a shower head. This one looks like an impact drill. It comes with 4 massager heads; although my friend only has three (I think she misplaced one).
Suffice it to say, the massager heads work like a charm as I get to use the right attachment for the right massaging action that I need.
What I Find Troublesome
Okay, so the Theragun G2Pro is a professional-grade massager. But given the fact that it is very pricey, this is something that no ordinary Aussie will want to get. Moreover, I find the battery life to be ridiculously short. The published battery life is 40 to 45 minutes.
Personally, the longest I was able to use it in between recharges was a little less than 30 minutes. But I can always live with a half-hour massager.
The real headache is the noise. I once brought it to the office so that I can have a half-hour massage session right in my cubicle during break time. My officemates were all looking at me because of the noise that it created. No wonder my friend never brought the device to work.
Personally, I like the Theragun G2Pro. Unfortunately, its noise is something that I find a real drawback.
