Dropped even more, was $549 day ago. Got $50 price change refund from Amazon, "a one time exception" :)
CamelCamelCamel.
likewise
I've given 2 of those shitty ones away and had this for over a year.
that statement tell us nothing. What were your reasons?
Sounds like they were shit
doesnt matter what @quikstix says the reasons were,
you will still find it hard to believe, until you own both and experience yourself. this is perfectly normal, as you see $75 vs $500 and brain straight away say nahhhhhh
@CyberMurning: this is quite a bold statement, considering you don't know me (or quikstix) at all.
short of actually trying both, the best one can do is ask people that have used both for their thoughts - which is what I've done.
Also, if you're willing to put these things into two categories - Theragun and Rubbish - then you have to at least acknowledge the fact the Rubbish category has lots of different variants at different price points.
You and I don't know what exact product quickstix has tried.
EDIT: it sounds like you (ChiMot) own/have used a Theragun, so perhaps you could explain the benefits.
@andresampras: yeah thats what i tried to explain, i have owned the $70, then $130, then theragun.
for me, one hour after owning thera, i regretted wasting 70+130=$200.
as i said, its hard to explain unless you own. obviously if you have no real need of this then dont even bother buy the $70
@CyberMurning: fair enough.
I was given a 'cheapo' one, which does the job of massaging sore muscle when I need it. I've never been a fan of machines to massage me, in any case. Prefer the human touch.
Sounds like this is one of those situations where once you go premium you can't go back to using the cheaper versions.
Like coming out of your teenage years, trying out more restaurant food then realising McD generally tastes really meh.
@andresampras: human touch is the best…. but if you need it at 11pm then it could go very wrong and expensive
So look at stall force on the cheaper ones vs this both my cheaper ones stalled with very little pressure on my thighs (thunder thighs lol). The app and intelligence sensing on pressure with this is awesome so you can make sure you aren't pressing too hard or soft for specific issues like shin splints (did I mention thunder thighs) as the app connects to it via Bluetooth for timing excercise and pressure required for each thing
@quikstix: Cheers for the info.
Sounds like there's more science behind TheraGun than the cheapies. I guess if I thought I'd use one often I'd consider getting one, but for me personally I know it'll be a rarely-used gadget.
@andresampras: yup if you only use it the odd time it prob will be fine for a cheapie, just wasnt for my use
same here. you could get 4 of the 'better' semi-brand-name (Renpho comes to mind) in-n-out machines for the price of this big-brand in-n-out machine.
Is it worth the asking price? Maybe, maybe not.
Is it in a totally different class from the cheapy versions? Absolutely.
I don't doubt the build quality over cheaper alternatives, but I absolutely do not see this being valued 3x higher than alternatives, for doing the same thing. I'm not against spending more for quality, I just don't see it here.
That's just it, it doesn't so the same thing. Until you've used both the cheapies and this level of device, you can't appreciate how much more grunt these have.
"Find it hard to believe this is worth the price over some shitty Chinese junk that gets posted here every other week"
until you own both the shitty and then this…..
Yeah they're not really. I've used these for work and people far prefer the cheapies as it's more of a vibration/relaxation then these which are more like a charlie horse to the body. The only people that seem to prefer them are the bigger and younger clients probably because it feels more brutal.
I have tried in Rebel, Not much difference compare to my RENPHO
I got this as a free gift when I bought a Chinese cycle exercise bike. Haven't opened the box yet. Can't believe someone spending $500 on this.
pretty dumb thing to say when you haven't opened it.
it was a unwanted gift. Not sure how a rotating ball can be marketed as the next best thing since sliced bread.
I might sell it if there is so much demand based on hype.
You should go ahead and sell it while you can!
Could probably go to Bunnings & put something similar together for half the price?
yup. 1/2x the price and then later on, 20x more on hospital bill
Reciprocating Power tool + rubber knob 🤪
What could go wrong
Fellas love to say something they've never tried is the same quality as something else they've never tried.
I have the G3 (was cheapish at Dick Smith) Nd I'm taking that every day of the week over those cheap Chinese ones. It's great. Noisy, but the current gen ones are much quieter.
It's like the RM Williams debate. Buy one pair which will last a decade+ or a cheap pair of boots every two years…
TheraGun is a terrible name. They couldn't think of anything better than "gun"?
Let's come up with a better name. My suggestions below:
The youtube video that tore it up apart showed nothing special about this compared the cheap ones, in fact it is dressed and priced as premium when it is the same internals.
that video looks like a paid smear job. The theragun design is solid, you actually have to hold it to appreciate.
haha, that is a funny comment. There was nothing solid about the parts and he didn't mention any other massage guns.
Did you buy one or are affiliated?
The YouTuber, AvE, is apparently an engineer.
He simply shows how cheaply put together Theraguns are.
It reminds me how people pull apart every new iPhone, calculate the total cost of components and brag how iPhone is overpriced.
What I was thinking the other day…
How little it takes to make premium product… Well.. I am oversimplifying.
But you take a bit better components, a bit better build quality, a bit better customer service and support, sprinkle with marketing campaign… And suddenly you are the best in the class and you can charger 2x-3x the price of competing products because you are the "gold standards" and etc.
There is no rocket science in this device. There is no rocket science in any iPhone or MacBook.
It is always a combination of small things combined together.
@SickDmith: Agreed. Lots of small things, when put together, can be far greater than the sum of parts.
Then there are the intangibles on top, like your (conscious or not) bias for certain shapes, colours, textures whatever.
Everyone on this thread that has actually used one seems to rave about it.
For those who want to compare Theragun models: https://www.therabody.com/anz/en-au/compare-theragun-percuss…
Find it hard to believe this is worth the price over some shitty Chinese junk that gets posted here every other week