Massage Gun Power - How Much Is Enough? Amplitude vs Stall Force vs Speed
Summary
TLDRIn this informative review, Scott from 'Before You Buy' discusses the critical features to consider when purchasing a massage gun: speed, amplitude, and stall force. He explains that amplitude is the distance the massage head travels, with 10-12mm being average and less leading to less effective hits. Stall force, the pressure needed to stop the gun, is vital for deep muscle work. Speed, usually with at least three settings, is less crucial. Scott emphasizes the importance of matching these features to individual needs, whether for a professional athlete or a busy individual seeking relief. His honest approach ensures viewers get a massage gun that fits their lifestyle and requirements.
Takeaways
- 🔧 Amplitude is the distance the massage gun head travels, with 10-12mm being average and 16mm offering a deeper massage.
- 💪 A massage gun needs sufficient power to effectively massage and loosen muscles, otherwise it might as well be useless.
- 🛑 Stall force is the pressure required to stop the massage gun, indicating its ability to penetrate deep into muscles effectively.
- 🔨 Low amplitude without sufficient stall force means the massage gun won't provide the necessary 'hit' or deep muscle impact.
- 👶 Scott shares a personal anecdote about a child's vibrating toy as an example of low amplitude and stall force leading to ineffective massage.
- 🔄 Speed is generally the least important factor as most massage guns offer at least three speed settings to suit different preferences.
- 🔊 Noise increases with power and amplitude, but it's a trade-off for deeper muscle penetration and effectiveness.
- 🎚️ While some massage guns offer up to 20 speed settings, most users find three to be sufficient for varying muscle groups.
- 👜 Portability and quiet operation can compensate for a slightly lower amplitude if the stall force is still effective.
- 🏋️♂️ Consider your physical needs and activity level when choosing a massage gun; professional athletes might need higher amplitude and stall force.
- 👍 Scott emphasizes the importance of honest reviews and providing value, suggesting that not everyone needs the most powerful massage gun.
Q & A
What are the three key factors to consider when evaluating massage guns according to Scott?
-The three key factors to consider when evaluating massage guns are speed, amplitude, and stall force.
What does amplitude refer to in the context of massage guns?
-Amplitude refers to how far the massage gun head travels back and forth, which determines the depth and intensity of the massage.
What is the average amplitude range for massage guns?
-The average amplitude range for massage guns is typically between 10 to 12 millimeters, with 12 millimeters being a common standard.
Why is having a sufficient amplitude important for a massage gun?
-Having a sufficient amplitude is important because it ensures the massage gun can effectively reach and work on deeper muscle layers, rather than just lightly vibrating on the surface.
What is stall force and how does it relate to the effectiveness of a massage gun?
-Stall force is the amount of pressure it takes to stop a massage gun. It is important because it indicates whether the massage gun can provide enough force to effectively massage muscles and not just vibrate without penetrating deep enough.
How does the mini massage gun with only six millimeters of travel compensate for its lower amplitude?
-The mini massage gun compensates for its lower amplitude with a strong stall force, allowing it to still provide a decent massage even though it doesn't penetrate as deeply.
What is the general opinion on the number of speed settings on a massage gun?
-Most massage guns have at least three speed settings, which is usually sufficient for most users. Having more than three speeds is not necessarily better, as it can be difficult to distinguish between many closely spaced speed levels.
Why might someone choose a massage gun with fewer speed settings?
-Someone might choose a massage gun with fewer speed settings because it simplifies the user experience and reduces the need to micro-manage the speed, focusing instead on the essential differences between low, medium, and high.
What are some trade-offs to consider when choosing between a larger massage gun with higher amplitude and a smaller, more portable one?
-When choosing between a larger massage gun and a smaller one, one must consider the trade-off between the depth and intensity of the massage (higher amplitude) and the convenience of portability and lower noise levels.
How does Scott determine the value of a massage gun?
-Scott determines the value of a massage gun by weighing its features such as amplitude, stall force, and speed against its portability, noise level, and suitability for the user's specific needs and lifestyle.
What advice does Scott give for users who may not need the most powerful massage gun?
-Scott advises that users who are not professional athletes or those with very specific muscle needs may be able to get by with a smaller, less powerful massage gun, as long as it has adequate stall force and is convenient for their lifestyle.
Outlines
🔧 Understanding Massage Gun Power: Amplitude, Speed, and Stall Force
In this paragraph, Scott from 'Before You Buy' introduces the key features to consider when evaluating massage guns: speed, amplitude, and stall force. He emphasizes the importance of power for a massage gun to be effective, explaining that without it, the device would be useless. Amplitude is described as the distance the massage head travels, with an average range of 10 to 12 millimeters and a preference for higher values to ensure a deep massage. Scott also introduces the concept of stall force, which is the pressure needed to stop the massage gun, indicating a more effective device. He uses a personal anecdote about a child's vibrating toy to illustrate the ineffectiveness of low amplitude and stall force. Lastly, he touches on speed, suggesting it's the least important factor since most massage guns offer multiple speed settings.
🏋️♂️ Balancing Massage Gun Features for Personal Needs
Scott continues the discussion on massage guns by focusing on how the features of amplitude, stall force, and speed interplay to meet individual needs. He points out that while speed is less critical as most guns offer a range of settings, the other two features are more nuanced. Using the example of a mini massage gun with only six millimeters of amplitude but a strong stall force, Scott shows that even with limited amplitude, a device can still be valuable if it can penetrate deep into muscles. He also talks about the practicality of a portable and quiet massage gun, suggesting that some users might prefer a less powerful device for its convenience. Scott relates his personal experience as a busy gym owner and American Ninja Warrior, explaining how a compact massage gun fits his lifestyle despite not having the maximum amplitude. He concludes by advising viewers to consider their physical needs and lifestyle when choosing a massage gun, comparing the decision to choosing a car—whether one needs a high-performance vehicle or a reliable one for daily commuting.
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Keywords
💡Massage Gun
💡Amplitude
💡Stall Force
💡Speed
💡Product Reviews
💡Value
💡Portability
💡Quietness
💡Muscle Recovery
💡Honest Reviews
💡Before You Buy
Highlights
Importance of considering massage gun power in terms of speed, amplitude, and stall force for personal needs.
A massage gun lacking power can be ineffective and essentially useless.
Explanation of amplitude as the distance the massage gun head travels.
Life Pro Pulse FX has 16 millimeters of travel for amplitude.
Average amplitude is between 10 to 12 millimeters, with 12 being more effective.
Low amplitude results in a lighter, less effective massage.
Comparison of massage gun amplitude to a child's vibrating toy, illustrating ineffectiveness.
Introduction of stall force as a key factor in massage gun effectiveness.
Stall force determines how much pressure is needed to stop the massage gun.
A massage gun with low stall force may not perform its job effectively.
Amplitude and stall force work together to provide a quality massage.
Mini massage guns can have good stall force despite lower amplitude.
Speed as the least important factor since most massage guns have at least three speed settings.
Pulse FX has three speed settings, while the mini massage gun has five.
Having more than three speed settings is unnecessary and hard to differentiate.
Personal preference for using about three different speed settings depending on muscle group.
Value of massage guns depends on weighing amplitude, stall force, and speed against personal needs.
Portability and quiet operation can compensate for smaller amplitude in certain scenarios.
Different needs for athletes versus everyday users when choosing a massage gun.
Encouragement for viewers to consider their specific needs and preferences when selecting a massage gun.
Transcripts
so in my review videos i always talk
about the power of massage guns you have
to look at the speed
the amplitude and the stall force to
make sure it's going to fit your needs
so let's see how much of those you need
hi guys i'm scott with before you buy
where we do product reviews to make sure
it's what you want before you buy it
and if you're interested in some more
honest product reviews and quick tips
consider subscribing so if a massage gun
doesn't have enough power
it'll quickly become obvious and you
might as well just
throw it away because for massage gun to
actually do its job you have to have
that power but how much of each do you
need and what
do they even mean well first things
first
let's look at amplitude i'm going to cut
over here so you can see
amplitude is how far this head travels
see that so this is the life pro
pulse fx and it has 16 millimeters
of travel okay so that means this head
travels back and forth most range
from the 10 to 16
mark uh 10 to 12 is probably the average
probably 12
and i will say that once you start
getting to those lower numbers it
doesn't
hit you as hard what does that mean so
think about it like if your
your travel isn't very far you're you're
just
doing this right you're just going back
and forth
and it's just lightly vibrating okay
it's not actually
hitting you okay so now you think of
some travel
on your punch there hitting you and you
actually get that
that hit okay you're trying to loosen up
your muscles these
knots in your muscles right so you do
kind of need that
hitting uh my my daughter when she i
think was three or four years old
was christmas shopping for me and she
found this little
uh vibration tool that you could put on
your neck or something and you turned it
on and just had a little vibrating motor
on it
it it was so cute because she was three
years old but it was also absolutely
worthless
um you know i think she just picked it
out with mom or whatever but
uh it was absolutely worthless because
all it did is sit there and
you know vibrate you know put your hand
on your other arm and just go back and
forth
it doesn't do anything it doesn't hit
you
okay so that's the whole point if it
doesn't have enough travel
it doesn't hit you that's amplitude
but speaking of amplitude there can be a
catch there
which is called stall force okay so
stall
force is what i showed at the beginning
how much force does it take to stop a
massage gun
now i don't care i could stop every
single massage gun doing
this so that's not a good judge a good
judge is how much pressure it takes
by the time you start pushing down on
your muscle
does it stop before it actually does the
job
the one i showed at the beginning that's
a massage gun i've done a review on
it's it's worthless and that's what i
say in the video because i always try to
provide those honest reviews
uh i don't care how much a company gives
me the massage gun or tells me they're
gonna pay me
i don't care i'm gonna give you my
honest opinion about it and if it's
garbage
i don't want you to buy some garbage so
stall force it has to have enough stall
force to
do the pounding right so going back up
to amplitude they kind of work hand in
hand
now the catch comes into play
when you talk about this mini one for
instance
this mini only has six
millimeters of travel here see that
there's just
there's just not much to it but the
stall
force is actually really
really good so i can actually put this
on my muscle
and even though the stall force isn't
very long right it's not hitting
super deep but
the deeper you go and now it's still
able to punch you
that's where it starts to still bring
some value
so the last thing to look at is the
speed now this is probably the least
important factor because almost every
massage gun has
at least three speeds so this is the
pulse fx
and has three different speeds as i
mentioned it's a little bit louder
medium and high okay
you're getting into some serious
business when you've got that much
amplitude this much power
and you pay for it in the noise right um
even this little mini massage gun has
five different speeds
i've never seen a massage gun that i
haven't said i wish it was faster or i
wish it was slower
okay because they all have enough speeds
now you don't need to be crazy
there's some that i even recommend but
the softer spot has
20 speeds okay you don't need 20 speeds
it's not a bad thing that it has 20
speeds but i don't need 20 different
speeds because
you just with your eyes closed you're
never going to be able to tell the
difference between them
right low medium high i can tell the
difference
so i personally use about three
different speeds depending on
which muscle group i'm using so again
speed is probably the least issue
of an item to look at so real quick
before we kind of talk about how they
all tie together
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thanks you have to weigh it all out
right um and that's what i
often talk about is the value of massage
guns
you have to weigh it all out you got to
know what you're buying you got to see
if it
hits your needs um so for instance this
one
yeah it doesn't quite have the 16 meter
of travel
millimeters 60 millimeters of travel
so it's not going to hit you as hard but
maybe it's a different
scenario right so this one is so small
you can carry this one with you anywhere
this one's so
quiet i mean let me just give you a
quick comparison
even this is on low
this is on low low
i mean even on low and if i turn this up
to high it's going to be even louder
right
so the fact that this one's super quiet
super portable
you might be able to sacrifice
the smaller amplitude as long as it has
enough stall force i'm a
39 year old american ninja warrior my
dad of three
foster parent i mean a gym owner i'm a
busy guy
and this thing can come around with me
in my backpack okay i'm an i.t guy by
trade
so this thing is just always in my
backpack in fact my backpack always sits
right there
who's noticed that comment down below if
you've always noticed my backpack sits
right there
but this is always in my backpack why
because it's super portable
it's light enough it's actually heavier
than you think because it's a giant
battery and motor in there
but um it always is with me because
i can get a good enough massage probably
at least 90 percent of the time if not
more
out of this little guy because again it
has enough stall force
and the amplitude even though it's short
i can still
dig deep into those muscles to actually
help release those knots
now would would i rather have 16
millimeters of amplitude
yes in fact if you're a power lifter
you got a lot of strong deep muscles
maybe you're a track athlete
you know a lot of deep glutes hips maybe
you do want to think about something
that has a little bit longer amplitude
or a little bit stronger stall force but
i just want you to say like
to yourself am i a strong
incredible athlete shooting to continue
to improve
or am i like kind of a weakened warrior
maybe just trying to get healthy again
maybe an old dad like me that could
literally just get by with a smaller
less performance one
okay because yes we all want the
the tesla or corvette or whatever floats
your boat for cars
but uh do we need it no i
pretty much just want some good gas
knowledge to get to work
so i know there are a lot of opinions
out there and i hope this just kind of
helped explain the difference between
amplitude stall force and speed and kind
of how they also
work together yet different
and again this is just my opinion if you
have a different opinion
or you agree please let me know down in
the comments down below
i'm willing to talk about it this is
just my experience
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and until next time see ya
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