{"id":11351,"date":"2022-03-16T08:10:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T15:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/massagegunadvice.com\/?p=11351"},"modified":"2024-02-13T11:09:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T19:09:26","slug":"recoverfun-plus-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massagegunadvice.com\/recoverfun-plus-review\/","title":{"rendered":"RecoverFun Plus Review – The Massage Gun For The Big Boys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this RecoverFun Plus review<\/strong>, we\u2019ll talk about RecoverFun\u2019s top massage gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were intrigued when we stumbled on this gun. The performance specs looked pretty incredible on paper<\/strong>. Our curiosity got the better of us, and we decided to check it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We got this gun a while back, used it for a month, and now we can\u2019t wait to tell you about it. By the end of this review, we hope you can make a decision about whether this is your type of massage gun or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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RecoverFun Plus Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is RecoverFun\u2019s flagship massage gun for now. After their first device (RecoverFun T5), they unveiled this new gun to cater to the needs of customers who want something a bit more powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RecoverFun Plus Spec (Verified)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Features<\/th>RecoverFun Plus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Stall Force<\/strong><\/td>62 lbs (advertised)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke Length<\/strong><\/td>13 mm \/ 12mm
(advertised \/ measured)<\/td><\/tr>
Percussions<\/strong><\/td>1500 \u2013 3300 \/ 1480 – 2960
(advertised \/ measured)<\/td><\/tr>
Speeds<\/strong><\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Battery Life \/ Capacity<\/strong><\/td>3h \/ 2900 mAh (removable)<\/td><\/tr>
Attachments<\/strong><\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>2.5 lbs<\/td><\/tr>
Noise<\/strong> <\/td>55-65 dB (measured)<\/td><\/tr>
Pros<\/strong><\/td>Good power
Good percussion range
Well equipped
Removable battery<\/mark>
Overall quality<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Cons<\/strong><\/td>Lower than advertised amplitude<\/mark>
So-so ergonomics
Quite heavy<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Warranty<\/strong><\/td>1 year for a device, 6 months for battery<\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/strong><\/td>$169<\/s> $165<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Where to buy<\/strong><\/td>recoverfun.com<\/a><\/strong>
(apply MGA5<\/strong><\/span> coupon for $5 OFF)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
RecoverFun Plus<\/strong> specs verified by our measurements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First Impressions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Straight out of the box, this device comes with a nice zippered carrying case<\/strong>. There\u2019s also a soft pouch for carrying the attachments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is an instructional booklet (very basic) with information on the device and the attachments. There is a wall charger that looks pretty standard \u2013 no USB-C charging here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RecoverFun included 3 spare gaskets for attachments. Those tend to wear out after some time and once they become loose, the device can get pretty noisy. Fortunately, RecoverFun folks thought about it in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RecoverFun Plus is a well-equipped device.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Onto the device itself. It\u2019s a rather stylish black massage gun<\/strong> that looks top quality from the first look. The shape isn\u2019t as intriguing though \u2013 if you\u2019ve been with us long enough, you know how we cringe at T-shaped guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this one might just get away with a slight snarl \u2013 it\u2019s not the worst T-shape we\u2019ve seen. It doesn\u2019t look like the first Hypervolt<\/a> or one of its clones (even though Hypervolt did the T-shape first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It does, however, look uncannily similar to the very first Achedaway device. If you were to only look at the pictures without touching the device first, you would think it\u2019s a branding mistake. But it\u2019s not a branding mistake, there are differences<\/strong> between this RecoverFun Plus and that Achedaway. We will touch on some of those differences as we go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other things that would make you wonder if this is all Achedaway masked as RecoverFun. The website design and appearance, the logo design, and the attachments, everything looks very familiar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are not sure whether this is a coincidence, a bad case of copying or if there is a link between the two. But the two guns look very similar. It’s a fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Great Build Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether this is “Achedaway 2.0”, we can\u2019t tell for now. But the device looks well put together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are no visible screws \u2013 except the one below the control panel. The motor shield is aluminum<\/strong> and looks durable \u2013 it\u2019s cold to touch. The rest of the device is plastic or rubber \u2013 good quality plastic and rubber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a thick device<\/strong> (because of \/ around the the motor housing). It\u2019s not as big as Opove Apex<\/a> but definitely thicker than Ekrin B37<\/a> and the slim 365<\/a>. Thick and bulky isn\u2019t always standard massage gun language, but in this case, RecoverFun is targeting advanced users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overall<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first impression here is positive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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RecoverFun Plus feels solid, durable and well-assembled.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Size, Weight and Ergonomics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to get excited here because this is not the revolutionary approach that we recently praised Opove Apex for. It\u2019s anything but.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a full-sized massage gun<\/strong> but the handle isn\u2019t very long (intentionally done? we can\u2019t say). We could say that the handle is long enough to just hold and glide it across the muscle. But, having seen other long handles on devices like Lifepro Sonic LX and Ekrin 365, we\u2019ll say this handle is short.<\/p>\n\n\n

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PRO TIP<\/span><\/mark><\/strong> A short handle isn\u2019t the worst thing. It\u2019s actually good when you want to do a lot of massaging. The short handle makes the device easy to maneuver<\/strong> (especially with the bulkiness). But, you could face problems trying to massage your mid-back over your shoulder. That\u2019s why long handles are slightly better.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

The RecoverFun Plus massage gun weighs 2.57 pounds<\/strong> or 1167 grams with the flat attachment mounted. We have to say that is anything but light \u2013 especially with the standard we have come to expect for guns in 2022. The metal body probably adds to the weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also believe that the 2900mAh capacity battery<\/strong> adds to the overall weight of this device. But all that weight is not for nothing. It actually helps to add to the pressure applied when massaging. That\u2019s why we believe the bulkiness is intentional \u2013 a sort of \u201cgun for guys\u201d<\/em> approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the combination of a T-shape<\/strong> and more weight rarely works for everyone. It messes with a lot of things, including maneuverability and balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a bit bulky and quite a heavy device. But pretty well balanced and very solid at the same time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When we recently reviewed Opove Apex<\/a>, we spoke about how the manufacturer achieved a good balance for that device. We also know of Ekrin B37\u2019s<\/a> great balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But again, the added weight, vertical handle, and the bulky approach are intentionally made to target more demanding users (big boys). However, we still hold that an angled handle and much less weight would\u2019ve made it a superb device given the performance specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite all this, RecoverFun Plus still holds comfortably<\/strong>. We feel the handle diameter is okay for most people. However, for folks with small hands this may not be the ideal device. Perhaps Ekrin 365 will hold better (it\u2019s slimmer). The handle is rubberized to help with the grip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember how we said there is a slight difference between this device and the original Achedaway device? Well, here it is<\/strong>. That Achedaway device had rubber all the way up the handle and closer to the motor casing. This one is different. The rubber doesn\u2019t go all the way up. It would\u2019ve been better if it did because sometimes you need to hold it near the casing. You can still do that, only it won\u2019t be as comfy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Overall<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are not very excited about what this device has to offer, especially with ergonomics. We have seen and interacted with better devices. However, since the target audience probably won\u2019t mind, we will hold our horses as well.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The controls are simple and intuitive<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a main switch at the very bottom of the device \u2013 handle. To turn it on, flip the switch and then go to the back of the casing to activate it using the main button there \u2013 it\u2019s the only one, right in the middle. When you click the button again, the speed goes a notch higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 5 LEDs just above the main activation button that indicate the speed level. They all light up in blue. The funny thing is that they light up from right to left – the opposite way to all other massage guns we reviewed<\/a> before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other 5 LEDs, those underneath the main button, indicate the battery status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Attachments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

RecoverFun Plus comes with 6 attachments<\/strong> \u2013 more than enough to massage the whole body (here’s why<\/a>). All the attachments here are not new (nothing we haven\u2019t seen before) except for the one they\u2019re calling \u201cThe super-soft and bouncy head.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not very new. It looks like a modified cushioned head<\/strong>. But we\u2019ll give them that, they wanted to achieve something unique. Indeed it\u2019s soft enough, and you can use it to massage sensitive and bony areas. It will also be perfect as the massage attachment for the neck and shoulders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are 6 attachments. These include both the RecoverFun Flex and air-cushioned soft heads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n