{"id":13893,"date":"2022-07-20T02:57:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T09:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/massagegunadvice.com\/?p=13893"},"modified":"2024-02-27T03:04:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T11:04:33","slug":"pulseroll-mini-massage-gun-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massagegunadvice.com\/pulseroll-mini-massage-gun-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulseroll Mini Massage Gun Review – Tiny but Very Mighty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Pulseroll Mini massage gun review<\/strong> comes hot on the heels of the last review, where we looked at the full-sized Pulseroll Pro<\/a>. We concluded it was an okay device, good enough for some folks but a bit dated and lacking in some aspects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it the same case with the smaller gun?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, not really, the mini has a few more things in order compared to its larger counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some minor flaws, yes, but way more good than bad. Who says it isn\u2019t the best mini massage gun in the UK right now?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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About Pulseroll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pulseroll was founded in 2016 by Paul McCabe<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percussion massagers weren\u2019t popular back then, so they sold vibrating foam rollers and massage balls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as massage guns made their way into the fitness and recovery space, Pulseroll expanded and included them in production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recently did a comprehensive Pulseroll Massage Gun review<\/a> – their first and flagship device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Right now, they have quite a base in the UK. Sports personnel like Anthony Joshua <\/strong>have endorsed them and even invested<\/a> in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are also sponsors of several British sports, including Gymnastics, Rowing, and Weightlifting. In the Premier League, they sponsor Leicester City<\/a> and Norwich. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also help the UAE Team Emirates, the professional cycling UCI World Tour team, to optimize their pre-race training sessions and to aid in recovery after competitive races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently they expanded their sales to the EU as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pulseroll Mini Massage Gun Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pulseroll Mini Specifications (Verified)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Feature<\/th>Pulseroll Mini Specs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Stall Force<\/strong><\/td>~25 lbs<\/strong> (our estimation)<\/em>
40 lbs*<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke Length<\/strong><\/td>8 mm<\/strong> (verified)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Percussion range<\/strong><\/td>1820 – 2870 rpm<\/strong> (verified)<\/em>
1800 \u2013 3000 rpm*<\/td><\/tr>
Speeds<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Attachments<\/strong><\/td>4 included<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>1.07 lbs (486 grams)<\/td><\/tr>
Noise<\/strong> (decibel)<\/td>49.5 – 58.7 dB<\/strong> (verified)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Battery Capacity<\/strong><\/td>11.1V Lithium-ion (2500mAh)<\/td><\/tr>
Pros<\/strong><\/td>small and very light
good stall force
wide percussion range
well equipped
USB-C charging enabled
Great battery for the size<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Cons<\/strong><\/td>so-so amplitude
no flat attachment<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/strong> <\/td>\u00a3129.99<\/s> \u00a3116.99<\/strong>
10% OFF with the MGA10<\/strong><\/span> code<\/td><\/tr>
Where to Buy<\/strong><\/td>Buy it at Pulseroll.com<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Pulseroll Mini Specifications verified by our own measurements (* as advertised by Pulseroll).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First Impressions and What’s Included<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We found a charging cable, the attachments, fitted nicely in the bag along with the device (we\u2019ll talk about them in a few), registration and warranty info, and a nice manual that talks about how to operate the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was also info about the attachments, and how to use the massager<\/a> on different body parts \u2013 for example, what attachment to use and for how long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve not discussed carrying cases for the few devices we reviewed recently<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this one is worth a mention. It\u2019s a small, sturdy case that looks and feels nice<\/strong>. The bag is branded, and you can immediately tell the device’s color even before opening it. It\u2019s a tiny bag, perfect for the device it\u2019s carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019d be surprised how many times we\u2019ve encountered mini guns with either no bags or ones that are oversized. Everything is well-organized inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great size \u2013 just perfect for a mini gun. We weren\u2019t sure what to expect after seeing the larger counterpart that was bulkier than the normal-sized guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one has a classic shape<\/strong> with a vertical handle. We\u2019d say it\u2019s nicely proportioned to work for anyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The build quality isn\u2019t bad at all either. We don\u2019t see any screws poking around \u2013 it looks like one seamless piece. We like the pattern at the top (it gives the device a unique look). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The red and black color mix<\/strong> is superb (for our unit). There are also variations of white and black. However, it\u2019s matte, and you can expect it to attract a lot of dirt \u2013 especially fingerprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also noticed that the feel is not plasticky at all<\/strong>. Perhaps a mixture of plastic and some rubber paint, maybe. It almost has the same feel as the Theragun mini<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Take<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall feel is nice<\/strong>, and this looks like a top-quality gun \u2013 at least on the outside. It\u2019s nicely done!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Size and Ergonomics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Pulseroll Mini is light and weighs only 486 grams<\/strong> or 1.07 pounds. It\u2019s just about the proper weight for a mini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a compact gun, as you\u2019d expect, and highly portable<\/strong>. We thought it would be more like the Hypervolt Go 2<\/a>, which is small but slightly larger than a typical mini. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this one measures 140 x 100 x 40 (mm) \u2013 5.51 x 3.93 x 1.57 (inches) so it is much smaller<\/strong> than the new Hyperice device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a mini device, you may struggle to reach the back area with it. However, this is also the perfect size for a travel companion<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also the kind of gun you want to have for a post-workout massage at the gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We like the ergonomics applied here, even though an angled handle would\u2019ve been even better. The shape of the device and the rubberized feel applied<\/strong> to the material used make it comfortable to hold in many ways.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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

It\u2019s a one-button-operation device<\/strong>. The button, which is actually a touch button, is located underneath the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019d argue it\u2019s not the most convenient location for it, but it\u2019s nothing we haven\u2019t seen before. Ekrin Bantam<\/a> and the Hypervolt Go 1<\/a> had the button located at a similar position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-press the button for about 2 seconds to activate the device and tap it to change speeds. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Our View on This Kind of Setup<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not an entirely bad approach \u2013 it\u2019s better and modernized than the rough and outdated setup we saw with the bigger Pulseroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we are not particularly big fans of this kind of approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For starters, The touch button doesn\u2019t offer the tactile feedback<\/strong> you get with a traditional button. That may be a personal preference, but still\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing, perhaps the most important, is that you can accidentally touch the button and change the speed during a massage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We experienced it multiple times when massaging the calf area. If your leg is bent with a reverse grip, the touch button touches the lower hamstring and changes speed. It\u2019s annoying, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

But doesn\u2019t  Hypervolt Go and the Bantam work okay?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, those two have the same setup, but the button is physical, not touch. You\u2019ll have to be pretty intentional to touch it and alter the intensity of the massage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, this isn\u2019t a deal-breaker by any means. It\u2019s more a minor inconvenience for certain situations. Pulseroll may yet change this setup with future iterations of the device. Even so, the controls are simple and intuitive<\/strong> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

There are 4 attachments included<\/strong> with the device \u2013 really nice for a mini gun. The method used is push-and-pull. Sometimes you have to use a bit of force to get them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the set is nicely varied:<\/p>\n\n\n\n