{"id":4311,"date":"2021-04-15T08:15:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T15:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/massagegunadvice.com\/?p=4311"},"modified":"2024-02-13T11:50:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T19:50:27","slug":"theragun-prime-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massagegunadvice.com\/theragun-prime-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Theragun Prime Review – Is Therabody\u2019s Beginner Percussion Massager Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to our all-inclusive and hands-on Theragun Prime review! We’ve personally navigated the highs and lows of this renowned device to bring you an unbiased, in-depth analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to dive into its strengths, uncover its weaknesses, and explore some worthy alternatives (spoiler: yes, there are better alternatives).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to see if the Theragun Prime lives up to the hype? Let’s find out together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Theragun Prime (4th<\/sup> generation) review by Luke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Theragun Prime – What To Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Theragun (currently part of the Therabody’s ecosystem) is where it all began. Their very first percussion massager hit the market way back in 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019ve been following the massage guns phenomenon you know that they began to catch fire sometime in 2018. This is when celebrities began endorsing them on social media and then everyone jumped on the bandwagon.<\/p>\n\n\n

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However, in our hands-on experience, no massage gun brand<\/a> has outperformed Theragun. We love Theragun for its innovative design and functionality that we have personally tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theragun Prime<\/strong> is in their fourth generation of Theragun devices. It\u2019s the most affordable of their full-sized guns, going for $299 at Theragun.com<\/a>, compared to the Elite at $399 and the powerful Pro that costs $599.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theragun have dubbed it an entry-level massage gun, but we believe it\u2019s a step further than their mini \u2013 smallest of the Theraguns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it any good then? Let’s get right to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theragun Prime Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the beginning, let’s take a look at the specs. Note that all measurements are verified by us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theragun Prime Specs (Verified!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Feature<\/th>Theragun Prime Specs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Max. Stall Force<\/strong><\/td>30 lbs. (our estimation)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Stroke Length<\/strong><\/td>16 mm (verified)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>2 hours (Non-removeable)<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>2.2 lbs<\/td><\/tr>
Size<\/strong><\/td>8.9 in x 6.3 in x 2.7 in 
(22.5 cm x 16 cm x 7.3 cm) <\/td><\/tr>
Noise<\/strong> <\/td>59-69\u00a0dB 16 mm (verified)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Speed options<\/strong><\/td>5 speeds, unlimited with Therabody app.<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Attachments<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Pros<\/strong><\/td>High Amplitude
Ergonomics
Bluetooth & Therabody app
Build quality<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Cons<\/strong><\/td>Low stall force
No case included
Quite Noisy<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Warranty<\/strong><\/td>1 year<\/td><\/tr>
MSRP<\/strong><\/td>$299<\/td><\/tr>
Where to buy<\/strong><\/td>X8YZF10<\/span> – 10% off at <\/strong>therabody.com<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Theragun Prime specifications measured and verified according to our testing process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First Impressions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First things first, and what is a massage gun without a carrying case? Perhaps not very courteous. But that\u2019s our opinion, you\u2019ll probably agree with us on this though. If we\u2019re being fair, at that price point, the Prime should probably come in a carrying case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos from unboxing – no carrying case, soft pouch only.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is however, in a box, with everything else packed nicely in there. The device itself, the attachments, a soft pouch (not a case, but better than nothing at all we guess), and a dedicated charger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The whole set includes: the gun, 4 attachments, soft pouch, wall charger and manual.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In our hands, the gun itself is a testament to Theragun\u2019s uniqueness. Even though they advertise it as an entry level massage gun, we appreciate that it stays with a similar shape as its high-end siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also does have the familiar triangular shape<\/strong> with multiple grip ergonomics. It\u2019s also quite compact as we\u2019ll see in another section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theragun’s unique triangular shape<\/strong> with multiple grip ergonomics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon our initial handling of the device, we noticed that a significant portion of its construction was made from plastic. This gave us a particular feel for its build quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would\u2019ve loved at least a rubberized handle but maybe we\u2019ll have to look elsewhere for now. It\u2019s matte black<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mix of colors would\u2019ve made things a bit interesting, like what Ekrin did with their B37S<\/a> with the satin finish. Still color isn\u2019t a big deal here but a premium product should offer a bit of slickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That aside, based on our usage, we appreciate that it\u2019s a really well put together percussion massager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One aspect that we immediately appreciated was the simplicity of the device’s operation. This made it approachable and user-friendly, even for those new to massage guns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power button at the back of the device works by long-pressing it to turn the device on and off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to cycle between speeds, there are 2 arrows on top and below the power button for this. The one pointing up increases the speed, while the one pointing down decreases the speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t have the OLED screen like the Elite and Pro. We are guessing that\u2019s why they\u2019re calling it entry-level<\/strong>. It does however, have simple LED indicators for speed and battery level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Theragun Prime’s simple LED indicators (speed and battery level)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the package, we discovered a pamphlet tucked away in an Apple-style envelope, a personal touch we appreciated. Inside we found the story on Theragun, a letter from the founder (nice touch), instructions page, a quick-start guide, and information on warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

In our unboxing of the Prime, we were intrigued to discover four distinct attachments<\/strong>. These attachments struck us as unique, and seemed to embody the spirit of the Theragun brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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