Hydragun review: the top-of-the-range USA Massage Gun. Today we will get our hands on Hydragun, the American leader with a product that focuses on the combination of silence / performance
Hydragun, as said US brand, it aims to create a efficient product from an engineering point of view, well cared for in terms of performance, very quiet, and above all suitable for everyone. Let’s start immediately by saying that he succeeded very well, but let’s get to the heart of the complete review to discover the strengths and weaknesses of this Massage Gun.
The USA top-of-the-range Massage Gun | Hydragun Massage Gun Review
Without being repetitive, we have already extensively told about the scientific and technical naturethe birth and arrival of these products in the consumer market directly from the sports and therapeutic sector, therefore, if you want to find out why Massage Guns have taken off in the electronics industryand above all what it is and why it is needed, we refer you to this article, in which we expose everything you need to know briefly about Myofascial release. Just as you will read in the article just reported, we reiterate for practice and correctness also here that we are neither doctors, nor experts in the medical and sports therapeutic sector. In this review we will analyze directly in essence what is one of the best Massage Guns on the market.
Hydragun American brand, to be precise based in New York, was born with the intent to satisfy the most demanding athletes, especially Olympians, it is no coincidence that the American brand has several partnerships with many athletics, baseball, football, and many other sports in the US territory. The main focus of the brand, since the first prototypes was to create a product that respects the combination of Performance / Silence, will it be successful? Let’s find out.
Unboxing and build quality | Hydragun Massage Gun Review
In terms of aesthetics, it is so far the most refined product we have ever tried. Starting right from the first box. At first glance we notice an attention to detail present even in the smallest details. It comes with a first Hydragun branded box containing the bag, obviously also presenting the risk of the embossed logo, and a comfortable handle. The box contains all the information relating to the Massage Gun in question, well illustrated. Above all, the box presents that typical “Unbox Experience” design that will accompany you in the opening of the product, a synonym that indicates quality and attention.
The transport bag is of excellent quality, from the hinges to the rigidity of the same. Inside there is even a large pocket where you can put something, and where we find a very well illustrated instruction manual, even if the use is quite intuitive. The bag is shaped inside, and each component has its own specific housing, really useful for transport. In the package there is obviously the proprietary charger. And since its main market is the USA, it comes from the factory with the American power plug, do not worry Hydragun provides a small box where there are 3 adapters inside including the EU plug.
I materials I’m absolutely premium. The Hydragun is built to truly flawless quality, there are no flaws, and is very solid and sturdy.
It does not emit abnormal creaks during use, a sign that the construction has been studied in detail, despite the high speed it reaches. The motor body despite being very powerful does not tend to heat up and vibrate, merit also in the metal body that houses the motor body and its external chassis. Total weight amounts to approximately 1.04 Kg, well distributed. Especially for the choice of having made the Massage Gun with the handle inclined at 99 ° degreesto improve grip and comfort.
This model features a rubber-coated handle for a more stable and comfortable grip, impossible to lose the grip. The Design is a breath of fresh air, in the landscape of Massage Gun more and more similar to each other. We have a structure made entirely of aluminum as mentioned, with a rubber handle. In the lower part, where we find the input for the 24V DC-IN charger, we have various information reported, and then, the On / Off power button.
Then we have a front “circle” covered in rubber, where the info and the interaction keys are arranged, and a red aluminum ring that recalls the color of the brand logo. Easy and intuitive, we have the indications for use indicated with a LED pattern arranged in a cross. On the horizontal line, from left to right, also indicated with the relative number, we have the speeds of use, from 1 to 6, and on the vertical line, we have the first 3 LEDs at the bottom that indicate the battery on 3 levels, and on the 3 LEDs high, the pressure level detected by the Massage Gun is indicateduseful for a well-calibrated use on certain muscle areas.
Focus on data sheet and heads | Hydragun Massage Gun Review
The Massage Gun is made as mentioned by the central body in metal, rubberized handle. Throughout the internal structure there are instead various ventilation slots, aimed at the dissipation of the motor. Dissipation which in fact is very efficient and functional, a considerable amount of air escapes from the entry area of the piston at the front.
In the center, the activation button. With a long press, the status LEDs light up, or, the engine stops. By pressing the power button once again we will select the speed of use. We advise you not to let it completely discharge, perhaps to charge it as soon as you only see a battery LED light up.
The insertion part of the heads shows a groove for better locking of the heads once inserted, and several internal gaskets. The piston nozzle (where we insert the heads) is made of aluminum. It will come with pre-applied grease so as to favor prolonged use over time.
The engine is of high quality, and can be perceived by the noise produced and the feeling it returns during use. The movement is dry and precise. The brushless motor they call “Smoothdrive” (the nominal power in Watts is not known) and it is really quiet. They declare a range between 30 and 50dB, but in our measurements it has never exceeded 45/47 dB at maximum speed, an excellent job from this point of view.
The motor works to move a range of 12mm of percussion amplitude (Amplitude). 12mm it is a value that places it in the average for this sector, certainly perfect for both a professional and non-professional cut. It is a very manageable and versatile range, and therefore valid for everyone. It is certainly great for Vibration Tissue Therapy, and also for Deeper Percussion Therapy. While there are many professional products on the market that offer 16mm of percussion amplitude, and certainly greater amplitude equals more processing options, the motor is so efficient that the 12mm is perfectly structured.
On Deeper Percussion Therapy, a small note e reference to scientific literature. let’s start talking about Deeper Percussion Therapy, only when – just as the evidence of scientific research carried out by the doctors of the J Sports Sci Med institute wants – the Amplitude value starts from a minimum of 10/13 (preferably) mm up to a maximum of 16mm, which indicates the professional sector, and specific for medical treatments. 12 therefore is a valid middle ground.
6 the speeds to be exploited, remember that by speed we mean how many times per minute the head makes a complete excursion of 12mm. The specific calibration of the speeds for each Step is not known, so we cannot tell you how many specific RPMs correspond to each set speed. We only know the minimum and maximum range, where at the first level we have 200 RPM, and at the last level or the sixth, we have 3,200 RPM. The starting level is really “soft” and light, so after testing it we can say that from a level 1 to 4 we are still in the Vibration Tissue Therapy treatment topology, it is from level 5 to 6 that it can be exploited for use of Deeper Percussion Therapy treatment.
We continue the review of the Hydragun just talking about the heads, we have 7 of them supplied.
We have the testina Forkhead (made of hard plastic), mostly used for the cervical area, or backbone; there Bullet head (made of hard plastic), which is suitable for treating Trigger Point and therefore for the Deep Tissue treatment; there testina Round (made of hard foam), which is useful for large muscle groups, such as the gluteus maximus, pectoral major, quadriceps and hamstrings, or grand dorsal; the head Curved Head (made of hard plastic), which having this ergonomic shape is able to treat specific areas such as medial twins, biceps, triceps.
Basically the main and primary heads are finished here, in reality there would be 3 other heads that should be “special”, but which are actually the same in practice. There are 3 heads that are said to be made of aluminum, but this is only partially true. It is a simple plastic head covered with a thin layer of aluminum, there are 3 different shapes, but in reality the difference is so subtle that the perception is to always use the same head. The 3 heads made of “aluminum”, I do not think we have a particular treatment function, apart from the one that comes closest to a Flat. Being that they are covered with this layer of aluminum, however, it means that they can be used together with treatment creams and be washed easily.
Unfortunately, a real Flat head is missing, which is very useful on several occasions, and an Air Cushion head is missing, which should never be missing.
Finally speaking of heads, Hydragun also includes a replacement gasket, and 2 rings. The high speeds that the heads reach, during operation, generate heat in the piston which tends to overheat, this over time could wear the heads gasket, causing less grip during the range of movement. Of course, this is unlikely to happen with a year, maybe even two, but still it is something more.
Stall Force and… How does it behave in use? | Hydragun Massage Gun Review
In terms of autonomy, this Massage Gun has a 2600mAh battery. Hydragun claims it lasts around 3-6 hours, and they’re not wrong. It depends on how it is used, how often but above all at what speed. I also managed to reach 5 hours of use but using frequencies 3 and 4. For a full charge, however, it takes less than 4 hours. The state of the charge is indicated in the same way as we explained above, by the appropriate LEDs.
At this point in the Hydragun review, let’s move on to the engine. The motor is very powerful, probably too much for 12mm of width. The Massage Gun practically never overheats. The engine qualitatively speaking …