Hyperice’s New Pro Massage Gun Is Quieter Than Any Recovery Device I’ve Tried
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The world ofmassage gunshad been relatively quiet for the past few years, until Hyperice launched an entirely redesigned line of products this spring. Originally Hyperice’s lineup of massage guns included the Hypervolt 2, Hypervolt 2 Pro, and Hypervolt Go 2. With the new Hypervolt 3 lineup, there are now three new models that offer quieter operation, longer battery life, and compatibility withthe brand’s newHeated Head Attachment 3(the earlier version of this accessory was previously sold separately).As our fitness correspondent, I knew I needed to take one for a spin.
The Hypervolt 3 Pro is considered the brand’s top-tier device for high-performance athletes or people who work in sport-adjacent professions (like fitness trainers or physical therapists). It has six speeds, an incredibly quiet motor, and includes the Heated Head Attachment (which retails for $59). After testing it for the past two months, it’s also the handheld tool that I’ll be naming as our newbest overall massage gun, succeeding the previous model, theHypervolt 2 Pro.
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My reasoning behind this is pretty simple: The Hypervolt 3 Pro is a solid improvement in many of the areas where the Hypervolt 2 Pro needed to be better. It’s easier to hold in my smallish hands, likely because the 2.5 pound weight is more evenly distributed between the head and the slanted handle. The Hypervolt 2 Pro had five precision speeds, while the 3 Pro features six speeds and has five larger head attachments. I’ve been using the middle speeds — the highest level often feels too powerful on my sore quads, calves, or hip region — and have found that they are enough to alleviate general week-to-week tension. At $349, the price is the same as when the Hypervolt 2 Pro first dropped (although you can find the Hypervolt 2 Pro for much cheaper now).
Compared to myfavorite Rally massage gun— which provides an orbital massage, meaning it rotates in a circular motion rather than pulsating downward — the Hypervolt 3 Pro offers a deeper, more concentrated kneading. As a percussive massage gun, the Hypervolt 3 Pro is a nice option for breaking down any deep knots and increasing blood flow in a targeted area. I would choose it over the Rally when I want to work on layers of soreness with extra-firm (and more exact) pressure.
If the Hypervolt 3 Pro is more than you’re willing to spend, I also tested theHypervolt Go 3. I’m naming it our new (less expensive) portable massage gun, taking the place of the previous edition, the Hypervolt Go 2. At $149, the Hypervolt Go 3 is still more affordable than the Theragun Mini’s $200-plus price tag.
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I appreciated that the Hypervolt Go 2 had almost the exact same shape as the 3 Pro, it’s just more compact and lightweight for on-the-go massages, plus the upgraded speeds of percussion (from three to five levels) makes it an even stronger rival to the Theragun Mini’s three levels. Hyperice also released the middle-of-the-road Hypervolt 3 at $249, which I opted out of testing mainly because as a very active person, if I’m investing in a massage gun, I’m willing to spend the extra $100 for the more powerful 3 Pro. It’s the better choice for serious athletes and even if you’re more casually wellness focused, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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