In my review of the Theragun, which I tested with a decibel reader 1 foot from the device, the number was 85. The other device I tested was the Bivi which was 95 but the Bivi is more powerful IMHO. I did not test the hypervolt...Other interesting tidbits on the devices can be found in the review itself. http://www.thomasgerlach.com/...recovery-device.html

I'm interested in the new Theragun's as well.

I'm now on my second Hyper-ice. Bought it mostly because of how quiet it was. The first got quite loud (not to the level of the Original Theragun, but annoying for other people while watching TV).

The second one is now starting to get louder as well.

So you are saying they get louder as they age?

In my review of the Theragun, which I tested with a decibel reader 1 foot from the device, the number was 85. The other device I tested was the Bivi which was 95 but the Bivi is more powerful IMHO. I did not test the hypervolt...Other interesting tidbits on the devices can be found in the review itself. http://www.thomasgerlach.com/...recovery-device.html

Have you checked out the new Theraguns yet? Major upgrades across the board. Tempted to trade up here soon to the Elite model.

I also thought that the Theragun G2 would be worth the extra cost. But when the battery charger died, they told me that there are no repairs and no replacements available, and that I should buy another entire unit!

Just Say No to Theragun!

I ended up getting the Ekrin B37. After a couple weeks of use I’ve decided to send it back. The percussion feels good at the time of use, but I haven’t noticed any actual recovery or warm up benefits.

Sounds like others have had more noticeable benefits from percussion massagers so YMMV. Great customer service from Ekrin though, and a nice 30-day return policy.

Replying to TG because I know he uses, owns, and/or tests pretty much every recovery device out there, but hoping anyone will chime in.

I'm thinking about getting a massage gun but hesitant to pull the trigger. For those of you who have one, has it replaced most or all your other recovery tools? I currently use a roller, lacrosse or tennis ball, TP quad baller, the stick, and we recently got a hot tub though I don't know if that falls into the recovery category.

My main issue the past year or so has been my the side of my legs where the vastus lateralis meets the ITBand. My calves and sometimes my glutes/hips can also be problem areas. Last year I developed a nasty knot in the area that no amount of rolling, stretching, strengthening, etc. could help with. I saw a PT and after a few sessions of dry needling I was good to go. I wonder if a percussive massager would help with these kinds of deep muscle knots where foam rolling isn't focused enough or deep enough to help with.

If a massage gun could replace a few dry needling copays then it'll pay for itself. I just don't want to go all in on one of these expensive massagers only to find out it doesn't provide any more relief than sitting in the hot tub with the jets on max.