The first issue is the battery. With only 120 minutes of battery life, you will find yourself charging this one a bit more than you would the Wave Roller. We found it comfortable to hold in our hand, and the flat bottom where the control panel is located makes it easy to stand in place, for example, on a desk. In addition to reducing pain, vibrating foam rollers can also fasten the recovery rate of ankle and hamstring muscle strains, and there are no side effects of using this method of recovery. Yes, they are! if you’re looking to take your recovery game to the next level, then a vibrating foam roller is worth the investment.

One of its coolest features is the Bluetooth connectivity, which means you can connect it to the Therabody app on your phone. And the textured silicone they’re each wrapped in feels nice against the skin — soft enough to cushion your movements but solid enough not to feel mushy and absorb all the vibration. That coating also makes them compatible with body oils; you can just wipe it off after, no fuss. I tried this with Therabody’s TheraOne CBD oil and it added a nice warming sensation to the experience. I love cannabis topicals and this is no exception.The wave grooves on the texture are shallow and generic, perhaps only 2mm deep, but they help with traction, ensuring you won’t slip on this thing.

It’s obviously a lot more expensive than a standard foam roller but those don’t have built-in vibration therapy so the price-point makes sense to me. Overall, the Bluetooth connectivity and app is an important feature of this device. It’s amazing how Therabody has reinvented a simple product like a foam roller by adding connectivity and building an app with visual guidance on top of it.Vibration range measured: The Wave Duo has 1400 – 3000rpm, Solo has 1800 – 3200rpm, or vibrations per minute The three vibration levels are strong enough that you aren’t wanting anything more than the strongest level and the softest level is enough for you to still enjoy some deep tissue massaging. Regardless of which one you choose, you can expect a high-quality roller that’s built to last and equipped with smart features like Bluetooth connectivity and an excellent companion app. The Wave Series family includes the Theragun Wave Roller, Wave Duo, and the smallest Wave Solo roller.