If you’re someone that regularly enjoys working out, then a percussion massager (A.K.A. massage gun) is one of the best gadgets that you can get for yourself, as the deep tissue massage provided by these devices can greatly improve you body’s entire muscle recovery process. Unlike foam rollers, which only provide a massage method at a more external muscle level, percussion massagers are more practical and more versatile, as they can target very specific areas of the body, especially those that are hard to reach, such as the pectoral muscles in your chest, your biceps, your quads and glutes, and even your psoas muscles. Ultimately, the deep tissue massage offered by percussion massagers can help to reduce muscle inflammation and muscle soreness by focusing on releasing knots and tension out of your muscles, help to push out and reduce lactic acid buildup, help to improve blood circulation, and can even help to enhance your overall range of motion. So, if you’re looking for a percussion massager that’s both reliable and versatile, then consider going with the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ Percussion Massager.
The Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ is a portable state-of-the-art percussion massager powered by a whisper-quiet Brushless Anti-Stall Motor that comes with 6 interchangeable attachment heads which are specifically designed to target different body areas, including a unique specialized Dual-Temperature Hot and Cold massage head capable of reaching temperatures as low as 38ºF and as high as 115ºF, all while also featuring a built-in LED Display, built-in Temperature Controls, 6 Massage Speed Settings, and up to 5 hours of battery life.
Unlike most standard models of percussion massagers that only integrate a few different Speed Settings and a handful of attachment heads, the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ can also offer you both hot and cold deep tissue massage methods thanks to its specialized Dual-Temperature Hot and Cold massage head, ultimately allowing for the best type of post-workout recovery method (i.e. hot and cold treatment) at the touch of a button.
Designed for post-workout recovery and relaxation and targeted pain relief, this innovative percussion massager can be used for immediate post-workout relaxation and overall pain relief, to help alleviate muscle soreness and tight knots, and also to reduce lactic acid buildup.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ and check out everything that this portable state-of-the-art percussion massager has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ comes at a fairly compact size, measuring only 6.25 inches long by 2 11/16 inches wide by 9.25 inches tall, and weighing just 2 lbs. and 6 oz.
Not only does this percussion massager come at a compact size, but it also comes equipped with a unique ergonomic handle that allows users to have a better grip and better handling of the device, which greatly helps to reduce arm fatigue while also helping to target any hard-to-reach areas such as the back muscles.
On top of its ergonomic design, this percussion massager also features a very durable construction, as its outer shell consists of a super-durable plastic casing, which houses and perfectly protects all of the device’s internal smart electronics from dust, as well as from any accidental bumps or drops.
For delivering its deep tissue percussion massage capabilities, the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ is powered by a Brushless Anti-Stall Motor, which features a whisper-quiet operation thanks to its Quiet-Drive technology, as well as a reasonably low vibration during use, all while still being capable of penetrating deep into muscle tissue.
INTERFACE / CONTROL PANEL
In terms of controlling this percussion massager, the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ comes equipped with a built-in LED Display, which integrates a set of two (x2) built-in Temperature Controls that basically consist of a Decrease Temperature Button (located at the left of its LED Display) and an Increase Temperature Button (located at the right of its LED Display).
Below its LED Display, users can also find the percussion massager’s dedicated Power On/Off Button, which also doubles as its Massage Speed Intensity Button, which users can press to cycle through the device’s 6 different Massage Speed Settings.
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
Since this state-of-the-art percussion massager is also designed with portability in mind, it also features a completely cordless design, as its internal Brushless Anti-Stall Motor is powered by an integrated rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery that can offer you up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Whenever its battery runs of out power, all you have to do is to place the PowerBoost Pro+ onto its dedicated Charging Base, and then connect the Charging Cable from its Charging Base directly into a standard AC outlet.
Recharging the device’s battery from 0% to 100% power only takes a couple of hours, so the best time to do it would be either at times when you’re not planning on using the device, or ultimately, during nighttime.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package, users will find: their Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+, along with its dedicated Charging Base and Charging Cable, as well as its 6 interchangeable attachment heads, plus a Carrying Case, and also the device’s User Manual.
Now, when it comes to its 6 interchangeable attachment heads, the first and most important one would obviously be its specialized Dual-Temperature Hot and Cold massage head, which is the most technological attachment head out of all its 6 head attachments.
This specialized Dual-Temperature Hot and Cold massage head is powered by an advanced Peltier thermoelectric technology that makes it capable of reaching temperatures as low as 38ºF and as high as 115ºF.
Once you equip it onto the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+, the device then uses hot and cold percussion to target sore muscles and tight knots.
The device’s Hot and Cold massage head is designed for allover user. On top of its Hot and Cold massage head, users also get a Round massage head that can be used for targeting large muscle groups, a Bar massage head that can be used for targeting biceps and shoulders, a Dual massage head that’s meant to be used for a wide coverage of larger body areas (such as your thigh muscles / quads and back muscles), a Cone massage head that’s used for alleviating trigger points and muscle knots, and a Compression massage head that can be used for targeting sensitive points / sensitive areas (such as the back-side of your neck, your glutes, etc.).
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ is a portable state-of-the-art percussion massager powered by a whisper-quiet Brushless Anti-Stall Motor that comes with 6 interchangeable attachment heads which are specifically designed to target different body areas, including a unique specialized Dual-Temperature Hot and Cold massage head capable of reaching temperatures as low as 38ºF and as high as 115ºF, all while also featuring a built-in LED Display, built-in Temperature Controls, 6 Massage Speed Settings, and up to 5 hours of battery life.
In sum, this is a very high-end percussion massager, as its hot and cold massage method ultimately offers you an unmatched post-workout body recovery and muscle relaxation process in comparison to other models of percussion massagers. Not only is the Sharper Image PowerBoost Pro+ portable and versatile, but its also easy-to-use and very, very effective.
If you’re interested in buying it, know that each unit is priced at just $249. You can order yours online right now, either directly from PowerBoost’s official shopping page, or alternatively, from Bed Bath & Beyond’s website (for $279.99).
