It’d be nice if you could follow every workout with an IRL massage, but alas, here we are. Luckily, whether you’re a serious athlete or a weekend warrior, you can easily replace a personal masseuse with one of the most accessible home gym recovery tools: a massage gun. These devices use percussive therapy—a.k.a. strong pulses and vibrations—to pummel deep into sore, tired muscles and get your blood flowing so you can bounce back from tough sessions faster. (And, FWIW, percussive therapy was found to be just as effective as manual massage.)
The best massage guns don’t come cheap, but fortunately retailers tend to slash electronics prices around Black Friday and Cyber Monday—which makes this the best time of the year to pick up a high-tech model at a discount. We’re keeping a close eye on our favorite, tried-and-tested massage guns so we can update this article with the latest and greatest deals as they drop—and we even scoured historical pricing data so you could get an estimate of what, exactly, these sale prices might be once Black Friday officially hits. These are the best massage gun deals you can shop today—plus what we’re adding to cart once sales start around November 21.
The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Massage Gun Deals: At a Glance
Level up your recovery game with the best massage guns. Here’s what’s already discounted for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, plus what sales we expect to see in the coming weeks.
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The Sweet Sweat Massage Gun boasts all the essential features: The high-torque motor has four speed settings that can deliver up to 3,200 percussions per minute (AKA how many times the massage gun can hit the muscle in one minute). The battery lasts four hours per charge. Four different attachments tackle even the toughest of muscle knots, and its ergonomic shape makes it easy to hold, even though at five pounds it’s on the heavier side. Whether you’re a hardcore athlete or a casual gym-goer, this device packs a powerful punch for just under $100.
Elevate your recovery game with the Turonic G5 Handheld Massage Gun, which combines power and portability in a sleek silhouette. It’s quieter and lighter than most massage guns, weighing in at 1.5 pounds. But it still delivers heavy-duty relief, catering to every preference with five adjustable speed settings and seven attachments to provide tailored relief for individual muscles. That versatility justifies the higher price point, especially if you can snag it on a Black Friday deal. And its impressive battery life—up to eight hours—ensures you’re ready for anything, from pre-event warm-ups to post-workout relief.
If you can’t alternately submerge yourself in hot and cold tubs—a protocol that research has linked to improved circulation and reduced soreness—pick up the Bob and Brad C2 Pro massage gun. One of the five included attachments quickly warms up to 113°F and cools down to 50°F. The two presets are optimized to achieve precise temperature control, and all you have to do is flip the switch to change your treatment. The 1.5-pound device punches 10 millimeters into your muscles with up to 55 pounds of stall force—above industry standard, which is around 40 to 50 pounds—but you can toggle between five speeds to adjust how aggressive a massage you get.
Hyperice is one of the most recognized names in the recovery game, and the mini Hypervolt Go 2 packs a powerful punch. It weighs in at under two pounds; it uses a powerful—yet quiet—40W motor; and it has three speeds and three hours of battery life for on-the-go use. True, the Hypervolt Go 2 only has two interchangeable attachments, compared to the five you get with the Hypervolt 2, but that portability is exactly why we’d recommend it for those traveling often.
Hyperice usually waits until the week before Thanksgiving to officially drop its prices, and this year appears to be no different. Our exclusive intel says that starting 11/21, the Hypervolt Go 2 will drop from $129 to $99—nearly 25% off.
Therabody Theragun PRO Plus: Use code GIFTNOW with purchase to get a free Cold Plus attachment
You can’t get more high-tech than the Theragun PRO Plus. This nearly four-pound device combines five speeds of percussive therapy—penetrating 16 millimeters into muscles—with infrared LED light therapy, vibration therapy, heat therapy, cold therapy (sold separately), and breathwork routines via a built-in biometric heart rate sensor. Soothe sore muscles with any of the seven attachments, including one for heat therapy (it can reach 131°F in under a minute) and one for vibration therapy, which targets more superficial layers of the muscle compared to the deeper reach of percussive therapy. And because you’re getting a Black Friday gift with purchase, you can use the code GIFTNOW at checkout to add on the cold attachment (normally $89) for free, which chills down to 41°F in seconds to offer localized “icing” without any mess.
Massage your own back after a tough pull day with your functional trainer with the Bondir R2 Pro+. Instead of pretzeling your arms to reach tight scaps or lats, work out your knots with the six-inch extension handle and an articulating arm that lets you adjust the exact angle to hit the right spot. This budget-friendly device won’t be quite as powerful as more premium models, but it still boasts a 35-pound stall force. With a quiet motor, six interchangeable heads (including a heated attachment) and up to 12 hours of battery life, this massage gun promises deep tissue relief where you need it most. At just $60, this is the lowest price we’ve seen for this massage gun all year.
Jet-setters should jump on this folding massage gun, which has an adjustable arm that oscillates between 0° to 113° to hit six adjustable angles. A 9-centimeter telescopic handle even makes reaching your own back easier. With 3,200 revolutions per minute and the ability to dig 12 millimeters into the muscle, this quiet device packs a punch—but it automatically stops if you’re zoning out and hitting the same spot for more than 10 minutes. Choose from six heads, including one that heads up to 109.4°F to act as a hot compress for achy areas. Based on previous sales we’ve seen from Kica, we think this price will drop to around $119 when Black Friday massage gun deals start in earnest.
How to Find the Best Massage Gun Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals
The days of rushing a storefront for flash sales is long gone; now Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales can last the entire month of November—if not longer. Electronics see some of the biggest discounts this time of year, which makes finding deals on massage guns a breeze. Start by narrowing down your budget (there’s a big difference between an Amazon device under $50 and a $600 Theragun), then consider your non-negotiable features (do you need an extended battery life for use during travel, or would you prefer an extendable arm that makes reaching your own back easier?). Once you know what you’re in the market for, you can check online retailers to see what kind of discounts they’re offering. (Or, just let us do that work for you.)
What to Look for in a Massage Gun
While all massage guns use percussive therapy to loosen up tight muscles, they don’t all feel the same! Before you click “buy” on a good deal, consider how you plan to use the device and what features are most essential.
Most massage guns come with a variety of attachments designed to target different parts of the body. The standard ball-shaped attachment is meant for larger muscle groups (like the back, shoulders, legs, and arms), while a forked attachment treats areas like your spine and the bullet attachment great for small, hard-to-reach areas like your neck or lower back.
A good massage gun should last at least two hours on a single charge (and some offer up to 12 hours). The settings you use will determine how quickly you run out of juice.
Cheaper massage guns tend to be louder, while premium models use more advanced motors that make less noise. The amplitude of a massage gun—a.k.a. a measure of how deep it penetrates the muscle—can also be a hint as to how noisy it might be; a shorter amplitude usually means quieter, while a longer amplitude means louder.
Most massage guns weigh somewhere between one pound and four pounds. The heavier it is, the harder it might be to hold while trying to reach certain areas of the body. But the lighter it is, the less powerful the device may be.
A massage gun’s size and weight will both affect its portability. Most are small enough to easily fit in a gym bag, carry-on, or even a small tote bag. Massage guns with folding arms will save the most space.
FAQ
How much should a good massage gun cost?
Expect to pay anywhere between $50 and $600 for a massage gun. Most people don’t need all the bells and whistles that come with the most expensive models; a device in the $100 to $200 range will have most of the essential features.
Do Theraguns go on sale for Black Friday?
Yes, Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to score a big deal on Therabody products like the Theragun massage guns. This year, we expect Therabody deals to start around 11/21, and we’ll update this article with the deals as soon as they drop.
Is it worth it to buy a massage gun?
A massage gun can be a powerful recovery tool. These devices use percussive therapy to loosen up tight muscle tissue, and were shown to improve flexibility and reduce experiences of musculoskeletal pain in one systematic review published in 2023 in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy; they can also boost flexibility, as well as short-term range of motion and recovery outcomes, according to another systematic review, published in 2023 in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology.
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