TOLOCO EM-26 Massage Gun

A couple of years ago I was given a massage gun as a gift. I ended up using it more than I thought I would-- not frequently, but whenever I had a muscle pain, trigger point pain, etc. It went a long way toward clearing up a bout of plantar fasciitis that I had in one foot and was just nice to have around for when I was sore. Until the battery died, that is. One day, it wouldn't switch on. The LEDs would light up when it was plugged in, but it immediately dead when it was unplugged. I tore it apart and diagnosed it as a bad charging module in the battery pack. This module regulates charging current to each battery but also outputs battery power to the massage gun. The batteries were fully charged but the board was dead and so was the massage gun. For the price of a new battery pack, I found this massage gun. I didn't expect much-- most of the "good" massagers start around 3X the price of this one-- but the reviews were consistently good so I rolled the dice. The package arrived right away (same day delivery is awesome) and I was impressed by the fit and finish. The quality looks about as good as the much more expensive massager that it replaced. It charges with a USB-C charging cable which is nice because I have a bunch of those all over the place. My last one used a power supply with a DC barrel connector which, while quite robust, is not quite as common. I charged it and set it to work on one of my hips, which has been giving me some pain lately. No, it didn't immediately alleviate my pain. In my experience, you have to massage an area several times over the course of a couple of days to get relief, so I wasn't expecting a miracle. However, it was about as powerful as my recently deceased massager, which is impressive considering the price. I'm sure it will work fine. It only has 7 speeds vs. the 30 of my old massager, but I don't really need 30 speeds anyway. Heck, I doubt I need 7. It came with an assortment of massage heads but, again, I'll probably only use a couple of them. So far the ones that I used seem to work fine. My guess is that most of these massagers-- cheap or expensive-- only last a couple of years before their batteries or their charging boards fail (according to some of the reviews, anyway). I'm not going to spend big bucks on one, especially when this one works pretty well. If you're on the fence about a massage gun and are skeptical of the low price, don't be. Buy it, use it, and replace it if/when the battery wings its way to battery heaven. In the next few weeks I'll use it to really beat myself up, and I'll be able to see how well it withstands the abuse. If anything interesting happens I'll update my review. UPDATE: I've had this thing for a few weeks now. I have to say, I've used it more than I thought I would. I've been fighting some pain in my leg, probably from a combination of weightlifting and riding a motorcycle. It starts in my hip/glute area and radiates down to my knee so I've been using this massager on my glute, the iliac region of my back, and my IT band. With this and some stretching, the pain is slowly starting to fade. It no longer keeps me up at night. I've found that all of the attachments for my recently-deceased massage gun will also fit this one, so it seems as though the interface is fairly standard. Now I have more massage attachments than I know what to do with (I usually use the same 4 or 5 no matter where the pain is). I use this thing pretty aggressively, really grinding it in to get to the spasming muscle or painful spot. No, it isn't pleasant, but it works-- I usually feel some immediate relief, and the overall pain diminishes with repeated uses. Getting better is hard work, but staying in pain is even harder so I resign myself to a few minutes of painful therapy and then reward myself with a little bourbon (for medicinal purposes, of course). I've never run the batteries past the 2/3 full mark no matter how aggressively I use this thing, and I'm really impressed with how well it's working, especially for the price. It shows no signs of failing but if it ever does, I'll probably buy another. It works.

I was never interested in these massage guns but I purchased as a gift for my husband a couple months ago. Let me tell you this thing is amazing! It’s super strong, I only use it on the lowest setting and really only care for a couple attachments (many of them just feel the same so I don’t really know the point) but this helps tremendously on tired and sore muscles. You can’t beat it for the price and it seems very well made and will last a long time. The carrying case is great too.

Our local chiropractor indicated that we should purchase one of these for home use. After doing some research we decided to chose this item. It was not expensive and for our particular needs on an ocassional basis this works perfect. It is easy to use and all parts were packaged well inside the box. Have only had it for about a month, but is is perfect for our basic sore back muscle needs.

For the money, this is a really nice piece of equipment. It looks good, feels good in the hand, is reasonably powerful, and comes with a lot of attachments, plus extra rubber mounting rings (probably they wear out after a while). It has a seven-step speed control (between 40 and 48 cycles per second) which is a real speed control; you set it to a speed, and then when you load it down it adds power to try and keep the speed constant. And, it comes in a decent case which holds all the accessories. But, there are two problems: 1) The unit makes an annoying rattling noise. This sometimes happens when I apply significant pressure with it, sometimes when it's just running. It sounds like there's one specific point which is missing a rubber pad, although my guess is that it's a design problem, not a manufacturing problem. 2) The speed control is buggy. When you apply pressure the unit will slow down (as expected), but then speed up and run faster than you set it to. Remove pressure and it will go to its original speed. But, if you load it down long enough, it will suddenly go even faster than the usual top speed (64 cycles per seconds), and then stay there for a while. For all I know this may be damaging the unit, but even if not it's disconcerting. And a nitpick: the colorful control panel is over the top. When you turn it on, it takes three seconds to do a pretty animation before you are allowed to use it. Three seconds isn't long, but it gets old after a while. Then, while you run it, it shows an animated circle to reassure you that it's actually running (which is hard to miss). The light-up logo on the side is also a bit silly. (But I guess that's what most consumers go for.) I'm going to keep it, as it does what I need and definitely gives me value for the money. I'd love it if they'd fix those two things, though.

I can’t say enough good things about this massage gun! From the moment I tried it, I knew it was a game-changer for my recovery routine. The powerful, adjustable speeds let me customize the intensity, whether I need a deep tissue massage after a workout or gentle relief for sore muscles. The different attachment heads are fantastic for targeting various muscle groups, and switching between them is quick and easy. I love using the round head for large muscle areas and the bullet head for those stubborn knots. Another huge plus is the battery life—it lasts for days on a single charge! It’s also surprisingly quiet, which means I can use it while watching TV without any annoying noise. This massage gun has saved me so many trips to the chiropractor and truly helps me recover faster after workouts. If you’re on the fence, don’t be—this is absolutely worth the investment. I highly recommend it for athletes, gym-goers, or anyone who deals with muscle tension. You won’t regret this purchase!

Didnt know it lit up like it does. I thought the panel was a sticker. Best massager I've ever had. It is heavy and does take a while to charge but no probs. Feels like a premium device. The original ball attachment is soft, which is well appreciated. The other attachments are of a hard plastic. Great value for the price. And you can purchase with HSA!

I've had many massagers for over 20 years. I find this is the best I've owned. It is due to several aspects: - it is light weight while being strong, with a big battery. - it has TEN hard attachments, each with different and useful shape. Try them on different body parts, the shapes make a difference! - instead of rubber the attachments are hard plastic. This makes it glide smoothly over the skin. It doesn't hurt either because the amplitude of the motor is smaller (while still being strong) - it has a pressure indicator that helps me apply constant pressure. I've never seen this before on a massager. It does seem useful because it tells me when to back off and gives extra feedback beyond how it feels. - it has a physical power cut-off switch, so the battery won' t drain when turned off. - the front gap seems to be designed so my flesh won't get caught in it, which has been a problem with every other massager I've had. - I got the carbon fiber version I thought it was just a color scheme, but it's actually carbon fiber and you can see the fiber patterns. It's very strong material and lightweight. Quiet premium. - it operates quietly, this suggests mechanically it should last longer than a loud device. - it has colorful lights that always show the battery level. It's fun to look and doesn't make you nervous about the battery level. - it's cheaply priced; they don't give you the unnecessary carry case, and it doesn't seem to be unnecessarily weighed down and bulky like other massagers. I can only think of one downside. The package smells of newspaper ink when you open it, as if everything came out of the printing press. I'm sure the scent will go away soon enough, but just had to find something negative to mention.

I almost didn't buy this based on some bad reviews concerning battery life. I have used it many times now and have had no issues with it. This massager is powerful, quiet, and the battery lasts a long time. I use it several times before needing to charge it again. The attachments are easy to use and great for targeting specific muscles. Go ahead and buy it. It's a nice massager for a good price.

Very pleased with the speedy delivery. The item is fairly good and reasonably priced but does not meet my requirement. I wanted an item with a deeper muscle penetration because of my pain level. However, it is still beneficial as my wife is using it and enjoying it.

I was recommended by my physiotherapist to use a percussion massage gun to loosen up my calves and shoulders, but I couldn't justify paying $300 or more for a Theragun. First, I picked up the sharper Image pro(SIP) massager from Costco for about $100. It seemed okay, although somewhat loud. After a few days, I came across this TOLOCO T11 pro massager on Amazon, and thought to give it a try, especially since it was being offered at an amazing promotion price. The regular price for TOLOCO is in the ballpark of the popular SIP, and they both offer very similar functions and form factor, so I thought it made sense to compare them side-by-side. Size and Weight: The Toloco is almost the same size as the sharper image, though the handle is a bit thicker than the SIP. They both have about the same weight. Using either of these shouldn't be a problem for an athlete or an average person, but if you have particularly small hands or suffer from conditions that limit your grip or arm strength, you might want to get someone else to help you administer the massage. Build Quality: The Toloco feels solidly built; there is no give or movement on any of the surfaces of the machine. There's a nice colored ring that lights up when the machine is powered on, and the back display is bright and clear. The SIP is comparable in this regard, with the advantage of having a bit nicer feel and a metallic color on the surface of the machine. The seams on the SIP also have no gap. On the Toloco, there are small changes in height between some surfaces (apparent in the photos) but these are only aesthetics and don't impact the function in any way. Performance: Now this is where I was impressed by Toloco. The first thing I noticed was how quiet it is compared the SIP. I was bothered by the noise the SIP makes starting from lower settings and getting louder as I increased the power. But the Toloco is pleasantly quiet at the lowest setting, with very small increases to the noise when increasing the power all the way up (I have uploaded a video comparing the two). SIP falsely advertises itself as whisper quiet but that is the description that the Toloco deserves. The only unexpected noise that I got on both devices was a very low volume but high frequency noise (like a hiss) that came from the display when the devices were On but idle. Ofcourse, this is not a practical issue, as you are supposed to turn off the device when not using it, and you absolutely won't be able to hear this hiss during the massage. Next in the performance department, Toloco can be adjusted in 20 steps, compared to the six steps on the SIP. This certainly gives you more fine-grained control over your massage experience, if that is something that you require. Toloco's max RPM is 3200. The full strength on both devices seems to be comparable with a bit of an edge for Toloco but I can't tell for sure as the SIP doesn't provide the power for their motor. Regarding the movement range, the Toloco cites 12mm as its amplitude, while again the SIP says nothing about its range of motion. I could be mistaken but I feel that Toloco has a higher range of motion, which is exactly what you want in a massage gun, as it enables you to reach deeper tissue. Battery: The battery size on both is advertised as 2500mah. The battery percentage is shown on both devices. I have never used either of them so much to run out of juice, and I'm in the habit of not letting any battery run completely empty as it is supposedly bad for the battery life on any kind of electronics. But I can say that using the Toloco for the recommended 10 minutes didn't put a dent in the battery, as indicated by the display. Speaking of the 10 minute limit, both devices recommend limiting your sessions to 10 minutes at each sitting. This is partly due to physiological reasons and to prevent you from overworking your muscles. But also, you need to give the motor on these kinds of devices some rest to prevent overheating. The Toloco has an auto-shut off function that turns the device off after 10 minutes of continuous use. I appreciate this feature as it protects my device. I don't know if the SIP has a similar feature, but I didn't see it in the manual. Accessories: I was initially persuaded to buy the SIP because of its 6 massage heads, but Toloco comes with a whopping 15 massage heads! It is certainly nice to have more choices about the shape and size of the heads you wanna use. The SIP tries to make up for it by including two soft ball heads as opposed to only one in Toloco, but I personally prefer having more options instead of one more soft head. Both devices come with nice carrying bags and a separate smaller case for the heads. The last thing worth mentioning here is the user manual; I really liked that Toloco gives you detailed specification of the device and provides you with extra information regarding the heads and how to use the device in general. The SIP comes with a very small manual that tells you almost nothing about the device itself and says very little on how to use it. Generally, I recommend that you go online and watch some videos on how to use a percussion gun, if you haven't had previous experience with one, but it's not necessary, and you can start right away by pointing the gun at you muscle and starting to get the pleasant feeling! All in all, I found the Toloco to be a formidable device, capable of holding its own and even providing advantages over the popular SIP device. As a declaimer, I should say that I have used both of these devices for only a few days, as I wanted to write this review as soon as I can, before returning the Sharper Image device that I don't need anymore to Costco. Therefore, I have no idea about the longevity of either device. I will try to update this review after a few months of use and let you know how it holds up (though if I don't, it usually means that it is working fine :D) .