WTF is an orbital massager and do I need one?
You probably saw the title of this article and asked yourself that very question.
It’s the same way I reacted to seeing Rally for the first time. As the resident MyGolfSpy expert in all things recovery (a fancy way of saying my body hurts more than it should at 27 years old), I’ve tried a bunch of different massage devices, from guns to tables and everything in between.
What I hadn’t tried, ever, was an orbital massager. Most massage guns, like the ones I love from Hyperice, are percussive in nature. Meaning, they strike you over and over again at a rapid rate.
Rally’s orbital massage gun aims to provide deep muscle recovery and stimulation through different means. Rather than “hitting” you over and over again, the head of the Rally orbital massager spins at high rpms, similar to what you’d see on an orbital sander.
It’s a unique approach to recovery. And after using it on and off for the last month or so, I can attest to its benefits.
I’m not going to say it’s better than the typical percussive massage gun. But I will say that it’s just as good, in its own way.
There are ultimately things that it does better than any Hyperice, Theragun or Amazon knock-off you can buy. By that same token, there are reasons why some would prefer percussion to the orbital massage of Rally.
Let’s discuss.
What I liked
There are two things I really loved about the Rally orbital massager. First and foremost, the orbital motion of the massage head creates a good amount of heat.
Seemingly instant warmth.
As someone who prefers heated massage, I found it great that I didn’t need an add-on attachment or extra electronics to create heat. The motion of the Rally orbital massager creates it naturally … and, boy, can you feel it.
After using the massager on my forearms, they continued to feel “warm” for 10 minutes after my recovery session.
The other thing I loved about the Rally orbital massager was how quiet it is. Massage guns can get pretty darn loud. This guy isn’t whisper quiet but it’s pretty close. For what it’s worth, it’s the only massage gun that doesn’t scare my toddler half to death.
What could be better
My two main complaints about the Rally orbital massager are the ergonomics. I find the “stick-like” construction was a little hard to manage especially when working on hard-to-reach areas like my back compared to the typical “gun” style.
The design also makes the massager feel heavier than it is. It can be tiresome to use for more than 10 or 15 minutes because so much of the weight is out towards the head.
So, who is it for?
Are you better off with an orbital massager or a traditional, percussive massage gun? The answer lies in your needs.
If you want something that’s lower impact, creates natural heat, and you plan to use it in public (where quiet operation is necessary), then Rally is a no-brainer.
But if you want something that feels more, for lack of a better term, penetrating and deep, a traditional, percussive gun is probably the right move.
Let me put if this way. I’ll be using Rally for everyday aches and pains in my forearms, shins, etc., and my Hyperice for deep knots in my back.
That about sums it up.
Have you tried an orbital massager? What was your experience like?
Let me know down below.
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