Does this massager actually tap or is only vibration?
1544325
This massager has several speeds and three different heads so the intensity of the vibration to me feels like it is sort of tapping, depending on what part of the body you have it on, and which head you're using. This is a very good massager, very intense vibration even on low setting, the best massager I have owned, I hope this helps
1544326
It feels like tapping plus vibration to me. It is very effective. You have to hold onto it securely when using it. I see the other answers are: vibrate only. Maybe. But it is pretty intense.
1221881
No, a properly functioning vibration will shake just like a cell phone on vibrate does. To me sounds like your vibrate motor does not have a weight installed.
682540
To me it's more of a massage than a vibrate. But YES, it definitely gets the soles of your feet.
2236613
I general like deep tissue massages and strong pressure. I am more than happy with the Thumper. There are 5 speed settings. I usually use 1 or 3. Five is a little too intense.
2003264
It is definitely percussion. Very quiet, very penetrating.. one of the best massager I have used.
885432
I have never noticed it vibrating up and down. Just side to side. The best way to find out definitely would be to call the Proform Company. Their number is 1-888-742-0128. Their website can be found at Proform.com. I can tell you that it has helped me tremendously. It depends on what you need the vibration machine to do for you.
1937381
No, not at all. It has a long enough handle that I don't really feel the vibration in my hand when I use it.
734134
don't know cause' I only have this one......I can tell you this is worth the money if you are like me and love "hand massages"....lots less expensive, too....I only wish it provided more pressure than it does....I really like deep/strong pressure...still, it satisfies.....bb
441618
Actually, that is really why I bought it. However, it is very intense and I find that if I use it as designed, it makes my thumbs sore. So I do not strap it onto my hand very often which is counter to how it is designed to be used. It is supposed to vibrate the hand of the massager which would then be transferred to the massagee.
1178534
I wouldnt so much say its a rattle as much as it sounds a bit like grindibg. Even with no weight or pressure against the unit. Initially it was annoying but ive found over time and getting used to it.......its almost like white noise. Its not so noticable when you are also using the vibrate feature. I did read severalreviews of this product on kultiple sites before purchasing. Every single review mentioned this noise. Some in a positive manner. Others not so much. It does what a much more expensive massage therapust does......for a LOT less money. I make the appointment.&#128522;
2099670
Only vibrates. I didn't really like it. You might be better with a shiatsu massager.
484991
There is only one vibration..I use it on my italian greyhound and rat terrier. Very mild. There is one shock button, along with a whistle and bird chirp. The only thing is that I would change is you have to remove batteries when not using it. There is no off button.Besides that for a small dog its handy.
2187258
There is no vibration, just tone and shock. Separate buttons for each. The green button is the tone. Black and red are shock. The dial at the top does the intensity
2002975
The noise level varies. On the lower cycles it's very quiet, but it does get a little louder when it reaches its peaks. It's still a relatively quiet massager overall, but it's not whisper-quiet or anything like that. I have very sensitive hearing and it doesn't bother me to lay on the mat though.
1705627
If you crank it up you can feel it but as long as the unit is level vibration should be minimal
824787
I think you are right about thumping power. if they don't pound hard enough you don't get deep tissue action and pushing down on the massager just over works the motor.
1139706
I wouldn't necessarily say mine shakes, but it does vibrate. The level of vibration is on par with the Andis T-Outliner that I have so I consider it normal for a professional/barber level trimmer.