Has anyone used both the extra firm and the original Trigger Point Foam Roller. How different are they? Which do you like?
520334
I have not used the extra firm, however, the original is quite firm. It is way firmer than anything I've used at a gym or PT.
687602
I use both. I find this very useful for small muscle groups while I usually use the roller for larger areas.
41768
I think it's about the same quality. I would not buy it thinking it will outlast the OEM part. I've had my sander over 10 years. Never a foam decay problem. Velcro wore out every time due to lots of use.
1366884
I also had an older version with the thumb trigger. I replaced them with this version and absolutely love them. Takes some getting use too, but will worth it
1882738
I haven't used the more expensive version but since I have heavy calluses and have used this model, I wouldn't switch. This does a great job. I still get my pedicures because of the foot massages but they don't do nearly as well on the calluses as my machine. I love it and check the roller replacements on Amazon. They have a 4-pack cheaper than the 2-pack offered by Emjoi. Don't spend more than you have to.
1944502
I have the 13" and I really like it because it's easier to get at a specific area that needs attention. It's like a hand / finger massage that really gets in there deeper. I am a small person (5' 2") and I also already have a bigger regular foam roller. Hope that helps :)
770524
Definately the extra coarse, but I have to say it's the only one I've used. Love this thing!
2240806
It is alot more sturdy than the traditional foam roller. However comparing it to the hard sturdy ones like this I guess the design is the same. I am 6'3" 250lbs so I would flatten my foam rollers over time. This harder version has held up perfect so far.
141330
It is the original. I bought 5. Don't really use them because not too comfortable. It did feel cool but couldn't get over the firmness.
218096
Yeah, it is softer. It isn't as soft as I was hoping, but it is distinctively different. Most importantly, my old hard plastic rollers were slowly shredding the softwood floors in my study, and these aren't. And they make less noise while rolling, so they're soft enough for my purposes, at least.
856521
I purchased the Stiff Stick after as the company recommended it after emailing them. The stiffness of the stick has to do with how much it can bend and not on the hardness of the PVC rollers. I have tight and firm muscles so the stiffstick was perfect. If your muscles are not as firm but softer, you would need the original stick which is more flexible.
2000019
You don't need any extras other than rollers, however, they have changed the end papers and I don't like then as well as the previous stretchy kind, which were a lot easier to roll the curls. I have used this product for many years but preferred the foam one which they have appeared to discontinue.
52405
Yes, the blue one is very hard foam and the pink one is slightly soft. There are many uses for both and the ones at my gym are all hard foam. I wanted the pink, softer one to use with the MELT method (you can check out the book), which is a sort of self massage. I still like the hard roller for my legs, but my back can't take it at all, so I'm really glad to have found the softer one.
1037846
Been using mine for months (less than a year) and can tell no difference in the firmness or shape. The manufacture recommends a mattress pad which I'm sure will help prolong the life of the memory foam.
1410333
Both rollers are firm and able to remain in size while using. The black one with the knobs tend to be like it looks with many pressure points and deeper penetration. The orange one is smooth but firm as it needs to be to put pressure on various sections of the back and spine. These work very well; being longer would help me. I am 5'11', and weight 190 pounds and have a very wide back. Hope this helps.
356503
Generally with foam rollers white are the least firm then blue then black. So the black on would be the firmest. If your first starting out the blue is a good buy, but if you need more tension for your muscles then go with black. I really like my blue one. I purchased it months ago and it is still in excellent shape. Great product, excellent price.
1812157
The extra firm is suppose to be abut 30% firmer than the regular firmness, so I'd say yes, there should be a significant difference.