I ordered a black extra firm one (I'm a big guy). My back is too tender for it. Is there a significant difference if I get a normal firm one?
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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.
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This is the only rumble roller that I have owned. I can't compare the firmness of any other rumble roller. If your back is tender you may want to consider purchasing a regular foam roller. When I first purchased foam rollers, they were sold by colors to indicate the firmness of the roller. The white was the softest, green was a medium and the black was the firmest. I alternate between my regular black foam roller and the rumble roller, depending on how intense of a massage I need. I find the rumble roller is good for people that have "graduated" from the regular foam rollers. The bumps on the rumble roller can be very intense if you are not use to it. I hope this answers your question. Good luck!
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This is the only rumble roller that I have owned. I can't compare the firmness of any other rumble roller. If your back is tender you may want to consider purchasing a regular foam roller. When I first purchased foam rollers, they were sold by colors to indicate the firmness of the roller. The white was the softest, green was a medium and the black was the firmest. I alternate between my regular black foam roller and the rumble roller, depending on how intense of a massage I need. I find the rumble roller is good for people that have "graduated" from the regular foam rollers. The bumps on the rumble roller can be very intense if you are not use to it. I hope this answers your question. Good luck! This is the only rumble roller that I have owned. I can't compare the firmness of any other rumble roller. If your back is tender you may want to consider purchasing a regular foam roller. When I first purchased foam rollers, they were sold by colors to indicate the firmness of the roller. The white was the softest, green was a medium and the black was the firmest. I alternate between my regular black foam roller and the rumble roller, depending on how intense of a massage I need. I find the rumble roller is good for people that have "graduated" from the regular foam rollers. The... » Read More This is the only rumble roller that I have owned. I can't compare the firmness of any other rumble roller. If your back is tender you may want to consider purchasing a regular foam roller. When I first purchased foam rollers, they were sold by colors to indicate the firmness of the roller. The white was the softest, green was a medium and the black was the firmest. I alternate between my regular black foam roller and the rumble roller, depending on how intense of a massage I need. I find the rumble roller is good for people that have "graduated" from the regular foam rollers. The bumps on the rumble roller can be very intense if you are not use to it. I hope this answers your question. Good luck! « Show Less
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You would have to try the blue (less firm) one. I only have the black one so I cant make a comparison. The blue one would have been too soft for me.
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I find that it is more comfortable with a pillow behind my back. It is hard and does not have any intentions that would make it more comfortable. It's not uncomfortable, just basic. Hope this helps
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I had slept on some at a friends house prior to purchasing and 'loved' them, however, I wasn't as pleased with the 2 I ordered. They are a bit 'too' firm for me (my husband felt the same.)
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God love you. Same thing happened to me. I bought the 11" memory foam. Only one person mentioned that the mattress was very firm and that was unfortunately after I purchased it. Damn thing kept getting harder, and I kept buying more foam toppers for comfort. Fortunately, my mom needed a new mattress and she has to have very firm. I gave her the hard 11" and ordered an 8" pressure relief memory foam and I love it. Feels so good to sleep on my side and not wake up hurting! So forget trying to "fix" that hard mattress and just get another one. You will quickly forget about the money you threw away! God love you. Same thing happened to me. I bought the 11" memory foam. Only one person mentioned that the mattress was very firm and that was unfortunately after I purchased it. Damn thing kept getting harder, and I kept buying more foam toppers for comfort. Fortunately, my mom needed a new mattress and she has to have very firm. I gave her the hard 11" and ordered an 8" pressure relief memory foam and I love it. Feels so good to sleep on my side and not wake up hurting! So forget trying to "fix" that hard mattress and just get another one. You will quickly forget... » Read More God love you. Same thing happened to me. I bought the 11" memory foam. Only one person mentioned that the mattress was very firm and that was unfortunately after I purchased it. Damn thing kept getting harder, and I kept buying more foam toppers for comfort. Fortunately, my mom needed a new mattress and she has to have very firm. I gave her the hard 11" and ordered an 8" pressure relief memory foam and I love it. Feels so good to sleep on my side and not wake up hurting! So forget trying to "fix" that hard mattress and just get another one. You will quickly forget about the money you threw away! « Show Less
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I bought the dream foam mattress in the 10 inch version. I have a cranky back and find it difficult to get comfortable. This mattress did the trick for me. I would call it medium firm With just enough give for sleeping on your side. Its wonderful.
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It's going to depend on your definition of too firm. I don't think it's especially firm, but it's not soft and squishy either. I got the thicker version, but you might want to go with the thin version.
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the only difference I have found if the foam. I tried out a friends basic model and then bought the one with the foam as I have a very bad back. I have not been sorry for spending the extra money. Good luck on your purchase.
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I believe one is fuller and firmer then the other...but the one we got is fantastic. Ecspecially if you have a bad back or hips...good buy...
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For me, the mattress is firm. It is the most comfortable I have ever had. I feel that I can really stretch out and give my spine a chance to stretch out. In the short time I have had it, I feel as if my posture is improving. Descriptions have different meanings for all people, but in my book it is firm, not extra firm. I don't think I could sleep on an extra firm mattress. Hope this helps.
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The more expensive model has two different firmness levels. The side with smaller cubes is more firm than the side with larger cubes. I find it helpful to switch when driving very long days.
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I have it now and I wish I bought a different one I only bought it because it was cheaper then others but I recommend to buy a good one if it cost more it's probably well worth it . Not firm or as thick as it first was.
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So I had an old Serta mattress. I had a 3" Lucid already on that. This new one I just piled on top. I have no back pain and sleep through the night. I have to believe it will definitely isolate as it's very solid and supportive. Funny thing is that it feels too firm, but, it's not. I'm 6'4" and 205 lbs and really sleep better now.
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I ended up returning my order because it was too firm and hurt my lower back.
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Firm is not a word that describes this mattress. The word that comes to mind, is 'enveloping'. When I lie down, I sink in - and honestly have trouble rolling over. I am sad to say my back feels worse now than before I bought it. Good luck in your search for a good night's sleep.
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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.
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Sorry. Don't and can't know what is meant by "extra firm". My wife says it adjusts better than anything she's had before. I would call it firm but comfortable; it "crushes" a bit, then firms-up. Again, sorry...
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Nope, it's pretty firm. If you want a smaller one, get the smaller size and pad where needed.