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Best Foam Roller?

Al TruscottAl Truscott
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My 23 y/o highly athletic daughter (you name it, she does it, at the moment that means running, yoga, snowboarding) wants a foam roller for Christmas. the one she noted @ Amazon seems kinda flimsy to me, but I never have used one, know nothing about them.

What's the "best" one meaning it will last more than a year and actually provide some refreshing relief?

Comments

  • jalesliejaleslie

    Al...my wife and I share this one:

    http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Tec-Athletics-Roller-6-Inch-18-Inch/dp/B002M1NY8U

    ProTec Foam roller 6" x 18".  As you can see, it's not one of those hand held types, but rather you lay on it however needed to generate some massage.  

    I used it to fight through ITBS last year....hurt like crazy to do it (I mean hard to endure type pain) but it definitely helped.  It is very sturdy and has survived a few of my kids intermittently using for things not intended (school aged kids).  I wish it was a little "softer", but that would probably defeat the point!  

     

  • Jan SchorpionJan Schorpion

    The GRID by Triggerpoint performance therapy is the one I use for my patients in physical therapy. 

    http://www.tptherapy.com/Shop-Online/All-TPPT-Products/The-GRID-Foam-Roller.html

  • Marc RobardsMarc Robards
    +1 on the Triggerpoint GRID. I've had mine for over 2 years and the different textures work great.
  • Dino SartiDino Sarti
    I like the trigger point one. It is super sturdy and hallow. If you pack it, you can stuff a bunch of "stuff" in the center...
  • susanosusano

    I second Jeff's reply...but I have never used another, so I really can't say whether it's the best. I also find a golf ball and a tennis ball to be extremely handy for smaller spots. 

  • Bruce ThompsonBruce Thompson
    I have and like the GRID from Trigger point.
  • jendatjendat

    I am using the Rumble Roller ( firm one, black color). It is by far the best one . They also make a massage ball called the Beastie which has been awesome for my Plantar fascitis.

  • Michele CellaiMichele Cellai
    For someone starting out, the actual softer foam might be better.
    I still have the $30 rollers I bought that compact over time, I use them for core work (balance)
    I have moved up to the Rumble Roller. I love it, but it takes getting used to, and if I am really sore in the IT I use the smooth roller.
  • tgarsontgarson
    I have a few, as many of the others stated I'm partial to the Grid for overall general use.

    As you roll more and more you tend to build up a bit of a tolerance and can tolerate a more firm rolling surface. When my ITB was really acting up about the only thing that would do it for me was the Cold Roller by trigger point. Zero padding, just a solid hunk of sculpted aluminum you store in the freezer.

    It hurts so good.
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