Hyperice - Vyper 2.0 Vibrating Fitness Roller - Black

It took a while to get used to this Hyperice Vyper 2.0 roller but I did or shall I say I’m still working on it. It’s intense and takes some getting used too. Which I’ve learned is a very good thing, you just gotta stick to it.

The Hyperice Vyper 2.0 is just okay. For me, it’s a combination of two useful tools that might not need to exist, at least not at this price point. Similar products with favorable features can be found for less than half of the price of the Vyper 2.0. Additionally, a quality, separate vibrating massager with far more features and a separate, more feature-rich roller could be purchased together for just over one third of the price of this device. For traveling or for stuffing in a gym bag, I see the value on combining the two tools into one. And, it isn’t that this device lacks function or is generally poor; it works and it does what it promises to do. But, it does so with a feature set far lower than the competition at a price that is painfully higher. With the vibration turned off, the roller under-offers. It lacks the unique contours found on many other rollers, such as angles or bulges that might be useful for addressing varied trigger points from different vantages. It also lacks any topographic nuance, like nubs or patterning that might offer different pressure across the roller and might offer a massaging effect in and of themselves. One feature that sets it apart from many other rollers on the market requires the following caveat: it is incredibly slick. On any non-carpeted surface or even against many clothing materials, this massager will slide around. This is especially annoying when rolling a smaller area of the body or when balancing less weight on the device. As such, without vibration, the Vyper 2.0 is inferior to any other $20-$30 roller on the market. I find vibrating massagers in general to lack any real feeling of massage. While the device has multiple levels of vibration, the highest level is loud and bounces on non-carpeted surfaces unless you’re putting most of your body weight on the device. Battery life when using higher levels of vibration are mediocre. This wouldn’t be as big of an issue if the device charged over USB, but it uses a proprietary charging port. If you’re traveling with this roller or taking it to the gym, you’ll need to bring along the dedicated charger. Although the build quality seems great, the product as a whole, is just not for me.

I have never used a fitness roller before this one. With that said I want to say that it actually works.. or i think. This vibrating roller is able to target problem area in which i need to work on during my work out. This is achieved 2 days. First the density of the roller is firm, this allows me to put full body weight on it while stretching. The second way this roller assists in my workout is b vibration, it has 3 setting which range from heavy to extreme (in my opinion). There really isint a light vibrations setting. Never the less, when i want to get to the deep tissue i need the extreme setting. All settings of vibration are controlled by a toggle on the side of the unit. The only minor setback is the noise this creates, its nothing too alarming, but all in all its a bit louder than i had expected. It makes it hard for me to concentrate or have a conversations. All in all, noise aside, a very solid performing roller.

I love the compact size and it works very well. I would probably recommend using it on the bottom floor of your house though b/c when I use mine on the second floor and my family is on the first floor it causes too much noise from all the rumbling. But I guess that's expected when you put such powerful vibrations against the floor.

Great product. Strong enough to vibrate thru my aching muscles and shake them loose. Don't underestimate this little beast. It's strong

Perfect gift for the holidays and an excellent price.

Purchased their massage gun last year and was very happy with quality and performance, so I decided to try this roller. It.is firm to say the least, but it seems built to last and the 3 speeds are more than enough to give different levels of intensity. Very happy so far..

I usually don't look forward to a foam rolling session but this roller certainly makes it less of a torture. I can't quantify the results I'm actually getting from the added vibration, at the very least it provides enough distraction from the pain and agony. 5 stars.