- Helps accelerate muscle recovery
- Even, consistent distribution of pressure
- Saves fingers and hands from fatigue
- Closed cell, non-porous, non-deteriorating foam
- Zero latex content
Product Description
The Tiger Tail 22 Inch Rolling Muscle Massager is a foam covered, muscle-friendly self massage tool that assists individuals with deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and sports massage therapy…. More >>
I bought “The Stick” as an impulse buy at a sporting goods store to massage the muscles in my legs. Plastic rings roll independently over a stiff pole making it a very hard surface. I had to use care to avoid coming close to my shins or any other bony areas. It’s not a very pleasant-feeling tool and the little plastic rings rattle as you run up and down your muscles. It feels like rolling a metal pipe up and down your legs (although it’s plastic).
I decided to check out Amazon – which I should have done before buying anything to begin with -and discovered the 22″ Tiger Tail Rolling foam massager and I prefer it, hands down. It’s pretty much a very hard, foam rolling pin and feels like it gets deeper into my muscles than the plastic rings of The Stick which ride without resistance over the surface of my skin. The foam has just enough give to prevent bruising if I inadvertently run into a bone. This means I’m able to massage a greater surface area with less caution and my muscles feel much better after using the Tiger Tail over The Stick. I feel like I can use the Tiger Tail with much greater pressure and work more deeply than with The Stick.
The only downside is the Tiger Tail is 22 3/8″ long with a 14″ rolling foam work surface whereas The Stick is 24″ long with a 16 1/2″ work surface. This makes working on the back or other areas where length is a plus easier with The Stick. (Diameter is 4.5″ for the Tiger Tail, 3.5″ for The Stick) But for me, the Tiger Tail makes my muscles feel deeply well-kneaded and vibrant whereas The Stick makes them almost feel injured and my skin sensitive.
Oh – and The Tiger Tail is much cheaper than The Stick. That’s just hard to figure out.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was recently introduced to the Tiger Tail Rolling Massager and was
very impressed with the design, quality and performance. As a doctor of
physical therapy, I am always looking for home products for my patients
that are easy to use and that supplement the treatment I give in the
clinic. The Tiger Tail is a perfect tool for self soft tissue
mobilization. I highly recommend the Tiger Tail to my patients as an
adjunct to therapy.* –Dr. Jeff Hill, DPT, MA, CSCS
Rating: 5 / 5
I am so happy I read the reviews on “The Stick” before I purchased it. One reviewer for The Stick said it was hard plastic and couldn’t roll near the bones and then after the fact had found the Tiger Tail at a sporting goods store. I clicked over to the Tiger Tail and started reading the reviews immediately and decided to purchase. I started getting shin splints from running and this little gadget is amazing! I can roll right over my ankle and shins (even over the shin bone) and not have any pain or discomfort because of the foam that is wrapped around the stick. This has really helped alleviate my pain and it feels great…relieves the tension and any little knots. I was really worried I might have to stop running due to my shin splints but now I roll my ankles and shins before and after each run…it has made a tremendous difference. It’s also been great on other areas I have tried (forearms, quads, etc). It easily rolls over your limbs and the rubber handles give you a nice grip. Thrilled to have found it!
Rating: 5 / 5
As a martial artist who trains 5 days a week,this product is a true
blessing.Not only does it cut down my pre-workout warm up from 30 minutes
down to 10 minutes,but by rolling after a workout,the next day I’m good
to go for the the next training session without muscle soreness.If you
just want a relaxing massage this as well many other devices work well.
However if you’re really serious about you’re training you have to get
the Tiger Tail
Rating: 5 / 5
I have the Original Stick and I love it. I bought this for my client as a gift. He loves it as well.
He is a runner and suffers from hamstring tightness and calf cramps. This adds relief from the pain.
The reason I chose this for him was a practical one. He has hairy legs and the hair would not get in the rollers unlike the Original Stick. This is solid foam.
Rating: 4 / 5