Our Verdict
The Theragun Prime is the massage gun most people should buy. It has the deepest amplitude in the consumer market (16mm, matching the $599 Pro Plus), the brand pedigree that comes with pioneering the category in 2008, rugged drop-tested design (10-foot drop rated), and a 2-year warranty. Wirecutter's current top pick. The honest weakness is a 30 lb stall force — fine for most users, but if you're a 200-lb lifter pressing hard on a quad you can stall the motor.
Evident Ratings
Therabody Theragun Prime (6th Generation)
Scored across 5 dimensions on a 5-point scale
About Therabody
Theragun invented the category. Dr. Jason Wersland built the first prototype after a motorcycle accident, and the brand grew out of chiropractic and pro sports circles before consumer release. The Prime is the default 'sensible' Theragun — full 16mm amplitude (same as the Pro Plus), drop-tested body, and the ergonomic triangle grip that made Theragun recognizable.
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