Vector PRO– your body will love you for it

The Vector PRO is not only a personal massager but a recovery tool. Designed by both a recovery buff and a health expert, this is a ‘high performance percussive massage gun’. It’s made from futuristic-sounding materials like nano silica gel and aerospace grade aluminium. It can vibrate between 1200 to 3200 rpm to deliver a deep-tissue massage, and has a battery that can last up to 6 hours, depending on the settings. So, it all sounds impressive but what sets it apart from the other ‘massage guns’ on the market?

Let’s start with the build. When your hands are on it, you will notice the quality. It’s weighty but balanced, has a sleek design and the aluminium and rubberised surfaces feel premium.

Controls are positioned on the end of the unit, and consist of white LEDs to indicate power, 30 vibration settings, 3 levels of battery charge and a ‘stall’ indicator. The stall indicator measures the torque exerted on the massage head and lets you know if you’re pushing too hard. It’s good to see this included although I didn’t push hard enough to trigger a warning, so the motor is up to the job.

There’s a rechargeable battery, which means you don’t need to fuss with cables. Expect about 3 to 6 hours of charge from the 2600mAh battery, depending on the settings you choose. Recharging takes about 3 or 4 hours, and you can check the battery level on the display panel.

Massage kit

The Vector PRO comes in a semi-soft carrying case with 6 separate massage heads. The large ball head is for big muscle groups, and its softer shape is great for working around bony structures like knees and ankles. The Fork attachment has dual points for deeper penetration on medium muscle groups like calves, forearms and shoulders. The Pound head is designed for powerful massages and is best used on larger muscle groups. There’s also The Thumb attachment which features a curved design and is great for trigger points. The Wedge is ideal for shoulders blades and helps increase blood flow and reduce tension.  Lastly, there’s the bullet head, which has a pointy end and looks menacing but is just brilliant for pinpointing joints, the soles of your feet or suborn knots.

Putting it to the test

Fitness – The Vector PRO is intended to be used for all stages of exercise. This includes 30 seconds per muscle group before a workout, 15 seconds per muscle group while working out and 2 minutes per muscle group afterwards. You can take the whole kit on the road, although it’s not waterproof so don’t use it in the rain.

Recovery – I wanted to see how it could help with general muscle soreness and recovery. The Vector PRO’s small size (1.2kg) and battery operation meant that I could pull it out of my bag anywhere and anytime and hit my sore muscles.

If you do plan to use it in a public place, the Vector PRO is, thankfully, remarkably quiet. It makes a buzzing sound but only at about 30 or so decibels, which is probably similar to an electric toothbrush, much more quiet than a regular conversation.

My favourite attachment was the bullet head, as the narrow, pointed end could really get in behind my scapula as well as elbow joints, glutes and hips. I also liked the softer ball attachment for ironing out the knots in my quads.

Price and availability

The Vector PRO is priced at $178 and comes with an unmatched 36 month warranty. You can order it directly from Medimart here.

The Medimart take

I’ve used other massage guns before, but they lacked what the Vector PRO has: high-quality materials, quiet operation, cordless design and a great selection of massage attachment heads. It’s not cheap but you do get what you pay for. If you are serious about improving your recovery and overall better health, the Vector PRO is a great way to maximise your recovery.