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Here we are again, doing another review! This time, it’s the hands-on Achedaway Pro review.
Before we delve deeper into it, though, it’s important to note that this is a powerful gun and will serve you well if you’re looking for a deep tissue massager.
Achedaway PRO review by Luke.
NOTE: Achedaway has paused manufacturing this device. However, if you come across one of these sports massagers or want to learn about other alternatives, please continue reading this article.
That said, Achedaway is not a novice in the massage gun industry. They have been in the market since 2019, and if you’re aware, that’s just about when things started to cook in the massage gun space.
It suffices to say that considering how crazy things have gone on since then, with thousands of similar products flooding the market, Achedaway has done pretty well to stay competitive.
Their maiden massage gun was pretty standard; it packed a considerable punch and delivered just what the market needed then.
The new Pro is their second gun and is doing pretty well thus far. But just what is the secret behind Achedaway’s success? We found out that, to develop their products, they consulted the best in both the fitness and tech industries.
Their name literally means “pain relieved” or “pain taken away” – whichever way you choose to interpret it. That aside, their Achedaway Pro massage gun will provide deep tissue massage therapy at a fraction of the price of a Theragun or Hypervolt.
In this post, we’ll explore whether or not the lower price means something’s been sacrificed. Just a hint, though: this is an awesomely powerful massage gun, but with a few minor flaws.
Above is our exclusive hands-on video review of the Achedaway Pro massage gun. We unbox, test, and break down everything you need to know, including attachment details and the charging process. This is a perfect visual supplement to this in-depth review.
First Impressions
First things first, we have always loved massage guns that come in a carrying case. We feel that it should be standard at this point.
We’re glad the Achedaway Pro comes in a nice two-zipper carrying case.
Achedaway Pro comes with a carrying case.
Inside, everything’s pretty well organized. The gun sticks out smack in the middle of the case.
There are other compartments for the attachments, and a nice touch from them with a compartment for the removable battery (Theragun should take a hint).
Everything is pretty well organized here.
The sports massager has a battery inside, so we’re guessing the empty compartment is for a spare battery should you decide to get one.
We also found the dedicated charger nicely tucked away in its space.
The device itself looks unique enough, or at least it seems a bit different from the standard look of every Tom, Dick, and Harrys of the massage gun world.
It borrows a bit of the retro design. But it’s more upside-down L-shaped than the usual T-shaped that you get with many Hypervolt knockoffs.
Angled handle design for better ergonomics.
Also, the angled handle just cements its uniqueness here. It’s no Ekrin B37S 15° angle (direct competitor; more details to follow), but the idea is pretty much similar.
Achedaway looks to have solved a conundrum with the ventilation on the side rather than at the top, as most guns do. That said, it’s made of different materials.
The top part is aluminum, but the rest of it is plastic. The satin paint gives it a classy look that we liked. The build quality is also awesome, making it look like a well-thought-out device.
Achedaway Pro review- shots from different angles.
It has one button to turn it on/off and cycle between the speeds. It works by long-pressing to turn it on/off, while quick presses will change the speeds.
It doesn’t have an LCD or a touch screen for any display. However, this simplistic approach is a plus because you don’t have to keep checking to see if you have the right setting.
There are LEDs around the power button, though. The 4 LEDs on the right indicate the battery level, while the other 5 on the left indicate the speed level.
The Achedaway PRO: one-button control.
The Attachments
The Achedaway Pro offers you the option of 4 attachment heads (half-ball, flat, fork, bullet) that you can use on different body parts.
A bit on the heads:
The Ball Head
We use this to get a general massage. You can use it if you just want blood-flow stimulation or a quick pre-workout massage.
The one on the Achedaway is more half-ball than full-ball. We appreciate the tweak, and we found it pretty helpful.
For instance, it is slightly squishy but not as cushy as the one on the Theragun Pro.
The Fork Head
We use this one around the spine area or when massaging the neck area. Some users like to use it on calves and around the Achilles tendon.
We also like to use it for trigger point massage on larger muscles, such as quads, where it might be a good alternative to the single bullet head.
This one is hard plastic, which is exactly how it should be.
The Flat Head
If you like an intensive massage, this attachment might be the one you will use most of the time.
The flat head targets different body parts, but you’ll probably use it on larger muscles. We use it for our pecks, calves, quads, and glutes.
The one here is made from aluminum, so it is cold in touch. It has a smooth, slightly curved finish. They added a bit of shine to it, making it look classy.
Best of all, the surface area is larger than in most flat-type attachments. Well done!
The Bullet Head
We also call it the focus head because you can use it to really center on a particular muscle. We use it around the forearm and ligament areas.
The one on the Achedaway Pro is made of aluminum, which is tougher than plastic bullet-heads. We like the personalized touch they added to it.
We would’ve appreciated a regular soft-ball just as an addition, so they’re 5, but for now, we guess the 4 will have to do.
A very detailed instructional pamphlet also provides information on how to use the heads and the massage gun in general.
The Achedaway Pro has a standard ‘push-n-pull’ attachment mounting system.
Size, Weight, Ergonomics
We’ve always believed in the handiness of any massage gun we’ve tested and later on reviewed. However, with the Achedaway Pro, this is not the case because this gun is rather heavy and bulky. It’s actually noticeably larger than its predecessor.
Obviously, both Theragun Pros have a unique rectangular design that makes them handy. But the Achedaway seems large partly because of its power-drill-like shape and the extra-long (and thick) handle.
However, since the target users of this device are people with large muscles or heavy physiques (bodybuilders, athletes, etc.), the size really shouldn’t be a big deal.
PRO TIP: This might not be the best massage gun for you if you have small hands. You’ll be better off buying the Ekrin B37s instead (link to the official store).
Unlike its forerunner, the Achedaway Pro is quite heavy and weighs 2.65 lbs without an attachment and 2.75 lbs. with the aluminum flat head. The original Achedaway was 2.5 lbs. heavy.
Although this is less than Theragun Pro (2.9 lbs.), it is noticeably more than the Ekrin B37s (2.2 lbs.). Nevertheless, we believe the extra weight is mainly due to its large capacity battery (more later).
It has an angled handle, ensuring you reach as many parts of the body as possible. Plus, it’s a big improvement on the original, which had a straight handle. Even so, the handle on the Achedaway Pro is longer to accommodate the lock mechanism of the removable battery.
The bummer here is that we don’t have the option of a rubberized handle. A simple 3-4 rubber stripes around the handle would’ve helped greatly. But we guess it’s no big deal here as well. It’s not the end of the world!
Overall, the ergonomics are good on this gun. It’s a bit bulky, but don’t fret; we talked too much about its size. You can hold it any way you want, provided you get your massage done. There’s more to look forward to anyway.
The Pro is quite heavy and weighs 2.65 lbs. but its ergonomics are good.
Performance
Amplitude / Stroke Length
Amplitude, sometimes called stroke length, is how far the head of the massage gun travels, and this is where this gun shines.
It has a 16mm amplitude – the longest in the business. This puts it on par with the Theragun Pro.
Even the Hypervolt Plus lags ~2mm behind it. OPOVE M3 Pro is another herculean massage gun with a 15mm amplitude.
There isn’t a big difference in the punch you’ll get if you use any of these hard massagers, but the Achedaway Pro is a monstrous underdog here.
Overall, it’s the perfect gun for the best deep tissue massage. 16mm is as punchy as it gets.
What about its amplitude? The longest in the business – 16mm.
Stall Force
The stall force is the amount of pressure needed to stop the massage gun from revving. Often, this happens when you press the head onto your body.
The stall force determines what kind of massage you will have with a particular gun. Higher stall force means deeper percussive massage.
The Achedaway Pro has an impressive stall force. The company lists it as being 80lbs. However, we tested it, and we can say it felt like 60- 65 lbs. of stall force at the maximum speed. This is obviously an improvement on the original device.
60 lbs. is a telling force, especially for a budget-friendly hard massager like the Achedaway Pro (click to check current price).
We did try to stall it by pressing it onto our palm, and on the top gear, we found it very difficult to stop. We finally managed to stop it this way, only after taking the speed down a notch. That means the stall force progresses with the speed, which is normal.
Be that as it may, we still think this device’s stall force is great. You probably don’t need more power than that to get the deep tissue massage.
Performance Comparison
Let’s see how the Achedaway Pro compares against its competitors.
Stall Force (lbs.)
Conclusion
Achedaway Pro has plenty of stall force. While the claimed 80 lbs. feels slightly exaggerated, indeed, the device is hard to stall. Great for demanding users.
Stroke Length (mm)
Conclusion
Stroke Length is best in business. 16mm is on par with Theragun and slightly better than Hypervolt Plus – another well-known device.
Percussions and Speed Levels
Here’s where things got a bit topsy-turvy (not in a bad way) and a bit surprising, quite honestly.
We’re used to seeing sports massagers with a longer amplitude accompanied by fewer percussions per minute.
But the Achedaway Pro surprised us with a top 2800 RPM. Even Theragun Pro proves our point with a percussion range of about 2400 RPM.
It’s not just that; the Achedaway Pro starts as low as 1700rpm. Theragun Pro starts at 1750. This is important, especially when you want a precise massage and want to use more pressure while at it.
It also comes with 5 speed levels that adjust as follows: 1700, 2000, 2300, 2600, and 2800 – low to high RPM.
An important feature worth mentioning is the automatic shut-off after 20 minutes. This is perhaps to prevent overheating.
We have seen this in cheap knockoffs as well. The trouble is that they shut off after only 10 minutes. This is hardly enough time to get a good massage.
The pictures below show how we verified the advertised percussion numbers. As you can see, what Achedaway says is confirmed: the Achedaway Pro can rev past 2700 RPM. Impressive.
Measuring Achedaway Pro’s percussions per minute on each speed level. Speed 1: 1680 RPM; Speed 2: 1920 RPM; Speed 3: 2180 RPMpm; Speed 4: 2415 RPM and Speed 5: 2730 RPM.
Battery
Moving forward with our Achedaway Pro Review, this gun’s battery is another impressive point.
A 3200mAh battery is more than enough capacity. Not many in this space rival this amount of battery juice.
That said, with a single charge, you’ll be able to use it for 2-4 hours, depending on how intensive your massage sessions are. If you use it minimally, you’ll have to charge it every week or at least every 10 days.
It is possible to use multiple batteries – and charge them individually.
Something interesting about their battery design, though. When you remove the battery, instead of it coming off with the handle, only it comes out. We thought this would make the device less compact, especially when traveling.
However, we did notice that you can charge the battery separately from the device. This is convenient because you can charge one battery while using a second one (you won’t need a charging station for this).
There is no spare battery, though – you’ll have to purchase one separately if you want. It’s a bummer, considering Theragun Pro gives you two batteries. But then again, Theragun isn’t as cheap as the Achedaway Pro, is it?
It’s not a USB-C charger, which would’ve been perfect, but we’ll take it.
Noise
The Achedaway Pro is likely the quietest massage gun we’ve seen yet. It’s almost the standout feature. If you don’t like anything else about this gun, you’ll like how quiet it is.
We didn’t have to raise our voices while using it. In fact, we compared all the Theraguns (Pro, Elite, and Prime), and none even comes close to rivaling the Achedaway Pro. Even the Hypervolt Plus sounded a bit loud in comparison.
It’s almost as quiet as some of the best mini massage guns. It’s advertised as 35-55dB (depending on speed). We confirmed that it starts at 55dB and is slightly over 65 dB. It also doesn’t rattle much when pressed against the skin.
However, it transfers the vibrations to the handle, making our case for a rubber handle.
The Achedaway Pro is quiet for such a large and powerful massage gun.
Price, Warranty, Where to Buy?
You can buy the Pro at $299.99, but if you use our MGA60 coupon, you get $60 off, and then now you can buy it at $239.99.
They also have an interesting package where you can buy Achedaway Pro with a spare battery, costing you $309 with the MGA60 coupon applied.
We recommend you buy it from their website to support this aspiring brand. Also, while there, you can read first-hand reviews from satisfied customers.
The Achedaway Pro comes with a 2-year warranty, which exceeds the industry standard of just one year, putting it on par with the warranty offered for the Theragun Pro. While it doesn’t offer a lifetime warranty like Ekrin, the 2-year warranty of the Achedaway Pro is a strong testament to its quality and durability.
Our Reader’s Long-Term Feedback on Warranty
We recently received this detailed feedback from one of our readers, Edouard, who reached out to share his long-term user experience with the Achedaway Pro:
I am writing this comment to bring long-term user feedback about the Achedaway Pro. The gun is great in all aspects described here (…) I am now on my 3rd gun in a little over a year. Achedaway does have a great warranty since they replaced the gun twice already (…) My first two guns ended up with burned-up motors (…) I originally bought the gun with 2 batteries and Achedaway sent me a new battery with each gun (again, great warranty!). I now have 4 batteries.
The Achedaway Pro is a pretty versatile gun but would probably be perfect for guys looking for serious power. If you have a lot of muscle or are a bodybuilder or an athlete, this is your kind of device. It gives a proper deep-to-the-bone massage.
We can also recommend it to amateur users who want a powerful massage gun at home. You probably won’t like its bulkiness, though.
If you have been drooling over the Theragun Pro but the hefty price tag is a turnoff, this hard massager is just as premium-grade but cheaper.
For therapists and chiros, this a Theragun alternative if you want something with a replaceable battery. You can order a spare battery from the Achedaway store.
It’s not really compact, but it does the job great.
Achedaway Pro vs Theragun
Achedaway Pro vs. Theragun Pro.
How about the Achedaway Pro vs Theragun Pro? Well, the closest of the Theragun family that could compare with the Achedaway Pro is the more advanced Theragun Pro 4th gen. The others have features that are way too weak for a fair match.
The Theragun Pro probably takes an early lead with its rectangular shape and feels slightly more ergonomic.
Achedaway Pro and Theragun Pro are side-by-side.
Key resemblances
Both have 5 speed levels
Both have industry-high 16mm amplitude.
Both have replaceable batteries
Both come in hard-built carrying cases
2-year warranties for both devices
Where Theragun stands out
Theragun comes with 6 attachments compared to Achedaway Pro’s 4. Even so, the Theragun heads are soft (a bit spongy), while the Achedaway Pro has quality heads made of metal.
OLED screen. The Achedaway Pro has no screen at all.
Reactive force meter built in.
Two batteries are included for Theragun. Just one for the Achedaway Pro and no spare.
Theragun has more grip options (better ergonomics). It’s also more adjustable with a rotating arm.
Theragun has Bluetooth connectivity and works with a dedicated app.
You can purchase it with HSA/FSA funds.
But the Achedaway Pro wins where it matters.
More advertised stall force (80 lbs. on paper than Theragun’s 60 lbs.). In reality, though, they’re about the same.
Achedaway Pro offers more intensity with higher vibrations of up to 2800 RPM, even though they tie in stall force and amplitude.
Achedaway Pro is quieter than the Theragun. It’s not even close. A huge win here.
It is lighter than the Theragun Pro (2.65 vs 2.9 lbs)
Theragun Pro is exorbitantly priced ($599). With that kind of money, you can get 2 Achedaway Pros and a spare battery.
Verdict
We all know about Theragun and their premium-grade products. They’re a household name in the industry. On the other hand, Achedaway is a stable brand that has one of the most powerful massage guns that does the job and doesn’t bleed you dry. There are no bells and whistles here but it delivers what it promises.
Unless you really need the Theragun with all its extra features, we’d go for the Achedaway Pro.
Achedaway Pro vs Hypervolt
Achedaway Pro vs. Hypervolt 2 Pro
Finally, it’s time for an Achedaway Pro vs Hypervolt comparison. The only member of the Hypervolt family that even comes close to rivaling the Achedaway Pro is the more advanced Hypervolt 2 Pro.
Similar Features include:
Both share the traditional T-shape design.
Similar noise levels and size.
Similar weight.
Both have removable batteries.
Hypervolt 2 Pro is better in:
It has one more attachment, so 5 vs Achedaway Pro’s 4.
It has a better stall force: 60-65 lbs (practical) than the 2 Pro 35 lbs.
It revs higher, topping at 2800 RPM compared to 2700 RPM
It has more speeds: 5 compared to just 3 for Hypervolt.
Comes with slightly better battery life
It has an angled handle (easier to hold and more straightforward to reach the lower back).
Achedaway Pro comes in a carrying case, while the 2 Pro doesn’t have one.
Achedaway Pro has a 2-year warranty compared to Hypervolt’s 1-year warranty.
Verdict
As you can see, there’s even less reasons to go for even the head honcho of Hypervolts. Unless Bluetooth connection and a pressure sensor tickles your fancy, there’s really no practical reason to choose Hypervolt.
The Achedaway Pro betters it where it matters and that while being 30% cheaper. With the price of the 2 Pro, you can get the Achedaway Pro with a spare battery, and if you use our coupon, you still get to keep $55.
Review Conclusion
We’ve come to the end of our Achedaway Pro review. But before we wrap things up, let’s reminisce about what you can get with this device.
The Achedaway Pro has carved its niche in the market. It’s best suited for demanding users but still very versatile. It guarantees a deep-to-the-bone massage with its very impressive features.
The only bone we have to pick with it is the bulkiness. Otherwise, it offers great value for money and is a reasonable choice over the industry giants in Theragun and Hypervolt.
Our Achedaway Pro Rating
Quality
Effectiveness
Usability
Accessories
Price Value
4.6
Summary
The Achedaway Pro made it on our ‘most powerful massage gun‘ list for a reason. Though larger and heavier than many other massage guns, the Achedaway Pro stands out with its unparalleled stroke length and stall force, rivaling the most powerful sports massagers available. Its distinctive, robust design offers impressive versatility and includes swappable batteries for uninterrupted performance. But what truly sets the Achedaway Pro apart is its ability to target the deepest muscle layers — the very function it was expertly engineered for. Whether you’re an athlete or anyone in need of advanced muscle relief, the Achedaway Pro delivers unmatched power and precision.
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Post Update History
Here's a quick rundown of all the tweaks and edits we've made to this article to keep it accurate and up-to-date!
Current version.
November 27, 2024 Added some valuable information about the warranty offered by Achedaway Pro; thanks to Edouard for the feedback. (Author: Luke)
November 3, 2023 Minor text and linking changes for better readability. (Author: Greg)
April 14, 2023 We’ve just added an exclusive video review of the Achedaway Pro massage gun. This complements our detailed written review, giving you an insightful visual look at unboxing, attachment overview, stall force tests, and the charging process. (Author: Greg)
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Luke Deszczulka
Luke Deszczulka
Hi! I'm Luke, a Biomedical Engineer with a passion for sports. I'm a lead reviewer for massage guns and wellness tech products at Massage Gun Advice. Alongside a dedicated Experts Board, I ensures each review is the result of thorough testing, in-depth research, and rigorous fact-checking, providing our readers with reliable and comprehensive insights.
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