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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 35.9 x 6.3 x 6 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ PFR36B
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2009
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ OPTP
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002C9EX14
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Taiwan
Professional Quality, Standard Density Foam Roller: Ideal as a yoga or Pilates foam roller, for trigger point release, deep tissue massage, and myofascial release on tight muscles. These professional quality foam rollers are built to outperform and outlast store model foam rollers.
Durable, 36 Inch Foam Roller: Made of closed-cell, heat-molded EVA foam to outperform and outlast store model foam back rollers for exercise and physical therapy.
OPTP PRO-ROLLER Standard: Like the OPTP PRO ROLLER Soft Density Roller, this standard density foam massage roller can withstand heavy use at the gym, studio, clinic or at home.
Versatile Fitness Tool: Ideal for yoga back roller and foam roller Pilates balance and stability exercises and traditional self-massage applications. Use for warm-up before exercise or cool-down. Easy to clean with a wipe or wet cloth.
Standard Size 36 In Foam Roller. The full 36″ x 6″ size is ideal for massaging the back, the adductors, hamstrings and quadriceps, but can also target smaller areas like the IT Band, hip rotators, glutes and calves.
Customers say
Customers find the foam roller excellent for working out tight muscles and getting deep muscles relaxed, while also appreciating its durability as it holds up with lots of use and shows no signs of wear. They like its length, noting it’s long enough for lying on it, and praise its functionality and quality. The firmness and hardness receive mixed feedback, with some finding it just right while others say it’s too hard, and opinions on value for money are divided between those who find it worth the price and those who consider it pricey.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Tom E –
A little expensive I would think but works good.
Works great for my back. Solid and well made.
Anonyms –
As a retired ACSM cert trainer I recm THIS roller over others
This is the roller to get. These foam rollers soften and torque and change shape over time. This one is hard enough that it remains fairly firm and straight and this is critically important to get the benefits from such rollers. Physical Therapists all use this one but it is true that they may have the cheaper softer ones for people just starting out on the roller and are struggling through the initial stages of inflamation or injury. Otherwise, THIS is the roller to get and I would suggest you ignore the few complaints about it being “too hard”. You want these rollers hard for several reasons: 1. To do what they are intended to do, 2. To remain rigid and straight longer than a week.If you are using the roller properly, yes – you will have some discomfort and even what some might describe as “pain” which is why you don’t get on these things and roll on them quickly; they are meant to work with slowly as you gradually use them to help to bring order to traumatized muscle and connective tissue. Your body will adapt if you use the roller regularly and what seems “hard” today re this roller will in 3.5 weeks of rolling everyday or every other day seem almost soft and a pleasurable nice gentle massage after that.So stick with it, don’t go get a cheaper softer roller, and use it AS DIRECTED – yes even you, the non-expert, who thinks you know just exactly how hard or soft these things should be.The roller is for massage as well as stability (strengthening) work and again, in my professional experience in the trade, this is the best one out there. The only better one I’ve experienced is one I made by using plastic pipe from plumbers supply and glued sticky mats to the outside of the pipe. This one is slightly softer than using my home-made pipe one; this one is the perfect consistency of hard enough to do the job but soft enough not to break anything.
Andrew Carson –
Seriously, the best foam roller I’ve ever had
While this foam roller is expensive, it’s outlasted three other foam rollers I’ve owned. I asked my physical therapist what they’re using their office and he told me about this product and said that they last and last. Boy is that the truth it looks brand new and I’ve had it for several months now. I love the firmness that this roller offers. It’s more supportive and doesn’t crush like soft rollers. I’m actually contemplating buying the same roller and a slightly softer density to use with yoga practice rather than than my physical therapy exercises. I’ve enjoyed it so much.
akaSaraNoH –
Holds up!
13 years later, this has held up. I have now introduced my step-kids to it and they love to use it as well.
Struggle –
Surprisingly Addictive – Feels Amazing!
I bought this foam roller for post-workout recovery, but now I use it all the time—even when I’m not sore. The firmness is just right, not too soft or too hard, and the length makes it easy to roll out my back, legs, and shoulders.At first, it felt a little uncomfortable (not gonna lie), but after a few days, I started looking forward to it. It’s like a deep tissue massage without the expensive appointments. Also, my posture feels better after using it.If you’ve never tried foam rolling before, just push through the first few days—it’s worth it!
Catherine –
So Good!
My husband loves this foam roller for his back. He has an old injury and the density is Great!
April hart –
Quality item
Love this brand. Also could have went for the softer one but this is still great. Works muscles real good.
Dee Duval –
GREAT roller
I am a Pilates instructor and an avid foam roller. This roller is worth the price. It is the perfect “just right” roller…not too hard and not too soft. I love it for rolling my upper back and lats. It’s also awesome to lie back on lengthwise and do pec stretches as well as ab exercises. I had a less expensive medium density foam roller that just kind of deteriorated after a number of months. I can already tell this one will hold up to daily use.
MissisN –
Excellent product, despatched immediately.Thank you
Debbie K Wong –
Very firm. Have three people using this roller regularly for the last few months and it still looks and feels like new. This roller will last so much longer than the white foam ones. Highly recommend!
John Boylen –
It’s OK but very hard no give at all
Sunhang Lee –
It is not too hard, perfect softness to massage my back and IT Band 🙂
M –
I’ve blown through at least 3 other foam rollers and none have been able to withstand my use of them for as long as this has. It was referred to me by my Pilates instructor who insisted on this brand, this type and I’m glad I took her advice! I was/am a marathon runner and while I have a love/hate relationship with the roller, I certainly know the difference when one works and when one stops working. Hands down – worth the investment over anything else you can buy in a sports store or running related store. Highly recommend.