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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 18 x 6 x 6 inches; 8 ounces
Item model number : OPTP PRO-ROLLER Soft Foam Roller – Blue
Department : OPTP PRO-ROLLER Soft Foam Roller – Blue 18″ x 6″ PSFR18B
Date First Available : August 22, 2015
Manufacturer : OPTP
ASIN : B0141DY2Z0
Country of Origin : Taiwan
Professional Quality Foam Roller: This soft foam roller is made with durable EVA closed-cell soft foam, perfect for use at the gym, studio, clinic or at home. It’s easy to wipe clean, unlike more common open-cell foam rollers.
Versatile: Use the PRO-ROLLER Soft Foam Roller for Pilates roller exercises, massage rollers for muscles, as a foam roller for yoga, balance, stability, mobility and rehabilitation.
OPTP Pro Roller Soft Density: This soft foam roller is ideal as a back roller when lying supine, for self-massage, and to roll out tight areas to release tension.
Maximum Durability Roller: Every 18 inch and 36 inch foam roller is made with closed-cell, heat-molded EVA foam to outperform and outlast store model foam rollers.
Portable Size, Blue 18″ x 6″ Short Foam Roller: Measures 18-inches long by 6-inches in diameter; this 6 x 18 foam roller is short, compact and easy to carry in a bag for travel, taking to the gym and more.
Customers say
Customers find the foam roller durable and effective for pain relief, particularly noting it helps with sore muscles and stiffness in back and neck areas. They appreciate its size, with one customer mentioning it fits easily in luggage, and its functionality, with one review highlighting its effectiveness for hip PT. The roller receives positive feedback for its quality and ease of use, though opinions on softness are mixed, with some finding it too soft while others prefer a firmer option.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Marie –
Great for back massage
I purchased this to massage my mid/high back as it sometimes aches. I stand up against a wall and place it between my back and the wall. I squat and stand a few times and amazingly it makes my back feel better immediately. I tried a couple other brands but they were far too hard. This one is not squishy soft, but is softer and does not feel like I am rolling on hard plastic. I think it is the perfect firmness for what I need. Also, the size is perfect. I try to use it nightly before bed as I can feel the results immediately.
Lara Dgirl –
I Prefer this one to hard foam rollers
I “could” take a harder roller, but why should I? Overall my quads prefer this to a “hard foam” roller, and any tender spots will thank you for this one.I’m a myofascial release therapist by trade. More recent research has shown that tissues actually respond better to softer materials/tools. Not sure why so many people, trainers, etc continue to use or promote “harder is better” for soft tissue therapy. The “no pain, no gain” mindset often lead us into pain in the first place. It rarely helps us out of pain, and a softer tool can be “just as” or even “more” effective. On top of that, if you’re one of many (like most of my clients) who stopped foam rolling because it hurts too much, what’s the point? Try a softer tool and see how that works for you.Overall, its not “too” soft. It gives on top, and has a firm, foam center. What’s also nice, is it can kinda of grab and drag your tissue a bit – just like some myofascial release techniques. It’s similar to the Melt roller, but larger diameter, and maybe slightly different material, giving it a slightly different feel (yet more similar than any standard roller). If you use Yoga Tune-up balls (my other/maybe more favorite rolling device), it’s softer than new balls, but kinda like very well-worn balls. I like the shorter length, vs Melt or a regular roller, so I’m not bumping into my furniture with it.
D. Hale –
Soft and extremely effective for tight muscles and spasms! Perfect for fibro patients!!!
Love this roller! First used it in PT and asked for the name of it. They originally had me using a harder one, but since I have fibromyalgia, I couldn’t take the hardness of the roller against my opposing leg. Another therapist heard me and brought out this one. It’s wonderful! Now I can effectively and more painlessly work out the tight muscles and spasms in my body without causing more pain. Although this roll is softer, it doesn’t affect the density and effectiveness of the inner material. It does the job! Would highly recommend for people with fibro!
Shasha –
soft roller
It was so light I thought the box it came in was empty. It did not put my rib back into place like a squeeze ball eventually did pushing on a chair back. It is ok. The high density roller was too hard and all vertebrae were affected so I tried this soft kind. I will see if I can direct it to only the rib area and see if that helps. It may depend on the person if it will be right for them.
Greg Prince –
The best for those of us who need a softer, less aggressive roller.
I have been trying many rollers lately, and they are all hard and hurtful on my back. This one has the perfect softness, and durability. It is plenty sturdy, and snaps back to shape after use. It is not too soft as that would be too spongy and not supportive. Most all of these reviews have indicated exactly how the roller performs. It is perfect.
MJfromNJ –
Better than a firmer roller
I’d been using a medium-hard foam roller for a couple of months (based upon the recommendation of a physical therapist, for pain in my knees) and it was SO painful. Everybody told me to hang in there, it’ll get better, etc. It didn’t. And after a while, I wondered why I was putting myself through so much pain in order to get rid of pain. I wasn’t getting anywhere. I thought a softer roller might work better. This one is great — no pain when using it. So I’m happy with the purchase. (But honestly, I really don’t think foam rolling with a hard or soft roller is getting rid of my primary pain. I think taking a break from the activity that causes the pain is the only solution. But in the meantime, this soft roller feels like a light massage instead of like I’m rolling on a hard log.)
Heather Anderton –
Soft, but effective roller
This is a much more comfortable roller than the hard foam ones I’ve used in the past. It’s firm enough to be effective without the pain of a hard roller. I use it on my upper back with great relief.
Richard –
If your PT says, “Get one.” do it. It really helps.
My PT started me on a serious stretching program and advised me to get an 18″ Soft OPTP Foam Roller. Then he showed me ho to use it. Several stretches he showed me really worked on my connective tissues, and felt like deep tissue or sports massages they were so painful. He laughed and said,”That’s exactly right. And you’re not paying $45-60 an hour for the pleasure.” I’m 54 years old and can’t stretch like an 18 year old any more. This roller helps get me off the work out for a month, rest up for a month due to injury program I was on trying to work myself back in to shape. Going to see a PT and getting a foam roller is some of the best money I’ve ever spent.
Bob M –
The roller works as well as any hard foam roller but is much easier on one’s body. The roller is just soft enough to be extremely comfortable when stretching, whether it is rolling out legs or back. It’s heaven compared to hard foam rollers.
Boris –
Great product.
Heather Vickers –
Like OTPT foam roller. Less painfull than others
TheBoxer –
It has a right amount of sturdiness for a beginner i.e not too hard, not too soft. I use it mainly for lower back pain and it works very well.
B.C. –
This is expensive for a roller – but it’s much softer than the other I have – which is why I wanted it…and it does the job…so happy.