Foam Rollers

annepage
annepage Posts: 585 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone have a reliable (quality of roller and transactions if online) place that they get their foam rollers from? Brands of rollers you say are 'top notch' and brands to stay away from?

Looking for a high density, full length one that will 'last a while.' Have tried a couple of jfit ones that seemed pretty light weight and that's not what I'm looking for.

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  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    Anyone?
  • Rpeat1
    Rpeat1 Posts: 49 Member
    Grid rollers last well and a bit more purposeful than typical foam rollers but they're not full length. Similarly a quadballer is even better still for legs but can't do more.
  • PureAdamic
    PureAdamic Posts: 185
    I got one of these for traveling, its small size fits in a duffel bag and works great. Other than that I just use the high density black foam rollers.

    http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Performance-Revolutionary-Roller/dp/B0040EGNIU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1365527578&sr=8-3&keywords=foam+roller
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    Thanks. Will check out the quadballer. Interested in it for my back, mainly. I have a 36 in high density white one from years ago for legs/travel.
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    I have a SKLZ one it's pretty good. It's a flat one, the one with the spikes work your muscles deeper but when I tried it made me cry.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    I just use a piece of 4" PVC pipe.

    4-inch-pvc-foam-roller.jpg?w=346&h=258
  • ZombieFoodSlayer
    ZombieFoodSlayer Posts: 65
    I bought mine for $25 at 24 hour fitness!
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    I just use a piece of 4" PVC pipe.

    4-inch-pvc-foam-roller.jpg?w=346&h=258

    That is hard core! I got mine from Perform Better, I have the black full roller. I've purchased other items from them and never had any problems.

    http://www.performbetter.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_10151_10751_1000235_-1_1000231_1000231_image_0

    I also have a rumble roller which literally took my breath away and made me sick to my stomach... but I felt great afterwards.

    http://www.rumbleroller.com/
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    I just use a piece of 4" PVC pipe.

    4-inch-pvc-foam-roller.jpg?w=346&h=258

    That is hard core! I got mine from Perform Better, I have the black full roller. I've purchased other items from them and never had any problems.

    http://www.performbetter.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_10151_10751_1000235_-1_1000231_1000231_image_0

    I also have a rumble roller which literally took my breath away and made me sick to my stomach... but I felt great afterwards.

    http://www.rumbleroller.com/

    Very helpful, thank you! Going to check this out.
  • adopt321
    adopt321 Posts: 111
    OMG - doesn't that hurt?
    I just use a piece of 4" PVC pipe.

    4-inch-pvc-foam-roller.jpg?w=346&h=258
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    i click on this thread and what do u know...my mfp ads turned into foam rollers. lol
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I love my Rumble Roller, very high quality - off amazon.
  • Rhonnie
    Rhonnie Posts: 506 Member

    I also have a rumble roller which literally took my breath away and made me sick to my stomach... but I felt great afterwards.

    http://www.rumbleroller.com/

    I'm new to rolling and just got a regular foam one a week ago - it has me hollaring so loud I worry what the neighbors are thinking, I think this one would make me cry! :D
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    i click on this thread and what do u know...my mfp ads turned into foam rollers. lol

    I'm so glad I don't see ads. Firefox with AdBlockPlus FTW!!!

    I got my foam roller from my local running shop. It's OTPT Axis http://www.protherapysupplies.com/Shop-by-Brand/OPTP/OPTP-Axis-Roller-Black?gclid=CM3KjeGyvrYCFQ6nnQodcXoAyg&source=googleps

    I also use a back roller for my back (and feet, actually!). I had PT for my back in college, and they recommended one and ever since I just can't live without the thing http://www.rakuten.com/prod/body-back-company-back-roller/240593914.html?listingId=239662206
  • wiginn
    wiginn Posts: 147 Member
    I have one that I bought last year from Power Systems:
    http://www.power-systems.com/p-2972-premium-eva-foam-roller.aspx
  • Rose_bee
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
    I get mine from my physical therapist's office.

    Maybe you can find a local office and they'll be able to sell you one?
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I love my Rumble Roller, very high quality - off amazon.

    I got one of these. . . I just can't use it. It hurts so bad! I don't know if the fact that I'm on blood thinner makes me more sensitive or what, but OMG. . .
  • Loftearmen
    Loftearmen Posts: 380
    I just use a piece of 4" PVC pipe.

    4-inch-pvc-foam-roller.jpg?w=346&h=258

    ^This. I also use a baseball
  • swarla
    swarla Posts: 105 Member
    I got a small foam roller from TJ Maxx, I think it was a Women's Health brand fr. I don't know if that is good quality since I haven't really used any other one, but I love it.
  • Loftearmen
    Loftearmen Posts: 380
    I bought mine for $25 at 24 hour fitness!

    You fot ripped the F*&^ off. Welcome to 24 hour fitness :)
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    I get mine from my physical therapist's office.

    Maybe you can find a local office and they'll be able to sell you one?

    They don't just yet. What's the brand on yours?
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member

    I also have a rumble roller which literally took my breath away and made me sick to my stomach... but I felt great afterwards.

    http://www.rumbleroller.com/

    I'm new to rolling and just got a regular foam one a week ago - it has me hollaring so loud I worry what the neighbors are thinking, I think this one would make me cry! :D

    Agreed. They definitely hurt (part of the reason I forgot where I got my last one years ago-I stopped using it right after I got it b/c it hurt so bad).
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    I got a small foam roller from TJ Maxx, I think it was a Women's Health brand fr. I don't know if that is good quality since I haven't really used any other one, but I love it.

    Didn't think to check there. Thanks!
  • moxette
    moxette Posts: 104 Member
    I got mine from tptherapy.com which is trigger point performance. I used to think they were really pricey until I saw the amount of info you get when you buy it. You can learn how to use it for the issues you have now and as new ones come up you can go back to them for info. Their customer service is awesome too. I also use a Pinky Ball ($2 at most box stores) and between those two I feel great! I haven't had as much success with TPs quad baller or tennis ball thingy that they sell as a package with the roller.
  • annepage
    annepage Posts: 585 Member
    I got mine from tptherapy.com which is trigger point performance. I used to think they were really pricey until I saw the amount of info you get when you buy it. You can learn how to use it for the issues you have now and as new ones come up you can go back to them for info. Their customer service is awesome too. I also use a Pinky Ball ($2 at most box stores) and between those two I feel great! I haven't had as much success with TPs quad baller or tennis ball thingy that they sell as a package with the roller.

    Awesome, thanks!
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    i click on this thread and what do u know...my mfp ads turned into foam rollers. lol

    Yea I noticed that too - never seen a foam roller ad before actually

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