Is the Bob and Brad C2 Massager Powerful Enough?

Although the Bob and Brad C2 Massager is smaller than most full sized massagers, it packs a surprisingly strong punch!

The great thing about the Bob and Brad C2 massage gun is that it is small and light enough that you can apply pressure manually without feeling as much fatigue as some of the larger, heavier massage guns. So while I found it necessary to use some light hand pressure to release the tighter knots in my trapezius, I liked that it wasn't tiring to do so.

This massage gun also hits the top power setting without so much as a humming noise, which is a huge plus compared to some of its competitors, which may be stronger at the top speed, but they are also significantly louder.

I liked that you could switch between all 5 power levels with the click of a button. Although it is not as strong as some of the full size massagers in my arsenal, I feel the top power setting is acceptable, especially if I was on a road trip or in a setting where I needed to keep sound down while receiving treatment.

 

How does the Bob and Brad Massage Gun feel on your Back?

 

Rather than just describing the power of the Bob and Brad C2 massager to you, I've also included the below outline to describe the feeling you get when using it on different body areas.

 

Back: With assisted pressure, it worked well on my traps. I found it a bit difficult to solo treat other areas of the back, due to its shorter handle length.

Legs: treating my sore quads and calves was easy and smooth. For glutes and hamstrings you will need a partner to really treat effectively as the shorter handle is a bit limiting for these areas.

Front Shoulders, Forearms, Abs/Core: the manual has specific tips on treating these, which I found interesting, as I had yet to use a massager on my abs/core. I enjoyed using this feature and I will be doing this in the future.

 

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Accessory Options

If you plan on taking this massager on the road, the good news is it comes with a sturdy and compact carrying case. Some handheld massagers do not include a carry case, so that is a nice savings right off the bat. In addition, the smaller size case is preferential, since it won't take as much as space in your backpack or suitcase.

 

The Bob and Brad C2 massage gun comes with five attachment head, a USB charger, and a well written manual with tips from licensed physical therapists.

 

• Standard round tip: This comes included with the Bob and Brad C2 Massage gun, and it is the most all around tip. It is a good balance between the flat and the pointed tips.
• Soft tip: This attachment felt great on my abs, and is a lot less intrusive than the trigger tip, so I mostly used this on less dense muscle groups like forearms, the front of shoulders and as I mentioned, my abs.
• Fork tip: this attachment is great for treating soreness around the spine or to double the thumb effect onto other sore areas.
• Thumb tip: Simulates a therapist's thumb. This really gets deeper than the round ball attachment and the flat tip.
• Flat tip: A nice, happy medium between the thumb and the ball, it is a good all around tip.

Battery Life

The 3 hour battery life is outstanding and I felt I could go weeks without needing to charge. Plus, the USB-C charging cable makes it easy to charge anywhere that has an USB input.

 

If you’re convinced the Bob and Brad C2 massage gun is the right massager for you, the pricing information for the massager is below.