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The Tiger Tail 18 Inch Rolling Muscle Massager is a foam covered, muscle-friendly self massage tool that assists individuals with deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and sports massage therapy.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
I was recently introduced to the Tiger Tail Rolling Massager and was
very impressed with the design, quality and performance. As a doctor of
physical therapy, I am always looking for home products for my patients
that are easy to use and that supplement the treatment I give in the
clinic. The Tiger Tail is a perfect tool for self soft tissue
mobilization. I highly recommend the Tiger Tail to my patients as an
adjunct to therapy. --Dr. Jeff Hill, DPT, MA, CSCS
very impressed with the design, quality and performance. As a doctor of
physical therapy, I am always looking for home products for my patients
that are easy to use and that supplement the treatment I give in the
clinic. The Tiger Tail is a perfect tool for self soft tissue
mobilization. I highly recommend the Tiger Tail to my patients as an
adjunct to therapy. --Dr. Jeff Hill, DPT, MA, CSCS
45 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By Mt Biker
I know that the 18" Tiger Tail is shown here, but I wanted to let everyone know my thoughts on a very similar product by the same company - the 22" Tiger Tail. My 22" Tiger Tail is so not worth the $30 I paid for it. I could've made this at age 10. How do I know? I know because it fell apart on me on the first day - not because it broke, but just because of poor construction and assembly.
When I was gently moving the roller around in the middle to examine it, I noticed that the edge of it (barely protruding from the black foam) had some familiar looking markings; it looked like a PVC pipe that had been sawed and not sanded down to be smooth. The handle accidentally popped off and went tumbling across the floor, and that's when I realized how cheap and overpriced this product is.
Why did it look like PVC pipe? Because it actually is! The handles are simply pushed onto a 1/2" diam. PVC pipe (mine actually still had the crude markings, size, company, etc. that you see on PVC pipe you obtain from hardware stores). They could at least secure the handles on there! The black foam is fitted onto another PVC pipe (I think it's 3/4" diam) and slid over the longer 1/2" pipe. The inside of the 3/4" pipe and the outside of the 1/2" pipe are "lubricated" with a light grease - I'd say something a little lighter than petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Throw together some PVC pipe + foam + handles + cheap grease, and Voila, you have yourself a Tiger Tail.
You can get it to work and do the job, but probably not as well as you should for the price. Here are my complaints. 1.) Sand/polish ends - They could at least polish the ends of the PVC pipe that were cut. 2.) Secure handles - How hard is it to secure to handles that slide onto a PVC pipe? Using glue or an adhesive is not rocket science. 3.) Make rolling smooth - One big thing is the lack of polishing between the pipes. They should make surfaces between the 2 pipes (the ones that actually rub together as you roll the TT over your muscles) smooth so that the rolling feels frictionless. When you press harder to get deeper into the muscles, you feel that the PVC pipes against each other are not smooth. Maybe they should just use better materials. 4.) Grease? Come on now. That will attract dirt in the long run or eventually dry up and your TT will be even less smooth when rolling.
Bottom line: Cheap parts, cheap construction, way over-priced. The Stick is much better quality (just hope you don't get one with foul-smelling rubber handles like my Sprinter Stick has).
When I was gently moving the roller around in the middle to examine it, I noticed that the edge of it (barely protruding from the black foam) had some familiar looking markings; it looked like a PVC pipe that had been sawed and not sanded down to be smooth. The handle accidentally popped off and went tumbling across the floor, and that's when I realized how cheap and overpriced this product is.
Why did it look like PVC pipe? Because it actually is! The handles are simply pushed onto a 1/2" diam. PVC pipe (mine actually still had the crude markings, size, company, etc. that you see on PVC pipe you obtain from hardware stores). They could at least secure the handles on there! The black foam is fitted onto another PVC pipe (I think it's 3/4" diam) and slid over the longer 1/2" pipe. The inside of the 3/4" pipe and the outside of the 1/2" pipe are "lubricated" with a light grease - I'd say something a little lighter than petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Throw together some PVC pipe + foam + handles + cheap grease, and Voila, you have yourself a Tiger Tail.
You can get it to work and do the job, but probably not as well as you should for the price. Here are my complaints. 1.) Sand/polish ends - They could at least polish the ends of the PVC pipe that were cut. 2.) Secure handles - How hard is it to secure to handles that slide onto a PVC pipe? Using glue or an adhesive is not rocket science. 3.) Make rolling smooth - One big thing is the lack of polishing between the pipes. They should make surfaces between the 2 pipes (the ones that actually rub together as you roll the TT over your muscles) smooth so that the rolling feels frictionless. When you press harder to get deeper into the muscles, you feel that the PVC pipes against each other are not smooth. Maybe they should just use better materials. 4.) Grease? Come on now. That will attract dirt in the long run or eventually dry up and your TT will be even less smooth when rolling.
Bottom line: Cheap parts, cheap construction, way over-priced. The Stick is much better quality (just hope you don't get one with foul-smelling rubber handles like my Sprinter Stick has).
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By E. Hogan
I wasn't expecting much when I first ordered the Tiger Tail, but at such a low price it was worth a shot to relieve my aching muscles. As an endurance athlete I get my fair share of aches and pains. There is nothing like an hour with a massage therapist to relieve the aches, but who can afford that everyday? With the Tiger Tail you get deep tissue relief anytime you need it. It helps with the pain, but it also helps your muscles recover much quicker than I had hoped--
It's a great product and worth twice the price!
It's a great product and worth twice the price!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works as described.
I like this tool. It works like it's supposed to and feels like it is a quality tool. It has held up well over the last 2 months, and I bought it to help with my tight forearms. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Turd Ferguson
4.0 out of 5 stars
gift for massage therapist
Gave this to my sister that's a certified massage therapist. While it wasn't a commonly used tool in her practice, she still appreciated its functionality. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Anonymous
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too Rigid
Bit Too rigid and made people sore. Used softly and it's OK. Eight more words required to finish this review.
Published 5 days ago by E. Butcher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well built
This product is solid. I use it all the time.It really works my muscles down deep and it relaxes them.
Published 12 days ago by robert bagley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best self massage tool
This product blows everything other massage tool and foam roller out of the water. Literally one of the best products I've ever bought.
Published 13 days ago by Vivi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tiger Tail
Quality prduct referred to me by my physical therapist. Works to warm up muscles before stretching or playing sports. The devise works well to break up muscle spasms.
Published 16 days ago by Gizmo2256
5.0 out of 5 stars
Muscles love it!
This is exactly what I needed for after workout muscle massage! I would recommend it to everyone!
Great product. Love it.
Great product. Love it.
Published 17 days ago by Kelso
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just ok.
I bought this as a less expensive alternative to "The Stick" brand massager. It works ok, but after several months of use, I still prefer the stick at my gym. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CR
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite good - but I wish they'd get it to roll more smoothly.
I've got quite a few massage gadgets and this is currently my favorite. My only concern is that it "catches" a lot while you're trying to roll under pressure. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joe Shapiro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than any foam roller
This little device is a wonder. I've been having problems with stiffness from my workouts and tight hamstrings and hip flexers. This Tiger Tail is great. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Angela Johnson Peters
