Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+ vs Ekrin Kestrel
Two of the massage guns (percussion massagers) in our best massage guns: theragun, hypervolt, bob and brad, renpho, ekrin & opove comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 16 mm amplitude, 85 lb stall force
Check price at AmazonBest for: Widest range here: 1,800–3,500 RPM, 8 h battery
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+ | Ekrin Kestrel | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude (stroke)How far the head travels per stroke, as the maker lists it. Deeper strokes reach further into large muscles. For adjustable models we rank the maximum. | 16 mm | 13 mm | 25% |
| Stall forceHow hard you can press before the motor stalls, as the maker lists it. Kilogram figures are converted (computed). Therabody, Hyperice and Ekrin don't list stall force on the pages we read. | 85 lb | Not listed | 20% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's listed runtime; ranges score at the lower end. Minute figures are converted to hours (computed). | Not listed | 8 h | 15% |
| NoiseThe maker's listed noise; for ranges and 'up to' figures we rank the top of the range. | Not listed | 55 dB | 10% |
| WeightThe maker's listed weight; gram, ounce and kilogram figures are converted (computed). | 2.8 lb | 2.2 lb | 10% |
| Heated head includedYes when the gun ships with heat (a built-in heated head or an included heated attachment). | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| Top speedThe highest percussion rate the maker lists, in percussions or RPM per minute. | 2500 per min | 3500 per min | 5% |
| Speed settingsThe number of speed settings the maker lists. | 6 | 6 | 5% |
| Percussion range | 1,500–2,500 per minute | 1,800–3,500 per minute | info |
| Weight | 1.27 kg (2.8 lb, computed) | Not listed | info |
| Noise | Not published by the maker | Not listed | info |
| Stall force | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| Noise basis | Not listed | 35–55 dB range as listed | info |
| RecoverPick score | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+
Better published figure on: Amplitude (stroke).
What we like
- Top stall force in this comparison (85 lb)
Watch out for
- Battery life not published by Bob and Brad
- Noise not published by Bob and Brad
Ekrin Kestrel
Better published figure on: Weight, Top speed.
What we like
- Top battery life in this comparison (8 h)
- Top top speed in this comparison (3500 per min)
Watch out for
- Stall force not published by Ekrin
Verdict
On published specs, the Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+ scores higher (6.5 vs 6.1). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+ if this sounds like you: 16 mm amplitude, 85 lb stall force.
- Choose the Ekrin Kestrel if this sounds like you: widest range here: 1,800–3,500 RPM, 8 h battery.
- Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+: Bob and Brad: D6 Pro Max+
- Ekrin Kestrel: Ekrin: Kestrel