Bob and Brad D6 Pro vs Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+
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: Highest stall force here: 85 lb with 16 mm amplitude
Check price at AmazonBest for: 16 mm amplitude, 85 lb stall force
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 | Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+ | 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 | 16 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 | 85 lb | 20% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's listed runtime; ranges score at the lower end. Minute figures are converted to hours (computed). | 3 h | Not listed | 15% |
| NoiseThe maker's listed noise; for ranges and 'up to' figures we rank the top of the range. | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| WeightThe maker's listed weight; gram, ounce and kilogram figures are converted (computed). | Not listed | 2.8 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 | 2500 per min | 5% |
| Speed settingsThe number of speed settings the maker lists. | 6 | 6 | 5% |
| Percussion range | 1,500–2,500 per minute | 1,500–2,500 per minute | info |
| Battery life | Up to 180 minutes (3 h, computed) | Not listed | info |
| Noise | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| Weight | Not published by the maker | 1.27 kg (2.8 lb, computed) | info |
| RecoverPick score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Bob and Brad D6 Pro
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Top stall force in this comparison (85 lb)
Watch out for
- Noise not published by Bob and Brad
- Weight not published by Bob and Brad
Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
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
Verdict
On published specs these two score the same. Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Bob and Brad D6 Pro if this sounds like you: highest stall force here: 85 lb with 16 mm amplitude.
- Choose the Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+ if this sounds like you: 16 mm amplitude, 85 lb stall force.
- Bob and Brad D6 Pro: Bob and Brad: D6 Pro
- Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+: Bob and Brad: D6 Pro Max+