OPTPPRO-Roller Soft Density Foam Roller – Low Density Soft Foam Roller for Physical Therapy, Pilates, Yoga Foam Roll Exercises, and Muscle Recovery - Blue 18" x 6"

I "could" take a harder roller, but why should I? Overall my quads prefer this to a "hard foam" roller, and any tender spots will thank you for this one.I'm a myofascial release therapist by trade. More recent research has shown that tissues actually respond better to softer materials/tools. Not sure why so many people, trainers, etc continue to use or promote "harder is better" for soft tissue therapy. The "no pain, no gain" mindset often lead us into pain in the first place. It rarely helps us out of pain, and a softer tool can be "just as" or even "more" effective. On top of that, if you're one of many (like most of my clients) who stopped foam rolling because it hurts too much, what's the point? Try a softer tool and see how that works for you.Overall, its not "too" soft. It gives on top, and has a firm, foam center. What's also nice, is it can kinda of grab and drag your tissue a bit - just like some myofascial release techniques. It's similar to the Melt roller, but larger diameter, and maybe slightly different material, giving it a slightly different feel (yet more similar than any standard roller). If you use Yoga Tune-up balls (my other/maybe more favorite rolling device), it's softer than new balls, but kinda like very well-worn balls. I like the shorter length, vs Melt or a regular roller, so I'm not bumping into my furniture with it.

Someone asked me about whether or not it would be good for the Melt Therapy. I think it should be fine. I have 3 rollers and this is the softest on the body when you have an aching body.

I bought this to use after my knee replacement but it’s pretty firm. If you need a hard roller, this would be the one. It’s made nice and durable. But it’s very hard. I ended up getting a softer one for my needs

It was so light I thought the box it came in was empty. It did not put my rib back into place like a squeeze ball eventually did pushing on a chair back. It is ok. The high density roller was too hard and all vertebrae were affected so I tried this soft kind. I will see if I can direct it to only the rib area and see if that helps. It may depend on the person if it will be right for them.

He had me purchase three so he could tape together, similar to what he used in his PT classes (needed this for his post knee replacement surgery). Uses them all the time. Great product.

I have been trying many rollers lately, and they are all hard and hurtful on my back. This one has the perfect softness, and durability. It is plenty sturdy, and snaps back to shape after use. It is not too soft as that would be too spongy and not supportive. Most all of these reviews have indicated exactly how the roller performs. It is perfect.

I have used a bunch of foam rollers and prefer this one because it’s softer. I warm up and cool down with this. Life changing when you use it.

We have to 36" version recommended by the physical therapist, but wanted the smaller one for IT band and back rolling. I have a hard version of the roller, but my wife found that using it caused too much pain. The softer roller helps with her back, and provides more cushion when using it while lying on the floor.If you find that the usual hard rollers are too painful, switch to these softer rollers.