Why you'll love it: The TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller is the smart choice when you want to massage your knots or trigger points with several different surfaces.
The TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam of varying densities and has a hollow core. EVA absorbs impact, is resistant to water and other elements, and is also easy to clean. The unique surface pattern of the Grid helps with rolling through kinks, knots, and tight muscles.
The Original Grid is 5.5-inches in diameter and 13-inches long, but you can get it in a number of different sizes. The Original has a weight limit of 500 pounds and comes with instructions as well as access to an online instructional video. TriggerPoint backs the quality of the Grid with a one-year warranty.
Heavy's writer was impressed with this roller's durability, targeted massaging, and compact size. However, the writer thought it was a bit pricey, short, and could be too intense for beginners. Truth of Building Muscle performed a thorough review and appreciated the color selection, the variety of surface options, and that the roller does not lose its shape.
The Original Grid Foam Roller from TriggerPoint has more than 2,900 four- and five-star reviews on Amazon. Several commenters found that this roller worked great for easing their sore backs and other muscles after workouts. Other users were impressed with how it loosened up muscles pre-workout. Though the surface is quite hard, reviewers noted that it’s still comfortable.
The only complaint we found was that there were instances of Amazon sellers sending out counterfeits of this roller (no logo, no packaging, etc.) Of course, Amazon will provide refunds or exchanges if this happens.
Pros: Multi-density, durable, keeps its shape, 500-pound weight limit
Cons: May be too short for some tasks
Buy the TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller on Amazon for $34.99 and up (originally $39.99)
Buy the TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller from Walmart for $34.99