Traditional open cell (polyethylene) foam can normally deform or even collapse under pressure. These are much more resistant to collapsing and are much stiffer as well. I have been told that my foam roll is less comfortable than the traditional type, but I personally prefer the extra stiffness.
I have also ridden foam bodyboards for a number of years (which use similar materials), so I have some prior experience with a few foam types.
Foam rolls are great for stretching, laying on, balancing, spine mobilization, and massaging or rolling out muscle knots (self-myofascial release technique). The 3-foot 6" roll is the perfect size for various uses. For more uses, check out Youtube for examples and techniques.This roller is high-quality, dense foam. It lasts an extremely long time therefore spending a little more money on one that isn''t super cheap, works out perfectly in the long run. I urge you not to waste your money on a white nasty foam roller as it will not last or give you as good a massage as this one gives you. The perfect product!I don''t know how this foam roller compares to that of other brands, but I do know that it''s fantastic (and not too stiff for my low-pain-threshold-taste). I have two diagnosed back conditions, extraordinarily tight muscles and sit at a desk from 10 to 15 hours every day. Needless to say, at the end of the "day," neither my body nor my mind feels relaxed. I purchased this foam roller about a week and a half ago, and now foam roll every night before I go to sleep. It lifts my mood and relieves tension in my body. I''ve also started sleeping much better as a result (I use a sleeping device that tracks my sleep cycle and gives me a score for each night, and my score has improved by about 30% since I started using this foam roller (and other sleep factors have remained constant)).Just like the EVA foam rollers at the gym only nice and clean and no nicks and holes in the foam from abuse. Very expensive for a piece of foam but way better than the white foam rollers and I prefer the EVA foam over the black rollers. The SPRI has a slight texture to it and is very firm, more so than those at the gym possibly because it is new, but I am happy with it firmer. Arrived very quickly and other than the price, I am very happy with my SPRI EVA Foam Roller. Recommended!


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