There is no shortage of massage guns on the market. You can find massagers that range in price from $50 to well over $500, but they’re all fairly similar in form and function. For the most part, every massager you’ll find is vaguely shaped like a gun and uses percussive force to massage muscle tissue.
The Rally Orbital Massager ($499) breaks this trend with a unique wand-shaped design and, more importantly, an amazing rotational motion instead of percussion.
In lieu of the usual handle-and-barrel style, the Rally is somewhat shaped like a Maglite flashlight, featuring a handle and a thicker section at the end. And instead of the pounding percussion massage, the Rally Orbital Massager uses a gentler circular (orbital) motion to massage muscles. It turns out that a gentle massage can be just as effective as more aggressive percussion.
In short: The Rally Orbital Massager bucks the trend of aggressive percussion massage with a more gentle circular motion. The result is a quiet, comfortable massager that you don’t have to brace yourself to use on sore muscles. Additionally, it has three speed settings and three different attachments, allowing you to customize your massage experience.
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Rally Orbital Massager Review
Brand Background
Rally started in June 2025, making it a new company in an already crowded market. Apparently inspired by using a car buffer to ease muscle pain, the company created its only product (as of this review), the Rally Orbital Massager, to utilize oscillation instead of percussion to ease muscle pain. Pairing that oscillation with a quiet motor, three speed settings, and different attachments added up to a comfortable, effective recovery tool.
How I Tested the Rally Orbital Massager
I used the Rally Orbital Massager over a period of 5 months. I’d use it after especially hard CrossFit and powerlifting workouts. I used it most often on my quads after high-rep or heavy squat days. It also got plenty of use on my calves after workouts that required sprint repeats or long-distance runs.
The Good
One of the most common complaints about most massagers is that they hurt like a deep-tissue massage. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, because deep tissue massages are excellent for working out those deep, painful knots. But that pain has always made me less likely to use my massagers on a regular basis. The discomfort usually makes me save massagers for when I really need them.
The Rally Orbital Massager, on the other hand, feels more like a gentle, relaxing massage than a deep tissue sports massage. The circular motion is a lot more gentle on sore muscles than the repeated punch-punch-punch of percussion.
Instead of bracing myself to use it, I found myself looking forward to using the Rally every day. I feel like that new consistency helped my muscles more than if I had just used it whenever my muscles were super sore.
That’s not to say that it won’t work on deep tissue issues. At its highest setting (3,200 rpm), the movement creates a vibration that’s similar to percussion. It’s not as painful, but it goes deep, and it definitely eased my deep tissue pain.
The three attachments also enhance Rally’s versatility. The Flat is perfect for achieving that gentle daily massage, while the Peak attachment adds a bit more oomph when I need higher impact on specific areas.
One surprising perk was the nice warming sensation that the orbital motion created on my skin. Some high-end massagers offer attachments that have a heating feature, but Rally’s heating just comes from the friction the circular motion creates. At the high setting, the attachment would begin to warm up within the first few seconds. I found that it adds to the pleasant massage vibe that I associate with the Rally.
It’s also worth noting that the Rally is one of the quietest massagers I’ve tested as well. I don’t like using my other massagers in the gym, because the noise can be irritating to other coaches when they’re trying to instruct. The same goes for using them at home when my wife and I are watching TV — most of them are too noisy to hear our show or movie without turning on the subtitles.
That’s not the case with the Rally. It’s about as loud as the air purifier we have in our living room. We can hear the TV when we use it, and I don’t feel intrusive when using it at the gym. I’m guessing that the rotation is naturally quieter than percussion, but either way, I’m a big fan.
The Bad
There are a few quibbles to be had with the Rally. First, while the minimalist torch shape looks cool (and matches one of my tattoos), it’s not the most practical for reaching certain spots. It’s great on the legs, chest, arms, and anterior delts, but the traps are awkward to reach, especially for more than a few seconds at a time.
The same applies to anything posterior, except for my calves. Getting my back, glutes, and hamstrings is not feasible for someone with my flexibility. To get the most out of this, you’ll need a buddy.
Also, it’s not the lightest massager on the market. I could feel the added weight in my gym bag. If you plan to travel with it, you’ll definitely notice the extra weight, so make sure it’s in a roller bag or a similar container.
Finally, it’s not cheap. The $499 price point places it near the top of the price range for massagers. Based on my experience, I’d say that the price is justified, but it’ll put a hurt on anyone with a tight budget.
Rally Orbital Massager: Final Thoughts
The lack of a traditional handle and high price might turn some people off, but I find that the Rally’s benefits outweigh the drawbacks. In addition to being one of the quieter massagers, the rotational movement is significantly more comfortable than percussion. The rotation also creates a warming sensation that enhances the overall experience.
That gentle, yet effective massage makes it something you look forward to using on a daily basis, and its higher settings and use-specific attachments can handle deeper knots. If you’re someone who needs a good recovery tool but rarely uses massage guns because they’re uncomfortable, the Rally Orbital Massager is a great option.
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