We compared two myofascial release massage ball sets: the Acupoint Massage Therapy Balls Set and the Beenax Lacrosse & Hard Spiky Massage Ball Set.
What we looked at
Ball texture and firmness, included sizes, and price.
The verdict
If you want a softer, non-toxic rubber pair designed to be gentler than a standard lacrosse ball, the Acupoint is the pick at £13.49, though it costs £3.50 more. If you would rather pay less for a combined hard lacrosse ball and spiky ball, with a choice of standard or large sizing, the Beenax is the value option, at £9.99.
A £13.49 pair of softer, non-toxic rubber massage balls.
A £9.99 massage ball set combining a lacrosse ball and a spiky ball.
Acupoint Massage Therapy Balls Set, Pack of 2 — Gentlest on Skin
Intended for: Marketed as a softer, more precise alternative to standard lacrosse balls for trigger-point therapy, firm enough for deep myofascial work but gentle enough for daily use without bruising, made from non-toxic, odour-free, high-grade rubber that holds its shape over thousands of uses, and including 2 tennis-ball-sized balls in a breathable mesh carry bag, usable separately or together for a "peanut" double-ball spinal technique.
What we liked
- Softer than a standard lacrosse ball, gentle enough for daily use, per the listing
- Non-toxic, odour-free rubber build
- Can be used together for a double-ball spinal technique
- Comes with a breathable mesh carry bag
Worth knowing
- Costs £3.50 more than the Beenax on these listings
- Only one texture/firmness option, unlike the Beenax's lacrosse-plus-spiky combo
Best for
- Buyers who want a gentler daily-use ball
- Anyone new to trigger-point massage who wants less bruising
- Those who want a double-ball spinal technique option
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the lowest price
- Buyers who specifically want a spiky-textured ball
Beenax Lacrosse & Hard Spiky Massage Ball Set — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a massage ball set combining one hard PVC lacrosse ball and one spiky rubber ball for targeted tension release in the neck, shoulders, back and feet, available in a standard size set (6.3cm lacrosse, 7.5cm spiky) or a large size set (8cm lacrosse, 9cm spiky), built from durable hard PVC and high-density rubber to hold its shape under body weight, and aimed at relieving muscle soreness, sciatica and plantar fasciitis.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Acupoint on these listings, at £9.99
- Combines two textures: hard lacrosse ball and spiky ball, per the listing
- Two size options: standard and large
- Durable hard PVC and high-density rubber build
Worth knowing
- Harder lacrosse ball may bruise more than the Acupoint's softer rubber
- No mesh carry bag mentioned in the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants both a smooth and a spiky texture
- Those who want a choice of standard or large ball sizes
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the gentlest possible ball on skin
- Buyers who want a carry bag included
