Types of foam logs

[fpr]

At my gym they have some foam logs that are probably only 1'' foam on the exterior, then the interior is a hollowed-out plastic cylindrical tube.

Is this as effective as a 100% foam log? I went to Sports Authority to purchase one but the small ones they had were $24 (I think it was just over a foot long), seemed a little pricey to me.

So, what do you guys think? Are the ones at my gym good enough?

[Sean S]

The rollers at your gym are probably better since the hard pipe in the interior won't allow the thing to squish too much. They will certainly last longer.

[Brian C]

I use this:
http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx_Q_ID_E_4918_A_CategoryID_E_235

[vdizenzo]

This one hold up no problem http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=114&pid=1468

[fpr]

Thanks for the replies, I didn't realize the different styles were geared towards to how well they held up.

I'm not sure really what I should be feeling, when I use the ones at my gym I just feel like I'm rolling on something, and don't feel any type of deep penetration relief... not sure. :confused:

[vdizenzo]

Thanks for the replies, I didn't realize the different styles were geared towards to how well they held up.

I'm not sure really what I should be feeling, when I use the ones at my gym I just feel like I'm rolling on something, and don't feel any type of deep penetration relief... not sure. :confused:

Then you either don't need to be rolling, or the roller you're on is too soft.

[fpr]

must be too soft

[Tom Mutaffis]

The 'Perform Better' ones are good (high density foam).

You can pick them up from Amazon.com