X6 Pro Metal Head Review: Bob and Brad Gun for Lifters?
A strength athlete's gun. A large brushless motor, a metal head for firm hits and a battery that runs for hours.
Yes, for lifters and athletes who find softer guns too gentle. The X6 Pro pairs a titanium alloy metal head with fifty five pounds of stall force [1]. Someone new to massage guns will be more comfortable starting with a mini.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated November 4, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Motor | 55 mm brushless, 120 W [1] |
| Stall force | 55 lbs [1] |
| Amplitude | 10.5 mm [1] |
| Head | Titanium alloy metal head plus five heads [1] |
| Battery | 2500 mAh, up to 4 hours [1] |
| Speeds | Five, 2,000 to 3,200 RPM [1] |
| Noise | About 30 to 50 dB [1] |
| Weight | About 1.9 lbs [1] |
Pros and cons
- The listing suggests a towel over the metal head
- Latex handle, worth knowing for someone with a latex sensitivity
Why a metal head
Foam and plastic heads soften the hit. The X6 Pro adds an all titanium alloy metal head [1] that strengthens the percussion impact, aimed at athletes and strength trainers [1].
The listing suggests covering the metal head with a towel during use [1], which also keeps it comfortable on bare skin.
Motor, stroke and battery
A fifty five millimeter brushless motor rated at one hundred twenty watts drives fifty five pounds of stall force and a ten and a half millimeter stroke [1].
The two thousand five hundred milliamp hour battery runs up to four hours [1], and a ten minute shut-off prevents overuse [1]. Five speeds run from two thousand to three thousand two hundred RPM, with five interchangeable heads [1].
Noise ranges from about thirty to fifty decibels by speed [1], and an extended non-slip handle helps reach the back of the legs [1].
That combination is what separates it from the compact guns. Where the C2 and the minis suit everyday soreness, the X6 Pro suits heavy training blocks and the tight spots that come with them.
Fit notes before you buy
The handle is latex, according to the listing [1]. That is worth knowing for someone with a latex sensitivity, who may be happier with a silicone grip model like the T2.
Firm pressure is the point, so a beginner may find it a lot at first. Starting on the lowest speed with a softer head helps.
For the lifter in the family
It suits strength trainers, CrossFit regulars and rugby players who want a firmer tool than the usual gun.
From the same guide, the D6 Pro goes deeper still with a rotating arm, and the T2 is the silicone grip alternative at a similar size.
It also makes a good shared gun in a house where one person lifts and another just wants relief, because the five speeds and softer heads cover the gentler end too.
FAQ
What is the metal head on the Bob and Brad X6 Pro for?
The BOB AND BRAD X6 Pro Massage Gun includes an all titanium alloy metal head that strengthens the percussion impact for athletes [1]. The listing suggests using it with a towel over the head. It is the firmest attachment in the lineup [1]
Is the Bob and Brad X6 Pro quiet?
For its power, yes. The BOB AND BRAD X6 Pro Massage Gun uses a brushless motor and runs at about thirty to fifty decibels depending on speed, according to the listing [1]. Low speeds are quiet enough for the living room [1]
Bob and Brad X6 Pro or D6 Pro for athletes?
The BOB AND BRAD X6 Pro Massage Gun has a metal head and fifty five pounds of stall force [1]. The D6 Pro has a longer stroke, more stall force and a rotating arm for the back. Pick the X6 Pro for firm pressure at a lower price, the D6 Pro for maximum depth [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the BOB AND BRAD X6 Pro Massage Gun
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