How many RPM (percussions per minute) do I need?

Most effective massage guns operate between 1,200 3,200 RPM. Lower speeds (1,200 1,800) are best for warm up and sensitive areas. Medium speeds (1,800 2,400) handle general recovery and soreness. High speeds (2,400 3,200) target deep tissue knots and large muscle groups like quads and glutes. Variable speed control is important a gun locked at one speed limits its usefulness across different muscle groups and recovery needs.