I ordered this role because I am not particularly sensitive to pain and had my desired maximum function in this role. For many exercises the role in this Steiner ends hardness is great and ideal for tension relief and promote blood circulation.
Since it, however, very easy to opposite, more likely to lead straight back at applications to tension I have two more purchases in different degrees of hardness in order not to damage sensitive regions.
I think who wants to leave it as a role, should rather put on a softer roll, since this really requires a lot of practice here. However, those who buys this role as a complement, it would certainly not want to miss. Especially the vibration effect by the grooves has very convinced me and work on hard ground well, but caution is appropriate here, because if you are not careful you feel the role would sometimes tilt on the ground and then to jerk the desired location massage.
For lateral back exercises the role, at least for me (1.83 cm, 65 Kg - much skin and bones) very uncomfortable and unsuitable here Schubbert the "stone roll" over each rib bones and you get the feeling of being on a rack of the Middle Ages ,
Otherwise, super quality, class accessory (poster, DVD).
What has annoyed me, however, is the Black Roll-Orange-app, it is advertised on the packaging of this role.
Not really made lovingly, miserable video quality with advertising slogans, poor picture instruction for the exercises and then a price of 1.75. I also know, "Dr. Paul Koch GmbH" must somehow make a living, but in a role that already 99% more expensive in ihrerm sale as in their production, in my opinion, Dr. P. Koch must at least for the buyer App for free provide.
I hope this first review a little to have helped in the consultation for the purchase or non-purchase .....