- Purchase
- $17,850
- Purchase
- $3,949–$13,349
Gymna ShockMaster 500 vs Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL
Both the Gymna ShockMaster 500 and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. On published purchase figures, the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL ($3,949–$13,349) comes in below the Gymna ShockMaster 500 ($17,850 at one US seller, listed sold out). FDA records located: for the Gymna ShockMaster 500, no record located; for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL, no record located.
Specs and prices are estimates based on publicly available data as of September 2026. Confirm details with the manufacturer or seller before you buy.
Side by side
| Specification | RadialGymna ShockMaster 500 | Value tierWorkhorse Mini / Pro / XL |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Value and direct-import tier |
| Wave generation | Pneumaticbuilt-in oil compressor | Pneumaticcompressed-air radial |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Pneumatic radial | Radial pressure wave |
| Stated use or positioning | Not stated | Wellnessthe seller frames these devices around wellness rather than diagnosis or treatment |
Energy outputPressure in bar, energy flux density in mJ/mm² and energy per pulse in mJ are different quantities. A figure in one row never stands in for another. | ||
| Pressurebar | 0.3–5 bareffective bar, in 0.1 bar steps | 1–8 barMini; the XL runs 1.0–4.0 bar |
| FrequencyHz | 0.5–21 Hz35 Hz with V-Actor | 1–21 Hzall three models |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Maximum penetration | 0–60 mmDeep Impact applicator; 0–40 mm with the beam applicator | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | Beam, Deep Impact and D-Actor 20 mmstandard set; more are optional | 5 applicatorsPro: 6, 9, 15, 20 and 25 mm |
| Handpiece life | Revision prompt every 1.25 million shocks4 revisions included | 3.5 million shotsXL; its manual says about 2 million per projectile |
| Applicator weight | About 500 gRSW handpiece | Not published |
| Preset protocols | Over 90pre-programmed settings | 46Pro |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 65 kg (≈ 143.3 lb)complete; the latest datasheet says 72 kg | 26 lb (≈ 11.8 kg)Mini, without case |
| Dimensions | 102 × 58 × 57 cmH × L × W, on its trolley | Not published |
| Configuration | Trolley unit with a built-in oil compressor7-inch touchscreen | Built-in compressorPro; the XL uses a German KNF air pump |
| Other published details | Two handpiece connectionssoft start ramps up from 1 bar; software updates by USB | 8-inch screenPro, with a second massage handle |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | $17,850at one US seller, listed sold out | $3,949–$13,349Mini $3,949 · Pro $10,349 · XL $13,349 |
| Warranty and guarantees | Not published | One-year warrantylimited; consumables excluded |
| Sales and service | US direct channel unclearno US dealer listed; the nearest is in Ontario, Canada | Direct e-commerce purchaseships within the United States only |
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product. | ||
| FDA record located | None located | None located |
| Other marks and claims | None noted | No FDA clearance claimedthe seller's footer says that, apart from any cleared indications referenced in public documentation, the devices have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for medical treatment |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Very large preset protocol library. | Radically cheaper, direct e-commerce purchase, one-year warranty. |
| What to check | US direct channel is unclear and no FDA number was found. | The seller frames these devices around wellness rather than diagnosis or treatment. Confirm the exact cleared indications before making any clinical claim. |
9 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
Gymna ShockMaster 500 vs Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL: common questions
What is the difference between the Gymna ShockMaster 500 and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?
Both the Gymna ShockMaster 500 and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. The Gymna ShockMaster 500 is described as “Pneumatic radial”, the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL as “Radial pressure wave”.
Which is cheaper, the Gymna ShockMaster 500 or the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?
On published purchase figures, the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL ($3,949–$13,349) comes in below the Gymna ShockMaster 500 ($17,850 at one US seller, listed sold out). Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the Gymna ShockMaster 500 and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the Gymna ShockMaster 500, no record located; for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL, no record located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another model, so check it against the exact configuration you are quoted.
How do I choose between the Gymna ShockMaster 500 and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?
Start with the clinical job, then ask both vendors for the same five things in writing: the exact model, revision, and which accessories are included at that price; contract term, APR, total payments, and the buyout option at the end; handpiece and consumable life, and what a replacement costs; warranty coverage and US service turnaround time; the exact FDA clearance number and the current labelling for the configuration being quoted.
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