STORZ MASTERPULS ONE vs Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL

Both the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE 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. Only the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL has a published purchase figure ($3,949–$13,349); the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE's price is not published. FDA records located: for the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE, 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.

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SpecificationRadialSTORZ MASTERPULS ONEValue tierWorkhorse Mini / Pro / XL
Technology
CategoryRadial pressure waveValue and direct-import tier
Wave generationPneumaticballisticPneumaticcompressed-air radial
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at the applicator surfacePeaks at the applicator surface
Technology as publishedPneumatic ballistic radialRadial pressure wave
Stated use or positioningNot statedWellnessthe 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.
PressurebarUp to 2.7 bareffective1–8 barMini; the XL runs 1.0–4.0 bar
Energy adjustment6 energy levelsNot published
FrequencyHz6–18 Hz1–21 Hzall three models
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmittersSPARROW handpiece with the D20-S transmitterR15, C15, DI15 and D20-T transmitters optional5 applicatorsPro: 6, 9, 15, 20 and 25 mm
Handpiece lifeNot published3.5 million shotsXL; its manual says about 2 million per projectile
Preset protocolsNot published46Pro
Size and setup
Unit weight9.8 kg (≈ 21.6 lb)26 lb (≈ 11.8 kg)Mini, without case
Dimensions289 × 238 × 310 mmNot published
ConfigurationCompact starter unithandpiece serviceable by the userBuilt-in compressorPro; the XL uses a German KNF air pump
Other published detailsSnap-in handpiece connectiondamped handpiece; optional handpiece colours8-inch screenPro, with a second massage handle
Price and buying
Purchase priceNot publicly listed$3,949–$13,349Mini $3,949 · Pro $10,349 · XL $13,349
Monthly leaseNot publicly listedNot publicly listed
Warranty and guaranteesNot publishedOne-year warrantylimited; consumables excluded
Sales and serviceSTORZ MEDICAL America, Kennesaw, Georgiaexclusive North American distributorDirect 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 locatedNone locatedrecords on other configurations from this manufacturer do not cover this modelNone located
Other marks and claimsNone notedNo 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 outPart of the most FDA-documented manufacturer family reviewed.Radically cheaper, direct e-commerce purchase, one-year warranty.
What to checkNo price transparency, and no device-specific record for this model.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.

STORZ MASTERPULS ONE vs Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL: common questions

What is the difference between the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?

Both the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE 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 STORZ MASTERPULS ONE is described as “Pneumatic ballistic radial”, the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL as “Radial pressure wave”.

Which is cheaper, the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE or the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?

Only the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL has a published purchase figure ($3,949–$13,349); the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE's price is not published. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.

Are the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the STORZ MASTERPULS ONE, 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 STORZ MASTERPULS ONE 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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