You already own one of the best recovery tools on the market. But here's what most athletes don't realize — your R8 or R8 Plus isn't a one-size-fits-all tool. It's a platform. And right now, you're probably leaving recovery gains on the table by running it with the same standard inserts day after day, no matter what your body actually needs. The R8 SuperDeep and SuperPlush Inserts are the only customizable massage inserts designed specifically for the R8 and R8 Plus, letting you dial in exactly the pressure and feel your body needs — session by session. SuperDeep: Elbow-Like Pressure That Gets to the RootThe SuperDeep's aggressive, pointed shape mimics the feeling of a therapist's elbow driving into a stubborn knot — targeting the tight spots and adhesions that standard rollers just can't reach. If you want the most intense myofascial release possible, this is it. SuperPlush: Deep Recovery Without the BrutalityThe SuperPlush uses a specially formulated softer material that takes the edge off — delivering a genuine flushing massage and deep tissue feel, but one you can actually sustain longer and even use over sensitive areas. Gentle enough to roll over bony spots, effective enough to still move the needle on recovery. Mix and Match for a Truly Custom FeelHere's the move most athletes don't know about: you don't have to run matching inserts on both sides. Pair a SuperDeep on one side with a SuperPlush on the other for a hybrid feel that lets you hit deep tissue on one leg while flushing the other — or dial the intensity anywhere in between. Myofascial release — breaking up the tight connective tissue wrapped around your muscles — requires sustained, targeted pressure to work. The SuperDeep delivers that through a narrow, pointed contact point that concentrates force exactly where you need it, the same way a therapist uses an elbow to work through a stubborn spot. The SuperPlush uses a softer, broader contact surface to increase blood flow and reduce muscle tension without the intense discomfort, making it the smarter choice for post-race recovery days or sensitive muscles that need circulation, not compression. HOW TO USE: Install: Use the included R8-Tool to loosen the two screws on your existing insert, swap in your SuperDeep or SuperPlush, and tighten back up — takes under two minutes. SuperDeep Timing: Use it post-workout or on recovery days when you have a specific tight spot — IT band, quad adhesion, hamstring — that needs targeted work. Go slow and let the pressure do the work. SuperPlush Timing: Best used immediately post-run or race when muscles are inflamed and sensitive. Run two SuperPlush inserts for a full flushing effect, or pair one with your Standard insert for a moderate feel. Pro Tip: Keep both inserts in your kit. Run SuperPlush the day after a hard effort, switch to SuperDeep when you're feeling a specific knot building. Elite runners like Becky Wade-Firth and Parker Stinson have been spotted using the R8 with custom insert setups, and physical therapists at Boulder Run Physio recommend the SuperPlush specifically for athletes returning from injury or managing IT band syndrome. Runners, triathletes, and cyclists who've made the switch report being able to hit harder spots with the SuperDeep while using the SuperPlush to maintain consistency in daily recovery without dreading the roller. Stop settling for one recovery feel when your body needs something different every single day — these inserts turn your R8 into the most versatile recovery tool you own.
