Question 1

What is the core made of? I've had a lot of rollers that break

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The core seems to be hard plastic or pvc......no problems and we use it everyday.

Question 2

What is the black foam made of? Why does it stink so badly? The handles are clearly rubber (a natural product), but the black foam appears toxic.

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Thank you for your question. This is Tiger Tail USA - the manufacturer of the product. I am also the owner and founder responding directly. Our handles are actually NOT rubber. They are made from a specially formulated elastomer with zero added latex. We do not use naturally occurring rubber because of latex. The most famous source of natural latex is the rubber tree. Unfortunately, latex causes many allergic reactions so we do not use natural rubber. As far as the black foam goes, we use an advanced, specially formulated, non-phthalate,   thermoplastic compound that has no naturally occurring or added toxins like neoprene, benzothiazoles, carba chemicals, thiurams, etc. We have chosen our materials and suppliers very carefully and screen for toxins through product content tests - and have done so for the orange grips and black foam. Due to the nature of elastomers and thermoplastic compounds, there may be a slight scent that in our experience, dissipates very quickly. We know everyone is different and has different sensitivities, so if the scent you are experiencing still bothers you, you may return the product within the timeframe amazon allows for a full refund. The materials we use for our products help ensure our products do not break. In fact, I still have the very first Tiger Tail 18" roller I invented - and it looks AND PERFORMS the same now as it did way back in 2006. That's why I remain a huge fan of our suppliers and product components.

Question 3

Does it roll smoothly? Mine seems to have some friction - almost (but not quite) like a "thunking". Is this normal?

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At first I thought the same thing but I have come to realize it is where My muscle is tightened up.  Kind of like going a speed pump. It rolls smoothly over where I am not having a problem. Hope this helps.

Question 4

Does it bend?

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No it does not bend

ASIN	B00ZPMAIO6
ASIN	B00ZPMAIO6
Best Sellers Rank	#14,537 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #5 in Manual Massage Sticks #3,832 in Health Care Products
Brand Name	Tiger Tail
Color	Orange/Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,233)
Date First Available	January 9, 2001
Department	mens
Global Trade Identification Number	00616316180932, 00637813396510, 00892255000610, 04250801800613
Item Dimensions	17.75 x 1.4 x 1.4 inches
Item Weight	11.2 ounces
Item model number	18TTHT
Manufacturer	Tiger Tail
Manufacturer	Tiger Tail
Manufacturer Part Number	18TTHT
Material Type	Medical-Grade Foam, US-Made Polymers
Material Type Free	Latex Free
Model Name	THE CLASSIC
Model Number	18TTHT
Number of Packs	1
Product Dimensions	17.75 x 1.4 x 1.4 inches; 11.2 ounces
UPC	026244056610 689557671866 616316180932 637813396510 892255000610 767644560665 796433840961 892255000627
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Tiger Tail non-electric/non-battery operated products are warranted for a period of three years from the date of purchase, and Tiger Tail electric/battery operated products are warranted for a period of one year from the date of purchase (the Warranty Period).

Tiger Tail 18in Massage Stick Portable Roller, Handheld, Deep Tissue Foam Roller, Body Massage and Myofascial Release Tool for Legs, Neck, Calves, Thighs, Shins & Back, The Original 18, Made in USA

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