I mentioned in one of my previous posts that I was going to try a new brand of dermatological rollers called ZGTS Titanium. Well, I ordered it. And it came. And I’ve been using it a couple of times, so now I can give you my first impressions.
Packaging: The first thing you notice about the ZGTS trainer is that it is very well packaged. It comes in a sturdy plastic box with some kind of foamed plastic inside with a hole in it that the handle of the roller is held firmly in and cannot move inside. There is still an additional barrier that prevents the needles from touching anything, in the form of a cylindrical transparent plastic cover, which once closed keeps the roller head in its center, again protecting the needles.
Anyway, as you can probably tell, I like the packaging. In my opinion, it’s even better than Dr. Roller’s, which tends to let the roller wander around inside the case.
Sort out: No real problem here, it’s nicely curved and quite comfortable to hold, BUT I must say, by now I’ve gotten used to the Dr. Roller handle that allows you to place your index finger safely close to the needle drum, and gives more control over the pressure with which you roll.
needles: This is supposed to be the most important thing about this roller: its needles are actually made of titanium alloy, which is light and obviously very strong. Supposedly this makes the roller last longer than any other, and while it’s too early to say if it does, it’s pretty safe to assume that it does.
But again there is a “but”, because, possibly due to the nature of titanium, the needles are not as fine as in other rollers I have used. Even at the 0.5mm length I ordered, it felt on my skin more like 1.0mm, in my opinion, making it less suitable for sensitive areas like the face.
However, for the meatier parts of the body (butt, thighs, hips, back), this roller would be ideal (even in the 1.0mm length, I suspect).
Bottom lineNote: While the ZGTS Titanium is a decent roller, with good quality construction, it is best used only on parts of the body where the skin is thick. With its titanium needles, it is made to last a long time, and considering its price (which is considerably cheaper than most rollers), it makes for a very affordable derma roller.
Verdict: 3/5 stars.