Blackroll vs OPTP:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Blackroll had more branded searches than OPTP among foam roller brands in New Zealand. Blackroll had about 110 branded searches, while OPTP had 80. Blackroll made up 1.5% of all foam roller brand searches we track, and OPTP accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about foam roller brands, Blackroll appeared in four of the five answers and OPTP in one. Blackroll was mentioned before OPTP in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Blackroll, about 38% more searches than OPTP
Who does AI mention more?
Blackroll, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, OPTP in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Blackroll, named ahead of OPTP in every answer
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Top foam roller brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Blackroll was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. OPTP was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Blackroll was listed before OPTP in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TriggerPoint1st- Blackroll2nd
OPTP3rd
Therabody–- Gaiam–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- TriggerPoint4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Blackroll4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OPTP1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Therabody0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Gaiam0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about foam roller brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which foam roller brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best foam roller brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best foam roller brand in New Zealand for muscle recovery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“foam roller nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“massage roller nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Blackroll or OPTP more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Blackroll and OPTP by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five foam roller brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Blackroll, OPTP. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TriggerPoint | Therabody | Blackroll | Gaiam | OPTP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.5% | 48.1% | 2.4% | 6.6% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 31% | 60.6% | 1.8% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.3% | 22.6% | 0.37% | 1.3% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.9% | 23.9% | 0.82% | 2.8% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 54.5% | 3.3% | 6.6% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.6% | 54.7% | 2.3% | 7.9% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 33.8% | 55.4% | 2.3% | 6.6% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 30% | 53.3% | 3.8% | 10.8% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.8% | 54.5% | 2.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.7% | 21.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
How has the Blackroll and OPTP comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: OPTP took it in February 2026, Blackroll took it in March 2026, OPTP took it in June 2026, Blackroll took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Blackroll’s share of searches among foam roller brands in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OPTP’s share of searches among foam roller brands in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 80.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand foam roller brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, OPTP lost share of searches among foam roller brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 1.1%.
In September 2026, Blackroll lost share of searches among foam roller brands in New Zealand, from 2.6% to 1.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Blackroll’s and OPTP’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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