Are more jets better in a hot tub? | Jacuzzi® Help Center

If you are interested in hydrotherapy, you are probably doing a lot of research surrounding jetted hot tubs. There is no doubt that the jets of your hot tub can greatly impact your hydromassage experience.

However, you may be wondering if more jets actually lead to better hydromassage and offer better results. This article will help you understand the importance of jets in a hot tub, how they can impact your hydrotherapy, and what to look for when shopping for portable hot tubs with jets.

Article highlights:

-More jets don’t always equate to a better hot tub experience

-Performance and placement of jets trump the number of jets

-An explanation of specialty Jacuzzi® PowerPro® jets and their functions

-Jet checklist: What to ask yourself to find the best jetted hot tub for your needs

Are more jets better in a hot tub?

The quick and easy answer to this question is no. More jets in your hot tub won’t always ensure you have a better hydromassage or that your hot tub is of higher quality. Rather than seeking a hot tub with the most jets, you should be looking at the quality, design, placement, and function of the jets. These aspects will result in better overall performance, and a better hot tub experience for you.

What should I look for when shopping for jetted hot tubs?

If you want a portable hot tub with jets, start by determining what you are looking to achieve through your hydrotherapy. Superior hot tub brands, such as Jacuzzi® hot tubs, feature not only a variety of jets, but also specialty jets that are designed to target specific parts of your body. So if, for example, you experience back pain, you might look for a hot tub that has jets that are designed and placed to target that area of your body.

If you are looking for a total body experience with jets that will massage you from neck to toe, you might also consider seating options. Where jets are placed in both open seating and lounge seating configurations can impact your experience. You may also want to consider a hot tub has a jetted foot dome, to ensure a truly “head-to-toe” hydromassage.

What are the best hot tubs for hydromassage?

High-level hydrotherapy can improve your life in many ways. As you consider a portable hot tub with jets, keep quality over quantity in mind. When it comes to superior jet performance, Jacuzzi® hot tubs are unmatched.

For nearly seven decades, the Jacuzzi family has been dedicated to harnessing the power of water for soothing relaxation. So you can rest assured that when you choose a Jacuzzi® hot tub, you will have a superior experience. Specialty jets are at the core of every Jacuzzi® hot tub model. Jacuzzi hot tubs have a variety of jet types that target specific areas of your body, to give you the best possible overall hydromassage.

Designed from data on human proportions, Jacuzzi® hot tubs conform to you. Jacuzzi® hot tub seats are sculpted with an ergonomic focus to cradle the contours of your body. The specialized Jacuzzi® PowerPro® jets are recessed for complete comfort and are thoughtfully positioned to effectively target key muscles.

Jacuzzi® PowerPro® jets emphasize 360-degree air induction, which provides a unique high-volume, low-pressure massage. These exclusive jets are specifically designed to deliver a deeper, more intense massage experience.

Because everyone likes their hydromassage a little different, you can customize your experience with Jacuzzi® PowerPro® jets. You can adjust the flow, intensity, and feel from each jet, using individual air control at every seat. This allows you to create a completely tailored massage with strategically placed jets that target specific muscle groups.

Each Jacuzzi® hot tub model offers a unique combination of specialty jets that ensures you get the hydromassage experience that you desire. Some of these specialty jets and their functions include:

MX —

Designed for performance

Completely adjustable nozzle with a 60-degree range of focus

Produces bold, high-volume massage action

RX —

Powerful, steady pulse for large areas of the back

Relieves tension in the muscles of the middle and upper back

Delivers full-coverage massage

FX —

Exclusive spiral design focused on smaller muscle groups

Stimulates pressure points in the shoulders, back, and feet

Drives energetic impact with a spiral flow

NX —

Targets the neck with a highly focused stream

Massages tension and strain in the sensitive neck area

Adjustable nozzle to personalize massage direction

PX —

Provides relief to pressure points on the hands

Gently pulses on palms and wrists

Soothes discomfort in the hands and wrists

BX —

Delivers invigorating massage due to the high air-to-water ratio

Patented design developed to reinvigorate leg muscles

As you can see, each of these specialized jets has a distinct function. Combined, they deliver top-notch hydrotherapy for your entire body. In addition to specialty jets, Jacuzzi® hot tubs have uniquely designed jetted seats that serve multiple functions. Jacuzzi® hot tub seats not only facilitate full-body hydrotherapy, each seat receives a balanced flow, ensuring the best experience. Furthermore, the seats are complemented by jets on the calves and in the foot dome.

Ultimately, if you are seeking a hot tub for high-quality jets, you can rest assured that Jacuzzi® hot tubs are distinctly designed to provide just that.

How do jetted seats impact my massage?

The jetted seats in Jacuzzi® hot tubs are designed to give you a distinctive hydromassage. For example, the MX therapy seat targets low-back relief with high-volume, low-pressure massage. Maximized air output of this seat delivers soothing deep-tissue massage while neck jets complete this fully relaxing experience.

The RX therapy seat, on the other hand, is designed to provide comforting back and shoulder relief through a ring of spinning RX jets that target key back and shoulder muscles to soothe stiffness and release tension. Meanwhile, neck jets add further relief.

The ProAir™ lounge offers the ultimate full-body relief and is designed to distribute body weight evenly for a comprehensive massage. This seat eases tension in the shoulders and back with a combination jets, and also targets the calves and feet — so you can experience true hydrotherapy bliss from head to toe.

One of the latest innovations from the Jacuzzi brand is the FX-IR therapy seat, which delivers hydromassage with the benefits of Infrared and Red Light therapy. Through this one-of-a-kind jetted seat, specialized deep Red Light reaches surface tissues and cells while near Infrared is positioned to target deep tissue within the lumbar region of the lower back.

Combined, the rejuvenating powers of Infrared and Red Light therapy work together deep beneath the skin’s surface to relieve pain and help you reach a state of mindful relaxation. This exclusive therapy seat is currently available in the J-LX® and J-400™ collections.

The jetted seats in your hot tub can elevate your experience. Choosing the right combination of seats with specific jets targeted for certain areas of your body will ensure you get exactly the type of hydrotherapy that you’re looking for.

Hot tub jet checklist

Rather than focusing on how many jets your hot tub should have, ask yourself what purpose you want the jets in your hot tub to serve. Questions to ask yourself to determine how jet placement and performance can benefit your hydromassage include:

· Do I have specific chronic pain and where?

· Where do I most like to experience jetted massage (for example, on my neck, lower back, or shoulders)?

· Do I wish to use my hydrotherapy after athletic performances to ease tense and sore muscles?

· Do I want to experience jetted massage in an open seating or lounge seating configuration?

· Do I like a subtle massage or a more intense and powerful massage?

· Do I want to take my hydrotherapy to the next level with exclusive advancements such as Infrared and Red Light therapy, which result in simultaneous relaxation and rejuvenation?

When you are seeking a jetted hot tub specifically to address body aches, muscle soreness, or tension, speaking with an experienced hot tub dealer can help you find the best hot tub for your needs. Shopping for hot tubs at a trusted spa showroom can give you a unique perspective about the available models and their distinct functions.

A key element of your hot tub shopping experience should also include a wet test in which you can experience the hot tub model you like when it is filled and operating. During a wet test, you can try out the various jetted seats to determine not only if you like the way they contour to your body, but also how you “fit” into the seats themselves.

Depending on height or stature, you may sit lower into a seat or sit up higher out of the water in another seat. It is important that you try out a jetted lounge seat during your wet test if you plan to purchase a hot tub with lounge seating. Since everybody is unique, and everyone likes their massage a certain way, ensuring that you like the feel of the massage in the lounger, as well as how you fit into it, is essential.

Finally, during your wet test, ask your hot tub dealer about how to customize your massage through adjustable jets, and see if they can provide you with a brief tutorial on how to operate the jets. This can ensure get the maximum enjoyment out of your hydromassage.

Overall, the jets are one of the most important elements of your hydromassage. As you shop for the hot tub of your dreams, jet placement, purpose, function, and quality, should be among the most vital determining factors of your decision.

When you purchase a Jacuzzi® hot tub, you will experience superior jets that are varied in function to provide you with the best overall full-body hydromassage that will leave you relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated.

Medical disclaimer: This information is not intended to prescribe a particular diagnosis or course of action. We are not medical professionals. Please contact your GP or other medical professional for advice if you have any concerns about your current health or well-being.