🐍 CobraPRESS Design Update — Soft Silicone Pyramid Engineering Complete
5 months ago
– Fri, May 08, 2026 at 03:40:56 PM
Dear Amazing CobraPRESS Backers, ✨
I wanted to share another important development update as we continue refining the pyramid treatment heads before production.
The hard pyramid head with the internal honeycomb structure has turned out exceptionally well. It gives us the strength, balance, and deep treatment feel we were aiming for, while still keeping the overall CobraPRESS lightweight and comfortable to use.
However, as we moved into development of the softer silicone pyramid head, we encountered a new challenge.
Unlike the rigid version, a fully solid silicone pyramid became far too heavy once produced at full scale. While the softness felt great, the added weight negatively affected the balance and handling of the tool.
To solve this, we engineered an entirely new internal core structure specifically for the silicone version. This allows the soft pyramid head to maintain its shape and treatment feel without carrying unnecessary mass. In other words, it stays soft where it matters, supportive where it needs to be, and balanced in the hand during use.
This required additional tooling and engineering refinement, but it was the final piece of the puzzle.
The good news is that we are now moving forward with tooling for both pyramid head versions:
• The hard honeycomb performance head
• The softer silicone comfort head
With these designs now finalized, we are preparing for production.
Every adjustment we’ve made throughout this process has been focused on making CobraPRESS feel truly premium in real-world use, not just good in a prototype. Weight distribution, balance, density, comfort, and pressure transfer all matter tremendously when creating a tool designed for deep muscle treatment.
P.S. A quick note regarding shipping addresses and BackerKit surveys:
I have not yet sent out the BackerKit survey forms, so if you have recently moved or your shipping address has changed, no problem at all. I intentionally waited so we can collect the most accurate and up-to-date shipping information possible closer to production and fulfillment.
The surveys will be sent shortly before shipping begins, and we will ship directly to the address you provide at that time.
This should help minimize address errors, forwarding issues, and lost packages during fulfillment.
Thank you again for your incredible patience, encouragement, and belief in this invention throughout the development journey. We are getting very close now, and I’m excited to continue sharing the progress with you as production begins.
I am sincerely grateful for your continued support,
David.
🐍 CobraPRESS Design Update. — Pyramid Internal Design Breakthrough
6 months ago
– Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 03:35:12 PM
Dear Amazing CobraPRESS Backers, ✨
I wanted to share an important update on the pyramid head development, as this has been the primary focus of our recent work.
To achieve the correct feel as an injection molded product, we needed to completely redesign the internal structure of the pyramid head. The goal was very specific: make the head light enough to improve the overall balance of the tool, while still being strong enough to deliver solid, deep pressure during use.
After multiple iterations, we developed an internal honeycomb structure, like the one shown above. This design allows us to precisely control strength, weight, and load transfer. It reduces unnecessary mass while maintaining the structural integrity needed for effective treatment. Often nature already has a solution, so thank you Bees! 🐝
Just as importantly, this structure had to be engineered to work within the constraints of injection molding, which required careful alignment between design intent and manufacturing reality. That process took time, but it was necessary to ensure consistency at scale.
The good news is that this approach is working very well. The current samples are giving us the balance, density, and feel we were aiming for. A heavy pyramid treatment head on the end of your lightweight CobraPRESS would have produced an awkward unbalanced feel. This design improvement will keep it light on the wrist, but still provide deep penetration!
With this now resolved, we are ready to cut the final molds for the pyramid heads and move forward into production.
This design work has put us slightly behind our original schedule, but it ensures that the final product will have the correct weight, balance, and treatment feel, which is ultimately what matters most.
Thank you for your continued patience and support. I’ll keep you updated as we move into the next phase.
I am sincerely grateful for your patience and understanding,
David.
🐍 CobraPRESS Design Update — Pyramid Head Geometry/ Density.
8 months ago
– Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 09:42:59 AM
Dear Amazing CobraPRESS Backers, ✨
I wanted to share another honest design update and show you where our attention is focused right now.
The handle and stand are looking excellent and have reached the level of quality and finish we were aiming for. Finishing touches on the silicone will be improved even further in production, but these pieces are ready to go. The remaining work is centered on the most important functional component of the entire system: the pyramid head.
We are currently running multiple iterations of the pyramid head to match the density and feel of the original 3D-printed prototype you can see in the background of the photo below. That prototype established the performance benchmark for how CobraPRESS should interact with muscle tissue.
As you can see from the pyramid in the foreground, the molded version is not yet the correct shape. The differences are subtle visually, but very meaningful in use. Because the pyramid tip is the point that transfers force into the body, its geometry directly determines the treatment effect.
To help achieve the correct density and tactile response, we are now developing a honeycomb internal insert inside the pyramid head. This structure allows us to better control stiffness, weight, and load transfer so the molded version can reproduce the same feel as the prototype with a solid, silent feel.
We are continuing to refine the shape and internal structure until the pyramid produces the same predictable, controlled pressure we designed it for. The goal is very specific: the pyramid must create the right conditions for ischemic compression to help deactivate muscle tension and deliver the relief CobraPRESS was designed to provide.
This phase requires iteration and measurement, and we are committed to getting it right before moving forward.
Thank you for your continued patience and support. I will share the next update as soon as the pyramid head geometry and internal structure are finalized.
With Respect and Gratitude,
David.
🐍 CobraPRESS Engineering Update — Pyramid Head Tooling.
9 months ago
– Thu, Jan 08, 2026 at 12:53:07 PM
Dear CobraPRESS Backers, ✨
I wanted to share a clear engineering update so you know exactly where things stand.
I’ve now received the tooling for the core CobraPRESS components, and those tools have been reviewed and are complete.
The only tooling still being finalized is for the pyramid heads. The reason is straightforward: we are finalizing the exact apex geometry because we are producing two separate pyramid heads with two different material densities (a firmer head and a softer head). Since the pyramid tip is the functional interface with the body, small differences in point feel can create large differences in perceived pressure and comfort—especially when you change density.
Before cutting the final pyramid tooling, we’re validating the design so that:
• The firm head delivers focused, repeatable pressure without feeling overly sharp
• The soft head provides a more forgiving feel while maintaining precision and control
• Both heads remain consistent and predictable across manufacturing batches, and, the same tooling can be used for both heads!
From a creator’s standpoint, this is the right order of operations: define performance first with factory made prototypes, then finalize the tool, rather than cutting steel and trying to “tune” the feel after the fact.
Everything else is aligned and moving forward. This last step is simply to ensure that both pyramid options perform as intended and feel clearly distinct in a good way.
Thank you for your patience and trust. I’ll share the next update once the pyramid head design is signed off and the tooling is completed.
David.
🐍 One Final Detail — Perfecting the CobraPRESS Click
10 months ago
– Sun, Dec 07, 2025 at 10:19:50 AM
Dear Amazing CobraPRESS Backers, ✨
Thank you again for being part of this journey. As we move through the final steps before full production, I wanted to share a small but meaningful refinement we’re working on right now, one that you’ll feel every time you use CobraPRESS.
When you switch between the different pyramid heads, you’ll feel a mechanical click as the head locks into place. It’s an important moment, it gives you confidence that the head is fully secured before you start working on a muscle zone.
Right now we’re finalizing one detail in the locking mechanism to make sure that click feels:
✔︎ Crisp and satisfying
✔︎ Secure (with no play or looseness)
✔︎ Easy to change with one hand
This refinement is not about the pressure you apply to your muscles, it’s specifically about the attachment mechanism. We want that feedback to feel intentional, solid, and premium every time you change the head.
It’s a small adjustment, but it’s the kind of detail that elevates the experience from “works well” to “I love using this”.
As soon as the final mechanism is dialed in, we’ll share a quick video and some close-up photos so you can see (and almost hear) the difference.
Thank you for your support, your trust, and your excitement. CobraPRESS is on its way! And, we’re making sure every interaction feels as good as the relief it delivers.
With gratitude,
David.
