Introducing NICE ROCC: The World’s First Precision Handheld Palm Cooling Device

May 7, 2025

Proven with Professional Athletes, NICE ROCC Enhances Athletic Performance by Cooling the Core to Providing Rapid Recovery; Fully Self-Contained Unit Uses Advanced, Solid-State Technology

BOULDER, Colo. (May 07, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – NICE Recovery, (https://getnice.com), a market leader in performance and recovery technology, today announces the launch of NICE ROCC, the world’s first fully self-contained, precision palm-cooling device designed to enhance athletic performance.

Developed by NICE Recovery and designed by Studio F.A. Porsche, the NICE ROCC is manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, USA using advanced electronic cooling to manage core body temperature without ice or water. NICE ROCC can run for over two hours on a single charge, is portable, durable, and weighs 2 kg (4.4 lbs). Made with machined aluminum, ABS plastic and solid-state electronics, the NICE ROCC is engineered to withstand intense sports environments.

The ROCC is the most advanced palm-cooling device available, offering a performance and competitive edge for any athlete and a natural fit for strength training, hockey, soccer, HIIT, basketball, football, CrossFit® and HYROX®, track and field, and lacrosse, among other sports and activities. Professional sports teams and athletes are already integrating NICE ROCC into training and competition.

The effectiveness of palm cooling (also known as palmer cooling or heat dumping) is documented through extensive clinical research from top universities and the military*. The results confirm that cooling the blood through the hands significantly enhances endurance and delays fatigue. Using the NICE ROCC during resistive exercise can increase workout volume by 20-30 percent. During half-time, the NICE ROCC optimizes recovery and maximizes second-half performance.

“NICE ROCC offers improved performance right in the palm of your hands. It’s easy to use, precise, and most importantly, it works,” said Michael Ross, Founder and CEO, NICE Recovery. “Every single athlete that has tried the ROCC has reported an improvement in performance. Many have reported achieving personal bests because of the ROCC.”

The ROCC is available today at https://getnice.com/products/rocc-palm-cooling-device.

NICE ROCC is the latest design by NICE Recovery, an established leader in recovery and performance technology and creator of the NICE1 iceless cold + compression therapy device, which is used by many of the top athletes and teams in the world including the French, Norwegian and Croatian National Ski Teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Yankees, Manchester United F.C., and Chelsea F.C. It is also used and prescribed by the top surgeons at University of Colorado Sports Medicine, the Steadman Clinic, and the Hospital for Special Surgery.

NICE ROCC Features:

• Innovative, Precision Cooling Technology: ROCC uses solid-state, electronic cooling (50-60ºF) to manage core body temperature without ice or water, enhancing endurance and performance.
• Optimized Palm Cooling: Direct cooling in the palms leverages arterio-venous anastomoses (AVAs) to deliver cooled blood throughout the body, restoring ATP production and counteracting muscle fatigue. (ATP is the energy source for muscles).
• Portable and Durable: Weighing only 2 kg (4.4 lbs), ROCC runs for over two hours per charge and is built with machined aluminum, ABS plastic and solid-state electronics to withstand intense sports environments.
• Haptic Timer: A built-in timer with haptic feedback signals optimal cooling duration, keeping athletes focused without interruptions.
• The Only Device of Its Kind in the World: Fully self-contained, the ROCC requires no ice or water and uniquely offers precision cooling to maximize athletic performance.

*References:

• • University of Hiroshima, 2023 – “Cold water immersion of the hand and forearm during half-time improves intermittent exercise performance in the heat”
  • Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Science, 1997 – “Prevention of heat strain by immersing hands and forearms in water”
  • The Huberman Lab, 2021 – Dr. Kraig Heller: “Using Temperature for Performance, Brain and Body Health”
  • Disruptive Science & Technology, 2012 – “Enhancing Thermal Exchange in Humans and Practical Applications”

About NICE Recovery:

Founded in 2012, NICE Recovery is a leading developer of iceless cooling and compression technology. NICE products include the NICE1 cold + compression system and the ROCC, the world’s first fully self-contained palm cooling device that enhances athletic performance. Learn more at: https://getnice.com

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Matt Bennett
ECHOS Brand Communications
matt@echoscomm.com