Simmons Beautyrest Authentic Talalay Latex Foam Firm Support Standard Pillow
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Simmons Beautyrest Authentic Talalay Latex Foam Firm Support Standard Pillow
Customer Review: Good but not as expected.
Summary: 3 Stars
I go through pillows faster than anyone I've ever met. My wife can't understand how I destroy pillows inside, sometimes, less than a week, but usually within a couple of months. They flatten and separate and clump up and I can't sleep... it's horrible. So after some research online the Tallalay Latex Foam Pillow looked to be my saviour. My perfect pillow. It's supportive, it will never flatten, it's comfortable and it won't separate and clump! Where have you been all my life.
So I ordered the Queen Size Firm pillow seen here with great expectations! I am sorry to say that I'm quite a bit disappointed. While it's true that it is very comfortable and soft, and springs back and doesn't clump, what it doesn't do is support. The foam compresses so easily under pressure that I am horrified that they can use the word Firm to describe it. The pillow just isn't thick enough or firm enough. The pillow is only about 7" thick and compresses to about 1" under your head. As a side sleeper this just isn't good. Now, for back sleepers this pillow is fantastic. When I lay on my back it is the most comfortable pillow I have ever used, but then that's what a SOFT pillow is for.
So my quest for the perfect pillow will continue. What would be perfect for me would be to find a similar tallalay foam latex pillow that is truly firm. Perhaps about 8-9" thick with a bit let compressibility or denser foam. They should still sell this model but certainly not with a Firm description.
Customer Review: Not your average pillow fight pillow! - Updated
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all, I could not believe how heavy this pillow was when I received it; the Talalay Latex is obviously a very dense material - you could do some serious damage if you were exchanging blows with one of these babies!
The first night I used the pillow, I couldn't get comfortable on it. It is rather tall and I felt like it didn't let my head sink in enough. But after using it for a few nights, and trying different sleeping positions, I came to adjust to the support provided and I like it. In fact, after using it for about a month now, I have come to really like this pillow.
I don't think I can really describe the pillow any better than some of the other reviewers have, but just be aware that this is not really a "soft" pillow, but more of a "springy" one - and it does cradle your head nicely.
**Updated April, 2011: After using this pillow for about a year and a half now, I thought I should come back and mention that I really LOVE this pillow. It definitely adjusted to my sleeping style, and I can tell a big difference if I am traveling and have to use another pillow (though I love it so much that I always bring it with me on road trips). It is still pretty firm and shows no signs of wearing out any time soon.
Customer Review: Firm support does not equal hard pillow
Summary: 5 Stars
The only word to describe these pillows is "perfect". They are without question the most comfortable pillows I have ever slept on, and I do mean sleep. No more waking up, punching the pillow back into the shape I want, then trying to fall back asleep. Now I fall asleep and don't wake up until the alarm goes off. The pillows are soft and extremely comfortable, but don't equate soft with lack of support, or conversely firm with hard. Your head sinks softly into the foam and is practically cradled by the foam, but under your head the foam compresses and provides the firm support advertised, again firm, but not hard. When I move, roll over, or whatever, the foam instantly springs back up into shape, unlike memory foam. I don't want a pillow where the shape of my head is deeply pressed into the foam for many seconds as the foam slowly resumes its original shape; these latex foam pillows respond to every movement of my head instantly. As I said, the only word needed to describe these pillows is "perfect".Customer Review: The most wonderful pillow ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been looking for a foam pillow, remembering as a teen I had one and loved it. I never can find a good pillow--my neck hurts, my TMJ would get worse, or my ears would be sore. I have had a very hard time finding a good one, and was thrilled when I found this on amazon. Latex foam pillows are far superior in comfort to the popular "memory foam," which I think is so uncomfortable--I mean, it smooshes down and stays there--how is that support? Latex foam, on the other hand, is light, but so supportive. It's springy--it's gently lifting you up. Anyway, I've had it for about a week and slept better than I have in years. I absolutely love it! Also, I can't believe how fast I got it. When I ordered it it was out of stock, and I chose free shipping. Had it in a few days. Wow! Thanks Amazon. (PS The latex smells a little funny at first, but the smell was completely gone within a few days.)Customer Review: Good value just not quite what I expected
Summary: 4 Stars
After watching an online video review of this product, I decided to purchase two of these pillows to replace our current pillows. I selected these pillows because the description most closely matched our current pillows. I believe the pillows to be pretty close to the ones we replaced but not a perfect match. They seem to be just a tad firmer than the pillows we had been using. We had a little difficulty getting used to the "new" pillows. My hubby complained of a "stiff neck" and likewise had some discomfort getting used to them. I hate changing to new pillows because you are never able to get exactly the ones
like you're used to sleeping on. After weeks of use, I feel they are still a little firmer then we like but have adjusted. The perfect pillow is definately very hard to find. That said, I would still rate the pillows as a very good pillow, and at a fair price.