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Pros

A few years ago as an engineer i'd been caught short on a job and was reduced to using my lender 3m cheap tape. It's heavier than my old 5 metre measure but that's to be expected as it's 3 metres longer. Absolutely gutted as was easy to read and study...  Read More

The belt clip is still attached and working well. In fact, functionality wise, it is still as good as new. It’s well worth every penny.



Cons

The ain fatmaxes are pretty good but this version isn't an improvement. Very disappointing for an expensive tape measure. This is deceptive to say the least!

This has lasted 2 months. The tape itself just breaks after a while. Damaged 43cm to 46cm.

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Quality


Still the best on the market, the end with the 2 different hooks is helpful.


I know the title fat max fairly describes the tape and its strong build quality and it fulfills all of these things, in the end...  Read More


As stated it retracts well but at a speed that could give your finger a wallop with the heavy duty end stop.


Decided to splash out on a quality tape measure that doesn’t bend easily, looks really good (chrome finish), and has a big hook...  Read More

Competitiveness


This is a great tape measure from a trusted brand.


I got a fatmax on offer so thought i’d go for it.

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    good, quality, easy, best and last.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 3,489 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 10 2023.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have mixed feelings about this tape


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    However the tape is large for my hand and on the heavy side


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Tried lots of cheaper tapes but all end up breaking so worth paying more for better quality


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Need the stand out 4m plus great


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I normally go through one tap every 6 months


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I got a fatmax on offer so thought i’d go for it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It took over a year to destroy it and i’ve gone straight out and bought another


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Decided to splash out on a quality tape measure that doesn’t bend easily looks really good chrome finish and has a big hook at the end of the measure

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