Pros & Cons
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.
Highlights
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
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- This product had a total of 3,489 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 10 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
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