What are the best clippers??

Hi,

Firstly, this is unashamedly copy and pasted from a post I made 2 seconds back! Didn't see any point in writing the whole lot again!

I believe in a situation like this, a review or 2 are needed! One would hope I can provide you with a few without bias!

I think when considering any clipper there are a few important things to consider.

Weight
Power
Size (and/or how well the hand peice is designed to fit the users hand)
Reliability
Price

Therefor you will read with each of the 3 reviews below those 5 words repeated as I think that that's what is important.

I personally always recommend anything German...or Heineger. However, in in this case a Hauptner clipper is well worth a mention. Below are a few reviews of what I consider to be your best options. There are other clippers available but these are my best recommendations.

So let us start with the Heineger Delta. I'll also use this as a benchmark as its a cracker! It is shaped slim lined and looks like it has been designed, not just thrown together. It has 3 speeds making it incredibly versatile. As with all Heineger clippers it is very well engineered, making it quiet, powerful and reliable. Other than the drive block the head is made of metal and is therefor made to stand up to a fair share of hard work compared to plastic heads which wear quicker than a bad joke. You screw the blades on and alter the tension with a knob on the head. I suppose this means you have to carry round a screwdriver with you where as other makes there is no need but it is little to pay for such an all rounder.

So...next... the hauptner 2000. Similarly priced to the Heineger, it is light, powerful, quiet, the hand piece is not bulky at all and it doesn't look like something Noah would have thrown overboard the Ark. It has similar engineering qualities to the 2 above. The tension system is the traditional nut, bolt and spring job. They are not known for being 'temperamental'.

Wolseleys... I guess the equivalent (or as close as) would be the Falcon. Its a tiny bit lighter than the Heineger delta, more powerful but same cutting speed. The size is favorable considering how powerful it is. I beleive all Falcons are fitted with a metal head which makes them slightly noisy but reliable as any. I have to say the user 'TheEngineer' knows alot about these clippers so you couls ask him if you were considering them but I have to say, they're probably not anything a Heineger isn't... (Sorry Ian!!!)

Lastly you have listers...and in particular the Lister Legend. I probably dont have too much to say about the lister legend. Typical lister, plastic comb studs and head. I dont personally like them but in the interests of inpartiality they are slightly less powerful than the heinger clipper but a hell of a lot lighter (plastic is lighter than metal) (& less durable ). Its similar sircumfrance and but is shorter therefor more agile. We then have reliability to discuss....or lack of! To be honest I hate listers for 2 reasons, plastic comb studs and plastic cutter drive yolks. Both will wear in time and will need replacing quicker than any equivalent part on any other clipper. Also, the clippers are always quiet in the showroom but seem to scream a little louder having clipped a couple of times, this bugs me also.

Now, a quick 'Google shopping' search brings up these prices (not conclusive but a fair idea):

Heineger Delta: £290
Hauptner 2000: £273
Wolseley Falcon: £289
Lister Legend: £285

I know they're more expensive but I'd buy The Heinger Delta clippers. They look cool, they are powerful and have 3 speeds...ideal.

Hope thats helpful!
 
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