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"It's heavy but I like that Wahl is built to last"...

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023

I have been using Wahl shavers for decades and still have a couple of Wahl dinosaurs I use for manscaping. Yes, they stand the test of time.

This is a nice looking shaver. I like that this has 10 attachments which is a good number. Since I have opted for the buzz cut it would be even nicer if they had even more on the shorter buzz side, but honestly between a 1.5mm and a 3.0mm and the next one up I should be fine. The shaver is heavy in the hand so it's nice that it cuts easily and quickly because your arm may get tired, especially when shaving the back of your head. Also, you will need to stop and brush out the hair shrapnel repeatedly which will add time to your haircut process.

I really wanted to compare a cordless to a corded quality Wahl since I have been using cordless off-brand shavers to do my buzz cuts for the past few years. The POWER is definitely there and the cut is quite good. I have only used it for one cut so I will need a few more haircuts before I can speak to that for sure but it seems to be better.

The attachments are high quality and easy to apply and remove. Everything they supply you in this full kit is well made from the case to all the various pieces. The cord is nice and long and as much as I will ever need.

If I learn anything interesting I will update this review down the road.

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Xai Vang

Very disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

I bought these clippers to replace my broken Wahl 79752T clippers. These so-called Elite Pro is barely any better than the economically Wahl that I had before. I mean, is it more powerful than the basic clippers as advertised? Yes, but it cost almost more than twice the price of than it's more basic counterpart clippers. I don't recommend these unless your old clippers are broken like mines were and you need to buy a new set of clippers anyways.

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TheDaliLova

"It's heavy but I like that Wahl is built to last"...

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023

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GaS Ginsters

Great balance of quality and affordability for the average home user.

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020

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When I was younger my wife used to cut my hair. Now I get my haircut at the barber shop to save her the work. But with COVID-19 in full effect, I found myself once again leaning on my wife. My current unit has a quick release blade to allow for better cleaning after use. While cleaning the unit with the blade removed, I knocked the blade by accident and it fell to the floor. The drop was counter height (about 3 feet), and the plastic clip that attaches the blade to the handheld unit broke off.

Knowing I would most likely need another cut in 4-5 weeks, I began my search for a replacement. I looked locally at the big box stores first only to find that I was not alone in needing personal grooming equipment. With experience from my last mishap, one of my requirements was to be that the clips need to be metal. This narrowed my options greatly. Online search brought up mainly professional grade clippers for business use, and attached with them were professional grade prices.

After a quick check online with the Membership Warehouses, I happened upon a combo set of Clipper and Beard trimmer by Wahl that fit the bill. It was on sale for forty bucks! Two days after placing my order, I was informed that they were sold out. Knowing that Wahl makes clippers with metal clips, I began my research with Wahl products and settled on this one.

Don't get me wrong, everyone was still sold out everywhere, but I began a weekly search in case inventory was replenished. Amazon was the first to post availability. It was a pre-order with stock expected in mid-May, but it was good enough for me. I placed my order immediately. Good thing too, I checked my order that same evening and the pre-sale was sold out.

There isn't much to clippers, pretty much blades and a motor. So my focus will be mainly on these two things. This clipper was used 3 times since it arrived and my wife is pretty impressed with it. It's got a good weight to it at about 1 lb and the motor isn't too loud. For the blades, this set claims to have self sharpening blades made of stainless steel! 3 uses and still no tearing out my hair, so no complaints from me. As for the motor, it's powerful enough to move the blades quickly enough to not pull at my hairs. I think it's worth mentioning here that my hair is considered thick and coarse. As I mentioned before, the motor is relatively quiet, and while the unit does heat up, it doesn't get too hot.

The other good thing about this set is that it's backed by a 5 year warranty.

On the downside, there isn't much to say right now. After 3 uses, nothing went wrong. And with a 5 year manufacturers warranty, I don't expect many issues to come. The guide combs range from 1.5mm (No. 1.5) to 1 inch (No. 8), and they all have metal clips. If I had to nit-pick at some improvements, I'd say that the blade cover could be of better design. I found it difficult to put on after cleaning it. Oh and the cleaning brush, it would have been nice if they provided a larger one in addition to the small detailed brush.

Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. The unit performs well and doesn't break the bank. It's a great balance of quality and affordability for the average home user.

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Tessa

High Performance Clippers Pay for Themselves

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016

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I have owned quite a few clippers in the 18 years I’ve been married. My husband has always preferred to have his hair cut at home and when we had boys, they preferred home haircuts as well. The boys have really thick hair and our last clippers just weren’t working very well without pulling. We decided to look for a really good pair of clippers figuring they would pay for themselves by not having to go to the barber. Plus, working well would make haircuts a little less of a hassle. After a lot of research, we went with the Wahl Elite Pro Haircutting Kit.

I have to say that this really is a quality set and that is evident from the starting from the case. The case is a thick, sturdy plastic with a really nice latch on it that works so well. The clipper is very heavyweight but easy to grip even through three haircuts in one day. It’s definitely much quieter than the models we have previously chosen, so that was a bonus. Also, I can still feel my hands after cutting the boys’ hair, so the vibration isn’t too intense either. The clipper has a very long cord, so I can have the boys stand in the bathtub to catch the hair while I cut their hair and there is still room to move around.

One of my boys has really thick hair, one has what I’ve been told is beaded hair and it’s very silky feeling, and my husband has thinner, soft hair. This cuts all three hair types without any problems at all.

I’ve had this for a while now and I’d say it’s quite durable as it is still running just like the day I received it. The blades are still sharp and the guide combs still clip securely. The guide combs are a heavy plastic and they lock securely to the clippers when you are using them. The clips are stainless steel, so you can be sure they will last. The guide combs have the sizes embossed into the plastic as well as on the stainless steel clips, so you know exactly what size you are using each time. With three different people wanting three different lengths, that is a life saver for me. No more guess work from ink rubbing off and leaving me without guard sizes.

The scissors that come with the set are high quality and come in a case. They are a rounded tip, so that makes me feel a lot safer about using them to clip any stray hairs around my boys’ ears. The set also comes with a very nice apron so you can contain the mess mostly. It also has a hair comb with both fine teeth and bigger ones.

The entire set is a 21 Piece kit which includes: the premium clipper, clipper blade guard, premium storage case, guide combs: Numbers 1/2, 1, 1 1/2-3/16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, large styling comb, blade oil, cleaning brush, stainless steel scissors, scissors blade cover, large nylon signature barbers cape, cord wrap, guide comb storage bag, and full color English and Spanish instructions and styling guide.

This product is made in the USA and is made for use in USA electrical outlets only.

Everyone in my family loves this hair clipper set and I can tell you that it has definitely already paid for itself.

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Old Deer Hunter

Suggestion for WAHL

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2016

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As soon as I received the clippers, I turned them over to view the “bottom plate”, and my first reaction was “this is a used clipper!” I instantly recalled another post stating they had returned their order because it was a used clipper! I burst out laughing! I have worked with steel; stainless steel, and other metals most of my life, and I know that regular steel and stainless in the natural state may have that old, “used” look. So Wahl, I would respectfully suggest that you “buff the plate” so that it would be in keeping with the great looking clipper that it is – it truly detracts, cheapens, the overall appearance of a great looking clipper!
I have owned several other brands of clippers over the years, but this was my first try with WAHL; so I read the instructions, oiled the clipper as instructed, turned it on and let it run a bit, wiped away excess oil, and popped on a #2 spacer, and began trimming my beard. It was a bit noisy, but it was quieter than the others I have owned. Not once, since I have been using the clippers, have they snagged a hair (we all know that painful feeling), and I was amazed as to how “smooth” my beard looked after I had completed trimming. Awesome!
The heavy-duty cord is great, and although considerably longer than I needed, I “small-looped” it to what I thought was a perfect length, squeezed the loop, and tied it with a Velcro cinch. The case is very flimsy, and everything has to be arranged just so for all pieces to fit. (That been said, I did not buy the clippers based upon the quality of the storage case). I solved that inconvenience; since I only use the #2 or #3 spacer, I placed the spares in a Ziploc bag and stashed them in the cabinet for possible future use). I have since placed the clippers, spacer, oil, brush, etc., in an old faux-leather clipper case that I have, and it works perfectly. I also use a short handle, 1-1/2 “ soft hair cleaning brush from a previous clipper set. I am one happy man!
I have used the clippers for several months now; I am very, very satisfied, and yes, I eagerly recommend the clippers to my friends. Due to the “used” looking faceplate and poor storage case, I will give it a 4 out of 5 rating.

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Esvargot

A good, powerful trimmer

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

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Had an older, less powerful Wahl before this, purchased at least 7-8 yrs ago. Am very happy with this one after first use. Use it to buzz family member's hair - #3 attachment. Very smooth, powerful, clean cut, quick work, more attachments than I will ever use [but the L and R feather attachements are an essential for me].
Saw the hair clipper review in wirecutter, and actually first bought their "upgrade" pick - an Oster. Returned that one w/o using because of the minimal attachments included. This Wahl was wirecutter's top pick and I can see why. Unqualified thumbs-up.

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RTEX

Makes It Easy to Cut My Own Hair

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024

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I've had these clippers for 2 years now and am extremely happy with them. these are great clippers for cutting your own hair. The clippers seem to be fairly heavy duty and they take very little maintenance, with plenty of guard sizes for any type of cut. You might want to buy some extra Wahl oil, as these clippers should last you a long time.

I was afraid to cut my own hair at first, but after some reading and watching some videos, I found it not so hard at all. I got a lot better at cutting after a couple of times. Just go slow, start with a large guard that will only cut a little bit off, so you get a feel of using them, and if you make a mistake, it will grow back.

I do recommend getting a nice size mirror that you can hand hold, to see the back of your hair in your main mirror. It will also be helpful to get yourself a good neckline shaving template. I found a very good extra large 9-inch mirror with handle and a silicone neckline shaving template on Amazon.

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bill cart

Excellent clipper

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024

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Not much to say but they are powerful and work great. No snagging just pure cutting comfort.

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Nathaniel King

Works very well after some tweaking...

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024

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Initially it just didn't work, like at all. It would cut smoothly for 2 seconds and then the blade would just...stop. At first I thought it was just a bad set and even a little hair was clogging it up, but after around 45 minutes of troubleshooting, I was finally able to figure it out, sort of. I unscrewed the 2 metal blade pieces, lubed them up a bit, screwed them back on, making sure not to over-tighten the top piece, and it works just fine now. Hopefully that helps anyone else that might be having a similar issue.

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Happy haircuts

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

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I have been giving myself haircuts since 2020 COVID when barbers near me were closed. This is my second Wahls' clipper. It shaves my hair really nice and fast. A lot of sizes to choose from, I prefer using the smaller size clips and it works. The noise is not that loud, it is comfortable. Would recommend, I am happy with this

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Lindsey Andrews

Easy to Use

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024

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My wife followed the instructions and had my undercut cleaned up in less than 20 minutes without a lick of experience. The cable is a little clunky, and you have to be very specific about how it’s plugged in (polarized per the manual), but that’s pretty mild when it comes to cons.

All of the accessories were nice bonuses, excluding the scissors. They are wildly dull and barely cut. Love the comb and apron.

For at-home maintenance for folks with buzzes, 100% worth it.

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