Thank you for your excellent review. I'll be addressing the questions to help everyone out. Regarding your preference for a flat-bottom tamper, our threaded base design was developed with the general consumer in mind. However, I will certainly pass your feedback on to our R&D team. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between the two designs, which I hope will be helpful: - Flat Bottom: Enhances concentration and increases balance. - Threaded: Promotes concentric extraction, optimizes selection, and enhances coffee flavor extraction. BTW, the tamper discount can be combined with our new product discounts. Go check it out and see how much you can save-I promise you'll be pleasantly surprised, lol! 🥳🥳
Threaded/ripple response: "promotes concentric extraction, optimizes selection, and enhances coffee flavor extraction" COME ON...LOLOLOL....Maybe some people are stupid and fall for this..Maybe even most...But you are delusional if you think its true!!!!! Here is more. "Flat bottom; enhances concentration and increases balance". Your scientific "theories" are almost as bad as some others. I am sure you have run the numbers on your .0000 precision meters and measures and you see a .0001 difference, and there is your data science BS. Dont get me wrong guys, We love some of the products. Just relax on your ideas of why things are the way they are. The ripple is a PROBLEM just as Jack mentioned. I hate it, as I get grinds stuck to it, and makes a mess, and cant wait to get rid of mine. I have seen some that screw off and you can swap to a flat. If done right, this would be a solid option.
Cheers Jack! Your content brightens my day (or night). Hopefully the rest of this product line follows the lead of this new tamper and is more modest on the branding! Keep up the good work and thanks for the review!
Another great review. I personally like the look of the tamper and think I will definitely be adding this to my work flow soon. Thanks for all your hard work.
i have the predecessor of this tamper. it’s very precise around the edges for most baskets. my only concern is the absorbed impact to the coffee bed when the pressure is released. the only negative about the previous version (which seems to be addressed here) is the coffee grounds get stuck between the tamper and its leveler
Really good magnetic funnel! Their magnetic WDT with needles spread regulation is also cool, and for a tamper, I got one with a wood handle and switchable 12 or 6 kilos springs I guess 😅 58mm 20gr dex basket is also not bad at all!
@@stevegee218 I have seen it on their website. It is a bit different. It only has 3 springs New tamper retracts after hitting tamping pressure while the previous one just clicks when you get to 30lbs.
It’s currently not available on Amazon in the USA. On the MHW-3Bomber website it shows as $58 USD, but only the 58.35mm is currently available. Thanks for sharing your experience with this new tool. It certainly looks intuitive and easy to use.
@@JMWexperience in the manual and in the info they sent to me they mentioned 3 different sizes but right now only 58.35 is available. On MHW they offer at $58 but you can use my discount code (in the description) for extra 12% off.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks for the info! I will definitely use your discount code once I find out when the 54mm is available. I’ll just check their website periodically. I’m very surprised by the very reasonable price.
I got the Blind Shaker from them… don’t like the extra step in my routine… The product itself is well made. But in my opinion the coffee grounds don’t fall perfectly into the portafilter like the Weber one seems to do.
@@rkytr.2765 I only had MHW shakers in the past and didn’t like the workflow but can’t say if Weber would be better. Some say it is, some say it isn’t.
@@QuickQuips I agree!!! A little bit of distance between the shaker and the portafilter (using a funnel) really helps distribute the puck. Personally, I then use a cyclone to redistribute the surface and my shots are now super-consistent. It might be overkill, but it's fun overkill. 😂
Sometimes, Chinese knockoffs can have some minor issues. They often manage to replicate about 80% of the product, but the finer details might be lacking, and they may not fully understand the reasons behind the design. I’ve bought three Chinese-made blind shakers, but unfortunately, none of them worked well for me. One had a hook in the middle axis that caused larger grinds to get stuck, another was supposed to be compatible with 51/54/58mm but had a hole that was too small, causing the grinds to pile up in the portafilter. The last one was almost an exact replica of the WW shaker and was more expensive, but all of them had retention issues. In the end, I got the original WW shaker, which has a coating to prevent retention problems, and I’ve been enjoying using it ever since
You know what? Most Chinese brands have stopped making flat base tampers because most casual users in China prefer the ripple or waffle pattern simply for its appearance. They don't know much about extraction and think these patterns are more 'special,' so they tend to buy them.
@@mycoffeeshow111 YEs, I think so, but the variable vs variable with only size difference DLC burrs will help understand IF any difference is in the cup with size and design. Then build quality. How precise are they made so after cleaning them you assemble and how close it is to the setting before if you can pull a shot and still holding position. Because the 64v can be found around 450-550, the 83v can be found 600-800. The price is not a huge difference. But the question ...Is it worth it? and why? Also, the 83 burr upgrade is so expensive, I would not do it. I rather just stick to 1 set of good burrs for espresso, as I dont like to mess around so much. But 64v if the taste is significantly better with SPP: MP, HU, LABSweet, etc then the price to upgrade over time is not bad. Or are these 2 sizes so different tasting that its hard to compare?
@@philindeblanc on average I find that bigger burrs open up the flavours more so I would recommend DF83v. Obviously I would love to try DF64v if I could.
@@mycoffeeshow111 thanks Jack! I too am leaning that way. But was trying to save some money. I am having trouble and for 6months almost, trying medium roasts just not tasting good. I went to the cafe and had from a good shop, and again, not good. So maybe I lean towards the classic Italian taste also.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I read this, and still reading the comments, but its interesting about the consistency. IDK if this is improved from February 2024. But sounds like the 64V might be best for me, as I like to try different coffee, and the 83v has dial issues from changing? This is the biggest reason for me to upgrade from my Eureka 50mm model (older model I have for over 13 years, looks like a mignon, but with doser). Dobranoc! (Well, its AM here).
@@jecstrike well, it is not a copy of FT but I can see it as an alternative. According to MHW it is calibrated and very precise. I will at some point record a video comparing both.
@@mycoffeeshow111 thanks, appreciate the review. Their first version of their tamper does that click as well, so im thinking if theres really a difference. Or its just a new look for the yu series.
i have another constant pressure tamper with ripples. i find you can keep it clean if you give it a twist at the bottom of the tamp. can the same thing be done with this one?
@@vincentmelvin1125 someone said that old model is self levelling but not calibrated. I haven’t tried it so can’t say for sure but this Impact tamper I really like.
@@JPC326 there will probably be a separate video about it. I prefer the look of FT but functionality of Impact tamper. There are few more differences but if you look at the price, MHW is the best choice.
It will be a hit if they introduce a flat version. I will never buy ripple tampers. It is not practical and does not have a positive effect on extraction (in fact, it is the opposite).
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks for noticing my comment, my problem with this tamper is about when releasing the click, it is a big shake to the basket, and break the compressed coffee closes the basket wall. I will share a picture and video with you later. The crack on coffee because of the hard release of spring!
Thank you for your excellent review. I'll be addressing the questions to help everyone out. Regarding your preference for a flat-bottom tamper, our threaded base design was developed with the general consumer in mind. However, I will certainly pass your feedback on to our R&D team. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between the two designs, which I hope will be helpful:
- Flat Bottom: Enhances concentration and increases balance.
- Threaded: Promotes concentric extraction, optimizes selection, and enhances coffee flavor extraction.
BTW, the tamper discount can be combined with our new product discounts. Go check it out and see how much you can save-I promise you'll be pleasantly surprised, lol! 🥳🥳
@@mhw3bomber thank you very much for your support and great espresso tools!
Threaded/ripple response: "promotes concentric extraction, optimizes selection, and enhances coffee flavor extraction" COME ON...LOLOLOL....Maybe some people are stupid and fall for this..Maybe even most...But you are delusional if you think its true!!!!! Here is more. "Flat bottom; enhances concentration and increases balance". Your scientific "theories" are almost as bad as some others. I am sure you have run the numbers on your .0000 precision meters and measures and you see a .0001 difference, and there is your data science BS. Dont get me wrong guys, We love some of the products. Just relax on your ideas of why things are the way they are. The ripple is a PROBLEM just as Jack mentioned. I hate it, as I get grinds stuck to it, and makes a mess, and cant wait to get rid of mine. I have seen some that screw off and you can swap to a flat. If done right, this would be a solid option.
Will there be a 53.5mm version?
@@mikele7982 Yes, coming soon, please stay tuned.
@@mycoffeeshow111 My pleasure.
Cheers Jack! Your content brightens my day (or night). Hopefully the rest of this product line follows the lead of this new tamper and is more modest on the branding! Keep up the good work and thanks for the review!
@@foxboxblue thank you for watching. I know that they read the comments so who knows.
Another great review. I personally like the look of the tamper and think I will definitely be adding this to my work flow soon. Thanks for all your hard work.
@@rkbeall thank you very much for watching. It definitely performs well.
Love your videos bro. Enjoy seeing some more affordable tools being reviewed well.
@@tigerag29607 Thank you very much for watching!!!
i have the predecessor of this tamper. it’s very precise around the edges for most baskets.
my only concern is the absorbed impact to the coffee bed when the pressure is released.
the only negative about the previous version (which seems to be addressed here) is the coffee grounds get stuck between the tamper and its leveler
@@ferologics thx for sharing. It seems like it does it’s job really well. As far as I can tell it doesn’t disturb the puck but I can’t be sure.
@@mycoffeeshow111 yes, same for the one i have, the spring mechanism seems pretty good.
Really good magnetic funnel! Their magnetic WDT with needles spread regulation is also cool, and for a tamper, I got one with a wood handle and switchable 12 or 6 kilos springs I guess 😅 58mm 20gr dex basket is also not bad at all!
@@etnamecul their tools are very functional and not expensive either. I should be getting few other toys to play with soon.
MHW also has a 4 base Impact (force tamper) kit. It has the other wood top handle. This kit has the flat, waffle, convex, rippled bases that screw on.
@@stevegee218 I have seen it on their website. It is a bit different. It only has 3 springs New tamper retracts after hitting tamping pressure while the previous one just clicks when you get to 30lbs.
It’s currently not available on Amazon in the USA. On the MHW-3Bomber website it shows as $58 USD, but only the 58.35mm is currently available. Thanks for sharing your experience with this new tool. It certainly looks intuitive and easy to use.
@@JMWexperience in the manual and in the info they sent to me they mentioned 3 different sizes but right now only 58.35 is available. On MHW they offer at $58 but you can use my discount code (in the description) for extra 12% off.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks for the info! I will definitely use your discount code once I find out when the 54mm is available. I’ll just check their website periodically. I’m very surprised by the very reasonable price.
@@JMWexperience thank you. Should be available soon, hopefully 😛
I got the Blind Shaker from them… don’t like the extra step in my routine…
The product itself is well made. But in my opinion the coffee grounds don’t fall perfectly into the portafilter like the Weber one seems to do.
I have the same shaker/experience.
@@rkytr.2765 I only had MHW shakers in the past and didn’t like the workflow but can’t say if Weber would be better. Some say it is, some say it isn’t.
At the price I forgive that kind of transgression. A magnetic funnel helps too.
@@QuickQuips I agree!!! A little bit of distance between the shaker and the portafilter (using a funnel) really helps distribute the puck. Personally, I then use a cyclone to redistribute the surface and my shots are now super-consistent. It might be overkill, but it's fun overkill. 😂
Sometimes, Chinese knockoffs can have some minor issues. They often manage to replicate about 80% of the product, but the finer details might be lacking, and they may not fully understand the reasons behind the design. I’ve bought three Chinese-made blind shakers, but unfortunately, none of them worked well for me. One had a hook in the middle axis that caused larger grinds to get stuck, another was supposed to be compatible with 51/54/58mm but had a hole that was too small, causing the grinds to pile up in the portafilter. The last one was almost an exact replica of the WW shaker and was more expensive, but all of them had retention issues. In the end, I got the original WW shaker, which has a coating to prevent retention problems, and I’ve been enjoying using it ever since
I really want one! 3mBomber is just cool!!!
@@FaithAndCoffeeBean check their website. They have like 15% off discount right now, and you can still use my discount code on top.
Looking forward to mhw manual and table grinder review
@@n6rcan thx. I should be getting some pour over tools and hand grinder first. It should be fun.
You know what? Most Chinese brands have stopped making flat base tampers because most casual users in China prefer the ripple or waffle pattern simply for its appearance. They don't know much about extraction and think these patterns are more 'special,' so they tend to buy them.
@@AnskarKong thank you for the info. Now I get it.
I agree, what is up with the ripples?!! Its why I have not bought some tampers! LOL . I am waiting for a DF64v vs DF83v video Jack! Cheers!
@@philindeblanc thank you for watching! Have you seen my recent DF83v vs DF64gen 2? th-cam.com/video/S6Onr_iRCHA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xOHGHQC15lWX12x5
@@mycoffeeshow111 YEs, I think so, but the variable vs variable with only size difference DLC burrs will help understand IF any difference is in the cup with size and design. Then build quality. How precise are they made so after cleaning them you assemble and how close it is to the setting before if you can pull a shot and still holding position. Because the 64v can be found around 450-550, the 83v can be found 600-800. The price is not a huge difference. But the question ...Is it worth it? and why?
Also, the 83 burr upgrade is so expensive, I would not do it. I rather just stick to 1 set of good burrs for espresso, as I dont like to mess around so much. But 64v if the taste is significantly better with SPP: MP, HU, LABSweet, etc then the price to upgrade over time is not bad. Or are these 2 sizes so different tasting that its hard to compare?
@@philindeblanc on average I find that bigger burrs open up the flavours more so I would recommend DF83v. Obviously I would love to try DF64v if I could.
@@mycoffeeshow111 thanks Jack! I too am leaning that way. But was trying to save some money. I am having trouble and for 6months almost, trying medium roasts just not tasting good. I went to the cafe and had from a good shop, and again, not good. So maybe I lean towards the classic Italian taste also.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I read this, and still reading the comments, but its interesting about the consistency. IDK if this is improved from February 2024. But sounds like the 64V might be best for me, as I like to try different coffee, and the 83v has dial issues from changing? This is the biggest reason for me to upgrade from my Eureka 50mm model (older model I have for over 13 years, looks like a mignon, but with doser). Dobranoc! (Well, its AM here).
Can you unscrew the base? If so can you swap it out with the force base?
@@hoskoned You can disassemble the whole tamper but unfortunately you are stuck with the base included. They may introduce flat version in the future.
So its not a force tamper alternative. It just clicks when the pressure is met. The earlier versions is a better looking tamper than this one.
@@jecstrike well, it is not a copy of FT but I can see it as an alternative. According to MHW it is calibrated and very precise. I will at some point record a video comparing both.
@@mycoffeeshow111 thanks, appreciate the review. Their first version of their tamper does that click as well, so im thinking if theres really a difference. Or its just a new look for the yu series.
I also use the Cyclone every day. I couldn't be bothered with a manual WDT... I'd rather have a cup of tea.
@@FatNorthernBigot agree, it speeds up my workflow alot.
i have another constant pressure tamper with ripples. i find you can keep it clean if you give it a twist at the bottom of the tamp. can the same thing be done with this one?
@@MrGone2k will have to try that. Thx for the tip!
I have the older model, the flash tampet, should i upgrade?
@@vincentmelvin1125 someone said that old model is self levelling but not calibrated. I haven’t tried it so can’t say for sure but this Impact tamper I really like.
How did it compare to force tamper ?
@@JPC326 there will probably be a separate video about it. I prefer the look of FT but functionality of Impact tamper. There are few more differences but if you look at the price, MHW is the best choice.
It will be a hit if they introduce a flat version. I will never buy ripple tampers. It is not practical and does not have a positive effect on extraction (in fact, it is the opposite).
@@DoreK hopefully at some point there will be a version with flat base. They left a comment here, explaining why they went for ripples.
That product is terrible, I bought based on your review and get dissatisfied 😢
@@pirisfamily I like it and use it all the time. What exactly you don’t like about it?
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks for noticing my comment, my problem with this tamper is about when releasing the click, it is a big shake to the basket, and break the compressed coffee closes the basket wall. I will share a picture and video with you later. The crack on coffee because of the hard release of spring!
@@pirisfamily interesting. Sorry to hear that. I haven’t noticed it myself. If you believe the product is defective, you can contact MHW as well.
Will not buy anything that they have plastered with their weird AF logo and brand name.
@@DigitalicaEG I see your point but logo on this particular tamper is very subtle, by their standards.