Komelon SM5416 Speed Mark Gripper Acrylic Coated Steel Blade Tape Measure 16-feet by 1-Inch, White Blade

Good sturdy easy to read

I give the product 4-Stars and the packaging one star. Product: I bought this product mainly because of the Speed Mark measuring feature which for me is very useful. The tape measure is heavy, which I think is an asset. It feels great in your hands and is stable for hands free operation. It appear to be a high quality device based on its feel, looks and sturdiness. Things I do not like about it: I was hoping the actual measuring section was constructed of plastic for rust reasons. Also, the measuring section is concave in design. Im not sure if this is manufactured this way for a reason or not, regardless I would prefer a flat measuring section. Packaging: The item was very, very difficult to remove from its original packaging. If you are not careful removing the tape measure while using a utility knife, you can easily cut the rubber coating or your hand.

Love it!... everything they said in the advertising ...

I broke my old tape measure and saw this on one of the daily deals and ordered it without much thought. When it arrived I realized it had a feature I really like, reading the measures. It lists the fractions (1/8, 1/4, and so on) and lists the inches after 1 ft (11, 12, and so on) making it much easier to read than my old tape measure. Im glad I found this. And the price was great!

This tape measure is my go-to tape measure while Im in the wood shop building things. It feels solid, and can take a beating (Ive dropped it more times than I care to count). The square bottom with the rubberized cover is perfect to set it down on the surface youre measuring, and it keeps it from sliding back or retracting. I took off one star for the locking feature, because the lock doesnt always engage if that side of the tape measure housing is against the edge of whatever youre measuring. Outside of that, I have no complaints at all. I have both the 16 and 25 versions, but the slightly more compact form of the 16 makes it the standard tape measure that lives in my shop apron.

Very happy with my purchase! My husband works construction and I was tired of having to get a measuring tape from his truck whenever I needed one. I got this one to keep in the house and I am happy I did. It has gotten so much use already and it is super easy to read. The numbers are very large. Its heavy and very sturdy. It stays straight when measuring distances and doesnt bend in the middle like other measuring tapes. My husband is already trying to take it to work!

This tape is easy to read because of the high contrast between the white background and the black numbers and marks. Most tapes are yellow, and this contrast is not present. The tape is sturdy, even when it’s extended a long way. The lock is more than adequate. The tape has enough heft, but it’s not so much so that it’s bulky and your apron. I highly recommend this item.

Lock feature sucks

The lock feature is great. Very sturdy tool. A must-have for all homes.

A must!