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

Edit. 6 months later the tape is showing signs of rust along the edges. The full length. It has not been wet. ----- This tape really helped me easily measure in imperial after having grown up using decimal.

Not much more to say. Lol. We needed a new one because they lock feature on our old one broke. The lock feature on this works, and the numbers/markers are easy enough to read. I did see reviews about it not retracting super fast. Bec so many people mentioned it, I was expecting something extraaaa slow and gentle. I wouldn’t say it’s significantly more gentle than others, but definitely not as quick/dangerous of a retract! Def not a bad tape measure, and a great price!

I accidently got the tape measures by a random chance. I think it is a really well made product. I cannot really explain how I feel when I use it, but among several tape measures I own, I use this tape measure all the time.

I didnt expect it to be as good as a brandname metal one. But still, the quality could be just a bit better. When in lock mode, it squeaks like crazy. And the lock mechanism feels like itll break any moment. But it does its job an the actual tape is thick and sturdy

This tape measurer is a slight and yet massive improvement over the previous two from major brands that Ive owned for over 20 years. Sure, its got big numbers on it in case youre going blind, but the real kicker for me is the retraction speed is far more controlled and slower. Its not the standard issue tape measurer where you unlock the tape and watch it snake across the room at top speed before trying to bite your hand and face. Instead, it takes twice as long to retract and doesnt whip lash in every direction at all. I think thats because the tape itself seems to be made of much heavier and sturdier material so its heavier and it doesnt bend as easily. Thus, it is slower to gain speed, and loses speed/momentum while recoiling as it is effected by gravity or air pressure (instead of bending and storing that momentum as it whiplashes like a spaghetti noodle being sucked up, becoming more dangerous with more length of tape). Such a slight change makes all the difference. Another feature I like is that the outside is mostly rubber, mind the clip, so you can set it down on more sensitive surfaces such as stained wood without concern. It can also take a short drop too without cracking the tile. Again, another slight adjustment that makes all the difference.

This tape measure has labels at every 1/8 interval. This makes it a good choice for folks who dont have a lot of experience reading a tape measure. But if youre a carpenter, or if you can just look at a ruler and automatically know what the marks mean, this tape measure is just annoying. Thats because the labels take up so much room that its hard to see the actual markings. Thus it may actually slow you down. It just depends on how much help you need decoding the markings. In other news, the lock works well. Thats the main reason why my tape measures fail. I have a Stanley, a Milwaukee, and a no-name in my tool bag right now, and all three have locks that cant hold the tape in place without slipping. This $6 tape measure can do that, so its currently the best the four.

does what it supposed to do and is very sturdy. However, I am 75 and have small hands. Should have taken that into account before picking a tape measure. Is too big and heavy for me. However for most people this would be a perfect choice.

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.

I love this Measurement device it helps me put my life to scale

Good one .. worth for the price