Capri Comfort Grip vs. Tekton Ratchet - Which Is Best? Let’s Compare Them While You Decide!

[@Volvosemitruckmechanic4926]

Get the new design locking head gearwrench 120 xp with the round button. It's the best non tool truck ratchets.

[@ihavethedocuments2580]

I would buy gearwrench too. 1st choice Proto though, for Domestic quality, you will not walk away feeling like you have been ripped off.

[@jefftovani5535]

I pick capri, love there stuff!!, Thanks for sharing!!

[@twoalphatools]

Thanks for your input. I am leaning more towards the capri ones. 👍

[@jamesfarmer1523]

I purchased the 3/8 comfort grip because of your video.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hey james, hope you like them, capri makes nice wrenches also, made a video on those to!!!

[@peterchristlieb]

I've got both, buy the Tekton.

[@twoalphatools]

Thank you. Tekton seems to be the more preferred choice.

[@peterchristlieb]

@@twoalphatools run into an advanced auto parts and pick up a 90 tooth ratchet, that’s the Capri brother…

[@twoalphatools]

@@peterchristlieb Are you talking about the Die Hard ratchets? I haven’t seen where they are made. It’s off shore, but I haven’t seen if they were made from the same factory. I will check them out next time in the store though, thanks.

[@peterchristlieb]

@@twoalphatools they look awful similar, the flex 72tooth ratchets were identical to Capri’s as well

[@randybrown9815]

I got a long flex head tekton ratchet so far I like and I will buy more

[@twoalphatools]

The Tekton long handle comfort grip with a flex head would be nice. Capri has long low profile ones that are non comfort grip that I will pick up. It’s just annoying how cold my tools get when I have a winter job that needs to get done. A large heated shop is a life goal of mine.

[@vchow6749]

I had tekton 3/8 ratchet fall apart on me while taking off a brake caliper. They had a rebuild kit to me in 3 days, but I'm not sold on their ratchet quality. I'm getting the 3 piece capri ratchet set in 3 weeks

[@twoalphatools]

That’s good information. Thanks for sharing. I have heard that Tekton has great customer service, and that is one thing to consider when buying from an online company, not sure I have heard of capri has great customer service as well. Was your ratchet a flex or non flex head type? I hope those capri ratchets work out for you.

[@vchow6749]

@@twoalphatools non flex push button release.

[@twoalphatools]

@@vchow6749 Yea I have had issues with my Pittsburgh push button release, and I wasn’t sure if it was because it was Pittsburgh or just the push button design not quite dialed in yet. At least with the capri you wouldn’t have to worry about it.

[@franciscoplascencia9447]

Capri! I own both (tekton).. capri fell more sturdy..

[@twoalphatools]

Thank you for your suggestion. Much appreciated

[@georgebonney90]

I have the gearwrench 90t ratchets and they are great for the money and the 120xp even better.

[@twoalphatools]

Are both of those gearwrench comfort grip? If so, Is there a difference between the two styles of grips? I agree that they are priced well.

[@Quickwrench75]

I would suggest Tekton Handle is more beefy but not to beefy. The Capri is smaller more like a matco ratchet.

[@twoalphatools]

Thank you quickwrench for the information. I haven’t held either so your input is helpful. My concern with capri being so thin is that I already don’t care for the gear wrench comfort design. I appreciate your input good sir.

[@OldBeaterGarage]

I have the non-comfort grip flex head Capri in 3/8" and 1/2". They're good, but I like my Gearwrench 84t and MATCO 88s better, the head is a bit slimmer on the GW & MATCO than the Capri and it feels like the Capris have more back drag. MATCO BFR88B is $100 but I feel they're worth it. I have 1 Comfort Grip Ratchet and it's a WERA 8000 B 3/8 Zyklop; OMFG it's AMAZING in the hand and so smooth ($60 at the moment). But it is not a slim head. I'm giving the 3/8 Capri to my Dad and the 1/2" is going to go in the Old Lady's Jeep trail kit.

[@twoalphatools]

“OMFG” 😂. Wera does have a unique handle but I hear other content created praise the handle design of them. I like the low profile design of the capri, and I will probably grab the 3/8 slim flex head to match. As for tool truck brands, I’m always checking pawn shops for a long 3/8”. They can’t keep them in stock though. Jeep trail kits are a must. Thanks for sharing!

[@speedster-qe1nj]

I don't have either but if the grip matters to you most get the capri if you want a flex head or something get the tekton. I personally have Icon comfort grips and flex heads but I also recently bought the gear wrench comfort grip in 120 xp and 90 tooth and love all of them. To me I want a flex head comfort grip so I chose gear wrench and icon. I hope capri releases a flex head comfort grip but tekton would get my money because they actually offer one with those features. I do believe capri has the better grip so thats my opinion. I also have the non comfort grip Milwaukee and they feel really nice probably the best gearing but they don't have a comfort grip.

[@thegaragehub]

I do not own a Capri or Tekton ratchet, but i have held the Tekton when i saw them at SEMA last year. For a standard fixed head ratchet, i would have to say that the Tekton felt decent in my hand. I own a few of the Gearwrench ratchets with the same grip as the one you have and i like that grip. Clearly comfort grip handles are not one size fits all. My vote is Tekton.

[@twoalphatools]

Thank you, I appreciate your input. Both comfort grips seem to hold the same argument as you have to hold them to know if you will like it. I like the full roundness of the Pittsburgh grip, so the Gearwrench grip really throws the comfortably feel off when you hold the two, and these two grips are unique in their own way. Thanks again for commenting, bye for now.

[@thegaragehub]

@@twoalphatools ICON does use the same handles as the Pittsburgh... Just saying...

[@twoalphatools]

I would not rule out a comfort grip EP Auto, I mean ICON. I don’t own very many ICON products so I can’t say that I like or dislike them. I will consider it as an option. I feel like it gets more hate than necessary because of the brick & mortar it’s sold in.

[@thegaragehub]

@@twoalphatools Haha yes, EP Auto. I would probably buy an ICON ratchet with a coupon or ITC discount. Although I'm willing to waiting to see the redesign in the future. I heard some ideas being thrown around.

[@twoalphatools]

@@thegaragehub Oh deep freight insider here. Thanks for the update and I will keep my eye out for that “possible” re design as well.

[@Volvosemitruckmechanic4926]

Buy at least 1 snap on comfort grip

[@twoalphatools]

I have considered that. Thank you for your input.

[@peterchristlieb]

This +1

[@FAMOUSSLICKRICK]

I totally agree with @semitrailertechnician, about but at least qty(1) Snap On Comfort Grip Ratchet. I did and it’s a awesome Made In 🇺🇸 USA 3/8 drive ratchet. You you won’t regret it. 🇺🇸🧰🪛⛏️🗜️🔩⚙️🔧🔨🪛🧰🇺🇸

[@gatorwhiskers9011]

Neither. Buy a Craftsman.

[@twoalphatools]

I like your style. I do have a raised handle made in USA 🇺🇸 craftsman 3/8”. It’s my go-to, full chrome,non comfort grip for sure. I will be buying a made in USA craftsman when my Lowe’s has them in stock to compare the old style to the new style. I would like to get a comfort grip style one as well.

[@OldBeaterGarage]

@@twoalphatools don't hold your breath; SBD is shuttering their USA plant that was supposed to make those Craftsman Tools. That Texas plant was a complete failure to launch.

[@twoalphatools]

@@OldBeaterGarage I seen a few video on that. I guess my old USA forged craftsman will stay with me for the long haul for sure now.