Craft Pro Heat Press Vs Wala Heat Press

[@BasicBahay]

I love your no bullshit reviews! Straight to the point, super honest and open about what you don’t “need” to spend money on and what you “want” to spend on

[@cdnelson7291]

Craft pro 15×15 owner. One of the best purchases I ever made, very dependable. You will need a heat gun to check the temperature sometimes the press runs 15 to 20 degrees hotter than reading. Besides that no major problems no heat press is going to be 100% perfect. If your thinking about getting a press, it has been worth it's weight in gold to me. It has paid for a 2010 truck cash and straightened out my credit, so I can deal with all the things that don't make it 100% perfect. Like I said one of the best investments I ever made. I've had it for 2 years and still running strong.

[@adubbproductions]

Great points and awesome testimony on the value that owning a heat press can bring. Congratulations on running a successful business man. 👍🏾💪🏾 i have a question though have you experienced the shirt snagging thing? Do you think if the handle at the bottom came out more it would be a more pleasurable user experience?

[@adubbproductions]

I guess the real question is would you pay $50 LESS if the craft pro’s handle was out more and the sharp edges on the slider mechanism was covered?

[@cdnelson7291]

@@adubbproductions You can measure the back of the press where it's snagging and go to Lowe's or somewhere like that and get to metal caps that you can take on and off the tips to stop the snagging. Very simple and cheap fix. The other things like I said don't really bother me, if your determined to make money my brother you ain't going to let anything get in your way. I always suggest to people don't get a heat press if you don't have people to make a profit off of it. It's not Impossible but it's very hard to get into any business if your not business minded. This ain't for everybody, I'm an artist and I started off making designs for other people and I seen how profitable the designs we're for them and the rest is history.

[@cdnelson7291]

@@adubbproductions The edges are an easy and simple cheap fix. The quality of the machine and how long it lasts is what I was focused on. Like I said you can go to Lowe's are somewhere like that and get an adjustable metal cap to put on and off, problem solved. You got to spend money to make money and on a small but profitable level it's worth every penny. How you complain about $50 dollars when the machine can make you thousands of dollars.

[@adubbproductions]

But, if someone was just starting off and didn’t own a heat press wouldn’t it make more sense to pay less money and not have to go to Lowe’s to remedy an issue that should not be there in the first place.?

[@TedMattos]

Thank you for the reviews, Mr. Wade, I appreciate it. I'm VERY new to this and just starting out as a hobby. I'm thinking about going with the 15x15 Signature Series (slide out drawer, auto open) with HPN. I don't know why, but for some reason I am so afraid of burning my knuckles with a regular clamshell! LOL And I like they carry an extended warranty option. I know Amazon has less expensive machines, but I'm leary about something going wrong and I'm stuck with a very heavy paperweight. So, I just have to stalk HPN and hope I get there when they have a new shipment in. :) Thanks again for your videos, and God bless!

[@Tlove201]

Wow. Thanks for giving a review. I love the fact that you went into detail about the heat presses. Your video is one of the first videos to give details about the sliding drawer. I think I am going to go with the Wala press.

[@keanochi9899]

I was literally debating out of the 2 which to get. Came across this video. Not only did you give a phenomenal review, you also saved me money being honest about the pros & cons. You just earned a subscription from me & I plan on learning much much more from your channel in the future. #OneLove

[@valondrapettis5632]

Thank u

[@Player_Mick]

i have the WALA and yes it does run hotter than what it says.. between 20-30 degrees;;;; 270 get me 300 and 295 gets me to 320.. drawer noise doesn't even bother me when pressing shirts. only thing that bothers me is the screws next to the gas strut are a little bit long and scratches the strut,, i sanded it down but i shouldn't have to do that. but i still love the thing for the price i paid.

[@adubbproductions]

Great information. Had to make a slight modification but you still love it for the price. Cool. It’s tough to beat this little thing with that perfect price point. I’m gonna have to examine that screw. I might wanna sand mine down like you did. Thanks.

[@BrokenWrenches]

Hey. After watching a ton of videos for different presses i came up with these two presses, so i search craftpro vs walpress and this video pops up. Thanks for the great video !!!

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. Thanks for watching. If it’s in your budget think about getting an auto open with slide out drawer press. Use my affiliate link when you are ready to buy it if you remember. You can’t go wrong with either though as long as you start your business.

[@BrokenWrenches]

@@adubbproductions thanks man. I operate an classic auto restoration business and always need company shirts, some of which i give away. Also started a KZbin channel to go along with my business. I cant ever get T-shirt companies to make shirts and stuff for me because I’m a relatively small customer. I decided to just start making my own, maybe get some extra money on the side. Thanks again. There are so many options out there and for a complete novice these videos are so helpful.

[@freshsyde]

Craftpro owner here. My heating element is consistent, it runs about 20 degrees hotter then the readout. The heat gun is a must. So as long as you know your temp and there is no hot or cold spots that fluctuate more then 10 degrees you will be good. I agree with everything you said about the handle placement, the snagging on the springs and the corners of the drawer slide. I can't stand it. The temp/time gauge and readout I don't have a problem with. I'm color blind but with blues so I can see the red numbers no problem.. The Craftpro is my first press. When I do upgrade I will most likely go with an auto open. Signature series or something similar. I have a HPN Black series hat press and the digital readout and build quality is SOLID. Thanks for the review A Dubb

[@adubbproductions]

Thank you for your input. Very much appreciated. I'm thought I was the only one with the snag issue. lol but you are right. The build quality of the units are undeniably solid. If the two presses had a baby It would be almost perfect. Perfect would have to include auto open. lol Thanks man. Ttys happy new year.

[@mikylaandres8817]

@@adubbproductions The craft pro would be solid if it didnt snag the clothes. I see that as a con in every review video. I've decided to go with the A2Z over the craftpro because of that. Great review!

[@crystalawalker-selby6296]

Thanks for your review! You are on point. I bought the HPN in 2019 for $350. I wanted the pull out feature to save space. It’s very solid. I hate that my shirts get caught. I have to consciously remember to make sure my shirts don’t get caught up as I pull out the drawer. Yes, the temperature is way off! I have to set it at 360 to get 400. My infrared gun is my best friend! Over all. I will keep it! I had no problem with it!

[@queenofsheba357]

Great review! I was on the fence but u just made me order the Wala… I used ur link so hopefully u get credit for my purchase ~ I spent a good chunk of change… Thanks for your enlightening videos

[@adubbproductions]

You got the wala 16x20 auto open. I have that press. It’s my favorite press. You are going to love it.

[@queenofsheba357]

@@adubbproductions I fell in love with it after watching your video 😉 can’t wait to get it!!!

[@adubbproductions]

It grew on me after I started understanding how to use it.

[@johnviera3884]

The reason they make the plate hotter than the readout is because you will always loose heat temp from one surface to the other. If the plate is 250 F the fabric will only get around 240 F. It’s just science. So they compensate for this in the design

[@danielletapley6191]

Thank you for doing this video. I was looking at getting a new heat press since my 5in1 from amazon was only suppose to be a start up and broke on me after almost a year. I picked the same wala and I think i am going to love it.

[@maiger712]

Ty for your reviews, I have watched just about all of them.Since I’m new to making shirts and I got burned as a child I feel more comfortable with the slide drawer so I love that. I would hate for my shirt to snag. But … the big issue I find with the Wala is the heating element was all over the place. Meanwhile the craftpro was very consistent. For sublimation it needs to be even. I do wish the handle was out more. Keep up on the vids for us newbies

[@K0NVICTx]

Thx for the vid! I was debating which route to go. Was also looking at the StarCraft 15x15 and the HPN 15x15, but saw the slide out drawers on these and been debating!

[@josequintero6114]

Thank you man this was the exact comparison I was looking for.

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. Glad to help.

[@deiate]

Sounds like your biggest gripe is that your shirts snagged a few times when pressing. I think if that part was designed to your liking you wouldn't have chosen the cost effective press. But I understand. Our preference IS our preference. Thanks for your video. (I have the Heat Press Nation craft pro and I've never had an issue with my t-shirts being snagged)

[@adubbproductions]

I think you might be right. The shirt snag and the display.

[@angelabrown8545]

i have a Craft Pro and i like it, but you were correct with all the flaws.

[@lindaweeks1044]

Thank you for your honest review from your experience with these machine.

[@julesp7827]

came back to this video to click on your affiliate link as a thank you for the in-depth review, hope you get a portion :) Thanks

[@LooseJointhiphopdance]

This a really good review! You have me considering strongly to get into this business! thank you. Happy Kwanzaa & New Year!

[@adubbproductions]

Thank you. There is nothing to consider. Just do it. It pays for itself in different ways. just do it.

[@tyhroneanderson9693]

i have the amazon press you speck of and it has done great paid for it self 10X over , had to make mods as the pressure bends every thing , the hat press is great for masks and i have made a killing on that. still haven't used the cup and plate attachments. almost there to buy my next heat press ,a few more video's of you seeing the mess ups i might be ready thanks again

[@alicenwonderland3813]

The Wala press seems more durable. Even from the front camera view the other press platten is sort of askew (at an odd angle and seems wobbly) Wala is also widely used by many artists that do Merch. That analog reader is a deal breaker too 😂😂😂

[@leviteapparel]

Can't believe I missed this video trying to catch up and anything I missed Excellent content keep it up bro

[@erichoodsta4147]

I just realized that you worked for Amtrak. I used to work at Amtrak out of LA for a few years and also out of New Orleans for a few years.

[@adubbproductions]

Yup. Its a small world. How did you like it? What was your title?

[@erichoodsta4147]

@@adubbproductions started off as a T/A then LSA

[@jjr929]

Great Video! I am looking forward to this WalaPress. Thank you for making this vid A-Dubb

[@adubbproductions]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching I appreciate you.

[@bhebhe15]

Fair review thank you for doing this review... it really depends on people preference..this helps.😊👍🏻

[@adubbproductions]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@melissaleigh5540]

Have you seen hpn signature series??? They updated the all the imperfections you point out here!!! I can’t wait to buy it!!!

[@pcpcnow]

I agree with you.

[@dougmclaughlin7740]

love the shirt man saw you make it

[@adubbproductions]

Thank you. 🙏🏾

[@laurencobb1802]

Can you do a follow up on the wala please?

[@thustle1234]

Thank you Major Payne i Appericate your honest review

[@adubbproductions]

Lol no problem.

[@samanthawhite3500]

Thank you for being so informative. I love your videos.

[@brendacampbell4670]

Been looking at presses thank you for your review thinking of this one

[@adubbproductions]

Your welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@UncleYeezus]

Intro is a vibe

[@bharp3539]

Can you do a video on the best thermal label printers that work best with shopify...mines is printing the labels sideways..really need some advice

[@monarnyc]

Thanks for posting this

[@markg272]

Good day Allan. Thanks for your videos. Have you heard anything about the wala 16x20 press there at HPW. its just under $500. I am looking for my first heat press. Also in case you dont know you can adjust the temp reading on the wala press up and down to match the heat gun...

[@subron14]

Thank you for excelent review!

[@brianvandy4002]

Do you know they make glasses to correct color blindness? Should try 'em.

[@adubbproductions]

Yea. I got some in 2017, cost me 8k. They are trash. I wore them for while. Could never get used to them. Money in the toilet. Smh.

[@TropTrevTv]

What can i get thats a step up from these like the Pros of noth combined, similar to the star craft.. but IN STOCk.

[@SINIStER5577]

Can we get a Wala 16x20 review?

[@adubbproductions]

It's literally the same press just a different color and a little larger. I don't have one. Don't plan on buying one. I want the Joto auto open press or I might get the heat tranfer warehouse 16x20 auto open. That looks like a super bargain.

[@commentbeast3985]

New Subscriber here, love the way you approach your reviews....can you do a follow up to this Wala Press?

[@Kapdewala]

I want to start my own clothing brand. Which heat press is better for tshirts? 15*15 or 16*24

[@tyhroneanderson9693]

dude thank you

[@tinman6182]

If I was just FORCED to go with one it would be WALA and see about adjusting temp settings to match as close as I could through the back door of the system the Craft Pro could cause me to lose money.

[@adubbproductions]

I would have to agree. Just using the craft pro for a little while gets really annoying everyone something gets snagged and when you have to do 20 shirts and have to carefully take them out making sure they don’t get rip. Super annoying.

[@tinman6182]

@@adubbproductions Trying to see why my cameo 3 won't fill the whole design yellow when tracing and for some reason it just start only giving me the outline no matter what.

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

The wala press link doesn’t work

[@adubbproductions]

thats strange. It's working for me.

[@mamadubwize]

thank you!!!!

[@mo-modraws6299]

How do you not burn your hands with heat press that doesn't have swing or slide out options. Still waiting for the wala press to get in stock

[@jimmytopete2077]

Looks like the price has gone up significantly too $525. Was this on sale when you purchased it?

[@Buzza235]

I know it's off topic but how did you do your advertising when you first started out?

[@CheBesDesignBox]

I think a big thing that is missing from your comparison is the warranty....you can extend the warranty for the CraftPro for an additional 3 years, but the WALA Press only comes with the 1 year warranty....for me personally, that can be a deal breaker..just my opinion though and I am new to the game.

[@adubbproductions]

That is valid. Especially if it’s important to you.

[@mikylaandres8817]

Agreed with this. I think I have only see HPN though offer extended warranties on heat presses. Most places from what I have researched do not. However the craft pro snagging clothes is a big thing for me. $525 + extended warranty + shipping is a lot to have snagged material. I have seen other youtube video reviews of people remedy the issue by installing a wood piece or metal. I just don't think for the amount of $$ the craftpro went up to, that its worth it for ME to have to remedy that issue. I do wish more heat presses offered warranties though.

[@tichiacross8832]

Does the Wala press pass the paper test?

[@soniacintronjohnson]

After 3 years which one would you recommend. I am on the fence.

[@adubbproductions]

Neither. I’d get one with an auto open. If your budget permits buy get something that’s gonna make your work easier. Auto open. If i had to pick between these two though I would go with the less expensive wala press.

[@soniacintronjohnson]

@@adubbproductions so auto press but which brand would you still go with Wala? Yes looking at a budget one but still need quality. Willing to spend a little more. Thank you. New subscriber!

[@Diana-sr5ub]

Why heat press with slide out drawer vs wing away?

[@adubbproductions]

Just personal preference perhaps. A swing away requires more space for that top part to swing around. I like the look of the slide out better. I just prefer slide outs. Nothing wrong with seeing aways. They actually have some advantages over slide outs.

[@NoOne-bp5oc]

Just bought my new brother se600 for $402 total😳 taxes and everything

[@adubbproductions]

That is a bargain. Where did you get that from?

[@NoOne-bp5oc]

@@adubbproductions I got it on amazon it was mostly because supposable it was out of stock and wouldn’t be in stock for 2 months lucky that wasn’t the case just got shipped out today and will be here Monday

[@jjr929]

Me too 😯

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

Wait the link does work but on mobile

[@adubbproductions]

Thanks. That had me worried.

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

Are they still out of stock? The wala

[@adubbproductions]

Nope. Back in stock. Use my link in the description.

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

@@adubbproductions the link doesn’t work

[@kevinbarraza1423]

@@carlosramirezfabian1256 should work just ordered mine

[@kevinbarraza1423]

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[@kevinbarraza1423]

@@carlosramirezfabian1256 8N4WE9BN

[@Bobster986]

WTF. The digital display it too analog? LOL 😂

[@adubbproductions]

Lol. You know what i meant. It’s not analog, it’s digital but it’s just old school digital with the plastic buttons.

[@noirgrime]

You might need to remove the plastic you have over the panel. Also this is a heat press and you shouldn't leave plastic on a device that heats up. idk though.

[@adubbproductions]

Well if your entire heat press heats up you should take it back because it’s broken. Yea, you clearly don’t know. Now you do. The only part that should heat up is the platen. The part that presses. Don’t give advise if you don’t know. Others that don’t know might think you know what your talking about and you don’t.

[@kevinbarraza1423]

Looks like they sold out already of the walapress

[@adubbproductions]

agh. well that sucks. smh.

[@kevinbarraza1423]

@@adubbproductions got mine in tho 😉 thanks for your videos my man! Keep up the good work

[@TwelveGoneApparel]

🎯🎯🎯

[@adubbproductions]

🙏🏾

[@theferminator19]

Analog? They are both digital displays.. your review is very good but you need to understand the difference between analog and digital, you can cause confusion..

[@adubbproductions]

In know exactly what I’m talking about. The display on that heat press is comparable to an old analog device. It’s ok if that went over your head. Which one of them do you have?

[@theferminator19]

@@adubbproductions damn, dude 😆 you need to be able to take some feedback.. you can also learn from us subscribers. And your reply only confirms that you have no clue what an analog display is. I suggest you google it but if you don’t want to do it, think of an old pocket watch. That would be similar to a analog display.. the one on the press might look old, but it’s still far from analog. So no, you DON’T know what you’re talking about when it comes to analog and digital displays.. Edit: sooooo, you deleted your initial reply, huh? 😆😆 you know, the one where you mentioned that I went looking on your videos for something to hate on? What the hell is wrong with you dude? You can delete it, I still got the app and email notification 🤣 This is first ever video I seen from you, I just subscribed, dude.. you’re the one that needs help.

[@theferminator19]

@@adubbproductions oh and I have the craft pro

[@adubbproductions]

@@theferminator19 I stand in what I said. It’s LIKE and analog display. If i need to break down what I meant by that then it clearly went over your head and we shouldn’t talking. Have a wonderful evening. Thanks for watching.

[@adubbproductions]

I figured you had one. The screen on your craft pro is terrible. You don’t have to agree with me. It’s clear that you love it that’s why you are defending it and that’s ok. Compared to every other press I own that screen is ancient technology. Get a signature series. This is my video and those are my thoughts. You don’t have to agree. The screen is horrible. 🤷🏾‍♂️ ✌🏾

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

Just a update wala press is $500

[@adubbproductions]

Insane. Buy what you need now because the prices will go up again soon.

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

@@adubbproductions I’ve been doing apparel for awhile my old Amazon press burned out after 4 years . The pull out draw is clutch

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

What’s your ig

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

Wow it’s out of stock

[@adubbproductions]

Yea. I just checked. Hopefully they will have more in stock soon.

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

@@adubbproductions hey do you know where to get puff metallic gold vinyl? By any chance? Thanks appreciate your time

[@adubbproductions]

Puff gold. No. The closest I’ve seen is puff yellow. I’ve never seen good. That would be sick? I’d buy it all up. Lol

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

@@adubbproductions we have a sample of it it’s soft and not metallic and it’s a little puffy but we just don’t know where they sell it but it’s definitely not yellow it’s gold. It’s a gold design on a black T-shirt

[@adubbproductions]

I’m gonna have to look around. If I come across it. Video.

[@LiyahsWorld2001]

Hey I am interested in starting a business and I have been watching your videos to get started. I have a plethora of questions to ask you. Is it possible for you to give me another way to communicate with you ? Like via email or text message ?

[@adubbproductions]

Hey Liyah, thanks for watching. You can do me on Instagram I can answer a few questions on there. If you have a bunch of questions then you can e mail me and we can set up a FaceTime consultation. [e-mail]

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

What’s your IG

[@dancingMaddy10]

Very Biased

[@adubbproductions]

Just my very honest opinion.