Gearwrench 120xp VS Tekton New 90T Ratchets

Here I am comparing the Gearwrench 120XP Vs Tekton 90T RAtchets. Both are amazing ratchets for the price.
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[@azkurtwarner13]

I've recently spent over 2 grand on Tektons website because they have complete sets with every size and I tell you what, I have never received such beautifully packaged chrome tools in my life. The organization and presentation of the tools when unboxing was youtube worthy at the least. Bro they used literal wrapping paper with labeled stickers on each set of tools, professionals man, the tools so shiny I had to wear sunglasses. meanwhile you buy a gearwrench set and all your ratcheting wrenches are at the bottom of the box with two missing... First time buying Tekton and will absolutely keep supporting their brand after that delivery holy cow. Everything is engraved and the crow foot sets have USA engraved on them as well. We gotta support these guys. BUY TEKTON TOOLS YOU WONT REGRET IT.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Really happy to hear your experience with them. That's awesome. Thank you for sharing and I completely agree with you 👍

[@scotty41674]

How you been getting on with them ? They worth the buy ?

[@azkurtwarner13]

@@scotty41674 No problems at all, the only thing I wish is that they had 12 point ratcheting wrenches instead of the 6 point. High quality tools you won't regret it, and buy them off their website so you get the 10% off and fast shipping.

[@XX-sz6qh]

@Scottie they are great for the money, I've used them for about 7 months as well. Still looks and works great, sadly no available ratchet wrenches rn tho

[@scotty41674]

@@azkurtwarner13 thanks for the feedback !!

[@RIZ-qu3vr]

Tony- I like watching your videos, but I always hear you say that Tekton gives you “10% off.” It’s not 10% off, it’s a 10% rebate to use on your next purchase. It confused me after watching a previous video and I bought on their site. Thank you.

[@denoftools]

Great video, I knew the Tekton heads were slim bit its something to see them next to the Gearwrench ratchets.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you and ya they did a great job on this head design 👍

[@MrSupernova111]

Hey man, I like your videos also! Nice to see you doing research as well!

[@MarzNet256]

I'm gonna get the Gearwrench 3/8 12" handle flex head. I have their metric chrome sockets and they are excellent so far, plus the rails are also really nice.🔧.

[@pophamlarry]

Another great video Tony, thank you for sharing and for the info, I'll be buying a set of ztekton ratchets soon. Thank you for all of your advice....😁

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you for watching and supporting I'm glad you enjoy!!! 👍

[@olivercastillo7216]

What do you think about the Icon ratchets vs these two brands. I'm torn on which brand of ratchets to buy next. I do like the fact that Gearwrench and Tekton sell sets of ratchets, but I'm mainly looking for a good 1/4 flex head ratchet for work.

[@adriannurse1502]

I recently purchased the Tekton set, but I haven't had a chance to open the box and play with it yet. My wife hasn't been feeling well and tests are showing not good things, but I will get to them soon I promise. I also bought a set of their 3/8 swivel sockets too.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice I hope you enjoy and I hope the wife feels better soon

[@eleanoramelia2591]

Good video. Just getting back into wrenching. Agree both brands are good, differences with these and the premium brands starts coming down to price, purchase avilability and warranty action. Quality is becoming less of an issue

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very true 👍

[@fordmustangjaime]

My toolbox is full of Tekton, SnapOn and Craftsman ratchets. I love their composite ratchets and these 90tooth flex heads.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice! 👍

[@rudydaberry122]

I’m trying to get a 1/4” drive flex head ratchet and I was looking at the 120xp Gearwrench but it’s 6.75 inches long which I think is a bit too long. Tektons 6 inch 1/4” drive flex head looks real good but I’m wondering what y’all think about the two?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I own both and they have both been great.

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Hello Tony., Nice post i maybe off topic, i have a gearwrench 1/4 drive 81014 i don't think its a 120 tooth but as a guy who has used a S-K 40970 all my life, if something interferes with the detection lever on my gearwrench or most of my craftsman like say my hand, finger, a hose ect, the ratchet doesn't work and that drives me nuts

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Absolutely agree lol I hate when the switch flips

[@W210Garage]

Hello Tony. Which one will you prefer from these two ones: GEARWRENCH 1/2" Drive 120XP Flex Head Ratchet - 81306P or Carlyle R12LFQR?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Both great flex heads and I love the 120xp. Both have great length but since most the time I use 1/2 impact if I were to choose from these two it would be hard. The Carlyle is very nice though. You get length, comfort grip and a locking flex head so it might be more versatile for you.

[@W210Garage]

@@TonyTheTechnician I think the main plus of Carlyle is the narrow head design. Thank you very much! I’d go for Carlyle one.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Absolutely it's a great ratchet 👍

[@logiqalone8249]

Awesome video! If you had to choose between the 90T Tekton, 90T GW, or GW 120XP, which would you choose?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha now that is almost to hard to choose. The GW 90 is awesome and is all around great but I haven't used it as much and I love the 120xp and Tekton 90

[@PHG_Viking_Wolf73]

Tony hey brother ide love to see a video of a teardown on both of the brands as i kinda feel like there is less to fail in the tekton ratchets with being a single Paul and as always this was a great video brother

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you I appreciate it and thanks for the input 👍

[@alm4431]

I would like to say i own both ratchets and use them both daily. I feel that the tekton is better do to the way the plate is held in. The snaprings pop out of the heads of the gearwrench and the teeth fall apart overtime do to the intricately of them. Both overall great though

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on both 👍

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

Tekton warranty does beat Gearwrench but both are great

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed 👍👍👍

[@rog8201]

I've only ever warrantied 1 GW but had no issues at all. Received the replacement in less than a week. Exact same process as I understand it so please share why you think it's better? I'm a Tekton fan too so no disrespect.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

No depending on where you get the gearwrench they will be strict about it. If you go through a website they can make it a longer process then it needs to be. But this is not every scenario and I'm really glad it was a easy process for you. Tekton just has no hassle what so ever. They don't argue and ship it that day or the next business day. I love both brands though 👍

[@guyconnell2250]

I have a 3/8 GW 120 flex head. I just wish GW offered a locking flex head in the 120. Also, it just hasn't really grown on me. Hardly use it since I got it two years ago. I picked up a couple Matco 88s on eBay recently on the other hand, and have become a big fan of them.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice and I wish they did too

[@MrSupernova111]

Same.

[@davidwalle5025]

Good video. I like the long handle rackets best.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thanks. They are great

[@E85_STI]

I have the 4 price flex head 120xp set but the 1/2 “ is 19” long so I don’t have much use for it but it would make for a good breaker bar.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍👍👍

[@michaelthompson7570]

Really like tekton and capri. Buy direct for best deals!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed 👍

[@aldonco]

I've had almost 120S X p's and love them. I've used it for a couple years now with no problems. I would strongly recommend them. Thanks for the review.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed thanks for sharing your thoughts as well 👍

[@slowformula]

That is one giant ice cube.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha indeed. A whiskey ice cube

[@fuelediowa]

@@TonyTheTechnician whiskey need no ice. Lol

[@acureone987]

Where’s the link for the ice cube tray lol

[@TonyTheTechnician]

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[@steedandersen]

I love my 120xp ratchets and have been wanting to try those new Tektons. I just picked up a new 1/2" dr Capri ratchet and love it. Have you tried any of those yet?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes I have indeed. All great ratchets 👍👍👍

[@derekquinones8614]

Where is a good retail store to purchase gearwrench?

[@olivercastillo7216]

@@derekquinones8614 I know they've been sold at different auto parts stores, and other chain hardware stores but I recently saw "NEW" sets at Home Depot on the shelves next to their Husky stuff.

[@davidtru4529]

I own tekton 90t and GW 90t and 120t. When I'm working under the hood tekton does a better job. The ratchet are much thinner and fit better. But for bigger jobs I go for the GW. I prefer GW 90t over the 120t for some reason. Haven't really touched my 120t kit since I owned it.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Nice. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on them 👍

[@MrSupernova111]

The Tekton look like nice ratchets but those Gearwrench ratchets look like beasts! Money aside I would go with the Gearwrench. I do wish they had the locking mechanism but I can live without it.

[@markarmstrong3394]

Dang I Love that long Tekton 3/8" gotta get me 1 or 2 or more.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha it is awesome 👍

[@kingsporttoolreview8703]

GearWrench just launched an all brand new line of 90 tooth Ratchets just last week (((( I am so tempted to order them but at the same times it's very hard for me to justify buying new tools that I already have dozens of.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha ya I sa them release the new line up. And I feel the exact same way. I would buy them but I already have like 40 ratchets 😂

[@truckerpeterose]

Kingsport Tool Review But those orange comfort grip handles are pretty damn tempting. I think I’m up over 40+ ratchets and still need more🤔

[@kingsporttoolreview8703]

@@truckerpeterose Absolutely right. Soooo Tempting.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@truckerpeterose . Wow!

[@Saladon89]

I have 2 sets of tektons, swivel and non swivel, awesome ratchets. Yea, i think thats genius to instead of adding more teeth to the gear, instead add another paw and have a 60t gear. Which I think would be able to withstand higher torque and be longer lasting than a 80t+ ratchets. Only issue is that theres not a lot of tooth engagement which would make it a bit weaker in handling higher torque.

[@brendan5846]

Debating on the 3 piece set. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. Gearwrench 84t $80 or tekton 90t $60. Can’t decide

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Both are great sets. I'm sure you would enjoy either

[@brendan5846]

TonyTheTechnician if you had to choose, which set are you taking?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I like the gearwrench 84t and never had an issue but would probably go with the tekton 90t set

[@bobbygarrett9588]

You know me, I am a Carlyle fan. Great video Tony.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha 👍 thanks

[@LibertySpam]

Whoever makes Gearwrench(KD Tools) builds a lot of the Carlyle stuff based on what I see. I buy Gearwrench but we use tons of Carlyle at work and there is little difference and they offer very similar products, especially the socket sets

[@awudubannaf8608]

Once again awesome video Tony...... But where can I get the tekton rachets ?

[@michaelmangino9819]

EBay has them all 3 of flex and fixed 69$ for flex.. 60$ for all 3 fixed. I love them. You will to. Ther 90 tooth is really great. Amazon you will pay 3-4 $ more for same sets of 3 in each stlye.. Super shiny croam. You will get blinded in light reflection or see you face looking at them

[@awudubannaf8608]

@@michaelmangino9819 thank you my beloved bro

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I have the link in the description of the video 👍

[@awudubannaf8608]

@@TonyTheTechnician but the rachets is not there

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@awudubannaf8608 click the tekton link then the drop down on the top left has the ratchets.

[@joeg.9536]

Why buy flex heads? Why forego quick release buttons? Things I don't understand.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Bc you can get on more fasteners with a flex head and the quick release is a personal preference. I personally do not like having to press a button everything I put on or take off a socket

[@jeffmitchell72]

One thing I never see anyone discuss with ratchets: The resistance during the back swing in preparation for turning the bolt again. Or maybe I just haven't watched the right video's, or read the right threads? Meaning you are trying to remove a bolt... You turn the ratchet counter clockwise to loosen... Then clockwise, so you are ready to loosen the bolt some more... At some point in this process the clockwise turn actually tightens the bolt, because the bolt is so loose and turning so easily. This is when you turn the bolt by hand, or just put the socket only on the bolt and turn the socket by hand. But what ratchets offer the least resistance in the clockwise turn so you can ratchet longer if you wanted to???

[@epzamora]

I think Project Farm included that factor among others in his review of ratchets.

[@DesertedRocket]

I love my Tekton ratchet. I heard they are planning to release a long handle flex head version this year, can’t wait!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Indeed 👍

[@mechtechtools838]

Are the GW 90T made in Taiwan?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes they are

[@DarkSim77]

Wheres the 1/2 drive Tekton?

[@bbkmm1]

How often do you use fix head vs flex head? And why?

[@lockederbass90]

I got my first flexhead tool like a year ago (ratchet wrenches) from a cheap brand. A set of from 8mm-19mm for 40 bucks and i just love them... Once i got used to them i use them as my standard. Got my first flexhead ratchet today and its so nice! It just makes some repairs so much easier. Rear brakes of european cars are a pain, no space at all, with the flexhead its so much easier and faster!

[@adamaj74]

I'm a huge Tekton fan. Top quality and performance at an extremely affordable price. I do have some Gearwrench tools also, but I have to say I was a little disappointed with them. I ordered a 3/8 set from them and a few of the sockets had their chrome flaking off. I understand I probably just got a lemon, but I've never had any problems with Tekton. Here's a recent video a guy did comaring 8 different brands, including Snap On, using a lab calibrated torque-meter. Tekton spanked them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKqp39sa8uansk I was very surprised at how poorly SK did. Although I now remember watching a wrench comparison/test not long ago and the SK wrench did poorly too, dangerously shattering.

[@joeframer9642]

That dude is a joke...never watch his videos...

[@adamaj74]

@@joeframer9642 He may be, but that equipment isn't. He's not the only one to do these videos and get similar results anyway.

[@nevillepretorius8948]

@@joeframer9642 agree. His channel ads zero value to the tool world. He buys tools and then breaks them. I doubt he even know how to work with those tools.

[@nevillepretorius8948]

@@adamaj74 dude dont watch that channel, its a joke. Dont take tool advice from someone that doesnt work with them. Notice he has never loaded a video of him working on anything. He is a office junky.

[@adamaj74]

@@nevillepretorius8948 Guys, that may be true about him, but it doesn't change the fact that he was using lab quality, lab calibrated measurement tools to test the ratchets, and that his results align with videos of other youtubers that performed similar tests. What, because he's a joke the test equipment is magically bad now and the expensive tools like Snap On are all of a sudden getting beat by cheaper tools?

[@truckerpeterose]

All great ratchets. I love when idiots say these can’t be used professionally. I’ve been using Gearwrench for almost 2 decades with maybe a half a dozen failures. Never had any warranty issues and they are super affordable. Tekton has also stepped up in quality and lead the pack in the warranty department. I’ve been full time wrenching for about a year on classic restorations and both brands have held up great. I also own Matco SnapOn and Cornwell and yes they are great too but they don’t do anything better than Tekton and Gearwrench. Thanks TtT. You were one of the first channels that pushed me out of a truck and into a shop full time. Most of my tool collection closely mirrors yours lol. 👍🏼

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you that is awesome!!! And I couldn't agree with more. They absolutely are built great for the professional field and the warranty is great! I agree 100% with you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with both of them so far. 👍

[@jeffreycastillo170]

100% agreed, Gearwrench are of extremely high qualuity ive had the 120XP for about 4 years, i am a professional in a dealer, not one failure. They are basically the same quality as snap-on. Matco is a gearwrench rebrand/copy or whatever you wanna call it with less quality, Mac is junk.

[@Fedwrench]

need to compare Gearwrench 90 tooth to Tekton 90 tooth, apples to apples so to speak.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed

[@andybub45]

I went with the Tekton ratchets, not dissapointed.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍👍👍👍

[@desertratedc9596]

Slowly switching my home box tool with tekton and making my Pittsburgh my mobil beaters.

[@zf5656]

nice ambiance

[@robg836]

Tekton should make a 0 degree offset wrench set

[@Fedwrench]

Capri tools just released their long zero offset boxed end wrenches.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed

[@robg836]

Fedwrench yea but in my opinion the Capri wrenches are expensive for the 6 piece metric set. For the same price you can get the 12 piece gearwrench set with one side having the ratcheting end. Hopefully Tekton can swing in and put out a a sub $100 set

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@robg836 agreed 👍

[@lockederbass90]

I don't think, that the origin of the ratchets make a real difference... I mean, steal don't care where its cast, machine don't care who operates them. The quality control and the raw Materials are a lot more important. They can cheap out at labor costs.. i got my first tekton ratchet today (germany, not so easy to get one!) And it feels amazing. I have pretty good experiences with taiwan made tools, if they are from a good brand that invests in good materials and quality control! And the price compared to german or us made tools is unbelievable. For the price of one hazet/Stahlwille/gedore or snap on ratchet i can get like 4-6 tektons. If they only last like 2-3 years, i can buy new ratchets for the next 10 years.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I completely agree I wasn't saying Taiwan was bad. All of my Taiwan tools have been great. I just like to share the origin of the tools I review so my viewers know. Plus these have an amazing lifetime warranty so you wouldn't have to buy another in 2-3 years. 👍👍👍

[@jamesstephenson2346]

Good vid, ive never gotten anything from gearwrench that wasnt complete crap, tekton is great stuff though

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you. Glad you enjoy the tekton stuff 👍

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

just bought the 4pc gearwrench set

[@MrSupernova111]

I just bought the 90T set. I can't wait to use it! Those 120x look amazing also but I need to stop buying tools! lol

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

@@MrSupernova111 they also make good swivel sockets

[@MrSupernova111]

@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 . I've seen them and they are on my short list. I've spent way too much money on tools over the last few months and I'll see if they go on sale at the end of 2021. I also want a low profile socket set which would be a lifesaver in those really tight spots. Cheers!

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

@@MrSupernova111 i got the Laser stubby 3/8 socket set and it is nice

[@MrSupernova111]

@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 . Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[@chrisjones6165]

Gearwrench has 90 tooth out now to

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes indeed they do 👍

[@gustavocasas8449]

what kind of whiskey you drink Lol?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

This was monkey shoulder 👍

[@gustavocasas8449]

TonyTheTechnician gunna get a bottle for my bday next week

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@gustavocasas8449 nice. Let me know what you think 👍

[@lesrinehart933]

Sure do a tear down

[@brennen22359]

Cool video of the back of your hand glad it was put in there. I mean screw the wrenches, watching your hand wave around pointing at shit made the video. It deserves a grammy..

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Obviously I brought each one up close and showed it and spoke about them and gave specs. Idk what you want me to do. The only thing I forgot to mention was the fact that they are Ratchets not wrenches. 👍👍👍Thanks 🤯

[@intraw831]

I would rather buy Tekton, warranty is faster

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I would agree with that

[@bobfarley4102]

Great review if I was making a buying choice on what they sound like as you finger them in the video. Otherwise pointless.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Your comment is as useful as a screen door on a submarine. If you didn't get any useful information then you shouldn't be using tools in general. Overall, your comment was pointless

[@bobfarley4102]

@@TonyTheTechnician "Overall, your comment was pointless". Not as pointless as your video about the noise ratchets make. Lmao!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I'm so sorry that out of 33k people your the one dolt that couldn't gain any knowledge and the only thing you can focus on is clicking noises. I feel sorry for you, but I'll pray for you. 🤣👋

[@shartingkhumbubbles7169]

I like how you add the glass of liquor to gain some Coolness factor . Didnt work at all but nice try .

[@TigDegner]

Worked for me haha.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lol right. Worked for me too. I enjoyed it

[@wolfseek]

Super good video

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you!!