Snap-on VS Wright Tool (Flank Drive Plus VS WrightGRIP)

[@newdogatplay]

I've got my dad's Wright wrench set from his coal mining days ,I was about 12 or so wen I found them in his tool shed back in around 78 or so ,would not take 1000 bucks for them,,memories of quality time and quality work with them and my dad,many Chevy trucks and a few novas as well a few stray Ford trucks from the 70s and 80s tore apart and rebuilt with those wrenches,

[@nemo5335]

wright tools are criminally underrated. they're legitimately top quality tools that can compare to anything but they're much less expensive than snap-on or proto

[@ratchetwise440]

I have them all. Only keep one ? Wright. Same with ratchets. Best there is. I'm not an auto mechanic. I work on the tools they "flat rate" with.....and my sawmills. There all decent tools.Wright= no weekly payment. Grease monkeys are idiots

[@ihavethedocuments2580]

​@@ratchetwise440I do not believe Wright Tools is a publicly traded company like Snap On, no hungry investors to try and satisfy: which in this day and age of ungodly greed is an impossibility. That is why you can get the very same quality at 1/3 to 1/4 the price.

[@10GreenDragon10]

I bought a set of WrightGrip metric wrenches bc of this video, you always do great reviews on tools, thanks for sharing.

[@Miggys.Garage]

How have they lasted you? I want to use them professionally so I really want a tool that will last "Forever".

[@leo.girardi]

@@Miggys.Garage, I have a 3/8" Wright socket/ratchet set that belonged to my father circa 1960, good stuff. My 40 yr old Craftsman stuff is still going strong. I am not a professional wrencher, but If I had the $$$ I would get a full Wright set. Also note from the video, he says and shows the bolt head did not round, but if you look closely at 6:27 into the video, you can see the snapon left a "burr" on the edge. You can see that a box end would not be able to fit on it and an open end would only work from the exact same angle that was used before.

[@josevega7680]

I plan to do the same.

[@cheesycheeseball]

18pc set of Wrightgrip 2.0 wrenches can be had for around $240. Same 18pc set of Snap On Flank Drive wrenches, $760. Same performance, just the Snap On is 3 1/2 times the price. I just ordered an 18pc set of the Wright wrenches, and may add some more Wright tools to my collection.

[@mikemagures4979]

Thankyou for a valid comparison. I have been a loyal Snap-on customer for many years. But I have been learning that they have been resting on there name while the industry has been catching up and in some cases passing them.

[@jeffreyheinzelmanjr3317]

Now there's a snap on guy who tells the truth. SnP on is quality, but other are producing good quality as well. Let's give props where its due

[@turboslag]

Biggest factor between the 2 is price! Snap-On prices are now officially insane!

[@smartchip]

Well if people are still buying, see how much you can raise it, until the sales have a effect, starwille tools are superior in my opinion, regarding spanners aka wrenches,

[@brettwalkom948]

​@@smartchipThe open ends actually suck on those spanners

[@RealToolReviews]

+Brandon F - I have contacted Carlyle, but I have never heard back from them to this point. If they decide that they would like to be featured in a comparison like this, I will be happy to do it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@TheQuartermaster55]

Real Tool Reviews, have you ever heard back from Carlyle? would really like to see how they do.

[@MitchellSmith]

Same, I bought a set of the Carlyles.

[@bobbethel1264]

Real Tool Reviews koi 🦕

[@snap-off5383]

What you'll only review them if they give them to you for free? Channel isn't making enough per vid to cover the cost?

[@johnfattig6937]

I've been using the Wright grip wrenches for over 10 years. Mine are the full polish set. I think model 915 is the set. 5/16 through 1 1/4 for about 300.00 to 350.00. I feel just for the price the wright's are superior. The chrome finish is top notch and the cross section of the handle is thicker than the snap on equivalent so they don't dig into your hand. Wright is the better choice for wrenches and their sockets are amazing as well. Their ratchets are brutally tough. I have a long handle in 3/8 and a long handle in 1/2 drive. I put the 3/8 with a 15/16 socket on a 5/8 bolt, stood on the handle and bounced on it to break the nut loose. Don't ask, I had to! It skipped a couple teeth but broke the nut loose. I used that ratchet for another couple years before I had to change the guts out. They are not a low profile ratchet head. They're heavy industrial, not automotive. I can afford snap on wrenches, I just don't want them! And still, people never believe me! 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@ratchetwise440]

I wear Movado watches.... because Rolex is an over rated ripoff

[@NRecob]

Just ordered the Wright Tool 952 set! Thanks for the video!

[@NRecob]

Bought a set of WrightGrip 2.0's (#952)--Thanks for the video!

[@Airman..]

Just placed an order for 15pc metric set Thanks for your Review

[@MoneyMarcMes]

I have the Snap On Flank Drive wrenches and they are top notch quality! They have tight tolerances and don't round off bolts with either end. All my hand tools along with sockets are all Snap on.

[@RealToolReviews]

Yeah, I am very impressed with the feel & quality on the Snap-on wrench, as well as my WrightGRIP wrenches (satin & full polish).....they are both top shelf tools.

[@RealToolReviews]

+Brandon F - Shoot me a message on here via the "About" tab on my KZbin channel page. ;)

[@mhlaw229]

I was curious about a direct comparison between these 2 wrenches after I learned about the Wrightgrip wrenches. I knew Wright tools were superb quality and this vid proves it.

[@MrDjones55]

Got some grip wrenches for service line work where my normal wrenches fail to remove seized brass that has been untouched for 20+ years, they make removing all but the worst fittings a breeze.

[@gmp3699]

Great video. Thanks for posting. I have to look into Wright wrenches. Good ole' American steel never fails. Unlike the crap coming out of China these days.

[@Dansyoung]

I have multiple snap-on wrenches, and have always had issues trying to find the wrightgrip wrenches here In Canada. I was lucky enough to pickup a 14 piece set of the wrightgrip for a smoking deal. After using them for a while WOW I’m impressed, I like the feel of them more than the snap-on -heavier and feel quality. If the Wrightgrip equivalent wrenches were as long of a hair longer they would be snap-on killers.

[@Dansyoung]

*i meant to say if the wrightgrip wrenches were the same length - or slightly longer as the equivalent snap-on wrench they would be snap-on killers.

[@AtomicReverend]

I like my wright wrenches but I like the polished Snap on a bit more because it's easier to wipe clean but both are in my toolbox, wright in metric and Snap-on in fractional. Good video

[@neilludwig7474]

I enjoyed the video. I also would like to see you compare the Capri Wave drive wrench with the same test. Thank you

[@WRXSHIN]

Snap-on or WrightGrip, both are insanely impressive!

[@RealToolReviews]

+WRXSHIN I agree!

[@redyr6]

Good info for someone in tech school looking for snap on alternatives. Thank you!

[@fenrizwulf6682]

great video! I like the original Wright grip video a lot too. Until recently I had been using Gearwrench long pattern combo wrenches at work, but a few got pretty chewed up - they seem to be made from pretty soft metal - so I replaced those with Snap-On flank drive plus, and I've been very impressed with the Snap-On wrenches; I'm going to have to get the rest of the set.

[@RealToolReviews]

Fenriz Wulf Thanks! Sounds like you went with quite an upgrade!

[@50Quid-d3x]

I stopped buying Flank Drive Plus wrenches after I saw what they did to the fastners on my Volkswagon Pickup. So now I have both flank drive and flank drive plus and only use Flank drive Plus when its absolutly necessary.

[@yerbiggdady]

Got the full polish WrightGrip 2.0 Metric set. They are unsurpassed. I have the full set of the long Snap On Flank Drive Plus wrenches , too. Metric and standard . They are great. The WrightGrips feeL nicer in the hand , somewhat. I have the S-K X-Frame metric and standard . They'll sheer those Grade 8's with their open-end as weLL, no problem. I'm buying the SAE WrightGrip 2.0 set next .

[@phishertube]

I have snap-on's flank drive combo wrenches in SAE from 1/4"- 1.25" . I was saving up to buy the flanks in metric until I saw your first WrightGRIP video. Now I own the WrightGRIP in metric and saved $150 over buying a snap-on metric flank set. The downside, WrightGRIP is shorter, the finish isn't as nice, and most of all I am concerned with their warranty policy. Wright tool company wants a receipt for proof of purchase to return any broken tool. Lets get real who keeps receipts after ten years. I can walk up to any Snap-on dealer and hand them a busted Snap-on branded tool in any condition of any age and they will replace it without any proof of purchase. Even with that being said I still like my new set of WrightGRIP wrenches it is good to have a variety of tools. Differences in buying WrightGRIP over Snap-on Flanks: Pros: Less than half the price of Snap-on flanks Easier to read the large deep recessed numbering Snap-on numbers are shallow and get lost in the glare of the finish. Cons: Shorter wrenches which means less leverage No Bling finish, they don't clean up as easy. Less teeth MOST IMPORTANTLY Uncertainty of warranty Great video and thanks for turning me on to a alternative to those pricey Snap-ons Both tools are winners. The gripping teeth of both brands really do make a difference.. I originally bought the Snap-on flanks because a professional mechanic friend on mine showed me the difference using his flanks to my S-K's and Craftsman set. The S-K's and Craftsman rounded the heads every time. Im sick of bloody knuckles. Toothed wrenches are the future. I wish you would have shown a close up of the Snap-on's teeth side by side the WrightGrip's teeth. Not just side by side teeth marks on the bolt head but side by side of actual wrench teeth. Snap-on has the advantage with the teeth extending further up the sides. BTW does anyone know of any other brand that sells teethed wrenches?

[@yoshaki]

phishertube Might be a good idea to make a digital copy to store on your phone/cloud. With that said I agree it shouldn't be needed.

[@dreddnott]

Mac Knuckle Saver is another brand of 'toothed' open end wrenches that I know of

[@starastronomer]

I just called Wright Tool and was told you DO NOT need a receipt for warrantee of their tools.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Agree! His tool reviews are the best. Well done and to the point!

[@OneBoomBox]

I would like to see how the bostitch anti slip wrenches compares to the more expensive wrenches

[@joseflillo]

Sk x frame uses a similar design on the open end. I also have the black proto asd. I keep one in the pouch and one in the tool box. Haven't slipped on either one

[@shawnz241]

Thanks for the video - I am looking for a good set of wrenches.

[@77appyi]

i would like to point out for non US viewers that a grade 8 bolt is equivalent to a metric 10.9 which makes it all the more impressive....i had assumed it will be a 8.8 (so grade 5) which is the norm for a high tensile bolt in the UK ..cap heads come in 10.9 and 12.9 as the norm and you can order any strength you like...may have to test my own spanners

[@RealToolReviews]

+david appleton Awesome! Thanks for adding that in David!

[@TonyPuryer]

Thanks David. I was skeptical about your comment so I researched it - and you are absolutely correct. I work in rail and we incorrectly refer to metric "class 8.8" bolts as "grade 8" bolts. Not any more.

[@robcrossan6274]

Going to eventually buy some wright grips. I've had regular gearwrench and Pittsburghs for years and they've been good. Anything seized though, it's a much bigger struggle to get it loose than just have a good open end that will grab.

[@johnhunley4853]

I'd like to see a review if the other end... The ratchet box side. I'm very curious on the strength, and weakness, of the universal, or spline drives, like the EZ Red, Cornwell, Gearwrench, etc.

[@darrenfuson1013]

Not sure it really makes a big difference, both grip really well but i did notice the bolt head taken off by the Snap-On looked a bit more deformed at the edge compared to the one from the Wright.

[@SteveTheFazeman]

Also noticed that. Unfortunately, he didn't say anything about it.

[@ratchetwise440]

The main problem is Wright has no "pay by the week" Strap-In !

[@jrobb316]

Nice, fair video. I own a set of the flank drive plus in standard and metric, awesome wrenches. If I was in the market again I would definitely consider the wrightgrips though!

[@j81851]

+jrobb316 I think it is cool to see a product out there that is decent to even good, or maybe even VERY good quality made raw material to finished product completely in the USA. We need this, support Wright to encourage them to grow their line and produce a quality US Made product. Good video and good comments!

[@billwhite5853]

Great demo. One thing different is it looked like the Snap on had a thinner boxed end that might make it better for getting into really tight areas

[@jamesf9610]

The corner of the bolt head is twisted up on the snap on one you can see the lip where it started stretching the metal and it's got a bit of a curl on the corner

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

I just got the Gearwrench x-beam flex set that has open end "Surface drive" that mimics Snap-On "Flank Drive Plus", I'd love to see a video comparing the different wrenches from all the manufacturers that use open end grip technology to see how they stack up.

[@RealToolReviews]

BrenticusMaximus1 In the original WrightGRIP video that I did, I actually used a non-ratcheting Gearwrench with "surface drive" & it held better than some, but still rounded the bolt off. If you want to check that video out, you can see for yourself. The biggest difference between the high-end wrenches & the consumer-grade ones, are the tolerances & metallurgy. For example....on the WrightGRIP & Snap-on, the open end in any given size is EXTREMELY tight on a bolt/nut.....with the cheaper wrenches it is a lot more sloppy (loose) & that adds to the reason why they slip & round bolts so easily. Also, the open ends on most wrenches will spread fairly easily, where these non-slip designs will dig in & not spread or let go of the bolt/nut.

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

So it is, Thanks :)

[@mhlaw229]

Also, thanks for all your videos. You do a great job, always very well presented

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Once had a set of the flank drive Snap-on, great wrenches. I also had a set of Metrench, that where great. That would be a good comparison video, if you could find a set.

[@jslakenes5540]

what about the anti slip design of the black ratcheting proto wrenches. Trying to see if the cost is worth the set. They have an "anti slip design" open end. Could you try this test with them?

[@ArcheryRuleZ]

+JS Lakenes YUP that would be interesting, I love my blk chrome proto spline wrench

[@hedrick5286]

I’ve sheered off bolts with my regular non flank drive snap on wrench’s.

[@luisnieto506]

You should do a review of the Carlyle by NAPA non-slip hand wrenches. See how the perform next to name brands such as Snap-on and Wright Tools

[@RealToolReviews]

Luis Nieto I will see what I can do....thanks for the suggestion!

[@snap-off5383]

They will perform the same. The secret sauce is in the design, not the name on the side.

[@pillcosby3949]

I have the Carlyles, they are superb

[@Jason-kg4rs]

Wright tools are made in USA with USA steel. They are elite tools and cost a lot less than snap on. Wright is the only brand I buy for automotive tools anymore.

[@michaeltran5178]

I'm in love with all of my snap-on wrenches, including the extra long double box end wrenches. You may be interested in taking a look at ez-red flex head ratcheting wrenches also. Since you mentioned proto in another comment, would it be a possibility to test their air impacts? The local tool store was pushing their product very hard. Keep these videos coming! Very detailed and informative.

[@RealToolReviews]

I have seen info about the EZ-Red flex heads, but have not seen them in person yet. I'd love to check them out an do a review. I do not have a ton of experience with Proto tools yet, but the ones that I do have are all top notch. I'm talking from their new stuff, all the way back to 50 year old tools....the quality is consistent over time. Proto Professional cold chisels are my favorite by far. Conductor562 did a review on the Proto J150WP 1/2" air impact & I was very impressed by it. I definitely think it is one of the top pneumatic impacts on the market today & is pretty much identical to the MAC version at a lower cost. In fact, the MAC protective boot fits perfectly onto the Proto. I know that www.Trident-Supply.com has had them on sale for a while at about $250. You can check out Conductor562's review here --- professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/01/proto-air-impact-wrench-review-j1500wp/ Thanks for the compliments & thanks for watching! :)

[@bobjohnson8206]

WrightGrip needs to make the 12 point box end to 6 point box end wrench with their wrenches. IMHO all of Snap on Flank Drive Plus wrenches have the 12 point box end it should be offered with a 6 point box end as well. A great video very though, thanks for sharing it.

[@snap-off5383]

6 point box ends can be a pain in the arse to get ON the fastener in restricted areas.

[@dennismcdonald1962]

He concludes these wrenches are basically equal and never gives us the price. If their performance is roughly equal yet snap-on's price is many times higher than they're not equal and he should have made this clear. I watched this video and now I have to go out and do my own research on pricing.

[@juryrigjohn9697]

Boohoo you had to Google something

[@maritimemisfits3360]

@1bigjohn11 Your probably not the target market if you don't have access to tool trucks and businesses willing to let you make payments.

[@juryrigjohn9697]

@1bigjohn11 it's not the deciding factor though? Go buy wrenches from Wal-Mart or harbor freight if price is the deciding factor. This guy is giving us valuable information for free, if you don't have the wrenches you'd have to go buy one of each and compare them, this guy gifted you the comparison. You too lazy to look up the prices? That's a damn piss poor attitude to have

[@RealToolReviews]

I never used to say prices simply because the fluctuate constantly....now I do. So things change....thanks for commenting!

[@fishmanmark187]

I would love to see the Mac ks2 and the Mac precision as well with this test

[@brandonf1432]

Can you try this test with the Napa Carlyle's? Thx a million!

[@mitchsalsbury2311]

How come you didn't mention prices

[@nickoli9889]

They seem to be ideal for situations where the bolt or what have you is seized but I am wondering, under “normal” loading, do these type wrenches still gall the fastener? I’m thinking of plated/coated fasteners, or simply hardware you wanted to keep looking nice

[@snap-off5383]

likely yes they do.

[@MaximRecoil]

These should be sold as double open-end wrenches, with a different size on each end (e.g., 1/2" on one end and 9/16" on the other end), rather than as combination wrenches. They are a specialty tool for stubborn bolts/nuts that you can only access with an open end wrench for whatever reason, not a replacement for normal combination wrenches. Under normal conditions you don't want to leave teeth marks in bolt heads / nuts every time you use an open-end wrench.

[@stever5887]

It would be interesting to know at what torque (psi) each wrench broke the bolt head off. I'm guessing, though, there are too many variables to account for. Things like the quality of steel used, the heat-treating time each maker allows for, etc., is not always easy to obtain (when asked, most manufacturers simply shake their head and say, "that's proprietary information"). The Snap-on might break the bolt head it at a lower value simply because it's a bit longer than the Wright. Also, we don't know if the breaking point of each of the Grade 8 bolts was the same; they probably meet a minimum strength value, but the upper value may be somewhat different. There's also a difference between wrenches as the Wright had been through a number of these tests already, whereas the Snap-on was being used for the first time. By extension, it would also be useful to know if the Snap-on would be able to perform the same number of tests as the Wright (and thus be as durable) if they had each performed the same number of tests before this stand-off. I suspect that it would, but maybe not. Bottom line, however, we can only get reference information from these tests, not absolute data that you can hang your hat on. It's just one test on one day, not hundreds of tests performed over a period of several months.

[@dirtyaznstyle4156]

It’s a grade 8 bolt, if it’s in a torque to yield or high tension application you want to know when it’ll stretch and when it’ll snap. The upper limit shouldn’t be a guess

[@CommandShiftH]

what I don't get is, and I see most senior mech do this as well, why do people use the open end of the wrench all the time when they have so much room to use the box end. I can't remember the last time I used the open end of my wrenches. That being said I am a HD mech and not an auto mech.

[@chris6200]

The open end is faster to use. But you really should use the box end for this much torque. In my line of work (marine engines) it's also useful for turning square head fasteners and plugs which can't be turned the the box end of a standard wrench.

[@deepsquat600]

@@chris6200 cant remember the last time the only thing that would fit on a bolt head was an open end wrench that I needed to crank on with all my might, that being said...the wrenches are awesome

[@benkleschinsky]

Same reason I refuse to use 12 point sockets, because open end does not round off edges.

[@snap-off5383]

So in your previous video you compared smooth jaw open ends (craftsman, gearwrench, and s-k) to a grooved jaw open end Wright. Kinda important point to the topic, that it wasn't the brand of the wrench that was the difference, it was comparing apples to oranges. Good features become ubiquitious when the patents expire, so grooved open end wrenches have now replaced smooth jaw ones by pretty much every manufacturer. The S-K X-frames could twist the bolts off too. . . . and so could a made in taiwan milwaukee or carlyle.

[@brettwalkom948]

He was showing the advantage of the wright grip not thinking they would perform the same in the first video

[@SpacemanFan1988]

I've used both. Snap on is a bit thinner and the wright grip feels a little more bulky and a little less comfortable. However I will not be trading the wrightgrip in for snap on

[@mudkicker7812]

With ICON tools entering the market and their marketing pitch of "Compare to SnapOn", I think you should do this test again. With Wright, SnapOn, SK and ICON.

[@michaelpowers7744]

You could try clamping down a 9/16” Allen wrench into vise and see which one fails first

[@ArcheryRuleZ]

now please do this with the PROTO ADS ANTI SLIP DESIGN OPEN END, THANKS!!

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Mark Shean pretty hard to find a retailer for Proto or Wright!

[@Airman..]

Very informative content Would you redo the test using the box end of the most common wrenches brands including these two?? Looking forward Thanks

[@apolinarponce4506]

It's the price and how easy the warranty is honored

[@pauludstrand9131]

Channellock has recently started producing combination wrenches with very aggressive grips on their open ends. I wonder how these would compare in a test like this?

[@jessieblack7441]

I would like to know how a Williams super combo wrench does compared to these 2. Hope you will do a comparison

[@pengkha7576]

channel lock started making wrenches that have a "like" flank drive open end. i bought a set and they seem to grip very nice so far under torque. I'd be interested in putting them through this test.

[@RealToolReviews]

+Peng Kha What is the part # for the set?

[@pengkha7576]

+Real Tool Reviews i believe the set number is Metric Wrench Set 309443. they are fairly new and not on their website yet. i just bought them to compare with my snapon and mac sets.

[@pengkha7576]

+Real Tool Reviews okay so i found them in the doitbest site. i think their just branded for channel lock but made by doit. here is the link. if you ever do a review olease let me know. thanks www.doitbest.com/products/do-it-best-10-piece-metric-combination-wrench-set

[@TheKirbot]

I'd love to see this test with the Tekton wrenches. I'm sure they wouldn't shear off (no teeth in the open end) but I would be curious how they compare to Craftsman and Gearwrench.

[@RealToolReviews]

Michael C It would just round over the bolt or damage the wrench like the regular style. Only these non-slip versions will stand a chance of grabbing on and twisting the heads off.

[@ratchetwise440]

Tekton makes great stuff. Avg Jose won't ever need a "gripper"

[@chinchillaintheheat2641]

Sometimes it’s better to round a bolt than sheer it

[@snap-off5383]

I'd say more than 50%. . . . I'd rather be befuddled figuring out how to get a rounded fastener out than a broken one, but of course the input force CAN be measured by the brain.

[@methodicaljuan]

One more thing you forgot to mention is the price. If they both hold up the same except one is significantly pricier, then i may tend to lean to that one regardless of the offset and slightly longer features. Just a thought. By the way, great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@RealToolReviews]

+methodicaljuan Thanks, I am glad you like the videos! I do not mention price in most of the reviews since they will be online for many years & the price of tools changes constantly.....some go down, but many go up.

[@vero2826]

you should test those 2 vs the proto version

[@Clouseau17]

I would like for you to compare flare line wrenches, which is better.

[@Shredwagon]

Why not test both 12 pt ends as well? Another deciding factor (Not that you would want to use it in a high torque app, but sometimes you have too......)

[@RealToolReviews]

+Shredwagon I was highlighting the unique open-end design.....which is what sets these apart from normal wrenches.

[@sethhines4869]

That's awesome man I'm from Winchester.

[@RealToolReviews]

***** Cool.....I was just at Home Depot yesterday there :)

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

Have you tried the Napa Carlyle flank drive imitation wrench? They have a six point ratcheting box end that imitates the mac flank drive style sockets you reviewed.

[@RealToolReviews]

BrenticusMaximus1 I have not....I will have to look into them. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@friendlyneighborhoodmechan2606]

Nice video your hands are way clean for a mechanic

[@RealToolReviews]

.......wear gloves.

[@idsoftware7]

Where is the previous test? I would like to see the SK how performed...

[@vladimirgoncharenko7545]

Wright tool wrenches are just bulletproof. I literally was hammering on the wrench with steel hammer and not a ding or bend🤯

[@Gordon302]

+Real Tool Reviews, I'm quite surprised you're able to hold onto those twisted off bolt heads. I mean, don't they generate heat as they twist off?

[@RealToolReviews]

Not really.....most of the heat would be concentrated at the shear point, and it would dissipate rather quickly into the surrounding metal. I am sure it was warmer than room temp, but not "hot".

[@jeffcuevas5918]

Test TENG TOOL grip wrench please.

[@brandonf1432]

Tell me how and I'll be glad to send you one of their wrenches for testing. I bought a single 15mm long pattern meaning to try it out but have done it yet. I can send that or grab another size if needed.

[@contagiousFX]

if the wright grip has XL with ratcheting ends, I will definitely buy them.

[@RealToolReviews]

***** I dont believe that Wright makes ratcheting wrenches.

[@nathannagel6451]

Supposedly SK is coming out with a 6 point, 6 pawl ratcheting box wrench with a similar open end configuration to WG or FDP. I don't believe it is in production yet however. Also SK's regular combos are my favorites ergonomically and are very strong but don't have the anti-slip open end (yet?)

[@hochhaul]

Nathan Nagel I'm surprised SK doesn't have a competing open end design yet. I love their ratchets. Excellent, made in USA quality. I've used giant cheaters on my 1/2" ratchets and they still work like new.

[@BADD400]

I would like to see if snap on's original flank drive would work the same.

[@RealToolReviews]

+BADD400 CB700 drums I didnt realize they had a version before the current one.

[@BADD400]

they do I bought mine in 94

[@azmrblack]

Flank Drive (original) refers to the box end of their wrenches. The "Plus" is the addition of the teeth to the open end. That's it.

[@stevenfredell1115]

I was wondering the same thing that "CommandShiftH" was. So that got me thinking how does the strength of the WrightGrip / snap on flank drive plus compare to a BOXED end. I have never that i can remember stripped a bolt with an open end wrench namely cause i haven't run into a situation where it was my only option and had it go badly but i have used a cheap boxed end and regretted the choice. My snap on guy had a nylon tester on the truck and fdp open beat a harbor boxed end. I'll by the bolts.

[@RealToolReviews]

Steven Fredell I am not sure how I could set up an effective display showing off box ends.....do you? The whole draw to Flank Drive+ & WrightGRIP wrenches is the patented uniquely designed non-slip open ends....I have not heard either company bragging about a special box end.

[@stevenfredell1115]

As in cheap box end vs fdp/Wright grip same test grade 8's and the mandrel. The plus in fdp is the open ended but flank drive was invented by SnapOn for the Navy as something different than a regular boxed end wrench. Grabs from the sides not corners. Think of it as a handicap for the two champs.

[@stevenfredell1115]

The little test I did on the truck was with a long nylon hex the SnapOn guy had in a drawer. Fdp open made a hf box slip. Almost made the kobalts im currently using slip but the nylon couldn't handle it.

[@RealToolReviews]

Steven Fredell Keep in mind with any demo you see from someone trying to sell you something.....it is typically skewed in their favor. I can assure you that the tolerances on the high end (Snap on, Mac, Wright) are MUCH tighter than the tolerances on the DIYer grade tools. So, it would be very easy for them to use a specific sized nylon fastener with the Snap on VS Harbor Freight & win.....the reason he did not do this "test" with a comparable tool is because he would not have "won". Your Kobalts cost about 10% of the price of the Snap-on, so dont feel bad. They get the job done, and I would suggest for you to keep using them.

[@toddcombs7074]

Still like the Proto demo as well.

[@binagarten4667]

The deciding factor is the price of each of these wrenchs. What are the respective costs please?

[@miguelmendez4718]

Great video does Snap-on have two styles wrenches , flank drive and flank drive plus?

[@zephyrmaze]

You should discuss the price differences. Who gives you more wrench for your money..

[@RealToolReviews]

zephyrmaze I very rarely discuss price since it seems to change so often & the tool which is cheapest today, might be 2x the price tomorrow. I think things to facts as to what they can/cannot do makes things a lot easier to decide which is the best for you. I hope that makes sense....thanks for watching & commenting!

[@LKN4WAR]

Did you try your tektons, I assume the looser open ends would round the bolt under this much strain. Excellent prices though as you pointed out.

[@RealToolReviews]

I did not.....they are not a "non-slip" design.

[@GLifeUTV]

Great video and comparison

[@RealToolReviews]

Thanks! :)

[@spencerhicks5697]

Any chance you could do this same test with the SK X-Frame ratchet wrench and the Proto ratchet wrench? I think it would be cool to see the test done on both the open end and the ratchet end.

[@RealToolReviews]

Spencer Hicks The mandrel takes a bolt with a 9/16" head.....if I can get those wrenches in those sizes I will see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@snap-off5383]

He did do the x-frame ratchet wrench in a video, and it sheared the bolt head off. Felt this video did a dis-service to s-k, saying their wrench failed, since even a snap-on or matco wrench with smooth ends would also fail that test.

[@neponsetriver]

How about comparing WrightGrip to Stanley Proto?

[@thaison9892]

I wish either of those brand will come out with the flank drive + Hex shape open end and then we will have the winner LOL

[@MrSupernova111]

Great test! Thanks!

[@datsuntoyy]

On the second part, what’s the price difference?

[@sweetmatthew662]

So snap on went out and had to make a wrench to compete with Wright? I think I'll spend my hard earned money on a new set of Wrightgrip wrenchs

[@siordia100]

good video this is the kind of things people should pay attention too., thanks

[@desertdispatch]

im more impressed with the marks the snap on wrench made.

[@MrSupernova111]

Does Wright make ratcheting wrenches? I can't seem to find any online.

[@VintageOutboardMan]

First! Cool video man, Wright makes some nice tools I think! Unfortunately I don't own any, but I do like my Proto tools very much :) Keep up the good vids!

[@RealToolReviews]

Thanks! :) I like Proto also....nothing bad to say about them.....I am actually working on a review for the new Duratek screwdrivers at the moment....I love them, they feel GREAT in my hand.

[@Anonymous-oy5jj]

Same performance, at 1/4 the cost. Sold!

[@williamcattr267]

How would this test compare with some of the flare nut wrench designs out there?

[@MarkFox]

Nice video and thanks for posting!

[@RealToolReviews]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@fernandonoriega3141]

Dude you are fucking awesome! I love your channel! Clear and straight to the point.

[@RealToolReviews]

+Fernando Noriega thanks! 👍