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Customer Reviews for ProHandle Ergonomic Universal Adjustable Handle Attachment

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Model #11189

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I purchased this about a year ago to use with my snow shovel. The plastic lightweight handle wor...
I purchased this about a year ago to use with my snow shovel. The plastic lightweight handle worked really well and I was able to use it 3-4 times. I especially liked the ability to adjust to different angles and that tools weren't required. It really did make lifting and tossing snow easier. Recently, I used it again and the handle just snapped. I was really shocked because I was shoveling gently. The temperate was about 35 degrees and the shovel had been outside for several hours. There was no crack - just sudden complete failure. When it worked, it worked well. I'm very disappointed that it failed after so little use. I tried to contact the manufacturer, but couldn't find who made it.
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    This does exactly what I wanted. I've attached it to a Greenworks extended reach edge trimmer. Th...
    This does exactly what I wanted. I've attached it to a Greenworks extended reach edge trimmer. The colors almost match as well. it gives me a much better grip at a better angle for my back. The Greenworks edge trimmer isn't built very durably, so this is not a weak link. If it were a durable tool, and you're strong you could break this. (It would need to be steel)
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    easy to install on any shaft tool. I used it on a hoe to mix cement and it really helped by not h...
    easy to install on any shaft tool. I used it on a hoe to mix cement and it really helped by not having to bend down. Put up a rock wall with blocks and rocks this made the mixing a breeze.
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    “The ProHandle is awesome! I am 6’6” and weigh 350. I am in construction for a living and bendi...
    “The ProHandle is awesome! I am 6’6” and weigh 350. I am in construction for a living and bending and digging all day long just kills my back. All the tools seem so short for me but the ProHandle allows me to dig without having to bend so far over. This isn’t something I do on weekends like the average dude, I do this all day long! We picked up a few more for the job site cause guys were trying to take mine! What-A-Relief!!
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      Fantastic Product!! I would recommend the ProHandle to both professional and homeowner. As a pr...
      Fantastic Product!! I would recommend the ProHandle to both professional and homeowner. As a professional, we used dozens of ProHandles to assist with the US government revitalization of the Long Island beaches after Hurricane Sandy hit. The submitted picture shows the trenches we dug with the ProHandle. The area was too delicate for the machinery we had. We used the ProHandle on a variety of tools, rakes, shovels and it always exceeded our expectations; great leverage and strength. Great company too! They sponsored some of the clean-up and donated ProHandles to the efforts. My ProHandle is still going strong after 4 years! Buying more!
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        Three months ago I would have recommended this product. However, I cannot recommend a product tha...
        Three months ago I would have recommended this product. However, I cannot recommend a product that, when it breaks WITHIN THE WARRANTY, the manufacturer/distributor will NOT RESPOND to emails to three different accounts they list and a voicemail left on their phone. I was using the shovel in December, leaned it against the house, and for some reason, it slid off and landed on the ground. The handle broke into two pieces. It was about 28 degrees outside, and the shovel was being used lightly if at all (I was mostly using a snow blower). When it worked, the ProHandle worked well. But why would a company like this simply refuse to respond to any way I try to contact them about their handle breaking while within warranty? It sounds like they don't want to stand behind their product. Buyer beware!
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          Had 2x of these for years
          I want more. These are very durable and the easy fold-down mechanism make it easier to store the tool you attach them to. Are they discontinued? Can anyone identify an alternate source? I have neighbors who watch me shovel with this and want one. I haven't seen them in stock for a year or more. I'll buy spares as soon as I can find some. I think my originals were about $15-16, and $20 is still a fair price for these. Highly recommend.
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            Broke after third use
            I bought this as a recommendation from The Wirecutter, and I did enjoy using it while it lasted, and it was a huge back saver, but the 1st and 2nd time I used it was for 5 minutes of snow shovelling, and a year and a half later, I used it this last week for about 30 minutes of snow shoveling. Not too heavy, but a lot of sidewalk when the handle snapped off the shaft.
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              Great idea. Works great when spreading mulch. I...
              Great idea. Works great when spreading mulch. I expect to use it a lot for snow removal. Believe it or not, I also put it on my vacuum wand. This leverage helps so much. I wonder what other applications can be improved.
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              Handle broke while shoveling snow. I really like the ergonomic...
              Handle broke while shoveling snow. I really like the ergonomic advantage it provides. Company replaced it. Hopefully it was a defect in the plastic and the new one holds up better.
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              This was a real backsaver....
              This was a real backsaver.
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              Great handle and very sturdy
              Only issue is I put this on a curved ergo handle so it doesn't clamp quite in line with sandwiched pieces but still seems like it will hold.
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                Great product and idea, but not durable. Handle snapped in two during first use. Initial experi...
                Great product and idea, but not durable. Handle snapped in two during first use. Initial experience was great, really felt the difference using it, but 10 minutes in it broke. Going to return for refund. Not sure if I want to chance it again.
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                  Omg best product
                  Bought this and a new ergonomic snow shovel. Used it for first time today on heavy wet snow and it made all the difference in the world. Makes you stand beside the shovel not behind it so you're more upright and don't use your lower back to lift
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                    Pro handle
                    I love this!!! I am 52 years old and hate shoveling snow because over the years of doing it i Injured my back. The pro handle makes it so much easier!!! I purchased another one for another job I hate doing which is painting. Again the pro handle rescued me!! Buy this product!
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                      The design works well, but the material quality is very poor. After using this handle on a snow ...
                      The design works well, but the material quality is very poor. After using this handle on a snow shovel in dry snow for 2 months the handle broke in two. No heavy loads, or abuse. I e-mailed Prohandle and they basically said "Sorry, buy a new one it is cheaper than paying for shipping two more times." They are the ones that should be paying for the shipping of replacement of the poor quality of this handle. Bottom line, please don't waste your money on the product. Not happy in Utah
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                        So far so good. I had a different brand (the yellow one) which is more commonly available at seve...
                        So far so good. I had a different brand (the yellow one) which is more commonly available at several big retailers on the Internet. That one was fine for a couple years, then the plastic broke because it wasn't made strong enough. Hopefully this one will last longer. It seems to be sturdy and well made. One thing I would suggest is when striking the shovel on the driveway to knock off the excess snow don't hold the shovel by this handle, I think it stresses it quite a bit. Just hold the shovel by the top handle and you'll be fine.
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                        I used it on a snow shovel, and it broke after about 45 minutes. I got the same leverage by tying...
                        I used it on a snow shovel, and it broke after about 45 minutes. I got the same leverage by tying a piece of rope to the shovel handle (one knot on the top of the handle, and the other down low). When it started raining, the rope slid, so I used hose clamps to hold it in place. That rope allowed me to stand straight up and shovel the snow, just like the ProHandle was supposed to. The rope lets you throw the snow very easily. I would recommend buying 1/2 in thick rope from Home Depot instead of this.
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                        Superb Idea and design....... however handle broke off after less than one months use in light to...
                        Superb Idea and design....... however handle broke off after less than one months use in light to moderate snow.....
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                        Loved the idea of this handle, and it worked great for a week. Then it completely and suddenly b...
                        Loved the idea of this handle, and it worked great for a week. Then it completely and suddenly broke clean in half when under almost no pressure. I contacted manufacture three times by email and once by phone. There were no responses to any of the emails. When I finally got a hold of them by phone I was told only one person could help me and he was out. I was promised a return call from him, but nothing. I finally returned to Home Depot for a refund. I would like to think the break was just an one-off defect, but the customer service was so poor that I will not be purchasing from them again.
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                        Got it home and was excited to use it but it's just too awkward. It doesn't allow you to bear down on it to really rake up the leaves.
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                          Highly satisfied
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                          This I said the second one I have bought, this...
                          This I said the second one I have bought, this one for my son. love it
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                          Attached this to an (already ergonomic) snow shovel handle in a couple of minutes and went to wor...
                          Attached this to an (already ergonomic) snow shovel handle in a couple of minutes and went to work on the snow... wonderful! A really effective product - lessens the strain on arms & back, works exactly as advertised.
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                          The handle broke off the product the first time we used it with our snow shovel. That was disappo...
                          The handle broke off the product the first time we used it with our snow shovel. That was disappointing.
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                          Well, I think it great for me, I am a women I would recommend for anybody it adjustable to any he...
                          Well, I think it great for me, I am a women I would recommend for anybody it adjustable to any height. Thank You
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                          Screws too short
                          The thumb-twist screws are too short and therefore I can not tighten it around my snow shovel which was the whole reason why I bought it. I'll have to buy some other longer screws to make it work.
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                            This product performed well overall. I have a couple of these for my snow shovels and this produc...
                            This product performed well overall. I have a couple of these for my snow shovels and this product makes shoveling snow in the Midwest far easier than shoveling without it attached. I have one complaint. I was trying to break through some deep snow that had some internal ice blocks. I was striking straight down on the snow mound to break the snow block into pieces so I could shovel and throw them aside. One hand was on the Ergonomic handle grip when I struck down and the neck of the grip handle broke. My complaint is that I was not able to get a replacement part for this part of the product, even though this grip section is easily removable (and therefore easily replaceable). I was advised that the distributor did not provide any replacement parts. Since I like this product and except for this experience it has performed well, I bought another Ergonomic Universal Adjustable Handle Attachment to replace the broken grip section. Naturally, I have learned from this experience and will use the grip in this manner again. I have recommended (and I will continue to) this product to my friends and neighbors, but....I'm very disappointed that replacement parts are not available through the distributor. I'm sure I'm not the only person who snapped the handle under extreme pressure on the grip neck.
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