Komelon SM5416 Speed Mark Gripper

For a basic Measuring Tape, this is a great value. All of the construction materials are well designed and seem sturdy. For the price, I recommend this Measuring Tape if you need one.

Dependable tape measure.

This tape measure is great! It’s well made, rubber insulated, the black numbers on the white background are easy to see, and the 1/8” marks are a nice addition.16’ is plenty formy work so it’s not too bulky either. Happy with this purchase!

Very easy to read/use tape measure. The tape itself is sturdy and the tape measure overall feels well built. My only complaint would be that the locking feature feels like it will break at any moment. It feels like the lock will break every time you engage it (it hasn't broken yet). Also, this tape measure does not have metric markings. That isn't an issue for me, but may be an issue for you.

I got this measuring tape to use in the house and also to measure out the pickeball courts (net to kitchen line) and the height of the nets. The local rec center sets up the nets for us, but they do not measure out the what is needed. It is easy to use and I am able to put it out to 14 feet all by myself.

Only used it for a few days but so far so good. I'll edit later if I need to add anything.This tape is black and has a thick rubber cover outside of it so when I drop it off a roof or whatever it probably won't mess it up much...😲 The case is a little bulky but not a big deal. About 1 3/4" wide 3" tall.The case is 3" long so when you measure out from a wall for example you just add 3" instead of 2 7/16 or some odd number. Works for me. Marked red at the 16" and 32". The tape is about an inch wide and holds up for about 8' before it bends.👍Thing I like:1.) Case is 3" long and makes it easier to add to measurements.2.) Heavy rubber cover.3.) Good markings.4.) Wide base so it sits flat.🤔Suggestions:1.) Make the tape bright white color instead of off white.

This tape measurer is a slight and yet massive improvement over the previous two from major brands that I've owned for over 20 years. Sure, it's got big numbers on it in case you're going blind, but the real kicker for me is the retraction speed is far more controlled and slower. It's not the standard issue tape measurer where you unlock the tape and watch it snake across the room at top speed before trying to bite your hand and face. Instead, it takes twice as long to retract and doesn't whip lash in every direction at all.I think that's because the tape itself seems to be made of much heavier and sturdier material so it's heavier and it doesn't bend as easily. Thus, it is slower to gain speed, and loses speed/momentum while recoiling as it is effected by gravity or air pressure (instead of bending and storing that momentum as it whiplashes like a spaghetti noodle being sucked up, becoming more dangerous with more length of tape). Such a slight change makes all the difference.Another feature I like is that the outside is mostly rubber, mind the clip, so you can set it down on more sensitive surfaces such as stained wood without concern. It can also take a short drop too without cracking the tile. Again, another slight adjustment that makes all the difference.

Bought this to transfer our children's height marks off of our doorframe prior to painting. Gave it to my wife as a stocking stuffer. Seems to be well made, and is easy to read. Permanent markers have held up well on the white.

v.good

Very nice quality tape, feels like it's well made.But compared to other 16 feet tapes I've used this tape is a bit more bulky and has the same heft as a 25 feet tape.

Been using this tape at work now for weeks. We dont use metric at my place of work so needed a tape that did not have any metric markings. I rally like the white colour and the fractions marked on one side of the tape are a blessing.I pull the tape put to cut metal and leave tape and it grips nice. Rewinds very well.Great value and I have a fat max tape and this blows it away.

This tape is good. My wife ruined one just like it that I really liked and this was really similar to it. The rubber is a bit stiff on the casing and the spring inside is a bit light. For the money it seems like it should be a good tape.

I'm not very handy, and I've been need in need of this for a loooong time.I love it! Very easy to use and also easy to read.