Optimized Performance: W36118 1/4 Drive Flex Handle Review

I really liked the quarter inch drive version of the product because it had a ball and holder to hold the head in a horizontal position so it could be used as a wrench. This has a lock but no ball so the head swings freely. I thought maybe it's just missing, but there's no hole for the ball.

Mainly used to remove wheel bolts. He never showed any sign of wanting to step out of line. I take it out every few months so it hasn't been used in harsh conditions. There is a noticeable play in the head, but this is not critical. I don't know how it compares to some "high end" brands but it was worth it.

I prefer this type of crowbar (the handle forks around the head) over the other type where the head forks around the handle. This type allows you to get into places that the other can't because the head is too big and thick. As others have said, the length of this bar makes loosening nuts and bolts a lot easier. It's much more comfortable, hassle free and uses a lot less energy with these bars than with a shorter 15" or 18" bar.

Extremely strong and durable. I've heard of other $20-$25 broken rods that will split and snap after the first use or two and I've personally had a rod that split in half on the first spin. I threw it on the floor a few times as soon as I got it and wow. The socket for the socket holds up perfectly and works like a dream. I can squeeze it so hard, more than my entire body weight, and it's holding up great. Buy this if you want a cheap and reliable steering wheel that won't leave you stranded on