MATOW WDT Espresso Distribution Tool, 6 Prongs Coffee Needle Distributor with Stand, 0.4mm Thick Wires, Anodized Aluminum Handle, Anodized Aluminum Stand, Needle Espresso Distribution Stirrer

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is an amazing product that insure my espresso is balanced and even inside the portafilter. A must have.

Quality is really exceptional. I must admit, I bought this for my girlfriend, because I love the 0.4mm needle width (nice and firm, and not sharp), and now I like it better than the one I own at home. I think I will have to order another one if these for myself. Feels like an old-school product, in terms of build quality — heavy-duty plastic and metal. Order up if you’re on the fence!

Excellent quality.

Very nice and sturdy setup. Looks good as well. Well built.

This is an outstanding tool for breaking up clumps of ground coffee. It’s easy to work with. The shots I’m getting now are outstanding.

TL;DR; It stirs and breaks up clumps. Not much more is required of this little device, and It works as it is intended!Pros:- [ ] Straight needles/prongs that fit the Flair Espresso Classic on up- [ ] The tips are not as sharp as acupuncture needles that DIY versions use- [ ] Has a stand to keep it from rolling all over the placeCons:- [ ] Needles can be pulled out if the center isn't tight- [ ] No easy way to unscrew the center which would make changing bent needles all that much easier- [ ] A bit on the expensive sideThe Full ReviewHaving printed my own WDT for use with my Flair, I am not a stranger to the need of these tools. The one I printed though.. it WILL draw blood. Using acupuncture needles, which this WDT is as well but they are blunt tips, is the most common method of making these tools. having one already made with tips that won't crave your blood is certainly a nice thing to have!The weight of this WDT is nice. It gives you a good feel in the hand, and the base/stand won't easily move on you. It should also help the needles not pierce your hand or foot if it happens to drop, although you will still know that you have dropped it after the thud.Speaking of dropping, at this price I expected there to be an easy way to replace the needles should something happen to the WDT. While you "can" unscrew the center of the tool and get the needles in and out, it would be nice if that had been considered and designed into the WDT. Being able to replace things that can get bent easily is a great selling point for me.

The media could not be loaded. This is just what I needed!! I have an espresso machine, and recently it hasn't been equally pouring my shots. My portafilter must have been slightly clogged since I didn't have anything to break up the clumps of espresso. I would just add the espresso, tamp it down, and go from there. Which worked until it didn't. So I thought I would try this out and it fixed that issue! Now my shots come out evenly again. Yay!I'm sure you'll notice in the video I added, the espresso kinda spilling out when I stir it. That is not the distribution tools fault. Completely mine as I haven't gotten around to buying a funnel yet. So ignore that. But the tool does what it's supposed to! I am very glad I got this so now I can add it to my daily routine of making a great latte.I love the simple look, and love that it comes with a stand so you don't have to worry about where to store it. I just have mine sitting right next to my espresso machine for now. It's good quality, and will be used every day by me now. The stand is pretty sturdy as well and has some weight to it so it won't fall or be knocked over easily.Overall, easy to hold and use, and does the job right. Definitely recommend.

It’s a cute addition to my coffee routine and it does a great job of dispersing the grounds evenly, but it’s not a necessity. I love it a lot and feel so sophisticated every time I use it, though :) it’s lightweight and easy to clean !