Which coffee distributor tool would you recommend?

#1: Post by **romaen** » January 13th, 2019, 3:31 pm

Hello!

I am looking for a coffee distributor for my 15g VST basket. Since it is the fastest to order them @amazon I found those two:

Which one would you recommend? Or would you recommend a different one?

Thanks

#2: Post by **sweaner** » January 13th, 2019, 9:07 pm

I have both types and find that they both work very well.

January 14th, 2019, 12:19 am

Did you realise any difference?

January 14th, 2019, 12:21 pm

I have not really noticed any significant differences.

#5: Post by **Neto** » January 16th, 2019, 11:19 am

I have the Motta 8350 distribution tool (made in italy) and its great. Heavy and seems to be built with quality materials

#6: Post by **ncrc51** » January 16th, 2019, 11:37 am

sweaner wrote:I have both types and find that they both work very well.

Agree with sweaner. I have both as well. I can tell no difference in function. I do feel that for me they improve shot consistency.

#7: Post by **Iowa_Boy** » January 16th, 2019, 11:39 am

I have the second one in your link and it works extremely well.

#8: Post by **Spitz.me** » January 16th, 2019, 11:43 am

ncrc51 wrote:Agree with sweaner. I have both as well. I can tell no difference in function. I do feel that for me they improve shot consistency.

I'd recommend none since my experience was that all I did was add something that was fairly fidgety to my process since it was sensitive to the height of my coffee bed. I found no discernible improvement to my prep or my performance. I returned my in under a week.

If you want one then great. I'm happy with a WDT tool.

January 16th, 2019, 12:13 pm

Thanks for your replies!
I ordered the second one, and as soon as I tested it I am going to share my experience!

#10: Post by **mauijer** » January 17th, 2019, 10:02 am

I purchased the St Anthony Industries Wedge for myself and bought the 2nd one in your link for a friend. Haven't compared head to head yet but we're both happy. The SAI one is pretty and heavy. Not sure if it makes a huge difference on flow or channeling compared with my finger sweep but it is more sanitary to watch by those requesting shots from me, also faster. FYI I still WDT first which flattens/distributes the espresso mound and then I use the tool. I find this mimicks my prior routine and gives a better result than if I just use the tool without WDT.