What is a super taper clipper?

The Super Taper is the UK s bestselling professional mains clipper. Powerful, durable and long lasting professional V5000 motor. Rust resistant, high precision chrome plated blades. Designed for the busy stylist or barber and ideal for all clipper work.

Which Wahl clipper is best?

Rating Summary

Rank Order Clipper Name Overall Rating
1. Wahl 5-Star Magic Clip 92.6 %
2. Wahl 5-Star Balding 91.3 %
3. Wahl Color Pro 91.1 %
4. Wahl Professional Peanut 90.3 %

What is the taper lever for on Wahl Clippers?

The taper lever allows you to change the closeness of your cut between guide comb lengths. Moving the lever up for a closer cut, and down for a longer cut. This is particularly useful for fading and blending as you can be more precise with your cutting lengths.

Can Wahl Super Taper be used for beard trimming?

Along with pretty great beard trimming, you can use the Super Taper II for hair blending and buzzcut tapering.

How can you tell a real Wahl Super Taper?

The genuine Super Taper has a round three-pin Wahl branded plug, whereas the fake has a square plug. The hanging loop on the genuine Super Taper has reinforced shoulders which make it stronger. The rating label is more prominent on the genuine Super Taper, with a clear date code, which is embossed on the fake edition.

Which Wahl is best for home use?

After dozens of real-world tests of 11 highly rated hair clippers—involving professional barbers and stylists, plus a panel of DIY-haircutting volunteers—we’ve determined that the Wahl Elite Pro High Performance Hair Clipper Kit is the best clipper for most at-home haircuts.

How much length does the taper lever add?

Taper Lever (Not included in all Wahl kits) In its lowest position, the taper lever will leave the hair approximately the same length as the 1/8” comb. The taper lever will also extend the use of your blades since a different cutting edge is used in each setting.

What cuts more hair open or closed?

When the taper lever is closed it cuts more hair, and the blade is at it’s lowest cutting position. When the taper lever is open it cuts less hair, and the blade is at it’s longest cutting position.

How can you tell a real Wahl super taper?