The Best Hose Nozzle — The New York Times Wirecutter

The Best Hose Nozzle — The New York Times Wirecutter

The New York Times Wirecutter recently featured several Melnor products as picks for best hose nozzles. This includes the Melnor R301 RelaxGrip Metal Thumb-Control 8-Pattern Nozzle, which—after years of testing—was named Wirecutter’s top pick overall. Wirecutter praised the R301 for rugged construction, versatility, thumb-operated valve design, and ease of use for people with limited hand strength. Wirecutter additionally recognized the Melnor XT451 Heavyweight Metal 7-Pattern Nozzle as a great option for those who prefer a trigger grip, and the Melnor 65112-AMZ Vortex Rear-Trigger 6-Pattern Nozzle for its innovative vortex spray pattern.

Read the full guide for testing notes and comparisons.

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The Best Hose Nozzle

"This nozzle ditches the long trigger for a thumb-controlled valve, which is far more durable and easier to use if you have limited hand strength."

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