- PROFESSIONAL PRECISION: Wahl’s Professional Super Taper II Hair Clipper is engineered to deliver the sharp performance that experts demand; it features our (#1006) blade which is specifically designed for smooth, quick, and precise performance on thicker hair types such as multicultural hair; intended for professional use only
- STYLISH AND VERSATILE: The Super Taper II Hair Clipper is an ultra-powerful full size clipper and offers an appealing aesthetic in addition to top-notch precision and function; our V5000 Electromagnetic motor runs faster than a standard electromagnetic clipper, making this tool excellent for heavy-duty cutting, tapering, fading, and blending
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: The American-made Super Taper II Hair Clipper comes with all accessories required for professional barber use; the clipper, 8 attachment comb cutting guides (1/8”, 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, and 1”), styling comb, cleaning brush, clipper blade oil, red blade guard and operating instructions
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: The Super Taper II Hair Clipper measures 6.25” long, weighs only 1 pound, includes an 8 foot professional grade, chemical resistant power cord, and a convenient variable thumb taper lever for adjusting the taper and texture without changing the blade. Power Frequency: 120 Volt – 60 Hertz. Made in U.S.A.
- PLEASE NOTE: Due to continuous improvement, the product appearance may slightly vary from the product images on this listing
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Additional information
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 4 x 6 inches, 1 Pounds |
| Item model number | 84701 |
| UPC | 884488799577 801788510459 777269427380 043917847016 |
| Manufacturer | Wahl Professional |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Tadeo Galeano –
Equipo de trabajo muy bueno corta bien, solo que calienta mucho al segundo corte. El único detalle.
Tadeo Galeano –
I’ll start out with the most important bit of information, and the only significant negative thing I have to say about these clippers: These use the V5000 motor, not the newer and superior V9000. Further, the latter can be found in other Wahl models that are the same price. The Wahl Icon, for example, is the same price and has all the same specs except the better motor. I wish I had done a little research and gotten that instead. Wahl has several models of near equal price, differing only by whether they have the better motor and whether they are intended for “ethnic” hair (the latter being referred to as “five-star” models).
Having said that, this is a very superior set of clippers. The V5000 is far beyond normal clippers. If you are used to regular, consumer-grade clippers as I am you will be blown away at how these sail through hair without leaving a single stray. They are quiet and cool but clearly very powerful. This is one of Wahl’s professional line and intended to be used by professionals or by consumers who want a higher level of performance. This isn’t your mom’s clippers.
I like all the guards. Each is a different color. This comes with guards 1-8. There is no 1/2, strangely (I saved the one from my old clippers and it fits, though I never use it in practice) and there are no angled ones for doing around ears. That’s also fine by me…I always thought those were a waste. The set comes with a little brush for cleaning the clippers, a little bottle of oil, and a comb. There is no case to keep it in, which is a little bit of a bummer. I keep mine in a gallon-sized ziplock bag. I guess that works.
It is so nice that these clippers have a power cord (and it’s pretty long and very heavy duty). Batteries are always the first thing to go in battery-powered clippers. A/C powered clippers are the only way to go.
These clippers are clearly more than satisfactory. They do a great job and I think they will last a very, very long time. I do wish they had the better motor, but not because I think I need it, just because I could have had it. Not worth returning something that works perfectly and does the job I require, though.
In short, you will certainly be satisfied with these clippers, but if they are still the same price when you are shopping for them, get the Icon or another V9000 model isntead.
Michael –
I have been cutting my hair for years myself or with the help of my wife, before I did it with a personal cutting machine of those batteries also of the whal brand and although it worked and fulfilled its mission countless times there is no point of comparison between that type of machines and this machine.
I am totally in love with this hair clipper that goes through my head and cuts my hair with ease, it works spectacularly well.
They stand out in it:
– The weight, ergonomics, and appearance of the product that demonstrate good quality components
– Its power is felt at the time of operation
– The perfect edge for cutting at the time of use.
His only circumstantial points against are:
– You need to have a good power supply in your country/home to use it for a long time.
– It is noisy if you are not used to a professional machine or you use it in a closed environment.
– If you live in a country where the power is at 220V, you will need an electrical transformer to convert it to 110V.
I totally recommend this machine at the time of purchase and after the first completely successful use.
If problems arise with it for no apparent reason, I will update this comment, but if I am honest I doubt that it will happen and I am sure that I made an investment in a good quality clipper that will last a long time doing its job excellently.
Michael –
After a year of having barbers and hairdressers not cutting my hair the way I wanted it to be cut, I decided to purchase hair clippers and cut my own hair. I am glad that I ended up choosing this model. The Wahl Super Taper 2 is a professional-quality clipper (the successor to the original Super Taper and a lower-power, non-metal version of the Senior)with the v5000 electromagnetic motor and an adjustable blade. This product comes with a small operating booklet, 5 mL of clipper oil, 8 guards (1/8 inch – 1 inch), a blade guard, a cleaning brush and a white comb. Shipping was faster than expected; I am very satisfied. Out of the package, everything included was in good condition and the blades smelled freshly oiled. The sound of the clipper turning on is really something special to hear…
The clipper was cutting just a tad longer than what the 000 position should cut at, so I zero-gapped the clipper (check out youtube for tutorial videos)by loosening the blade screws slightly and pushing the bottom blade closer to the cutting blade. If you do this, make sure that the two blades aren’t actually touching each other, and the cutting blade should never pass in front of the bottom blade. Make sure there is a slight gap between the blades that isn’t visible from a distance. When you’re satisfied with the adjustment, firmly hold the bottom blade by its sides and carefully tighten the screws. If the blades are zero-gapped but misaligned (the far left tooth of the cutting blade should overlap with the 2nd tooth of the bottom blade), try this procedure again. Turn on the clipper for a few seconds and then turn it off and check to make sure the blades are aligned. If they are not, adjust the power screw until the cutting blade is properly adjusted. By performing these steps, I was able to zero-gap the clipper and align the blades. Needless to say, it cuts through hair like butter now; the length is also closer to a true 000. Be careful with a zero-gapped clipper: if you don’t press the blade flat against your scalp and use the teeth instead, you’ll get a minor cut.
So far, I’ve only done one haircut with these clippers (a high-and-tight variation with a #2 on top, bangs in the front, a #0 everywhere else and #1 blend between the crown and temples) and it turned out great. If you’re cutting your own hair, you have to be careful and slow, especially when it comes to tapering (don’t use the clipper for too long though). The Super Taper 2 does not pull hair when it cuts and it cuts evenly. With proper adjustment, it is not too loud. The taper lever can allow you to blend from #000 (closed, up) to #1 (open, down) in length if the clipper is zero-gapped. The guards are of decent quality. When you’re cutting your own hair, use at least two mirrors to see the back of your head and feel to make sure everything is proper. Ideally, get someone to make sure you are cutting the back accurately.
If you are cutting the hair of multiple people, I recommend purchasing clipper disinfectant spray such as Clippercide. This will prevent the spread of blood-borne illnesses. Also, once you are running low on oil, buy a large bottle of Wahl clipper oil; they last a long time. If you don’t oil your blades, your clippers will perform like junk. Oiling your clippers is not necessary after every cut, but maybe after several (clean the hair off the blades too!). If the clippers are behaving strangely, you may have to oil them, adjust the blades or fine-tune the power screw.
Make sure the guards snap onto your clipper; many people find their guards detaching in the middle of a cut. Make sure the blade doesn’t chew the guard and don’t use the clipper too roughly during a haircut. When the clipper is not in use, keep it unplugged and away from moisture while leaving the blade guard on. If you receive a damaged or defective product, contact Wahl; the clipper has a one-year warranty and customer service is great. Do not drop these clippers; the frame is plastic. If you want more durable clippers, get the Wahl Senior or another metal-body clipper.
Finally, if you are interested in cutting your own hair or someone else’s, or if you are a barber, these are great clippers to purchase. They will last a long time with proper maintenance and are a great step between cheap clippers and expensive, powerful clippers. I recommend this product to anyone who is interested in hair cutting or simply needs an affordable, reliable clipper. Wahl makes universal electromagnetic clippers that will serve you well.