The thing that is cool about most new tools of any brand is the anti vibration. Its nice to use a tool all day and not feel it in your hands when you're done.

Farmer here. Needing to buy some new tools, so after a lot of research went with Flex. It is great stuff. I love it so far. Reserving judgement till I have it a few more years to see how reliable they are.

I have the turbo drill...its an animal.ive never drilled holes so fast.it almost catches you by surprise.

100% agree Vince, I'm not their target audience either. Too invested in Milwaukee, but they will push Milwaukee to be better and hopefully a little less expensive. Keep up the great work.

What if.... FLEX ran a promotion that provided a consumer a free battery swap for a spent competitor battery of the same amperage while running a graduated price discount for acquiring new FLEX "tool only" deals. Would this inspire people to switch brands and start accumulating FLEX batteries? This would also be an environmentally responsible way of disposing of batteries which FLEX as a brand can advertise.

Bought and registered 6 in the past week while locking in the prices before inflation and while locking in the LIFETIME warranty at the same time. Thanks for the fair review.

I had the pleasure of putting the FLEX endcap on display in my store. Got a sneak peak of the full line my store will be carrying. There are other kits that have "turbo mode" and such. The amount of tools is similar to the number of tools on display in the metabo hpt display in lowes from what I could tell. Excited to see you test this line of tools

Facts my bro you always keep it real but to be honest it could be for first time tools guys like I used to be when you put me on with kobalt power tools kit for 199 I still watch you because I learn a lot and I share that with my friend keep doing you you the best my bro stay blessed and always future success for you and your family and great health 🙏🏻👊🏿

I got all dewalt, but I like the flex and the look, I just bought there entire kit, good for letting your employees use, tired of lending out the big D tools.

just bought the hammer drill and impact set today, i’m a 2nd year carpenter apprentice i’ve used dewalt, makitta and milwaukee i gotta say this isn’t bad.. a lot of journeymen are surprised by it. I’m going to start my tool line up with this brand through the rest of my apprenticeship and see what it does. I gotta say being the only one in field with this brand haha i’m not confused on who’s are who’s tools and battery’s.

The self tapper mode is genius. With a bit of finesse you can do this manually just fine 95% of the time, but this seems like a sure fire way to fasten quickly and accurately every time. Hope that comes to Dewalt sometime soon.

Flex is nice but I’m sticking with the red tool. Milwaukee all the way.

Great tool , bought them 6 months ago and love them . This guy was right my Dewalt kit crapped out so I figured I'd try something new

"is it the most sturdy?" *YEEEEEEEEEEET* lol you had me howling vince

I got the flex half inch impact for work since it has the “vibration shield” and I have severe carpal tunnel. I absolutely love it. It’s not quite as powerful as the m18 but it’s a night and day difference in how my wrist feels after using the two. I agree with Vince that flex is a competitor to the other big names. It’s not necessarily better, but its not worse either. As a career mechanic, I will be replacing a lot of my tools with flex because The impact impressed me a lot and I’m in need of a new driver, drill, and reciprocating saw. I also have Ryobi home tools that I really can’t justify keeping, since I’ve started a lot of serious projects lately. Flex will be my platform for home and work by the end of 2022

I totally agree with the collet. If it works, it works. Never had a problem with the old manual style collet but the quick insert is a welcome addition. The quick eject on the flex might be an effort to shorten the tool by a quarter inch but it isn’t enough of a reason to choose it over another brand IMO.

I bought that impact... it's actually pretty damn good. So far the impact and the hammer have performed very well.

I just recently switched over since I started back up in the construction field. They are a little heavy but if you remember when tools were meant to last they had a little more weight to them. So it seems like these might actually hold on in the long run. I still need a few more tools to complete my flex line up but the have been dream come true so far compared to the earlier gens of cordless that I had in the past.

I upgraded from V28 tools this year, it was a hard change because all the V28 gear was all working as it should NEVER failed me, would have no problem looking at Flex if I had not committed to M18

I’ve only been a fan of the channel for a few months. Me and my sons have a blast watching the videos and past TTR’s! Great video and keep up the great work

Thx for the review! Great advice and very true! 😊

I'm kind of excited to see what changes to pricing or future tool revolution will be. Things change fast, and if competitors want to compete they'll do what it takes

competition is good, but I'm waiting to see what kind of deals Flex will give (as well as the others!)

Just got one and I’m loving it’s power and feel. Time will tell on its Durability but can’t beat the black look either. Great Vid 👍

@VCGCONSTRUCTION love it love it always spot on keep up the hard and honest work and inspiration!!

The lock trigger is a good feature when drilling or tightening in deep spots where the collet can disengage the driver when coming in contact with the surrounding surface.

I was half way up a roof on my ladder when the impact drill ejected the last t25 bit I had into the weeds below, not my best moment. Vince I’d agree with you it’s an unnecessary gimmick. Very Tacticool. Overall the drill does what’s required of it and it has a good purchase. “As long as it works” 🍻

Been a devoted Makita, DeWalt, and Bosch user. Lowe's recent sales promos helped me purchase my first FLEX, the rear handle 7 1/4 circular saw with DUST PORT! Awesome power, ergonomics, and absolute performance second to none . The variable speed grinder ( at the price of a single speed tool) knocked it out of the park. The 6 1/2 INLINE Circular Saw was quiet, powerful, and great line of sight on either side of the saw + a dust port! The new 18 gauge brad nailer is half the size of the DeWalt. The turbo hammer drill is awesome. More torque than my big DeWalt or Makita. Now I have made the switch. All the tools have better features and performance than the competitors. (Not on the Milwaukee 18v platform so I don't know how they compare.) The better features, performance, and power have inspired me to switch. Can't wait for the 10 inch 24v table saw with the corded option. The blower is also better than Makita, DeWalt, or Bosch. I was amazed at how good these tools really are.

I thought about switching. I need a impact driver for a knock around. The DeWaslt Atomic is $99 at my local ACE. Tough to beat for a kit with a single 2.0 a/h cp battery, charger, and bag. My Makitas are in storage. I’m not sure what I’ll do. That said, thank you very much for putting the hype in perspective.

Just Bought The 6 tool combo! And I love the tools! They work great . Registered all my tools✅! 💯 % satisfied. Great Vid👍

Nope not switching but still sticking with my M18 all the way. I recently picked up the surge and have been really happy less noise and haven't had a single fastener that I haven't been able to set

Just bought a 6 brushless tool combo kit for 499 and 2 batteries. I love them I just returned ryobi kit because it looked and felt like a kids set.

Just pick this up 9/21/2021 I really like it so far. I have to say I didn’t really feel like I used it to it’s full potential. I used it to put a wooden swing set with extended and upstairs fort. By the reviews and other videos I can’t wait to push this harder. And of course the longevity. When I went to my local Lowe’s There wasn’t that many in stock compared to other brands. Not sure that it matters, just thought I would mention it.

God I’m so happy I’m subbed to this channel. Vince, you are the man.

I just started over the last two years with buying new tools and M12 and M18 will always be in my truck, if you need a tool Milwaukee has it and it’s a quality tool that WILL get the job done for years to come… I love the fact that I can go to put a cabinet in and go straight to my box and grab my M18 impact go in and see it’s to big to fit and go grab M12 fuel and know I have enough power to drive the screws straight though the cabinet into the next room if I wanted lol and then put it on mode one and tighten the hinges without ever having to go back to my truck but one time

Competition is always good for consumers. New ideas, better prices, leverage. Flex has to know they need to do a stackable option, interested to see what they come up with

Watching you and I did add flex to my tools. I'm not disappointed 😂

I agree with 100% when you explained (will you switch to flex). I have committed myself to the Milwaukee battery line spent hundreds, thousand of dollars between the M18, M20 lineup. Now if I was to purchase my first battery tool I believe it would be flex and stay with the line.

The warranty is tempting for this first year

M&M is all you need. Makita 18v + Milwaukee 18v @12v. I think I’m good.

I bought the Turbo Hammer drill and Impact kit yesterday. I was honestly just going to replace my Dewalt hammer drill because the chuck has never locked properly and the bits fall out all the time. My practical use for it is for drilling holes in Tile. This morning at the jobsite the carpenter's had to drill a bunch of holes in 1/4 inch or 3/16 angle Steel. I told them about the anti kick back feature and said put it to the test. They drilled a 3/8 pilot hole then finished it off with a 1 inch bit. Everyone that used it was impressed. It was faster than the Dewalt they had,and plus nobody broke a wrist.

I was going to buy Flex, but then I noticed Makita's 40v line and saw that they had outdoor power equipment so I chose to go with Makita. I've got some Bosch stuff now, but maybe as time goes on and those tools wear out, I'll consider going with Flex. At least the Makita 40v line is going to be expanding too so my toolbox can grow with it slowly rather than have me playing a game of catch up.

I think that is a fantastic impact driver and I cant wait to get it.

My Lowe’s has a whole end cap full of tools amazing

I am very much out of their demographic. I'm in the Ryobi line and am perfectly happy with it as a DIY'er. Mine mostly sit on the shelf and when they are used they get used heavily. Also with my being relatively cheap, I don't see them coming after me. Don't get me wrong, it's one hell of a tool, but unless I have a special, specific need, it's too much too for my limited needs. If I have a need to run lag bolts through something like putting in a deck? I have my corded driver and if I need really heavy duty, I have air tools. Beyond that? I'm hiring a contractor.

Very well done I have been utilizing dewalt is an utilizing dewalt and been on the dual platform I had 10 old dewalt batteries I've been using them for over 8 years.... The battery's finally started getting warmed down and it was time to go to something new go to something new I chose flex I use my tools everyday and so far so good... I've had them a couple of weeks now...

I like the push-button bit release. It's easier use one hand to release the bit while using the other hand to remove the bit. With other designs, you have to release and remove the bit with the same hand. The nice thing is, this drill has both.

Been on the 20 volt DeWalt platform, but have also been building up a Milwaukee 12 volt collection just because of all the compact offerings. Despite this I think I'm going to at least get the flagship Flex hammer drill and possible their 1" SDS plus rotary hammer and use them for more taxing projects for two reasons. First, they do appear to be really good products, and also because if you register your products any time during the 2021 calendar year you get a lifetime warranty as part of their founder program. That's pretty solid. Vince, how about a Flex rotary hammer review?

I didn't have a platform, so I went with this one. We'll see how it goes over time, but gotta say a lifetime warranty is pretty appealing and the thing seems to work pretty well? It's not like the company is new, either... Just new to the US market. Price seemed really reasonable, considering it came with a decent fast charger and two batteries.

The quick release button seems interesting! 🤔 At least for me! The impact driver is my daily bread and butter and I use it 95% of the time for my tasks. There are some tasks that I do for my build everyday where I need my left hand holding something and my right hand hold my impact driver at the same time. I use my impact driver for pre/drilling and lagging right after the pre-drilling. So I would have to take my left hand the off the other item to remove drill bill and insert the driver bit. The quick release button is not for everyone, but might work for some people. To bad I can’t seem to go any any FLEX impact drivers at my local LOWES. I wish I get my hand on a FLEX impact driver now and to take it for 1 month test drive 😄. And definitely would give the quick release button a real world trial.

Yo Fellas! That flex was hyped more than the Bauer weed Wacker? I don't believe it!

Still take m18 surge - once u go surge therz no other- rock n roll 🎸🛠

Looks good Vince BUT I for one would not invest in another platform when I have all kinds of tools in the Makita 18V/36V Lxt platform currently invested in. If in the future I need more umph I'd go Makita 40V/80V XGT. I'm also very curious about there OPE equipment lineup in this new category.

I just moved to Milwaukee from Dewalt but I am sticking with Milwaukee because it has been proven and they have a large line of tools I need now. I cannot wait until Flex feels like coming out with more tools. Plus I like Dewalt and Milwaukee because their color attracts attention in case you leave a tool behind. Flex being black color does not attract as much attention. I am loving the competition though.

No I bought into the Makita XGT 40 volt platform. I received the 3/4 drive impact wrench yesterday and It did not disappoint. It was expensive but in my line of work it beats dragging out an air hose that hangs up on everything. Oh I work on heavy equipment.

I like the fact that’s it’s more competition and will cause more innovation in the old guard.

I am way too invested in milwaukee to switch but flex has got my interest enough that if I were to get into a second battery platform for shits and giggles I might go with them. I mean its all personal preference anyway. I'll wait to see the deals they offer and what other tools they plan to push out soon

Our local Lowe's finally put some Flex out about ten days ago- five big boxes sitting on an end-cap. As far as I can tell, they haven't moved a single box. I figured they'd make a bigger deal of it, but it doesn't appear so.

Just moved into my first home. Been looking to pack the garage with a brand. FELX is looking promising.

The flex impact driver wont cut it over time, we got one in the factory, it smokes screwing together melamine boxes, looks good, worked good for a week

Work at Lowes, they put a flex display down at the pro end where you can drive long wood screws into 2x4s. They are definitely marketing towards pros only. I was impressed but that was coming from my bottom of the barrel Craftsman Brushed combo kit lmao.

Just started in Milwaukee cause of you! not looking back! Milwaukee 100%

Seeing as how I’m the guy looking to change platforms and this is where you go to get unbiased no bullshit opinions I might be making the jump to flex

Essa ferramenta é muito top parabéns

Can't even find flex at Lowell's where I live but I still love my milwaukee tools

Milwaukeeeee !!! All day

I'm a small business owner. Started with some facebook marketplace knock-off brand drills to get me going as I needed to invest in more specialty tools first. FLEX has caught my eye by a lot. Considering I'm not on a battery platform this is the one I am planning on being on in the near future

I know most people think flex is new to the market but their parent company has been making quality tools for a long time,,, primarily in the European market,,,I've been through all the top brands and finally settled on milwaukee for their selection and power and durability and bare tool buys,,, I believe flex sells in kits only at the moment and even if it were a little better than the rest it would not justify switching to a whole new battery platform,,, save me an hour or two a day and I'd switch in a heart beat,,,Lol,,, love your videos

I like the idea of the quick-release button. I hold the driver in my driving hand pretty much like I am using it the just push the button with that hand and catch the bit in my other hand. Pretty cool stuff. I would like that on my Makitas. It won't make me buy the driver from Flex though.

I tend to agree on gizmos are just more things to fail, but one thing I can see about the quick release is that the collet is pushed back hidden a bit, which keeps it from being engaged when using and dropping the bit like say inside a wall cavity. of course if you push the tool deep enough, the quick release will be engaged and could do the same thing. but from experience ive had a driver bit come out from an extension with a lock release that way inside the wall and it sucked.

Always making me wait!! Ahh the suspense!

Nothing wrong with options for consumers, just makes us all winners; as we always say😃

I love how Vince is just throwing the hard case lol.

Love the new background you guys got

LOL 8X.05 Lag Bolt on a 2.5 amp Batray 😮😅😂❤❤. Vince threw the Whole Barn Building at that impressive Impact driver. That's what I call Tool testing at its daily use finest. Great vid Vince. Great vid.❤❤❤

Keep up the great job!👍🧰👍😍

Just a small point but Ridgid has the best collet design. It ejects the bit into the your hand and is then ready for a simple quick insertion.

Seems pretty cool but I’m definitely sticking with DeWaukee.

Wow! 45k views in under a week? Awesome job vince, nick and the gang. Can you confirm the 12v line from flex coming out in October?

I have multiple tool lines. Makita DeWalt Porter-Cable Ryobi and I use battery adapters so I only need to carry DeWalt and Makita batteries and can run all my tools. I have a flex tool set and I will use it more if they make a battery adapter so I don't have to buy batteries for flex. So far the flex set is pretty decent.

I am interested in how this will affect Kobalt/XTR line. Need bigger batteries. Great review tho! Love the channel.

The collet can also be used manually to put bits in and out

Flex is definitely in the Pro level....Tough tools...they look very well made and very advance tech...!!!

I'm heavy into Kobalt XTR and Makita but, YES, I am going to try Flex as soon as I need to replace or buy a new tool. I think the battery technology along with a competitively comparable tool will see Flex eventually penetrate the market in a serious way.

I've been using all the other platform power drills and I think I'm going to go finally but my own now since work has provided many over the years and I'm going to go with flex because it's different.

Yup I’m about 4 G into the M-18 so I’m just going to wait to see what Milwaukee will counter offer with .... maybe super chargers with all new tools? Let’s find out. Cheers 🇨🇦

I am currently on the Dewalt battery platform, Although the flex system is more powerful I don’t see it as a night and day difference to add a second battery platform. In my opinion they came out too soon. The Dewalt DCF887 is my current impact driver (yes the one that blew up 3 times on TTR) it isn’t the fastest or most hard hitting impact on the market but It is on a proven battery platform. I think flex is going to need 3-4 years to prove its reliability at least. At that point the big 3 (Milwaukee Makita and dewalt) would have new flag ship impacts that could possibly out preform the new flex seeing how close they actually are in performance. At that point it’s a choice of battery platform and the options they have on it. If that’s the case I think people will stick with what they already have. I also could be 100% wrong but this is my personal opinion

Thanks for introducing me to this line of tools, but I probably be more interested in their accessories. If they work on my other tools, and get the job done, probably won’t get another line of tools. I still like the drill!

Great review. Very entertaining!!!

I want to see Nick run that beast against you and the Gen.3!!!

XTR v FLEX! I love my Kobalt 24V MAX XTR tools. I've got everything but the 1/2" impact wrench (still, not a lot of XTR tools, though a new gen is supposed to be coming out). I've got a few other Kobalt 24V tools (belt sander, fans, etc.) and most all of the 80V MAX outdoor tools which are fantastic. But I really like the FLEX tool differences for a few key reasons: - Definitely more performance. - Battery cooling technology (though same company is making Kobalt batteries without this technology thus far). - Anti-vibration feature is great for all-day use and trades. Also, where FLEX is taking note from Kobalt, they are supposedly coming out with 100 tools this year to build the line quickly to give more of a reason to buy in. Kobalt, as great as the XTR line is, is really lagging behind in tool selection. I hope it's all development and worth the wait. FLEX is definitely what I would buy into if I were to switch from XTR. I do hope Lowes ramps up their Kobalt 24V line, especially the new gen XTR tools. Really, they should just make everything XTR.

@VCGConstruction will flex drill bit cases stack on dewalt cases they have similar design?

Great review as always Vince!

Other than time, would love to see the durability compared to Milwaukee, Dewalt, and the others. I guess it will show that. Flex seems to price it competitively to pull new customer in over the others.

@vcgconstruction When are the flex tools supposed to be available in the stores? It’s been over a month and it’s not at my local Lowe’s. I’m initially excited about the Flex line, but I needed some tools and ended up getting Milwaukee,.

I just bought a Kobalt XTR impact driver. I like it, but I might return it to get the Flex for the lifetime warranty.

Big Red! All the way! Already been through the proving grounds! 💪 flex is the new Dream Cast! Milwaukee will crush them and put the in clearance

Sooooo I know this is an older video. But I’ll just put this out here. I was all dewalt. Everything I had was dewalt. And just recently someone walked off. Job site with about all my battery powered tools. Still love dewalt. But this wasn’t the first time my dewalts walked off a site. So I decided to switch to flex cause I almost never see them in a site. And I still have my dewalt chop saw and table saw and shop vac ( basically what the perps couldn’t walk away with) but I decided to switch to flex because they are pushing the limits and putting out what appears to be good tools. Time will definitely have to tell. But so far I absolutely love their tools. There’s some learning curve cause when you’ve ran an 887 for years the other impacts are just different. But the quality and the efficiency of flex is amazing from what I can see. Again time will tell. But if your started out (or starting over 🙄) I’d give em a shot

I just switched from Bosch to flex. Not really switching because of performance but just because they have a larger platform and are growing. I’m switching over slowly but I already had to buy into other brands before because Bosch is limited on its platform

I just started the hercules line, I'd like to see a comparison I could go either way but I want to go with the best for the money.