Griot's G9 observation...

[AZpolisher15]

I’m curious as to why griots would promote (sell) the new polisher as a 6” when we’ve been told for years that a 5” backing plate with 5.5” pads is better. Why does Griots do this when the first thing everyone does is buy a smaller backing plate and smaller pads?

I’m not criticizing at all. Genuinely curious.

[Rsurfer]

I’m curious as to why griots would promote (sell) the new polisher as a 6” when we’ve been told for years that a 5” backing plate with 5.5” pads is better. Why does Griots do this when the first thing everyone does is buy a smaller backing plate and smaller pads?

I’m not criticizing at all. Genuinely curious.

Maybe some are jumping the gun by comparing the G9 to to other ROP including the GG6. Most run better with a smaller bp/pads.

Some are saying the 6" set up on the G9 runs smoother and will not stop spinning on curves.

[Mike lambert]

It’s meant to make it a bit easier for beginners.

[Reuben Brumby]

From the videos I've seen, the polisher seems to be MUCH better balanced with their 6" backing plate. The 5' backing plate looks to really wobble.

I have 6 and 5 inch plates, I haven't noticed any wobble at all!


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

I put it up against any 15 da out there!

Not sure how could could say this? Based on throw alone, the 15mm will out cut the G9. It also look like the G9 stalls easily on curves. Take a look at auto detailing podcast review of the G9 on YouTube.


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[Hermes1]

Not sure how could could say this? Based on throw alone, the 15mm will out cut the G9. It also look like the G9 stalls easily on curves. Take a look at auto detailing podcast review of the G9 on YouTube.


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I mostly agree with this statement, I love my G9 the more I use it and it is proving to be a very capable and impressive machine, but I do not see how it could compare to a any 15 DA. However in my experience, I have not noticed any stalling on curves.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I mostly agree with this statement, I love my G9 the more I use it and it is proving to be a very capable and impressive machine, but I do not see how it could compare to a any 15 DA. However in my experience, I have not noticed any stalling on curves.

Do you use a 5” or 6” plate?


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[Hermes1]

Do you use a 5” or 6” plate?


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Right now I am using 6" pads.

[DaveT435]

I’m curious as to why griots would promote (sell) the new polisher as a 6” when we’ve been told for years that a 5” backing plate with 5.5” pads is better. Why does Griots do this when the first thing everyone does is buy a smaller backing plate and smaller pads?

I’m not criticizing at all. Genuinely curious.

Marketing. They know 80% of buyers will also buy a 5” plate.

[Mike lambert]

I’ve had mine since the announcement. With a 5 inch setup on speed 5 it will not stall. And I standby the statement it will out work any 15 da on the market. The additional power more than makes up for the additional throw of a 15.