TORQ10FX Random Orbital

[SameGuy]

Cool, thanks! Looks quite well balanced. What does it feel like in the hand, in a working position?

[Wewtloops]

So here's my short review of the Torq DA so far...

It's very well balanced. Runs smooth and it barely bogs down at all when applying a fair amount of pressure. The front grip is much better than my PC. After putting a bit of polish on and spreading it out on the lowest setting, it didn't sling like I thought it was going to. The gradual start helps with that as well. It's a well built DA as well, and doesn't feel like it's going to rattle into 100 pieces on the higher OPM.

However, there are quite a few drawbacks.

The grip (which I stated is much better than my PC), is not very nice for larger hands. It felt like it was putting a bit too much pressure on my palm, but that would just be me not being used to it. I adjusted a couple times and seemed to address it a bit better.

It's a fairly heavy piece of equipment when you're just holding it, but the way it's balanced out when you're on the surface, you can barely tell the weight is any different.

Also, the - and + buttons to change the OPM can be easily hit while holding it on the back handle. This was crazy annoying when I was on the highest setting and the machine just dropped from hitting the button. After a while, I held it just above the LED display and it took care of it, but I shouldn't have to do that with how great the actual handle feels. I might as well add that the LED display shakes a ton while it's on. I don't see it lasting long at all.

Lastly, and most annoyingly, the power cord is awful, but can be easily fixed with some grip or hockey tape. It's not made of a matte grip rubber, and slides off your shoulder incredibly easy, unless you detail shirtless, then you have other issues. I would suggest wrapping some hockey tape (softer than grip tape) around the portion that you throw on your shoulder most often.

If you don't feel like reading, here's the list:

PROS:
- Well balanced
- Well build
- Powerful as hell
- Feels comfortable in the hand once you get used to it
- Price point is pretty on par
- Comes with 2 backing plates
- Nice gradual start

CONS:
- Too easy to accidentally change the OPM with the - and +
- LED screen will probably break as it shakes a lot
- The palm rest on top could potentially give you a cramp
- Power cord is too slick and falls off shoulder easily

I'm sure I'll find more or add to this list, but for now that's what I gathered from it from testing it out.

[campngolf]

Thanks for the review.

[Setec Astronomy]

It didn't bother you having to run up through the speeds to where you were every time you shut it off?

[Wewtloops]

It didn't bother you having to run up through the speeds to where you were every time you shut it off?

Not at all. I do it anyway with the PC after spreading polish. Only difference is ones a scroll wheel and the other is a button.

[PreludeVTEC01]

Awesome review Wewtloops. Thanks for sharing!

[Wewtloops]

Awesome review Wewtloops. Thanks for sharing!

No problem. I'll be doing a full detail with it tomorrow, so I'll have some more time to get to know it.

[PreludeVTEC01]

No problem. I'll be doing a full detail with it tomorrow, so I'll have some more time to get to know it.

Really looking forward to it. I plan on upgrading my PC in the near future. Reading all these reviews are great! Thanks again!!

[Bunky]

Finally some real reviews.

[Wewtloops]

Let me know if you guys want any specific video too. I just took those with my iPhone.