ULTIMATE PRO Back Shaver with 2 Shock Absorber Flex Heads, Power Hinge, Extreme Reach Handle and Power Burst

Where was this thing about 25 years ago?!?! I received my MANGrooomer Ultimate Pro in 2 days (even in the midst of snow storm) as expected and it was packaged very well. I opened the package and read the instructions from end to end before attempting to use it. They state to let the unit charge for 18 to 24 hours before use so that's what I did. About 18.5 hours later I got comfortable with the way the unit adjusted/operated and started in. Now I should say that I was one of the first of my friends growing up to get body/facial hair. Sadly it doesn't seem to have ever stopped! I'm now 45 and while I haven't ever let my hairy presentation deter me from doing what I wanted (beach, pool, etc.), I've always been very uncomfortable with my appearance. And while my hair wasn't the thick, brillo-pad style I've seen on some unfortunate guys out there, it was more than what I ever wanted on my body. I went the Nair route once and let's just say I only went that way once for a reason!! Nasty stuff!! One of the issues I faced is that there really wasn't a place to "stop shaving" if I had someone shave my back which meant shaving my "front" and arms too. Who wants to bother someone with that all of the time? So I fire up the MANGroomer for its maiden voyage and I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical after seeing some of the negative reviews. I thought for sure I was going to end up one of those guys with the "hair type" that the MANGroomer wouldn't cut through or whatever. The instructions say to make slow passes to prevent pulling the hair out. So I make a couple of slow passes on my upper back/shoulder area and ... holy crap ... the hair's gone! And no pain! No redness! No smell! So I continue...I was able to do my whole back thanks to the way the MANGroomer is designed. Because the human-wool on my back was rather thick, I opted for the trimmer blade versus the close-cut/razor blade. It removed the hair so short you could barely see it. You could feel the stubble if you ran a hand across my back, but really not bad at all. Because there was no good stopping point as I mentioned earlier, I continued to do the rest of my body. One of the other concerns I had was whether or not I'd be able to use this everywhere or if I'd have to buy yet another groomer for the rest of my body. I was able to maneuver the MANGroomer so as to get everything trimmed up - arms, legs, torso, etc. It left a little more on my chest than everywhere else but that hair seems thicker than the rest. It was still very close... I was able to do my entire body without recharging and the motor didn't seem to be slowing down. Still, before I used it again I thought it best to plug it in and charge it up. After charging the unit for 2-3 hours and allowing me and my body to adjust to it's new-found environment, I swapped heads on the MANGroomer and tried out the closer-shaving head on my back. It's a little tougher to use than the trimmer only because of the angle you have to hold the MANGroomer at to get the head to sit flat. But just the same, it worked pretty well. I'll use a regular razor for the areas I can reach and save the MANGroomer for the back areas I can't reach. I cannot tell you how great I feel! This was long overdue. What made me finally decide to go forward with this is a recent vacation where I was the only guy at the pool/beach who wasn't man-scaped. Evidently, gone are the days where guys who shave their bodies are not the norm. I feel so much better about myself and cannot wait until the next vacation or pool party so I can show-off my new self! Another perk, the muscle tone that was lurking beneath the forest of man-fur is now on display for all to see. Good days ahead!

I have bought this two different times. I’m probably going to buy a third time. I love it. It gets my skin super smooth, it gets my back. Highly recommend. Hell it works so good my girlfriend asks me for it to shave her sensitive area. She loves it. And she also uses it on her legs when she’s feeling lazy. And they come out super smooth. We both love it.

Overall this is one of a kind product that does the job it says on the package and even more. Pros - It really does work, it will remove your back hair with no issues. - Unit has a premium quality feel to it, its very sturdy - You can use it in other "hard to reach places" - This thing will get anywhere on your body, you can even shave your head with it and get every piece covered. - Foil attachment can and does work but requires a lot of skill. - Surprisingly near to none irritation on my baby weak skin. Cons - Its so sturdy that sometimes you worry you will break it while opening, since it requires quite a bit of force - It does not work while charging - Not water-proof - It will leave a sharp stubble (normal attachment) - While foil attachment does work and gets rid of stubble, I am not sure its possible to get this effect on your back due to angles unless you are truly a pro, it does work for me on chest and shoulders though. As I said above, I am still very happy with this purchase... Its not perfect, but there is nothing that even comes close to this out there for now.

I bought this completely on whim because I was looking for an easier way to shave my back. Firstly, I was previously using a simple back shaving wand that I'd attach with Schick Hydro 5 razor. I had also previously used the expensive BakBlad which SUCKED! It only lasted three shaves then it became so dull it did nothing. Waste of money! I was happy with my simple back shaving wand however only it was a production to shave having to lather up my back, shave, shower, then come back to clean up the leftover hair. That's when I found this wonderful tool! I thank all the glowing Amazon Reviews (people seemed to be literally in love with it) which prompted me to buy it. Yes!! The Love is Justified! This thing is AMAZING! First off, it's very well made. Sturdy, masculine and dare I say, just sexy. It's rechargeable but already came with a charge so I was able to immediately begin mowing my backyard. I've shaved with mechanical clippers before but they'd always tear up my back leaving scratches and annoying stubble. However, this thing has a special head that shaves close against my skin and is flanked by a clipper's like blades that cuts the longer hairs. It also came with a straight clipper's like head if you'r hair is super long to begin with. The shaving process was super simple. It didn't irritate my delicate skin (but of course the rest of me is tough as nails), and by shaving against the grain it left my skin nice and smooth. I recommend shaving slowly (grooming should be a practice not a race), using mirrors if possible to see what you're doing. In just 7 minutes I went from King Kong to Kim Jong-un (since he's Asian I'll assume he doesn't worry about back hair). My skin was pretty dry afterward so I put some lotion and my skin sparkled like back in the day before life decided to take all the hair from my head and put it on my back. Lastly, it was powerful enough to cut all my hair without a problem. Although it does have a "Power Burst" button which I call Robin Williams Mode. The best part of this unit is now I can easily shave my back every few days and when I go out shirtless I'll no longer have these PETA nuts throwing red paint on me shouting "fur is murder!" (I hope you liked my review, I tried to spice it up with humor because life can be dull sometimes. If you liked my review may I recommend you print it out and read it aloud at your next party)

Just for the record, I have owned two of the older styled units, of which I have used for several years - but of course, they are all very cheaply made in China, so their lifespan isn't all that great. Up until now, they actually did a reasonably decent job. My problem(s) with this specific unit... 1.) First problem...The unit was running (as in - turned on) in the package when it was delivered. The packaging sort of exposes the on/off button - which apparently was able to be pressed somehow in the delivery process. It was vibrating on my front door step when I got it...Try to imagine what the delivery driver was thinking...sort of funny, I guess. 2.) There are a few different buttons (aside from the on/off button)...There's one to press to extend the handle, there's one to press that adjusts the angle, and there seams to be a small one on the blade head - which should allow you to clear any obstructions or jambs on the blade...NONE of those buttons worked, they all were either jammed (cheap plastic on plastic), or they just didn't function as intended. Every time that I tried to make either adjustment on the angle or extension, it felt like the plastic handle was going to snap or strip the plastic gear inside. 3.) The function of the blade...For the first 30 or 40 seconds, the unit seemed to be working okay, as expected. Within less than a minute, it was ripping at my hair and nicking my skin like a little piranha. After carefully examining the head, and trying to remove the cover to see if it was jammed or clogged, the cover would not remove without risk of breaking it. As I was stating earlier, the release button would not depress at all. there was no visible issue on the blade itself, but at that point I repackaged everything, and returned the unit. There was an option to get a replacement, but the overall quality was way worse than the previous two units that I had owned...and this one was sold as "the new improved model"...No thanks, i try another brand I guess. If nothing else, I'll probably rig a quality trimmer to the end of a broomstick handle, or just make something more custom myself. Save yourself the time, money and aggravation...try a different product, maybe the old style. I'd strongly recommend avoiding this one.

This Ultimate Pro Back Shaver is excellent for shaving everything neck down. I've used other electric clippers, razors, creams etc. but this tool is absolutely easy and pain free to navigate and leaves a very smooth comfortable result "everywhere". Other methods usually leave irritated skin and sometimes burning small minor cuts on the private areas and I was a little nervous this would do the same. But with slow careful attention I was able to complete "the process" in very little time and with very little effort. The new tool was charged and ready within 16 hours. Using the groomer blade I was able to quickly shave my entire back, chest, legs, arms, and private areas. I had always found small stinging cuts under my armpits and private areas before I used this product. When the soap hits those tender spots it really stings for awhile. But with this Mangroomer Ultimate Pro Back Shaver those stings are a thing of the past! I'm very excited to finally find a versatile tool to help my body look younger for me, and my wife. After 43 years together we are still enjoying that soft touch. Now I don't have to have her help me with my back. She can just enjoy the final results ; ) Me too. This tool literally reaches every area and some you wouldn't even think of now. I didn't need to do the fine touches using the foil blade yet. The first pass is so excellent. I will try maintenance with the foil blade and see if things get even easier. We are completely satisfied. Easy to use, understand, manipulate. I also haven't had any need to use the power boost yet. Also, the cut action is very smooth and easy to keep controlled in a small work area. I had been using our closed glass shower with other methods and hair gets everywhere. With this tool I decided to stand in front of our three way mirror and the hair simply fell to the carpet in a very small area, rather than spray out like before in the shower. After I was done it was a much easier clean up with our vacuum. MUCH less time! Actually less than a minute to vac. I had actually planned to purchase another shaver for my private areas when I read some of the reviews that discouraged using this tool for the "entire body" neck down. But I decided to wait and try this tool everywhere and I'm sure glad I did! That alone saved me a good $80. This tool does it all. Just take it slow and steady, like the manual says. Have fun.

Works pretty good but needs to be charged every other week even though I only use it once a week. The double-sided trimmer/foil had to be replaced after 3 months, the foil started coming out and wouldn't stay in place. Just keep an eye on the double-sided trimmer/foil to be sure the foil is secure. The foil can come loose while shaving and the blades can leave small cuts on your back. **Update 2/19/2016** I bought the Mangroomer Ultimate Pro back shaver on October 25th 2014, the previous Ultimate Pro would no longer hold a charge. During the Fall of 2015 the plastic lever inside the shock absorber flex head that the double-sided trimmer/foil attaches to broke. I emailed the company asking if they sold just the shock absorber flex head, they said no they don't sell that part. They ended up sending a new Mangroomer Ultimate Pro for free since the original was still under warranty. I now have two Mangroomer Ultimate Pro back shavers but only use one, I really wish they offered replacement parts. I didn't start using the replacement back shaver until November of 2015 and the double-sided trimmer/foil just recently started to not trim back hair near as good as it first did. On their website they recommend replacing the double-sided trimmer/foil every 6 months, it hasn't been 6 months so I'm not sure why it isn't trimming back hair very good. I always carefully clean the double-sided trimmer/foil after use to remove any hair, so being dirty isn't an issue. I emailed the company about 2 weeks ago to ask them why they thought the double-sided trimmer/foil isn't trimming back hair very well since I have only been using it for 3 months. I was also worried that maybe the plastic lever inside the shock absorber flex head wasn't working properly. I wasn't sure if the lever was supposed to move freely. Two weeks passed and they never responded to my first email, I sent a 2nd email and still no response. I called the phone number on their website for General Information, that was a complete joke. I told them the company never responded and the person on the phone said send another email. I sent 3 more emails and still no response, I called again and told them the company still isn't responding, they said send another email and that the company responds within 24 hours. I'm not sure why the Mangroomer website says they have a toll free number for General Information, they have an answering service that tells you to email the company for information. I'm also not sure why they have an email address where customers can supposedly email the company with questions, especially since they do not answer emails.. It sure would be nice is the company would actually respond to emails, I guess they no longer check emails.

I bought this for my husband, and honestly, it’s been life-changing for him. The Mangroomer Ultimate Pro doesn’t just shave your back, it liberates it. The two shock absorber flex heads glide over every curve like they were made for this exact mission, and the power hinge? Genius. No more awkward twisting, stretching, or asking me to help. The handle is long enough that he can reach every stubborn spot, and the Power Burst option is perfect for the patches that refuse to budge. His back has never been smoother, and he actually looks a little smug about it, like he’s discovered the secret to ultimate comfort. It works with the attachments, with good speed and has great blade sharpness. If your husband (or you) has ever struggled with back hair, this is the tool to get. It’s satisfying, effective, and honestly kind of fun to watch him use. Total 5/5, would recommend to every husband and wife team out there.