Whisk away your negative thoughts, and prepare the perfect ingredients and eggs with OXO's Good Grips balloon whisk. The whisk is made of stainless steel. which is ideal due to its durability and resistive properties, and the wires are perfectly shaped to provide maximum aeration. The black handle is soft to the touch, and significantly reduces strain on your hands. OXO was founded on the philosophy of Universal Design, which is the concept of designing products that are easy to use for the largest possible spectrum of users. In the case of OXO, it means designing products for young and old, male and female, left- and right- handed and many with special needs. These ergonomically- designed, trans-generational tools set a new standard for the industry and raised the bar of consumer expectation for comfort and performance. |
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69 of 69 found the following review helpful:
well-designed whisk for multi applicationsJan 22, 2003
By A. Ryan
"Merribelle"
When shopping for a whisk last year I was tempted to get a somewhat cheaper one, until my husband pointed out that this one was particularly well-made, and the ferrule joined seamlessly with the wires -- which meant no food residue trapped inside, easier cleaning and no rusting. Trust me, not all whisks have wires sealed in at the base!Well, he was right. The contoured, easy-grip handle is a bonus. This whisk is so stury, I doubt I will ever have to buy another. It's also a good medium size, versatile for eggs and everything else I've ever needed a whisk for. Perfect!
30 of 31 found the following review helpful:
Great whisk!Jun 20, 2000
By G. Wilkie
"brando"
I love this whisk. It has a large grip that is easy on the hand and it is very well weighted. The steel is very high quality and a wonder to clean. I make more salad dressings and french toast just to use my whisk! I really recommend buying this tool. It's great!
37 of 40 found the following review helpful:
A truly flexible whiskMay 09, 2004
By Rebecca Johnson
"The Rebecca Review"
As Norah Jones is singing something about love being a lost balloon, I am sitting here contemplating the sheer beauty of this whisk. Not only is this my new favorite whisk, it is truly well made. While making a custard filling for caramel éclairs (you know those magical éclairs in the Simply Irresistible movie) I found that the balloon shape and the way the wires adapt themselves to the shape of a saucepan was highly desirable.
For one thing, you don't want any clumping in a sauce or custard and things do tend to get clumpy if you can't get into the inner edge of a saucepan. With a bit of pressure, you can whisk into every inch of a saucepan. This is not always possible with a plastic whisk which is definitely not as flexible.
The handle on this whisk makes it easy to keep a grip and OXO is known for their ergonomic considerations. I think of it as an almost suede rubber that is not only comfortable to hold, it allows your hand to grip the handle more firmly.
Now the reason the 10 stainless-steel wires are so sturdy is because they are sealed into the base with a clear resin material. This also prevents food from building up and I throw this whisk in the dishwasher without fear.
If you bang the wires against your hand you can see how sturdy this whisk is and I can almost imagine that somewhere in the world someone is using this whisk as a musical instrument.
~The Rebecca Review
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Works Like a CharmMar 14, 2006
By J. Finkel
"Jack of Trades"
I couldn't decide between the 9" or 11", but I bought this one first to see if it would work for smaller jobs. I still may get a 9" non-balloon whisk, but more because I use my whisk a lot and hate cleaning by hand in between dishwasher runs. This whisk is perfect for baking because it aerates so well and is sturdy and comfortable. It doesn't work as well on just one or two eggs, but I still use it for now. The big plusses about this particular whisk are the handle and construction. As with all OXO good grip products, it is sturdy, comfy, and looks great.
The all stainless steel handle looks much nicer than this rubber one, but don't even think about it unless you're whisking something watery for only a couple minutes. When i'm preparing egg whites or baking, the handle makes a huge difference so I can continuously whisk. If you are planning to whisk egg whites at all, make sure you get a good grips whisk, whatever the size and shape. Also, a rounded, uncoated, copper bowl is mandatory.
13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Great for small jobsMar 06, 2004
By Sara Swihart
I use this for small jobs that I don't want to get a hand mixer our for. I love the fact that it is metal and not nylon, but I wish the very end had a bit of a pointed tip. It would make it much more useful when making gravy on a saucepan on the stove. Other than that, it is great and makes awesome pancakes and scrambled eggs.
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