DaytonaJae
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- Nov 9, 2010
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I just ordered a G21 for myself to try. I am totally against rebranded Rupes type polishers but this one is clearly not. It seems to me that they have made an effort to rethink every component of the Rupes and asked themselves what could they make even better. They changed the casing to be more ergonomic, upgraded the power cable, used different internals and bearings, and has a more powerful motor. If this was simply a Rupes knockoff, it would look exactly the same on the outside, sans some badging, like all the other knockoffs I've seen.
So the numbers are the same, 15mm and 21mm. Maybe it's because those throw distances work good for a reason and there's no need to change them?
I realize that the BOSS units do look similar to their Rupes targeted competition, but clearly they have taken a lot of steps to show that they did not simply copy and just rebrand it. I for one, respect their efforts and want to eagerly try it myself to compare. After all, it's a new toy that I get to play with and do a review!
I could be wrong, but I can't remember seeing any complaints about Griot's copying Porter Cable when Griot's released their 6" polisher. They look similar in shape, about the same throw (both are not considered long-throw) and they are both categorized as DA polishers. The GG6 is more powerful than the PC, just like the G21 is more powerful (supposedly) than the Rupes LHR21ES. To me, this is more of the same.
In the end, I don't care who makes it or where they drew inspiration from, all I care is that they didn't just Xerox-copy someone else and call it their own, and that I am happy with the way it performs and handles in my hands.
As for the price, they are right on the same price point as the units from Rupes to which they are targeted, which is understandable ($399 vs $385 at AG)
If I get flamed for defending Griot's then so be it, but I'd rather flame something after I've tried it myself.
So the numbers are the same, 15mm and 21mm. Maybe it's because those throw distances work good for a reason and there's no need to change them?
I realize that the BOSS units do look similar to their Rupes targeted competition, but clearly they have taken a lot of steps to show that they did not simply copy and just rebrand it. I for one, respect their efforts and want to eagerly try it myself to compare. After all, it's a new toy that I get to play with and do a review!
I could be wrong, but I can't remember seeing any complaints about Griot's copying Porter Cable when Griot's released their 6" polisher. They look similar in shape, about the same throw (both are not considered long-throw) and they are both categorized as DA polishers. The GG6 is more powerful than the PC, just like the G21 is more powerful (supposedly) than the Rupes LHR21ES. To me, this is more of the same.
In the end, I don't care who makes it or where they drew inspiration from, all I care is that they didn't just Xerox-copy someone else and call it their own, and that I am happy with the way it performs and handles in my hands.
As for the price, they are right on the same price point as the units from Rupes to which they are targeted, which is understandable ($399 vs $385 at AG)
If I get flamed for defending Griot's then so be it, but I'd rather flame something after I've tried it myself.
