Poly Pro Tools Scoop D-Grip 48 " 14 " X 18 " Blade

SIMPLE REVIEW4 stars because it is a good scoop shovel, but needs at least 6" more handle length, 4" more scoop length or width, and be stiffer where the handle meets the scoop, to be superb. It is very similar to an Ames rigid poly grain scoop shovel but, the Titan seems like it may be more durable over time. My Ames polys broke so, $40 for the Titan is worth it, if it continues to prove more durable.July 2013, I would prefer an (stronger than available) Ames rigid abs poly scoopABOUT MEI'm 39, 5'7" tall and professionally do snow removal in the winter and many other jobs the rest of the year so, I have many different shovels because not one is perfect, they all have strengths and weaknesses. For moderate home owner use, the Ames rigid poly is great and the Poly Pro Titan is likely more than enough. See the end of this review for more AMES info.POLY PRO TOOLSI recently found out about Poly Pro Tools shovels and after watching the steam roller video with the Tuffy model, I was excited to give this brand a try! Poly Pro is not well known and the products are hard to locate. So I ordered mine through Amazon.I ordered the Titan because it is Poly Pros biggest shovel (so far) and I needed to replace the Ames poly grain scoops I have previously been using (and breaking). I prefer a poly tip for a variety of jobs, especially more delicate surfaces.I received my Poly Pro Titan scoop shovel February 20, 2013. I looked it over and thought the plastic does not look or feel to be sturdy enough to be run over by a steam roller. The plastic is like the new style playground slides or maybe the new city garbage cans. I pushed, twisted and bent the shovel, then put it face down and jumped on it and it just flexed without damage. So far so good. Next, I chopped away really hard at an icy snow pile beside my driveway, and it went through with a good hard blow so, I threw a few shovels full of the ice and snow and it performed well.February 24. I have used it a bit more and find it does not scoop up as much as the Ames poly scoop (as predicted) mostly because of the extra handle built into the head takes up valuable scooping space but, the extra leverage of the handle (hole) in the scoop really makes a BIG difference when scooping and throwing.Leverage = force x length so, let's say you apply 5 lbs of force X the extra 3 inches = 15 lbs less effort for you.Personally, I'd rather be able to scoop more and use a bit more effort, for speed. Otherwise, the Titan seems more durable than the Ames poly since the Titan flexes when prying on icy, heavy snow and it's the flexing that lets you know when your prying too hard, so flex is kind of a good thing. Harder, more rigid plastics and metals are more brittle and break when over flexed so, the flexibility was probably part of their engineering.I used the Titan to chop on some thick ice on some brick and it didn't seem to even get a nick or dent. I'm happy so far but, still need a longer handle with a little bigger scoop.MEASUREMENTSComparing the Poly Pro Titan to the Ames poly scoops, they are very close the the same size. See my pictures. The Titan and Tuffy are too short by 6" but, the Ames are the same height and have been fine for me. A longer handle would really be nice and you could adjust your hands to the length you prefer. I emailed Poly Pro and requested a full length long handle. The gentleman I spoke to said they get that a lot and he is pushing to get it in the works.After more use, I don't think the Titan would work with a longer handle without significantly strengthening the handle because it is a bit too flexible.Titan:Overall Length = 47.5"HD Handle = 10.25"W x 6.5"H (huge)Scoop Length = 13.5"L (straight whole length. 5.5" lost for the extra handle on the head)Scoop Width = 14"W at tip, "12.25"W at back, 12.75"W average.Scoop Depth = 2.75"D at tip, 2.75"D at back, consistent over length.Ames:Overall Length = 47.25"L (Ames says 46.5")D Handle = 5.25"W x 5.375"HScoop Length = 18.125"LScoop Width = 14.5"W at tip, 12"W at back, 13"W average. (less than 12" at handle)Scoop Depth = .75"D at tip, 3.5"D at back, 2.75"D average.The Ames is so rounded it's harder to measure. The back is deeper but more narrow in the bottom.The numbers for both seem to average out very similarly.The Ames poly, scoops a little more material.The Titan poly is close and may be more durable, long term.AMES SCOOPSSince I brought up Ames, I need to inform you that Ames makes 4+ different poly models plus aluminum and steel. I have found 6 different model #s for the poly scoops online and Ames also sells them under the Jackson and Union Tools brands, which I have not tried. In ACE sotres I've seen some red poly scoops for as low as $16 but they have very thin, very flimsy heads, so I did not buy them. Online, some red and blue poly scoops seem to have color matching handles but, not the ones in the stores so I don't know how they compare. The better, thicker ones are sold by ACE for about $29. I've used and like the thicker, more rigid poly shovels and they are pretty durable for the average home owner, but still need more strength.Ames aluminum scoops: grip surfaces too much (don't slide), they ding, bend, and break too easily.Ames steel scoops: very durable, heavier, and are not good on some surfaces like wood.Ames poly scoops: light, moderately durable, slide well, wear well, but snap without warning.I wish Ames would make the poly scoop shovel thicker and more durable.

This shovel is what I expected after reading the other reviews. Its a little short, which maybe isn't so much a problem for me as it might be for others, we I'm a little short myself. Its also a scoop shovel, which isn't a negative, just that the thing is. I wanted a snow shovel that would last, unlike the ones I've had to replace every couple of years. This is it, sort of. Its one piece of resin and sturdy, should last for years. My reservation here, which is not a reflection on the product, is that its a scoop shovel, just as the copy says. Its good for lifting snow and will scrape/push snow off a sidewalk, but not very well, since its not very wide. In my case, I will probably also always need a "snow shovel" for pushing snow, but I don't regret this purchase. It has its use(s) and, as I've said, its sturdy and should last a really long time. I don't know what would kill it.

I was a bit tenuous at first when I found this item as every single snow shovel I've ever purchased has failed and broke save for a metal grain scoop. I took the risk on this and I love it. It's a touch heavy, but it's versatile and super tough. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to move some snow - I'm sure it's great for other things too, but that's the primary reason I purchased it.

Great shovel and love the size. Very sturdy!

Comfortable, lightweight, sturdy, easier-on-the-back shovel good for clearing wood decks or other surfaces that a metal or metal-edged plastic shovel could damage.

This shovel was purchased for snow removal we own a landscape company and were looking for a more reliable shovel. After having a deep snow most of the shovels we had either broke or were damaged the Titan Shovel is very sturdy and worked very well just a little heavy but I feel it will last,just waiting for spring to test it out shoveling mulch.

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