Will Well Metal Heavy Duty Retractable Badge Reels with Belt Clip (2 Pack)

Awesome badge holder. This not only holds my badge for work but also holds 13 keys. Very sturdy. I have worn it for everyday at work and it stays attached to my pocket all day.

It is been 2 years since I purchased a pack of 2. I wanted a second one so I'd have an immediate replacement if the cord broke. While it did not break. The cord, after 2 years of pulling and releasing to scan multiple readers everyday, it finally frayed and started to not retract. I made through the day until I could get home and actually Search for the 2nd one. The reel and other parts still in good working condition. It's a shame the cord cant be replaced some how. Now looking forward to another long use of my second Will Well Retractable Badge Holder.

Fiber cord on badge holder broke after 10 1/2 months when retracting it Still recommend over a cheap/flimsy badge holder as your badge isn't going to break/fall off while you're walking around. Clip and plastic connector to badge are very sturdy and seem like they would last years before breaking. Glad this came in a pack of two. I'll update when the second one breaks.

I have used an earlier iteration of this product and was generally satisfied. This takes the earlier product and appears to have addressed the weaknesses of that product. I am tough on badge holders. I wear jeans most days and usually stuff the badge into my hip pocket. We upgraded our business practices to require employees to always display their badge. For safety reasons it isn't wise for me to wear it around my neck. I clipped it to my shirt pocket or sometimes to my collar but this approach made the badge an impediment to movement. I tried using a company provided retractable badge reel but they only lasted a few months, sometimes less. The cases were made of plastic and the string was made of nylon. Sometimes the case would split but more likely, the string would wear through. The earlier product featured a metal case and a stainless steel string. That product lasted substantially longer.. The typical point of failure was the stainless steel string breaking at the end, causing the badge to fall off. This usually took about four or five months. I'd disassemble the unit and repair it but it would eventually return. This new item addresses these problems. It remains to be seen if the fixes are substantial but right off the bat the overall construction is more substantial feeling. The string is mounted similarly but the tip appears to be more securely mounted to the retaining ball. There is now a rubber stopper which will prevent the strong shock of the retraction. I imagine that will lessen the risk of breaking the string. The plastic clip used to affix the badge holder to the retractor is laced with a fiber which should prevent the tearing I usually experience. I'll follow up on this in a few months but for now, I'm pleased to see the changes and am hopeful they will make an already good product great.

These were a bit heavier than I expected. They were a gift for somebody. I couldn't give them to the intended party but I was able to give them away nonetheless. They're a very good quality and seem like they last a long time clip is dirty security seems dirty and looks really nice

I was looking for a durable badge reel because the cheap plastic ones always seem to break after a few months. Based on the description, this all-metal, heavy-duty reel from Will Well seemed like the perfect, long-lasting solution. Right out of the package, the build quality is impressive. The glossy black casing is solid metal, and the UHMWPE fiber cord feels incredibly tough, like it could last for years. It definitely lives up to the "heavy-duty" name in terms of its materials and construction. However, the "heavy-duty" aspect is also its biggest flaw for my needs. The retraction mechanism inside is *extremely* strong. I only carry my ID badge and one key, and when I let go after swiping my card, the reel yanks back with so much force that it often pulls the entire clip right off my belt loop or shirt pocket. I find myself having to re-clip the whole unit back on several times a day, which defeats the purpose of convenience. I think this reel would be fantastic for someone who carries a much heavier load—like a custodian with a large bundle of 5-8 keys, or someone with a small but heavy tool attached. For that kind of weight, the spring strength would probably be perfect and prevent sagging. But for just a standard ID badge, it's complete overkill. Pros: * Excellent build quality with all-metal construction. * The pull cord is extremely strong and durable. * Would easily support a heavy set of keys without sagging. Cons: * Retraction spring is far too powerful for light loads (like just an ID badge). * Aggressive recoil can pull the clip right off your belt or clothing when you are scanning the badge. In the end, this is a well-made product that unfortunately doesn't work for my specific use case. It’s too powerful for its own good unless you plan on weighing it down significantly.

Great look and finish. Extremely durable I’ve used mine for 4 years without a problem. Super functional.

Worked well! Solid metal material. Still have it in good condition months later