Milwaukee 25 ft. x 1.3 in. Gen II STUD Magnetic Tape Measure with 14 ft. Standout (2-Pack)

This is a durable 25′ tape measure that is neither compact nor light-weight. It’s my heaviest and bulkiest 25′ tape, but it’s also the only one that can supposedly withstand an 80′ drop. I’ve only dropped it from 5-6′ without issue and never go higher than 20′. Measuring 1.25″ wide, the tape is fat. It’s also rip and wear resistant. I really like the large numbers and 1/8 and 1/16 markers since I don’t need my glasses. And having the measurements on both sides of the tape is a plus. The tip of the tape is magnetic, which occasionally comes in handy if I’m working with metal studs. The 14′ standout works beyond 14′ when the blade is locked onto an edge, but if not, the tape snaps to the ground at roughly 11-12 feet in my case. The body is sturdy and chunky (base is 3 5/8″ front to back), which provides stability when placing it on a surface; however, the blade tip is short. It only extends 3/8″ below the body making it harder to secure onto objects and keep it there when doing longer measurements. The shallow tip also doesn’t allow for one handed operation given I have to pull out the tape a little to lock the blade on. An important thing to note is that the tape isn’t flat (very “U” shaped) making it more difficult to mark measurements. This is pretty common with these bigger tapes that provide long standouts. Overall pleased with it.

Smooth retracting and great magnet with easy to read measurements

Milwaukee 48-22-9725M 25 Foot Stud Magnetic Tape Measure – This stud tape measure is the newest generation of Milwaukee tape measures with rip and wear resistant blade technology, longest blade standout, large double magnetic hook, finger stop open to slow or stop the blade retraction, survives an 80 foot drop and the best overall feature 2 side printing, the front markings are horizontal and the back markings vertical, the vertical markings make taking measurements from floor to ceiling very easy”¦This tape measure performed as indicated, intended and expected without any problems”¦This tape measure would serve any journeyman quite well…

Great tape

A bit over priced seem like a nice tape though

Good price good quality

Best tape I’ve ever used, a lil fat but I like a chunky woman so I caint complain. Just means she’s sturdy.

Milwaukee continues to dominate the construction tools market place by showing the consumer innovation and thoughtfulness not only in the pricier items they make, but in the more disposable items as well.

The Milwaukee 25 ft. x 1.3″ Gen II STUD Magnetic Tape Measure with 17 ft. Reach is a great carpenters tape. It has been used for several weeks on various construction sites. Although it is on the larger side it fits comfortably in your hand. (We took some side-by-side photos of our 25′ 1.2″ Compact Wide Blade Tape for comparison.) It is heavy, but that is expected for a 1.3″ tape. The end of the tape has a catch hook on both the top and bottom and it catches on very well. The regular break works good, but the finger break on the underside of the tape is real bonus. Every tape should have one. There is a nice protective coating on the tape. The tape is on the wider side with easy to read numbers appearing on both the front and the back of the tape. It also has an architectural scale on the back side. Everything on the tape is laid out very well. Most important is that it is accurate. The magnet is pretty strong and will hold in place while outstretched pretty well. It was used to retrieve a nail dropped behind some studs. If you are a carpenter that keeps his tape in a pouch with nuts, screws, etc. you can expect to pull some out with your tape.But the clip on the back is a big upgrade from most tape clips. It slides easily on and off a pocket or belt. (See comparison photo.)As for the reach, we are finding it is breaking at 12′. Even so it is our resident carpenter’s new favorite tape.

This is abstemiously the best tape measure I ever used and owned. I had been buying those small baby tape measures which often breaks down and I have to buy another one. The only reason I wasn’t buying these kind of tapes I was thinking it is bulky but after using this one I was convinced that I was completely wrong. The sturdiness is amazing I can extend the tape so long before it just break from a point and fell on the floor. IT stays stiff and I can keep extending it until I reach the starting point.The magnet is so strong that I can leave it connected on the drop ceiling and doing my measures. The number are very easy to read and the best feature is the double side reading. Overall this is a premium quality, well made and very strong measuring tape.