Whisk Reviews

Okay, so the title of this review is a mixed and bewildering metaphor. But if you want to mix your stuff in a fluffy way, this is the tool. I thought that the design was mainly intended to make the cleanup chore easier (aren't you tired of digging shreds of lemon peel out of your nested loop whisk?) but that's only part of the benefit of this inspired re-design. This tool just works better. I'm buying a few more. I'm sure some physicist will come along and reconfigure the balls to give an even better aerating effect, but there is no better whisk out there in the meantime. Get one. Or three.

I was given this last christmas and really didn't have much time to use it. Last sunday i finally made breakfast for about 25 people to help out a friend at his new catering position. I brought this along to really give it a good test.

I was AMAZED. it's alot easier to use and the weighted end really made quick business of beating eggs. It impressed a couple of the other chefs there enough so they wanted to get their own.

i can't say enough good things about this. you won't be disappointed, you can see by the other feedback that this is a great product.

I bought one of these when I was in Europe this summer because I had never seen one here. I find it to be much more efficient than a regular wisk and it is much easier to clean. Besides, it looks really neat in my accessory jar. People keep asking what it is!

Great buy. Only wish it came in different sizes, so that I could throw away the rest of my wisks.

I purchased this whisk because it sounded like a unique design, and after using it a few times (eggs and batter mostly) I think it's the best design out there. It does whisk things quicker and smoother. It is very easy to clean. No criss-crossed wires like in conventional whisks to trap food and cause rust. It feels very ergonomic too. The steel balls seem to do most of the work so your wrist doesn't have to. I suppose this would be a nice design for people with limited mobility. I liked it and am going to put some in the stockings of my "foodie" friends this Christmas.

This is one of my new favorite kitchen gadgets. It takes less time to whisk items than a standard whisk and half the time to clean it. I bought it on a whim and now I'm buying them for friends.

I love this beaded whisk especially for making sauces on the stove. The beads get right into the corners of the pot when you stir your sauce, so nothing burns and scorches. Great for cheese sauces that easily burn in the corner of the pot and the cheese won't get caught in the wires like on a balloon whisk. Also great for batter, gets the lumps right out. I think it will be great for spun sugar thread decorating too, I'm giving that a try this holiday! I love the ease of cleanup, just a very all around handy tool you will use again and again!

I LOVE this whisk. I've only had mine a week and I've used it several times already. Before making this purchase I used a plastic whisk. It was gentle on my le creuset and nonstick cookware, but it was so thick that it didn't do an effective job. This whisk is just like a metal one, but safer. I think it's well worth the price.

I too bought this wisk since I had read in a review that it was all silicone. But I have been really happy with the quality and also the design. The shape of the handel makes it a dream to use. Also I was tired of scratching my Le Creuset pans so it has been a god send.

I have some nice nonstick cookware that I needed whisks for, so I got these. My main reasons for choosing them were the brand, and the fact that someone in a review for another product said that these were all silicone, rather than silicone coated steel. Unfortunately that is NOT the case. This is silicone coating metal. This is acceptable though, because the 5-year guarantee will cover the whisk should the silicone decide to peel off, and 5 years of cookware-safe whisking for this price is worth it to me! The whisk is wonderful, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Just don't believe the reviews telling people to get this for the reason stated above.

once i used this i couldn't believe i hadn't bought one before. it's very easy to use and has nice feel and weight. almost seemed to cut whisking time in half. great product.

Best makes excellent heavy-duty commercial products that are well suited for use in the home kitchen. This Best 12-Inch Balloon Whisk is great for whipping up whole eggs or blending sauces in a stainless steel bowl. This size is fairly easy for anyone to use. The Best 14-Inch Balloon Whisks and French Balloon Whisks require a bit more experience and good wrist and arm muscle strength and endurance if, for example, one plans to whisk up a couple of pints of heavy cream into whipped cream or a half-dozen egg whites into stiff peak consistency, as is necessary for folding them into Belgian waffles. (One might be better off using a KitchenAid Stand Mixer.) Be sure to chill bowls and beaters (or whisks) first, and make sure they are scrupulously clean, before attempting to whip egg whites. Also for the serious enthusiast, nothing else will do except an unlined (chilled) pure copper bowl. (I found mine at a bargain in an out-of-the-way antiques store.)

This whip makes it extremely easy to mix up roux or anything you'd use a whip for. Roux benefits because of its unique shape and the fact that you have to stir roux for such a long time. Its shap makes it easier on your hand and wrist.

Yes, it's nearly single-purpose (although, I love it for making my notorious triple-chocolate pudding). No, you probably don't make gravy as often as your mother did. Think back, though - hers had lumps. This is salvation for the dreaded lumpy gravy.

This whisk makes making a roux very pleasant - first, the size is nice, as your hands aren't right down in the hot fat. Second, it's almost two-dimensional, so it's optimized for scraping the bottom of the skillet or roaster you're making roux in. It does one thing, and it does it really well. This would make a great stocking stuffer for whoever roasts the Christmas beast in your family.

Thought it would be wimpy but this thing beat my batters like any other whisk I had. I adore it..goes easy on my cookware, looks sooo nice (bought it in blue) and the handle is comfortable in my hands. Love it!

I have some nice nonstick cookware that I needed whisks for, so I got these. My main reasons for choosing them were the brand, and the fact that someone in a review for another product said that these were all silicone, rather than silicone coated steel. Unfortunately that is NOT the case. This is silicone coating metal. This is acceptable though, because the 5-year guarantee will cover the whisk should the silicone decide to peel off, and 5 years of cookware-safe whisking for this price is worth it to me! The whisk is wonderful, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Just don't believe the reviews telling people to get this for the reason stated above.

I got one of these for Christmas and at first was doubtful about how well it could do at aerating the sauces I'd use it for. By the time I got finished using it for the first time, I was sold. It's especially useful for cheese sauces or anything where ingredients tend to stick to a pan's bottom no matter how careful you are. The flat build means you can get into those corners.

These flat whisks are great -- I have 2 of them! The are great for mixing sauces and making gravy...you can whisk the entire bottom of the pan without any effort at all.

This whisk is AWESOME! It does the job AND washing is a breeze because it's not joined at the end, which is good in another way because it doesn't bend, get tangled or get misshapen like most whisks do. It's made very well. If I needed another whisk I'd buy this one...however I dont think I'll need another one because I think this one will probably last forever.

Trust me...buy this whisk if you're in the market for one. :)

So we've all done it -- need to mix something up and get alot of air in it at the same time. Get the whisk...within 5 seconds, the airation has stopped, the whisk is all gummed up, and you now just stirring your mixture.

No more -- this whisk works great. Mix mix mix...the wires don't gum up...cuz they don't cross. Also makes it a breeze to clean.

This whisk is excellent; it is well made and easy to clean. I use mine all the time to beat eggs for making omelets etc. It is excellent quality that will last a lifetime. Highly recommended! A+ !

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.

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.

~TheRebeccaReview.com

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!