So far, from all the tamper testers, the IKAPE V5 Click tamper is the smoothest and easiest to use espresso tamper for less than $50!
This is due to the unique design of the V5 tamper. The traditional way of using a click tamper is to hold the tamper's handle in your hand overall, with two fingers underneath with a support point for pressing. The palm is pressed downwards and the two fingers act as a support point. Complete the whole process of pressing. So there are actually two points of force in the process to complete the action of the tamp, like the below picture, the incorrect way to use the V5 tamper
The IKAPE V5 espresso tamper, however, has only one pressure point, and the IKAPE design team has increased the area of the upper pressure point, that is, the palm pressure point, like a watchtower, with an increased flat area. The center axis of the handle, below the watchtower, is reserved for a position where the palm can be contracted, allowing for a more natural exertion of force during the grip, based on the inertia of the human body's exertion. And the reserved position is to make room for the formation of the fist. So it is possible to cancel the lower exertion point
The picture below shows the correct way to use the click tamper
Simply put, the V5 click tamper can be operated more easily by clenching the fist and exerting force in the palm.
In addition, the V5 tamper is equipped with a choice of three different compression strength springs: 15lb, 25lb, 30lb. In general, the standard 30lb spring provides the most scientific compression strength. Depending on the model of the coffee machine, the roast of the coffee beans, and the level of pressing force accepted by the coffee lover, we can also replace the spring with a 25lb spring, which is compatible with the barista's experience. For the 15lb spring option, the playability is much higher, if you have the mind to try you can choose to test it!
The echo feedback structure is another feature of the V5 tamper, the sound of the press feedback can give you a clearer understanding of the completion of this pressing process
