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✅You want to treat yourself: The cool finish, weight and nice feel in hand make it feel special to use.
✅ You would like a case and bits as well: Bits are included and everything is packaged neatly in the included roll.
❌ You don't want to spend too much: This is a unit at a more premium price point, and you can do the same for less cash, the nice finish doesn't affect performance.
If you want to treat yourself or are perhaps buying someone a gift, then you might want to look at the Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza 1-15 Pro Evo.
Effetto Mariposa overhauled its torque wrench lineup recently, and the 1-15 Pro Evo supersedes the Giustaforza 2-16 Pro model that was previously featured in our guide.
The 1-15 Pro Evo gets an oil-slick finish, which is rather flashy, though admittedly it doesn't bring any extra functionality to the table. It does make for a more special feeling, though.
The Pro Evo gets a 1-15Nm torque range, which has changed slightly from the old units 2-16 and also features a clockwise and counter-clockwise tightening calibration, useful for suspension hardware and the like.
Also new is the new micro-scale on the torque adjusting dial, which also locks into place. I've found this very useful on parts that have a specific torque reading, like 6.2Nm, for example.
The wrench is available on its own or with a nice tool roll and bits, as pictured, for some extra cash. The unit comes with some really useful longer hex bits, which are my go-to for working on brake lever clamp bolts. I don't know what I did before them.
There is also a standard 'Pro' model available for less cash, which is all red, and just loses out on the dual-direction torque tightening feature the Evo gets. There are less expensive wrenches in this guide which offer similar performance points, but if you're looking for a special feeling tool to use at home or work, the Guistaforza remains a nice, high-end option.
Read our in-depth Giustaforza 1-15 Pro Evo review here
