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Richard Shahan: When we first looked at this "handle" we thought, 'There is no way this thing is going to make a difference.' But we went ahead and tested it anyway. WOW! Were we surprised! It completely changes the grip and muscles used. It makes everything so much easier and more comfortable. It fits anything with a handle and makes work 100% easier. We need a dozen of these! Ease of putting on and then the ease it gives to your neck/back/arms!

Elizabeth Andrews-Hess: This made the use of my push broom easy. In fact we just had work done on our home and the workers even used it and found it easy to use and took the strain off the back and I also did not get any blisters. The entire item is its best feature! I highly recommend this item to anyone that hates to use a push broom or a rake. It takes the stress of my back and makes the broom and rake or anything you might use it for a lot easier!

Gary Terrell: I stand near 6 feet tall and with the eziMate attached to my leaf rake, I did not have to lean over. I could rake for longer periods of time because my lower back did not hurt. Also my wrist position was at a more neutral position so it definitely helps ergonomically in that manner as well. It was easy to install and to adjust.

Leann Manus: I like this product's design because it gives extra leverage to any tool that it is attached to. An added benefit is that can reduce the amount of work expended for the user. That can benefit anyone without much upper body strength. This tool can be easily attached to any long handled garden tool.

Lydia: I first tried the eziMate on my outdoor broom to sweep away limestone screening. It made the job a lot easier with less strain on my back, shoulders, and arm. I also attached it to my rake and the eziMate definitely made the chore of raking much easier. I really appreciate the allen wrench that snaps back into the handle after it is attached. No searching for tools! I would recommend the eziMate to all gardeners. It would be great to have one on every long-handled tool in the garden shed!

Paul E Lubic III: The eziMate is so simple to use and makes tedious garden tools easy on the back! Durable, easy to fit on a handle/shaft of a garden tool, added an allen wrench on the handle - the manufacturer had design in mind for the consumer! I used the product on a pitch fork, rake, and string trimmer. My lower back did not feel as much pain.

Corine A Runion: I would recommend the eziMate to everyone it is easy to use and really saves your back, I had hurt my back years ago and this is a real treat to use on rakes, shovels, hoes I can get a lot more work done with this handy devise. Thanks for this product to test it, makes all the difference in the world! The handle adjusts to where it is most comfortable for the user. Excellent product!

Diane Colboch: Standing at only 4'11" this is exactly what I've been needing. Garden tools are not made for short people but the eziMate makes using them much more comfortable.

Dwight Daniel: First off, my back wishes to thank you for eziMate. I was raking leaves after attaching eziMate and right away noticed that I wasn't leaning forward as much as before, would highly recommend to others, thanks again. Ease of attaching and adjusting position.

Deidre DeFlorentis: The product made it so much easier for me to use my shovel it changes the way I stand and helps prevent a sore back. Goes on the tool easily, redistributes weight on a shovel and give more force when raking. Allen wrench included in handle, don't have to hunt for a tool to install it. I would recommend this product to everyone; it makes working in yard a breeze.

Alan Hart: Very easy to use...just loosen the screws, slip it over the handle and tighten. Made raking and other garden chores much easier on my back. The wrench is attached so it doesn't get misplaced. It will definitely get a lot of use at my home!

Gail: As of this year I've had to do all the heavy work myself. This product allowed me to lift a heavier load with a lot less strain on my back and knees. I am able to remove the product from one piece of equipment to another with ease. no hassles. I have told a number of people (women in particular) how great this tool is and how easy it is to use. I would not hesitate to get another one if this should break. I do not see that happening though as it is very sturdy. GREAT TOOL!

Susan Crouch: This eziMate made gardening a breeze, it let me stand straight while still able to do what I needed. This is a very handy tool.

Robert Davis: The eziMate attached to my rake made the job much easier and less tiring. It is easily adjusted for any height person. It gives you an added leverage that is impossible with a handle alone. Ease of adjustment and ability to switch from one tool to another.

Michele Schirduan: I found this to be an outstanding product! My husband uses it quite a lot and he has a very bad back and this helps take some of the stress off his back when using shovels, rakes, etc. He always will use the eziMate anytime he is working with a tool that will put stress on his back.

Mike Sullivan: Five years ago I broke my back in a vehicle accident. This device helped me use a rake again, without pain. Easy to install and adjust.

Judie Welch: I have carpal tunnel syndrome and a lot of gardening product irritate my hands, but this product was comfortable and easy to use. Comfort and ease of use. When I unloaded the trailer of dirt, I forgot to put my gloves on. Half way thru the job I realized it and was surprised not to have worn blisters (as usual).

Janie May: Wow! What a neat gadget! I used the eziMate on my rake. What a difference it made with my back!
The eziMate easily adjusts for your height. I will be using the eziMate on all of my long handled tools - from hoe, to rake, to garden fork. It is so easy to apply.

Kathy Gocke: Highly recommended. Great for the back. I used it on a pitchfork and saved bending to clean out livestock pens. Easy to install on any single handled fork or shovel. Strong and has an easy grip. Great addition to any work area that uses long handled tools.

Richarda Wilkerson: I love the portability of being able to move it from one handle to another and the varying sizes. It works! Wow I wish I'd thought of this one.

Patricia Blair: Makes using long handled tools easier on you and less stressful to your back. That it is easily adjusted to any handle size. A very useful product to have in your home. Easy to use and small enough to store when not in use.

Dottie Brooks: The EziMate is easy to attach to any long handle tool you are using such as a rake and it makes it easier on your back and arm because it is easier to use. I think this product is a great idea. The handle grip is great because you can turn it sideways or straight up and then tighten it up. A great product!

Keith Korody: I installed eziMate on my garden rake and it made raking so much easier by allowing me to stay upright more and my hand was at a more comfortable angle and I could apply more effort, not tire out as quickly. It allows me to grip the handle better and work more efficiently.

Mae Brandt: I can't figure out why it took so long to come out with the eziMate. It is great. So effortless. I didn't even feel like I was raking. It made the job much, much easier. The best feature was the design. It kept me from stooping over to rake. I did it standing straight. No backache! A simple product that really helps the "old back."

Carole Goforth: Was easy to put on and really helps keep you from bending over while working. Easy to change from one tool to another such as hoes and rakes and even shovels.

Christina Lott: The eziMate really does save your back. I had a lot of yard work to do when I received this product and put it to good use. Raking was a breeze. I believe it put less pressure on my arms too. I want one on every tool so I don't have to move it from one to another as I work. I love that the tool for attaching it is affixed right to it. It's real solid and sturdy too. Thank you I love this tool.

Nick & Amy Trogu: If you don't want to buy a curved handled snow shovel, then buy this product to adapt to handle. It helps when lifting heavy wet snow. The ability to move handle from one shovel to the next, or to different garden tools.

Vicey Clary-Patterson: This is a great idea and it saves your back. I would recommend this to anyone with back problems and anyone who doesn't want to end up with back problems from raking the yard.

Karen Kelliher: I have always had back trouble when raking or hoeing. With the eziMate I was able to do it all pain free, even the next day.

Anthony Hobson: I had just broken the handle on my wiper-snipper and was having difficulty finding a replacement the eziMate fit the bill. Was able to swap from one item to another. Will put it on the snow shovel this winter

Sandra Erion: I found this tool to be very effective and took a lot of pressure off my back by helping me to remain upright and not bend over so much. Ease of use. I was able to switch it out between all my tools quickly.

Angela Eymundson: The handle was a nice addition to the regular part of a garden rake. I never got any blisters while using the eziMate along with my garden tools. It's tough durability. Many thanks for the product to test & keep. I will be trying it out on the snow shovel when winter arrives!

Jackie Kenzie: I recommend this product because it is handy and helpful; one thing I particularly liked was a place for the allen key to live on the tool, convenient! A place for the installation tool right on the tool! Great!

Thomas C.Egrie: Easy to use and to switch if need be. Design, allows better handling of garden tool being used. Buy more than one and use on all your tools saves your back.

Susan McCoy: I used this product on my rake. It made my rake easier to use. Also the bright yellow color made my rake easier to find if I should drop it in the grass.

Richard Weiss: This is a good product, easy to install and adjustable up or down on the handle which makes it easy to find your specific "sweet spot." I have larger hands and the overall size of the handle fit me well which I liked. I also like the movability up or down the handle.

Cindy Morton: This is an exceptional product that makes everything from raking to sweeping much easier. Ease of Use. Outstanding product!

Virginia Graydon: I found the eziMate very easy to install on my garden tools and it is easy to change from one tool to another. So far, I have used it on my hoe, cultivator and rake. The design is so simple & effective.

Nancy Briscoe: I would recommend this product....I was able to use it all winter, attached to my shovel, on the abundance of snow in our area, and it worked great! Saved my back and my right elbow from repeated lifting. Looking forward to using it in the garden this summer! Thanks!

Jeannie Duncan: Excellent design; worked as advertised; easy to attach to various tools. Makes raking and edging so much easier; my hands, shoulders, knees, and back were not nearly as sore; worked longer between rests. Highly recommend; can be used on a variety of garden tools.

Chris Wilson: Product is great for its portability and quick detachment to other tools and provided great leverage.

Stephanie Harper: They have thought of everything with this tool supplement. The attached allen wrench is genius. I have neck problems and this makes yard work far easier by providing a handle. Great product.

Tony Havens: Handle was easy to install and seems to be quality made. Nice use of high torque (allen head) bolts to fasten handle on shaft - prevents stripping.

Lisa Sauerer: Using the eziMate reduced back strain during fall clean up. It made raking more a pleasure and less of a chore. Attached easily to rakes and shovel handles.

Joanna F Jazdzewski: I have arthritis, and the works wonders since I can use the strength of both my arms. I can't wait to see how it helps when shovelling snow this winter. Ease of changing from one tool to another.

William L Rice Sr: I found that there was less strain on my back and arms by using the eziMate. The handle was easy to hold on to.

Marcia Hairston: I have lower back problems and this product took the strain off my back. Also, I have the "Old fashioned" shovels and using this product worked very well when attached to the snow shovel this season. Adjustable for anyone to use. Wonderful product and easy to store in a drawer when not needed.

Stephen Miron: I would highly recommend this product because it was easy to use and easy to apply to my yard tools.

Trish Williams: This product made it so much easier to use, I put it on the how for my vegetable garden and was amazed at the strain it took off of my back. Easy to use.

Virginia Steffens: This product reduces the need to stoop while using long handled tools. You can stand upright and have better leverage. Great product!

Ellen Charbonneau: It was easy to use and there is nothing else like it on the market. I have back problems and this helped a great deal. I loved the yellow color and it was very sturdy. I just received it but it was well worth the wait and would go out and buy one for all my long handled shovels/rakes.

Sandra R Gifford: I recommend the product because it relieves stooping and other movements that induce back pain. This item promotes good posture and healthy work habits.

Beth E Walton: It attached easily to both a wood and an aluminium snow shovel handle. Light weight, easy for an elderly person to use.

Connie Lancaster: I loved this! I wish I'd had this when we lived in Nebraska. We had lots of leaves to rake there and this is an excellent product for that back breaking job. It really takes the pressure off your back and shoulders. Ease of use and how it keeps you from tiring.

Charles Tripp: Great add-on tool. My best use was with a manual edger I use for trimming around my pool. The fact it can be used and re-used on several tools eliminating the need to purchase multiple units.

Christine Dalton: This is a great tool for someone who has limited use of their upper body strength. Sturdy.

Eileen Grossenbacher: It is a great product for the Elderly who love to garden. I would recommend this to any one who has back problems. It also works well for us young people. Easy to put on. Great Product!

Diane Davies: I injured my right elbow (wouldn't you know that I am right handed) a few months ago. It has healed but I have been very careful to do things the correct way so as to not re-injure it. The eziMate really made a difference in the way I hold the rake and made the job a whole lot easier. So very easy to use from one tool to the next. I liked that the key was built into the handle - no looking for one when a change was needed.

Sharon Gonzales: I applied the eziMate handle to my garden rake. I was very impressed as to how it affected the performance. Makes raking more ergonomically correct.

Michael Pittala: The eziMate was tremendous in the relief of my back. I want to go get more for the rest of or rakes and shovels.

Yvonne Crabtree: I loved the eziMate. It was easy to put on my rake and switch to shovel. Less wear on your back. Less back pain.

Gail Beaver: It is easy to attach to other tools to help you so you don't have to bend down too much. It has a good handle grip. Excellent product for the cost.

Marg Roest: Extremely strong and durable. Very easily used for either right or left handed persons. Adjustable: so that it easily adjusts to height of user.

Howard D Gassett: It makes what ever it is attached to more ergonomically correct and therefore easier to handle, and use. Everything you need to install, or remove it is attached, so no need to find the correct tool.

Lyle R. Weeres: The eziMate saved your back from bending all the time. Comes with its own tools. Overall this product is great. Once I got it on my rake pole I had no problems with my back bending anymore.

Sheila J. Hamilton: It is a great helper when you need to rake your yard. The handle is easy to hold and designed to fit anyone’s hands.

Ginger Firestone: I really liked having the extra "oomph" to help me use my long handled gardening tools. Its simplicity and ease of use.

Douglas Abad: Great for anyone with back problems. Allows you to use garden tools without bending your back. Easy instructions to install on any garden tool.

Chad Boykin: I was able to rake my yard while putting minimal strain on my back.

Attie Smith: It has its own allen wrench in a save part of the handle. It really works on all the yard tools and the shop broom. A person over 6 feet needs to be able to stand up straight so their back does not ache. The eziMate made it so that my boyfriend was able to stand straight while racking and not stooped over like he did in the past.

Kathy Kinsey: My husband and I both love this new tool. certainly make raking leaves a whole lot easier on the back! The sturdiness of it...nice, solid, and easy to grip....like to color too.

Vanessa Berthelot: Makes raking much easier, gives you a stronger grip. Ease of use. WE LOVE IT!

Freeda Helms: Easy on the back. Leave it on the rake handle and it's always ready to use. I would recommend this product to anyone.

Louise Blais: This product was so easy to install. It's great for anyone regardless of age to use because you’re not hurting your back, very comfortable. It's very sturdy.

Debra D. Jacobs: Was very easy to use and added extra control to the item I used it on. Gives better control of the item it is used on.

Julie Lundeen: I have neck, shoulder and back problems, but love to spend time in the garden and yard. This product allows me to do what I love to do without the pain that generally occurs later. The design allows for the user to use good posture while using long-handled garden tools. The product should maintain it's usefulness for years to come!

Doug Brooks: It's a real back saver. Thank you for letting me test something that is a great product!

Kristen LaMacchia: I probably would not have gone searching for a product like this because I didn't know I needed one. After the first use, I fell in love with it. It makes sweeping a breeze and gives you more strength/power. I'm actually looking forward to using it this fall on my rake! (We have a lot of leaves!) Very very simple to attach to any long handled tool.

Cynthia Buch: This product is very easy to use. It's a real back-saver. I don't know how I ever did my gardening without it. East to attach.

Ben Rudy: The handle is easy to install and really takes the strain out of raking and scooping. Easy to install.

Kenneth Middick: The eziMate helped greatly when I unloaded a trailer of dirt. It provides a more even distribution of weight between your hands so that it is more comfortable to use and cuts down on muscle fatigue and soreness. The simplicity. I appreciated the wrench being included and secured in the handle.

Rose Mary Montgomery: I attached it to a snow shovel. It allowed me to shovel the heavy snow fall we had quite easily. It seemed to give the shovel better leverage when using. You could shovel without having to bend over allowing you to shovel for a longer period of time. I'm sure it would also work well with a leaf or garden rake. I think the best feature was the fit of the attachment. It seemed to fit your hand quite comfortably.

Royette Jensen: I used the eziMate on my rake this summer and found it to way easier on my back then not using it. Able to adjust the handle anywhere on the rake handle anchoring to your height.

Barbara Pendergrass: Loved this product. Used it on a shovel and it definitely makes lifting much easier. I am looking forward to using it with my snow shovel this winter. Big sturdy, easy to grip handle.

Anthony M. Davis: This is a good tool. I had a lot of yard work to do that would normally be back-braking. It helped out a lot. I like the fact that it is interchangeable on other tools. The eziMate made my gardening work so much easier and enjoyable without the worry of back aches during and esp. after the work was done.

Barbara A. Moskal-Reid: I would definitely recommend the eziMate, esp. to people with back problems. It made my gardening very easy and I had less back discomfort during and after gardening. I plan on using the eziMate whenever I am doing anything that I would normally have to bend from the waist down. It is made with very strong, durable material. I like the easy stow-away feature for the allen key. It will always be where I can find it!

Sheila Hubbard: Easy to use. Helpful because you don't have to bend over to use gardening tools you normally would. Easy to attach. On board tool storage for quick adjustments.

Kelli Kenik: I work for a commercial cleaning company and do LOTS of wood floors with a long handled mop. This product made me stand up straighter and my back didn't hurt at the end of the night!

Amy Roberson: Definitely saves on the back ache.

Ashley Piner: I like the heavy-duty durability of the handle and built in allen wrench. It would work well for most all gardening tools.

Claudia S. Chastain: I thought it was easy to install, and it helps relieve strain on your back when raking, etc. The installation is a snap.

Glen Warren: Great that it's adjustable to fit persons of varying heights. Adjustability. Thanks for sending a good product that is really useful. I think this grip will be popular.

Noah Tomas Dishman: I recommend the eziMate because it truly delivers its promise of reduced strain on the body. That's important to me as I'm not getting any younger, anything that really helps- is my kind of product. The grip handle is perfect, (and comfortable), reducing pressure on my back is so helpful. Also the "attachment screw down" is versatile enough for about anything in my shed.

Becky Farrar:It really eases the strain on my back and shoulders. It is easy to attach and detach from long handled tools. An allen wrench is easily stored on the eziMate so it is always there for use.

Kada Peterson: I liked it because I didn't get blisters from it like I usually do when I use a rake. It was easy to hold on too. I also like that if I got tired of holding it I could hold the rake and still leave it on.

Gary Stauffer: The device was very easy to mount on my rake. It only took a few minutes and made using the rank easier on my back. Overall, I am glad to have this and am looking forward to raking a lot with it this fall!

Kristin Quarton: This is a wonderful product for raking the yard. It really saves your back. I would recommend buying. I tried to use it with my broom and did not like it. This product is good at only one angle w/o being adjusted. The handle is very sturdy and rugged. It does not feel like it will snap off.

John Holladay: I recommend this because it will save on your back and it is very easy to use and install. Good on your back.

Earl McLachlan: Back saving addition to any long handle hand tool. Easy to install.

Jason B Bour: Make raking a lot easier. Can adjust handle placement to fit your height.

Deb Steiner: Easy to use, time saver, and very practical. I really enjoy using it on a variety of tools, it makes the chore much easier on my back, shoulders, and legs. I am not very tall or upper body strong, so now I am able to do a lot more chores quicker and with less strain. Great product! Ease of use and practicality for everyday use. I keep finding more ways to use it. Nice looking packaging and easy to use product.

Kevin Moss: Great handle, made tools easier to use without having to bend over as much. Fast installation.

Thomas Davis: Product is very good when back is sore or for my friend who has a bad back, she really liked how easy it was to use with broom or mop. Easy to install.

Angela LeClerc: I would recommend this product because I do feel that it would be good for some people, with less back and hip strain.

Mary: This is the first time that I found a product that made my gardening easier. Not only did my back hurt less but since I'm tall, I could do more gardening with less fatigue. Easy to attach to your hoe or any other garden tool that you want to extend your reach and decrease back strain.

Jim Emperado: I have been having back problems and the eziMate attached to my shovel has helped considerably. With fall and the leaves I'm going to put it on my rake for myself and my wife. Easy to attach and adjust.

Solange Baumann: It is helpful for older gardeners, especially for raking or lifting. Also for reaching things: I use it to open and close the sun umbrella over my lawn table, the pole being out of my reach. transfer from tool to tool easily.

Bill Cook: The device made it easy to work for my father as he has a bad back and he didn’t get the back pain using a shovel.

Teresa O'Connor: I'm going to buy them for all of my tools! Great product!

Felicia Volkman: It saves lots of bending, but I also found it put my wrist in a much better angle for time consuming jobs like raking up fall debris. Normally my wrists get sore from repetitive motion, but not with this device on my rake. The key is tucked into the handle for a quick change to a different implement.

Lisa Bennett: This product is great - it made it easier to sweep the floor. You have something to grip other than the handle.

K Witt: I have mobility challenges due to arthritis in my hips, knees and hands. This product allows me to accomplish more in the time I have available. I may buy 2 more so I don’t have to move it to the next tool. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to test this product.

Diane Dudley: This was a real back saver.

Thomas Fitzpatrick: I have had shoulder surgery and this allowed me to rake without pain. It is a well thought out product - I wish I would have thought of it!

We would like to thank everybody who participated in the testing of the eziMate.
It is great hearing such fantastic feedback and that the eziMate has proven to be a
tool that is of such great benefit for so many people on such a wide range of applications!

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