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Which Polisher Is Right For Me?


  • The Sensei Pro is the professional's choice. 60% more efficient power delivery, 3X more durable carbon brushes and 6m SuperFlex cord for unrivalled performance.
    Perfect for: Professional / Enthusiast
  • The Sensei Plus is also the professional's choice. NSK Bearings, 1000W of power, rubberised grips and soft start speed control (with throttle).
    Perfect for: Discerning Professional / Next Level Enthusiast
  • The Grasshopper is built to get into those tight spots and small finicky areas on your car, bringing effective and safe paint correction to places you couldn't get to before.
    Perfect for: Professional / Enthusiast
  • The Karate Kid was designed for the budget conscious novice enthusiast. The Karate Kid provides a great foundation to start your detailing journey.
    Perfect for: Novice Detailers and those looking to do polishing or light correction


What are the key differences you ask? Basically the throw, and the oscillations per minute (relative to the motor RPM) dictates the performance (see illustration below). The bigger the throw, the larger a given surface area is covered at a time which ultimately reduces the time spent on a panel. The smaller throw versions of course have an upside which allows better control on tight angles or contours of a vehicle; but this takes more time.

The overall weight balance along with the vibration and sound levels emitted contribute to the overall feel & comfort when using the machine. Put all these together, and that's where you differentiate the real quality machines from the cheaper knock off's. 

Oscillations per minute dual action random orbital projection


Still not sure what a DARO polisher is? Click here for a quick outline to give you a better understanding on how it operates and prevents damage on your paint be it while applying wax, removing swirls / spider webs or even specific paint correction applications.

If you still can't decide or justify the cost over the specifications, we welcome you to try it out for yourself at our lab with a range of polishers available in the market as a comparison. Contact The Detail Store team for further info.