PivoTrim revolutionizes string trimmer head technology

I've spent a lot of time on the end of a string trimmer. It's usually one of the first chores you get when starting out in the turf care industry, along with push mowing around sand bunkers and collecting trash.

One of the things I've always despised about string trimming (which is not really that bad of a chore) is reloading the twine. First, it can be nearly impossible to unscrew the bottom of the head (was that clockwise or counter-clockwise?). Then after spending ten minutes carefully winding twine around the head and delicately threading both ends through their respective holes (while balancing it all on your knee), then "pop". It unravels in a mess and you're back to where you started. If you do manage to get the head screwed back on, there's still a good chance it will unwind itself inside the head or not feed out properly. The whole process has driven me crazy on many occasions.

Needless to say I was excited to see a product like PivoTrim come along and destroy the old way of dealing with trimmer heads. Gone is the frustration of spooled twine, replaced with four folded pieces of line each on its own pivot point. PivoTrim heads are deceptively simple and extremely effective.

If the easy loading isn't enough, the PivoTrim's design makes it easier to trim around chain-link fence and rocks. It's also more forgiving and easier to control around trees and wood fencing. This results in longer lasting twine, PivoTrim claims line lasts 20 times longer.

One question. Where was this product twenty years ago when I was running a string trimmer every day?

Read the review:
• Review of PivoTrim and PivoTrim PRO String Trimmer Heads

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