Are you someone who used to bend yourself like a yoga pose just to get that unshaved patch of hair cleaned from your back?
If not, I guess every body grooming enthusiast has scarred their skin at some point in life because of how far the target shaving region is.
Mangroomer has found a solution for you – with an extension arm that gives you a stretch of 19 inches and shaving heads that run electronically without cutting your skin.
This Mangroomer Ultimate Pro review is going to uncover all of the facts and details that present this tool as one of the highly desirable back shavers this year!
“Mangroomer Ultimate Pro is your most convenient solution for back or butt shaving. The arm reaches so far with minimum effort that other conventional tools will seem lacking. Not to mention, two shaver heads offer the flexibility of different types of hair removal, rendering this your ultimate option whatsoever.”
Unpacking the Mangroomer Ultimate Pro Back Shaver
Mangroomer Ultimate Pro is packed inside a sealed plastic casing – the sort I absolutely despise unboxing and re-using as a storage solution.
I had to use a pair of scissors and test my patience during the unboxing, or rather unpackaging. Since the package is transparent, you’ll get a glimpse of the device from the outside.
There’s a crevice to hoist the shaver in place so that it doesn’t move around at that position. Re-using it feels like a nightmare, and there’s no fastening mechanism once you cut it open.
You get a couple of additional things in the pack to aid in your grooming – nothing fancy, but quite necessary.
What’s Inside the Package: Mangroomer Ultimate Pro Back Shaver, 1 Foil Head, 1 Charger, User Manual.
Specifications: Mangroomer Ultimate Pro
By having a look at this section, you’ll get to develop a compact idea about the Ultimate Pro back shaver and its many capabilities.
- Dimensions:
- Weight: 11.1 Ounces
- Colors: 1 (Black)
- Accessories: 2
- Blade Type: 1.8 Inch Ultra-wide Stainless Steel
- Flex Neck: Shock Absorber Multi-Functional
- Arm Length: 19”
- Motor Power: Undisclosed
- Waterproof: Rinsable
- Battery Indicator: One Light
- Battery Runtime: 40/60 Minutes
Mangroomer Ultimate Pro : Standout Features
Certain features make the Ultimate Pro what it is, and they require an elaboration to guide the potential groomers – all of this is covered in the following section!
Bulky Aesthetics
Aesthetically speaking, Mangroomer Ultimate Pro is a very bulky tool if you compare it against the other, manual back shavers.
While this bulkiness ensures a solid grip and better precision at the top using the blade, this can weigh up on you if the session prolongs.
The bottom of the handle is wider and it eventually gets narrower. Most of the housing comprises black tone with tons of branding texts covering the surface.
Plastic Grip
Don’t expect rubberized grip for the Mangroomer Ultimate Pro since the entirety of the handle is crafted with plastic.
While the extension arm is matte to give you a firmer grip, it stands quite average compared to more ergonomic body groomers like the Bodygroom 7000.
Also, the actual handle doesn’t offer any grip potential. It implies that you’ll have to hold on to the external handle to complete each grooming routine.
Average Build Quality
The quality of the housing is average at best in my opinion. For its price, yes the performance is ecstatic, but that’s not reflected on the material used behind the construction.
Once you grab a hold, it radiates somewhat of a cheap feeling. Although the flex neck is promoted by the brand as a game changer, it seems very fragile to me.
I’ve heard consumers claim that their flex neck broke off and they had to purchase a replacement blade. That’s quite concerning, but I’m yet to face anything like this yet.
Hefty Weight
For a body grooming tool, the weight class of the Mangroomer Ultimate Pro leans toward borderline exhaustion.
It weighs 11.1 ounces, much heftier than tools that serve similar purposes. Carrying it is also a hassle due to the size and weight.
Longer grooming sessions at awkward angles may leave your muscle cramped, but the weight also serves the purpose of precision.
2 Blade Heads Included
Coming attached to the handle is a 1.8 inches stainless steel trimmer blade. This blade is placed at such an angle that grooming would give you an average angle of 90 degrees on skin.
Since the blade edges are rounded, there’s no chance of accidentally cutting open your skin. However, harsh grinding has left me with redness, men who have thicker skin won’t face this issue.
A separate blade head is included inside the package. It’s a foil shaver head with two extrusions on either side. This helps trim down stubble and then offer a smooth, clean outcome.
To alternate between the two heads, there’s a lock button at its neck. Once it’s set to ‘unlock’, all you need is to twist the blade head and it’ll be released from the mechanism.
Generic Motor Power
Mangroomer Ultimate Pro has two motor powers – one is normal and the other is a boost mode. To activate the boost, you have to press the red button that reads ‘Power Burst’.
In my opinion, the normal mode does close to nothing, and the burst mode delivers somewhat acceptable power.
Trimming fine body hair, butt hair shaving, these can be conveniently performed but if you’re a gorilla with coarse body hair, the grooming time will certainly be very long.
Extendable Arm
Mangroomer has promoted the Ultimate Pro handle to be ProXL, implying it’s extra large – reaching up to 19 inches at a full stretch.
This extension and reduction is unlocked by pressing the red ‘PROXL EXTENSION LOCK’ button on the side of the arm.
As per the angle of the arm and the handle, a lock button is placed on the hinge. Pressing it allows you to set the angle and reversing it locks it in place. Mind you, you’ll have to apply some force and manually change the angle.
Flex Neck for Shock Absorption
Both of the trimmer and foil heads have built-in flexibility – marketed by Mangroomer as ‘Flex Neck for Shock Absorption’.
Basically, it increases the flexibility of each head so that there’s better contour adaptation and less unshaved patches are passed over with every glide.
While it works to some extent, it leaves the necks fatally flawed as they get prone to damage and breakage – not a design element I personally support.
60 Minute Battery Life
Mangroomer Ultimate Pro doesn’t disclose their battery life. Based on the mentioned charging time of 6-8 hours, I can conveniently claim that the device is utilizing NiMH battery units.
Using this, the Ultimate Pro lasts for barely 60 minutes with a full charge, and burst mode significantly chunks down that runtime to about 40 minutes.
For charging, you can use the adapter provided inside the package. There’s a light on the handle which is basically a charging light and doesn’t warn you if you have a low battery.
Once plugged into power, it will turn red if you have little change and a full charge is notified by a green light. Mind you, you cannot use it while connected to power and there’s an option of a 5-minute quick charge for short usage.
What I Like
- The extension arm is one of the longest in the market
- Having both trimmer and foil heads cater to versatile body grooming
- Offers more features than other generic tools
What Could be Better
- Flex neck is fragile
- Battery life is barely standard
- Motor power is not satisfactory
My Experience with Mangroomer Ultimate Pro
I’ve had my fair share of experience using the Mangroomer Ultimate Pro and I’m going to share how I felt first-hand in this discussion.
Trimming Closeness
For the trimmer head, the closeness is average since the blade teeth are not zero overlapped for skin safety.
You can expect the outcome to be around 1 mm length if you manage to get the angles right. As per the foil head, the closeness is much better but it mostly works on very short stubble growth.
With the two blades on either side and the foil mesh feeding short body hair through the vents, at times, it mimics the outcome of a manual razor but it’s not always consistent.
Comfort on Skin
The trimmer head is not the most comfortable tool on the card. It has left my skin burning and irritated, but I reckon that’s the price we have to pay to ensure a complete body grooming job.
Foil head is relatively more comfortable since the cutting actions aren’t happening directly against the skin.
I had no allergic reaction with this particular head, so that’s a good sign. Yet, I’m not using either of these heads for ball trimming because I’m sure it’s going to leave me in agony.
Cutting Efficiency
I don’t think the Ultimate Pro is less efficient than generic or even specialized body groomers. But at certain angles or parts of the body, the efficiency takes a hit.
The main obstacle this trimmer faces is when it chops through dense, coarse and textured body hair.
You’ll need to be very precise, clean the trimmer blade very frequently and add extra glides to generate the expected outcome – even with the burst motor setting.
Versatility
The great thing about the Mangroomer Ultimate Pro is that the device is highly versatile! It’s the perfect tool for back shaving – no doubt about that!
But additionally, it can trim your chest, armpit, shoulder and even the butt area. Up front, pubic hair trimming seems convenient enough.
There’s still a challenge of trimming portions that are up close. Since the extension handle is fixed and not detachable, managing it becomes a hassle as you cannot fold it and keep using it.
Maneuverability
I have mixed feelings about the maneuverability of the Ultimate Pro. It works like a charm in places that are very far from your arm’s reach.
The glides become easier at those distant places and get relatively difficult the closer they are to your arm.
Due to the weight and size, it’s not going to be an easygoing travel companion, and there’s scope of fatigue too. But it performs better than it should with such restrictions – that much I can tell you.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Mangroomer Ultimate Pro is not waterproof, but it’s rinsable. There goes your opportunity of shaving your back under the shower, but at least you can wash the blades.
That wash too should be conducted with the blade head removed from the handle. Meaning, only the trimmer or foil head is rinsable, not the actual handle.
I usually stick to dry cleaning mode using my cleaning brush. It saves me the drying time for the shaver head, although rinsing provides a thorough cleansing.
How I Tested the Mangroomer Ultimate Pro?
There are certain categories for my body groomer limit testing – it begins with close housing inspection, analyzing each feature in real life against the brand’s claim.
Additionally, I take into consideration what the first-hand groomers have stated about the particular device – the Ultimate Pro in this case.
Based on their opinion, I inspect those specific areas with added curiosity. It leads to forming a personal opinion of my own, coming from a more expert perspective.
Cleaning, maintenance, flex neck strength and every other aspect that I disclosed in this Mangroomer review article were hand tested before converting the knowledge into writing.
What I Like
- Foil head offers closer and more comfortable shaves
- Can be a versatile tool for body grooming, back shaving, pubic hair trimming
- Shaver heads can be rinsed for easy cleaning
What Could be Better
- Motor lacks power to trim through dense, textured hair
Who is Mangroomer Ultimate Pro For?
As you can guess, Mangroomer Ultimate Pro is going to be the back shaver of the year for those who are suffering with a hairy back.
Other than that, men looking for a complete body grooming solution with one device might find it highly fascinating, and that might render the price point acceptable.
For short range trims like chest or armpit hair grooming, the large handle does get in the way since it’s not detachable.
Mangroomer Ultimate Pro vs Platinum Pro vs Intellimax Pro: Which One is Better?
Over the years, Mangroomer has upgraded their back shaver models, trying to solve the shortcomings that have been pointed out by the groomers.
On that note, I will be holding three generations of Mangroomer back shavers side by side for a comparative analysis, in the form of Mangroomer Ultimate Pro vs Intellimax Pro vs Platinum Pro.
| Feature | Ultimate Pro | Platinum Pro | Intellimax Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaver Heads | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Trimmer Width | 1.8 Inches | 2.7 Inches | 2.7 Inches |
| Arm Reach | 19 Inches | 19 Inches | 19 Inches |
| Battery Life | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes |
| Charging Port | Generic | Generic | USB Type-C |
| Waterproof | Rinsable | Rinsable | Waterproof |
| Travel Lock | No | No | Yes |
| Motor Speeds | 2 | 2 | 2 |
This assessment is going to help you identify both the similarities and the differences among these three unique back shavers and help your purchase decision!
Similarities
Starting off with the similarities, all three seem to share identical handle design, the same buttons for extending the arm and an angle locking mechanism.
Added to that, the foil shaver head is pretty much the same in terms of closeness and performance. They have two motor speeds that can be boosted by the boost button.
While these are the common factors for all three, the 1.8 inches trimmer blade exists in the arsenal for both the Ultimate and Platinum Pro.
They share a rinsable housing design, a generic charging port and an NiMH battery unit that lasts for 60 minutes in mode 1 and 40 minutes with the boost.
Differences
The Platinum Pro sees an improvement over the Ultimate Pro with its additional, ultra-wide trimmer head that’s 2.7 inches wide.
This has been welcomed enthusiastically by the grooming community. Also, it offers the original blade head as well in the package.
Their shock absorber flex necks seem like the old one but slightly more robust for the Platinum Pro. As per the handle, Platinum Pro’s hexagonal approach offers a little better grip.
Mangroomer Intellimax Pro is their latest instalment that comes with the highest degree of amendments. It doesn’t include the old trimmer head – offering the 2.7 inch trimmer and foil shaver head.
Its flex head is more solid than the predecessors and gives you an improved housing design that’s more ergonomic and waterproof – meaning it’s the only Mangroomer back shaver with shower shaving ability.
Also, the battery unit is a significant improvement with a lithium-ion unit that’s able to run the device for around 80 minutes, it probably boosts the motor power limit a little bit.
Mangroomer has allowed user replacement for the battery and it can be separately purchased for this reason.
Those who are travel enthusiasts, you can now activate the travel lock and recharge the Intellimax Pro through its USB Type-C port.
Verdict: Mangroomer Intellimax Pro is actually the ultimate back shaving solution. It’s equipped with all the latest features and these are upgrades from the lacking of the previous models.
But it’s actually costly, therefore those in budget can settle for the Ultimate Pro – similar features with certain drawbacks.
FAQ
In this section, let me answer some frequently asked questions to let you further insight into the depths of the Ultimate Pro.
Q: How often should I replace the shaving heads on Ultimate Pro?
Ans: While it may depend on your usage, frequent grooming like once every two weeks should beg you to replace the shaving head every 6-12 months. If you use both heads simultaneously, it generally requires a less frequent replacement.
Q: My MANGROOMER isn’t turning on—what should I do?
Ans: If your Mangroomer Ultimate Pro isn’t turning on, try by fully charging the device overnight. Check if the red light is turning on while connected to power. If not, it’s probably your charging adapter or the power outlet that’s preventing recharge. In rare cases, it could be your trimmer’s charging port or a faulty battery unit.
Q: Can Mangroomer Ultimate Pro cause irritation?
Ans: Irritation depends on your skin type, hair growth and the animations you make while shaving your back. In general, there’s very little chance of irritation but that’s not zero. For instance, harsh scrubs on the back with the trimmer head has a possibility of skin redness. Therefore, approach with caution.
Verdict
The Ultimate Pro from Mangroomer has set in motion a patented design and technology to be followed by other brands and improve in their own renditions of back shavers.
I’ve never felt at such ease while removing the distant patches of hair on my back and getting out of the cleaning zone with absolutely zero cuts.
My Mangroomer Ultimate Pro review should help you realize the true potentials and of course, the limitations this tool might come with.
As for the price, I reckon Mangroomer should consider reducing it based on consumer needs instead of running forward into becoming a profit-hungry entity.
| Score | |
| Ergonomics | 4.7 |
| Trimmer Blades | 4.7 |
| Foil Cutters | 4.8 |
| Motor Power | 4.5 |
| Arm Extension | 4.9 |
| Battery Life | 4.5 |
| Back Shaving Score | 4.8 |
| Overall | 4.7 |
| Verdict
Mangroomer Ultimate Pro has a 1.8 inches trimmer head with an additional foil head, both set upon a flex neck. The arm length with the handle is 19 inches in total, the motor has two power modes and the battery lasts for around 40 minutes. It is indeed a solid back shaving solution but a bit overpriced. |
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