I believe that all of you have an understanding of leaf rake, now there are a variety of different types and different materials of leaf rake on the market, more common is metal material and plastic material. Which of these two materials is better? Let's talk about that today.
In terms of weight, compared to plastic, bamboo, and resin rakes, metal rakes with steel tips are usually a little heavier for the same size. And the plastic heads are lighter. In terms of strength and resilience, the plastic head is the least strong, but the teeth are more flexible and resilient than the metal head, which is easier to return to the original shape. In terms of durability, metal rakes are relatively the most durable because they are more resistant to abrasion and scratching and are more suitable for medium to heavy yard work. The plastic rake head does not need to worry about the phenomenon of rust after much water cleaning, and the durability of good plastic will be a little higher. In this way, both of them have their merits. Then we can look at the user groups and usage scenarios for both.
Plastic-tipped rake and metal-tipped rake are virtually identical in shape, with long fan-shaped points or flat points. Plastic rakes are mainly used to clean leaves, such as clearing leaves in some tall grass, and are often called leaf rakes. Metal-headed rakes are mainly used for lawn management, which is more suitable for short grass, so they are often called lawn rakes. This is also the difference between a leaf rake and a lawn rake.
Combined with the above information, metal rakes are durable, high strength, and suitable for lawn use. Plastic rakes, on the other hand, are lightweight, flexible, and resilient, making them ideal for handling fallen leaves in tall grass.