If you like the idea of having the newest, cool-looking gadgets, keep reading. If you’ve ever painted anything, you’ll probably agree that any device that promises to make painting easier is an attention getter. So, if you like innovation and think painting can be both figuratively and literally a pain, you might be ready for something as different as the galaxG ErgoMaster Pro. Since it is indeed so different, this handle unsurprisingly has a few patents pending on its design.

The ErgoMaster Pro is an adjustable handle that, as the name indicates, brings ergonomics into the equation. Since painting involves a lot of repetitive motion, proper ergonomics makes sense. The pistol grip portion flexes to fit different size hands and the overall shape positions the weight of the brush on top of your hand and arm. It also means you aren’t constantly bending your wrist. GalaxG states this reduces strain and fatigue, which seems reasonable and makes sense. The handle is, as described, an adjustable design, but it’s really make to be flexible enough to custom fit to your hand once and is not suitable for repeatable refitting. The grip material is described as being extremely comfortable and easy on the hand and fingers.

The handle includes a holster that will snap into the top of most ladders and two different Brush-Lock cartridges–one pair for smaller brushes and one pair for larger brushes. The grip portion is described to fit a hand at rest, so fingers will be strained less as well.

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