ARO Orbit PRO™ | アルミニウム製スパイログラフィック・エスプレッソ分布ツール

Looks great, is machined nicely, feels good to use. Distributes the coffee perfectly. The howto guide is also helpful. The only downside is that there is a little play on the 58mm portafilter when resting on top, so it moves a little bit when spinning. Also it can fall the portafilter when pushing too hard.

Silicone gears are perfect. Very well made tool, a pleasure to use. Highly recommended :)

I have already tested several WDT tools over a longer period of time. The ARO Orbit pro is by far the best of all, even the slightly higher price was worth it. i can only recommend buying it.

First i will talk about the manufacturing quality that you will feel the first time you hold the piece. It is easy to install and the calibration method. In the end, all you need is about ten turns to get the most delicious cup of espresso
Wait Don't forget to buy some extra needles. This tool has become essential from the first cup you taste.
Thank you very recommended

I like it because it has the same performance and cheaper price than other products
I hope you make a lot of good products

Robot Brass Orbit Pro rattles and makes janky noises, arrived with the wrong ring, and the right one took weeks to get and binds. Not worth the premium. Never again.

I like the Orbit Pro Aluminium and at first sight, the price seems to be adequate in comparison to similar products from other suppliers. But the delivery took more than 2 weeks (ARO promised 2-4 working days, at least this is, what the website suggests.
Above all I had to pay 39,71 Euro to customs to receive the item.
That was definitely the last order from my side, you should sincerely review your logistics concept.

Only been using a few days but device seems well made and effective.
I chose version with magnets. It clamps to the basket very well. However detaching requires a bit of a ‘yank’ and can then leave some holes in the coffee bed if not careful.
I would probably have chosen without magnets if had known this.
If the magnets were less powerful it may have been just right.
Another point is a bit esoteric, which is that the device has an impressive spirographic movement but when in use the movement is barely visible. A small led inside could perhaps light up the action!
I agree with some who have said a dimple to locate a finger when turning would make sense.
Figures for the number of turns necessary are provided and helpful (as are spare needles) but no mention of reversing the direction of turning in creating a better or worse distribution or stressing the device…

Made my first cup with this and it immidiately stopped channeling its my new favorite tool

Should've ordered this a long time ago!!!

Great equipment, solid design, great manufacturing and excellent workflow.

i have tried many wdt outhere and sofar this is what i am settle with, why? the work flow, the spin, the looks, and the material. not only this is a very well design the support given by the company is top notch!. thank you ARO and thanks Nate

I use a 55mm flat burr espresso grinder with a bottomless portafilter. I have constantly fought channeling due to clumping. I tried a manual WDT tool with unpredictable results - sometimes no channeling, other times, channeling. I thought it may be it my poor technique. I read about mechanical WDT tools like the ARO and wanted to try that.

So far, I notice a slight improvement in channeling over the manual tool. I still experience channeling, but less frequently. I'm trying different rotation speeds, and directions to improve performance. Nothing to report to date.

Another note, the "tines" are very fragile and do not easily line up to fit in the portafilter, making the device a little finicky to use and prone to bend tines.

As to build quality, I think its exceptional. The gears run smoothly and the device itself looks great. With the exception of the issue with the tines, the build is five stars.

So, at this point, I would have to say that the slight improvement in extraction quality over manual WDT, does not justify the increased cost. I will continue to use the ARO and learn the "secret sauce" to better extractions.

This works great, but beyond that, it is a pleasure to use such a precise tool on a daily basis.

I‘ve ordered the aluminum one and I am very happy with this product.
Distribution is very even and makes no mess like with an ordinary WDT.

I got the aluminum geared version- very smooth operation. I can tell my shots are pulling more consistently as well. Even were they not, its super fun to use!

There aren’t many options like this for the 54mm that we have. I do wish there was a sleeve/guide for the needles, but other models with that feature is twice the price and quite frankly not worth it. This fluffs the grind just fine. I immediately realized I was manually doing a poor job at it.

I am very happy with this distribution tool! It was very easy to set up and adjust for my portafilter and does a great job with distribution. It has solved my channeling issues and has noticably improved my espresso.

I love how well my grinds are distributed in my portafilter after a few quick spins. I got the all aluminum model and the machining is precise and smooth. Definitely high quality materials and manufacturing. A few minor improvements for me would be stronger magnets on the base of the ARO, a knob of sorts to facilitate easier spinning, and last would be some sort of outer sleeve that slides down below the needles to make aligning on the portafilter easier and the sleeve slides up as you set it on the portafilter and the needles drop down. It’s very easy to inadvertently pinch one of the needles while seating it on the portafilter. Even with these “flaws” I am very happy with my purchase an have easily put it in my workflow

I know that this was a splurge gift for myself, but I was expecting better quality. the part you hold to turn is still made it plastic. defeats the purpose of aluminum. and it doesn't fit snugly with my 58mm portafiltrr so it's a 2 handed operation to keep it still

Amazing little device. Pretty much instantly made my shots way more consistent and got rid of channelling, even on trickier light roasts. Best bit is that it's fun to use! I'm actually amazed I didn't buy it sooner. Got the all aluminium version, it's very well made and the quality is high. Packaging was great too. Make sure you use it with a good quality basket.

Got the black and brass. It's nice to look at, fun to use, does a great job with my coffee grounds, and It's solidly built.

This is my second ARO Spirographic distribution tool. The first one went to our new home, and I needed one in both locations. I love this thing. Beautifully made, and pleasing to use. Love it.

Good delivery times considering shipping was from US to UK, and the tool feels really well made (I went for the Aluminium gears); very heavy duty yet the gears spin with great ease. The best part is that it's just very fun to use! Only used for 3 shots so far so can't comment on how it affects the coffee itself, but it should make things at least more consistent.

Excellent!!

What a fun tool. It works very well to distribute and unclump the coffee grounds, making a perfect puck every single time. The height adjustment is a good addition and makes it much more useable than competitive products. It is also very reasonably priced, feels great and sturdy. A must have in my opinion!

I do like this unit compared to other wdt tools. Makes a very even distribution. I have the Lelit Bianca 58mm portafilter. Unfortunately the ARO it just a TINY bit loose and wiggles around a bit when using. But 99 times out of 100 I get a even distribution and no channeling as long as I'm holding it steady.
I also have the 54mm for the brevell. This fits perfectly.