Will Well Matte Heavy Duty Retractable Badge Reels with Carabiner (2 Pack)

Bought the 2-pack and use it daily for work ID and keys in an office and warehouse environment.What I like• All-metal body feels solid and durable• Strong steel wire cord retracts smoothly without snapping• Secure clip and key ring keep everything firmly in placeWhat could be better• A bit heavier than plastic versions• Retracting force may be too strong for lightweight cardsBottom line: A reliable, heavy-duty upgrade from flimsy plastic reels. Perfect for professionals who need secure access all day, but look at lighter models if minimal weight is a priority.

The Will Well 2 Pack Heavy Duty Retractable Badge Reels with a Cheetah print design are an excellent choice for those needing durable ID badge holders. With a strong belt clip and smooth retractable feature, they’re ideal for teachers, medical students, and anyone who frequently uses ID badges. The reels extend easily, making it convenient to swipe cards without removing them from the holder. The stylish cheetah print adds a fun, personal touch while maintaining practicality and functionality. These badge reels are highly rated for their sturdiness and ease of use, making them a great investment for daily use.

I'd like to preface this review with saying that while I rate this product a 4/5, one did have the fiber cord snap within 6 months of purchase. However, I like the product enough that I'm personally willing to not hold that against it.That being said; right up until the fiber cord snapped I really had 0 issues with this product. I specifically bought these because the company provided keyback/badge holder was just ever so slightly not strong enough to hold the weight of my work keys and badge, and the clip on it was constantly becoming loose and falling off of my pocket. It feels nice in the hand, and if the spare one from the box lasts another 6 months or so I'll be pretty pleased with the purchase. They're fairly inexpensive and while I may not buy these specific ones again, I do think it's still a good product.It's hard for me to knock the product when I use my badge at work literally hundreds of times a day to go through tons of doors. I also keep my work keys on this same retractable holder, which I guess could've put some unusual strain on it. For the average person who may only need to use this thing a dozen times a day? I'd imagine it would last a pretty long time. I wish it was a little more robust because I really do like the way it looks. The coating wears off pretty quickly, so I spent some time polishing my spare one to reveal the brass underneath.

I bought mine 3 years ago and it’s still as good as new. I bought it initially because the weight of all the badges and keys I have to hang on it. 3 years later, no sag. As I said it worked well for me.

I have used an earlier iteration of this product and was generally satisfied. This takes the earlier product and appears to have addressed the weaknesses of that product. I am tough on badge holders. I wear jeans most days and usually stuff the badge into my hip pocket. We upgraded our business practices to require employees to always display their badge. For safety reasons it isn't wise for me to wear it around my neck. I clipped it to my shirt pocket or sometimes to my collar but this approach made the badge an impediment to movement. I tried using a company provided retractable badge reel but they only lasted a few months, sometimes less. The cases were made of plastic and the string was made of nylon. Sometimes the case would split but more likely, the string would wear through. The earlier product featured a metal case and a stainless steel string. That product lasted substantially longer.. The typical point of failure was the stainless steel string breaking at the end, causing the badge to fall off. This usually took about four or five months. I'd disassemble the unit and repair it but it would eventually return.This new item addresses these problems. It remains to be seen if the fixes are substantial but right off the bat the overall construction is more substantial feeling. The string is mounted similarly but the tip appears to be more securely mounted to the retaining ball. There is now a rubber stopper which will prevent the strong shock of the retraction. I imagine that will lessen the risk of breaking the string. The plastic clip used to affix the badge holder to the retractor is laced with a fiber which should prevent the tearing I usually experience. I'll follow up on this in a few months but for now, I'm pleased to see the changes and am hopeful they will make an already good product great.

The actually clip is so tight, it is extremely hard to actually clip it onto anything, including a thin jean pocket. It is almost TOO well built. The retractable cable is nice and sturdy, the additional key ring is nice, but if you can't actually clip it onto your person, what is the point?

Strong and they work great.