Side by Side Comparison of: Waterpik vs DELTA FAUCET

I had one of the originals produced by Water Pik many years ago. It lasted for decades. The tooling survives apparently. This does everything I want and the price can't be beat. I gave these away for Christmas last year.

The hose was pretty stiff at first, but after a few days it relaxed. It took me about 5 minutes to install. Love the spray from this thing.

I got this shower head because I needed one that was flexible during my recovery. I have to say that now that I am back good to go I STILL use it. I love the pressure settings and also the fact that it sits so high up it makes it a breeze to rinse the shampoo out of my hair. The tubing is long enough to reach the entire distance of my large tub as well. Don't forget to use the plumbing tape because it is absolutely necessary.

Preface: I switched over from a wall-mounted 2" Moen with no model number, inconsistent water streams, but had good surface area and decent water pressure.This handheld showerhead comes with 5 different modes. The first and second modes force water out of the three jets closest to the center. Apparently one is a powerspray, and the other one is a pulsating massage, but I couldn't tell a difference; they both just forced water out. The third mode is a general spray combined with the second mode forcing water through the center jets. The fourth mode is a general spray (what I use). The fifth mode sends out mists everywhere. The water pressure in general spray mode is good. I've used stronger showerheads before, but this will do the trick. Just leaving my hand in the spray gets it a bit numb. Some people might complain that it's not strong enough, while some people might complain that it's too strong.My 2" Moen sent out water streams that were fanning out, so it covered maybe 12" of surface area. This Waterpik is about 3" in diameter, but in general spray mode, the water stream comes straight out instead of fanning out. So the surface area is only about 3". I tried leaving it between modes 4 and 5 so it gets some general spray, and some misting to cover more surface area. This does the trick, but the water pressure obviously drops. Compared to my Moen, there isn't a single area under the stream where I don't feel water hitting.Also it may not be a coincidence, but I noticed that I had to turn the water temperature to a bit hotter than normal. I installed the Waterpik filter as well, and with it being a handheld showerhead, I think a noticeable amount of heat does escape the tubing, relative to the wall-mounted Moen I had before.The packaging was hard to open, but the Installation was easy.Overall: would buy again, but I wish the spray fanned out more to cover more surface area.

I initially purchased this showerhead because in the latex free world (latex allergy), waterpik is supposed to be the best option.The price was right. The install was rumored to be easy but reviews were back and forth on that. My husband just screwed this showerhead on and turn on the water, NO LEAKS. It was *THAT* simple! No messing with Teflon tape, or adjusting, readjusting. Installation on this was worth the price alone.The showerhead had several options to choose from. The height can be adjusted, which is important to us. My husband is 6'1" and I am 5'1" so having a showerhead that is easily adjustable is vital. In fact that is how I broke the last one, trying to get it to point down far enough for me! Shorties, this showerhead will work for you!I love that you can take it out of the holder and use it as needed. This will come in so handy when I need to wash just my hair, or the kids hair, and when I shave my legs! I just wish the hose was 4-6" longer. It juuuust barely reaches my kiddos when they're in the bath.

Coming from the point-of-view of low expectations, this product over-delivers. Just got the unit a couple of days ago and installation is extremely easy -- in fact, and be careful here -- YOU DON'T NEED ANY TOOLS! This is plastic device and hand tightening (believe it or not) is all you need. I would recommend PLUMBERS TAPE though -- I used it in 3 location, main stem connection (connecting to your pipe), then on both ends of where the cord connects. Not a lot of tape, just a 3/4 to full wrap, no more.Even though I gave this thing 5 stars, one thing to note is that the product details show the unit has "Water Pause" -- that's the letter "I" on the chart. I would think that water pause, is duh, water paused and none coming out, correct? Nope, that is not a feature on this unit. I'm chalking that up to either my stupidity (my daughter said I wasn't stupid, after I said it aloud to myself -- but she's of course, extremely biased). This thing was less than $20 and I am using it at a vacation spot for my mom, so not a big deal -- but that was a feature I liked given the fact that it allows you to put on shaving cream, etc. while water (and specifically hot) is not wasted/spent.On thing to also note is that the filter screws out -- don't pry it or pull it out, it's not clear from the instructions but it's really easy (again, no tool needed) -- but you'll look at it and probably think, "yeah, just pull this gizmo out..." -- no good. Next, to remove the water regulator (if desired and not looking to get arrested) you will need a needle-nose to yank that sucker out. I would never remove it, but I still have the tags on my mattresses and pillows. God forbid.Hope this was helpful.

We bought a second one of these shower heads for another bathroom in our house, we liked it so much! It is a great compromise between the ridiculously expensive models and the cheapo models. I do not have $100 to spend on a shower head, but I do expect to find a unit that doesn't break after two months for less than that. I feel like I have found it with this model.

The issue I've had in the past with the lower-end detachable shower heads was the clip that holds the head into place has been super flimsy and eventually breaks. On the last model, I attempted to super glue the clip back into place the shower head actually came crashing down on my face, giving me a bruise. So, that is why having a quality clip is so important for me. The clip piece on this model is thick, reinforced double layer plastic that is very sturdy and feels like it will last a long time. So if you're looking for a shower head that isn't crazy expensive but that won't crash down and smash your face, I highly recommend this one.

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When I tried this for the first time I was disappointed with the output of water. Inside the end of the handle is where the regulator is located that controls the output of water. I did not remove the complete regulator. I simply removed the small rubber O-ring which was right there and very easy to pick out. ( I included a picture of the O-ring ) This was more than enough to make me completely satisfied with the output of water from my new showerhead.
I like the various settings and I especially like the dribble setting. The dribble setting is as close to a pause feature you can get without adding an extra valve to the shower arm. It works great for saving water without changing the temperature of the water when switching back and forth.
I also like the extra height that is obtained from the way this is mounted.
Don't get too hung up on the reviews about the hose not being flexible. I almost did. It is a standard plastic hose that comes with all ordinary shower heads. I ran hot water through it then manually straightened some of the bends from shipping and let it hang for a while. Then when I hung it up I readjusted the hose on both ends so it lays against the wall and sprays in the right direction and it hasn't been a problem since. It softens up when you shower so when you remove it to use it bends like any other plastic hose and hangs back up the way it is supposed to. If you want a steel flexible hose you will have to purchase that separately or pay a much larger price for a showerhead that comes with one.
For the price this is a great shower head with a 6' hose.

UPDATE: My sprayer is almost 2 years old. It still sprays great with no clogs however I'm going to replace it with the exact same sprayer merely as a preventative in case there is any kind of bacteria or fungus building up in the head. I have no proof of such build up but I am getting frequent ear infections and I don't know the cause.
UPDATE: 16 months later. I still like this shower sprayer. Works as well as it did the first day.
I'm reviewing the Delta 75700WH Seven-Spray Hand Shower, White.
For years I've used Waterpik hand held shower massage devices. Eventually the minerals deposits clog up the head and its a pain to unclog the head. The positive reviews on this Delta shower head convinced me to switch to Delta. I'm glad I did.
The head on the Delta is smaller and lighter weight than the Waterpik. And its better balanced. The Delta has many water flow options most of which I don't care about. But it has one setting (2nd from the end) where the water gushes out stronger than my waterpik did. I really like this setting for rinsing, especially my thick hair. In between rinsing, to save water, I just lower the pressure on my shower faucet lever but keep it on just enough so the water doesn't lose its warm temperature. I never need to change the setting on the head. I leave it on 'gush mode' (my term) all the time.
The hose is plenty long. Almost too long but I got used to it. I will be happy if this head goes for a few years before getting clogged. I like to change my shower head every few years in order to minimize the chance of fungus or crud water sitting inside the head from getting in my ears.
At under $25 including shipping, I give it 5 stars.

The price really attracted me to this shower head. I just moved into a new apartment and the shower head is an abysmal chunk of metal. I was delighted to find so many inexpensive units on Amazon.For those who don't have the time for my video, here's a quick balance sheet.Pros:InexpensiveExcellent connections (quality washers)Multiple settingsDurable and good looking finishEasily accessible flow regulator.Cons:Feels 'cheap' (Clearly plastic head unit, base, and hose)The 'drizzle' setting is pretty worthless. Hardly any water drops out.Don't forget to pickup some plumbers tape(Lasco 11-1032 1/2-Inch by 260-Inch Double Density Teflon Tape, White) if you don't have any. It will reduce the risk of leaks.Convinced? If you choose to buy, please use the Amazon short link here. Thank you! http://amzn.to/1WPb14yUpdate 8/24/2015: Still running strong and looks great!

It's a spa-like experience without the price. I highly recommend purchasing this easy to install, multiple pulse, shower head. It made my drippy, drip shower into something I never thought would be possible.

I like it, but the spray pattern needs to be a bit broader and fuller (particularly in the center of the nozzle).

Good, strong jets when using the regular shower setting. The massage jets for some reason aren't as powerful. Still a great value for a strong showerhead.

Very pleased with this product. At first the hose was so stiff it was hard to control. It gradually becoming more flexible with use.

This was purchased to replace a Waterpik shower head that came with the house. The old shower head would fall if the shower was turned off due to the holder losing it's grip. It was easy to install and worked right out of the box only needing to be hand tightened. There is no leaking (unlike the old one that leaked from the pipe) and the spray is almost as powerful as the spray from the old one after we removed the regulator. I'm on the fence about removing the regulator from this one as it really is not necessary but I do love a strong shower spray. I would recommend this shower head.

Installation was a breeze and plumbing usually gives me fits. The sprayer was exactly what I was looking to gain-wide spray with power. I mean power that doesn't make you feel like you're getting pelted. This one was just right even though that may have more to do with how much pressure you have in your bathroom. I will be purchasing another for my granddaughters room.

I like the 5 different settings on the shower head. The water does come out pretty strong, but I guess it depends on your water pressure. My previous shower head (the cheap one that comes in normal rental studios) was pretty weak. I changed it to this one and the water pressure is much stronger and I didn't make any changes to water pressure... I'm a girl and live alone and don't know how to do that, anyway! My maintenance guy installed it for me since the other showerhead was practically glued on, not just screwed on like normal shower heads.The hose part is not that great. I have a shower caddy that hangs from the shower head and this hose is kind of in the way, so I have the hose and showerhead tilted sideways so it doesn't get in the way of the shower cady. Also, the hose is really lightweight. When I opened the package, the hose was wrapped and bound to fit in the packaging so whatever bends it had from that... well,the bends are still there. I thought that over time it would straighten out, but I think the hose is made of cheap plastic, it's really light weight. It's not a huge deal for me, but I'm sure it would bug some other people.It's one of the cheaper priced shower heads out there, and it's a good shower head.Overall, it's a decent product. The hose doesn't leak. The shower head part doesn't leak. There are no problems or issues that I've had with this other than the hose that has the bends in it and won't go away.

I really like this shower wand. My husband and I rent a house and when the metal hose of the shower wand that was already there rusted, broke, and punctured the tubing we ran out to target to get a replacement. It was a waterpik model and was also nice but soooo lightweight! Way too lightweight for the pressure of the spray, i.e. you can't set it down because it will spray itself up and over. Considering I use the wand mainly to wash our dogs in the tub that was a big problem, and so we bought this one. I'm so glad we did. Out of the package it took between 10 and 15 minutes to install and was up and running in no time. The weight is perfect, not light enough to flip around but not too heavy that it fatigues your hand when trying to clean up the pups. It lost one star because even though it has 7 settings there isn't a good massage one like the previous ones we had (our older dog is 10y/o and has arthritis and it's the one part about the bath that she really likes!). It has what I call a "karate chop" setting because that's the best analogy i've come up with to describe the quick strong spurts but it just doesn't quite work the same as a traditional massage setting. All of the other settings however are great, the spray is strong enough to get the soap out of super thick hair (or fur!) quickly and isn't so powerful that it stings. Overall I'd highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a dependable shower wand that is easy to install and lasts.

PROS: Easy to install, dependable, good weight, good water pressure/flow, great quality for the price
CONS: No real massage setting for old joints or sore muscles

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As a removable shower head this will do the job. It's got enough settings to not overpower you or if you need a trickle of water it has that option too. I knocked off a star b/c the cable itself is a cheap joke. It can bend and hold shape, but it retains that shape. Every time you move it a certain way after adjusting it, it will bang off your shower wall. It gets annoying after awhile and that and the plastic connector both appear very cheap. I haven't had a problem with the plastic connector yet, but it did screw in easily and securely from the get go so hopefully that holds up.

The shower head as a whole will work and offer enough different settings to work. I was hoping the hardest setting (most powerful) would be indeed powerful but it was just a normal pressure. Other than that I've got no complaints and am happy to have a removable shower head at a fair price with various settings.

This is an excellent showerhead, however keep in mind that the smallest bit of any particle that gets stuck in the internal filter will severely decrease pressure. Here's what happened:

We installed it and it worked great for a week until my wife heard a loud thud and it lost a ton of pressure. I ended up taking it apart and there was a tiny piece (and I mean tiny) of black rubber (from another part of the grommet/bushing?) in the filter/strainer. I cleaned it out and it worked better but not great. I had to open it back up and get some tiny tiny pieces of the white faucet tape (not sure of it's technical name) out of the strainer/filter as well to get it back to normal.

The shower head itself is pretty great. The different flow settings are fine. I usually just use the same setting every time.

The hose is a bit stiff. The plastic/metalish combo isn't as nice as the purely metal hoses.

For the price I highly recommend.

I bought this because I needed a large enough spray pattern to rinse my longer curly hair, but I also needed a true water saver function built into the shower head as well (we have a very shallow well). The water saver on this comes as close to a true pause as I have been able to find in the modern shower heads available in this price range. The water can be almost stopped completely with just a small trickle of water still coming out. The water pressure is just slightly less than my older Speakman shower head, but I find it to be fine depending on what water patter I choose. I also wanted the satin nickel finish, so I was happy to see this become available in this particular shower head. I am very pleased with my purchase, and I ended up purchasing a second one for the guest bath, which my mom then loved using as well.

It doesn't do much for increasing pressure but it gets the job done.

The spray is good pressure but is not wide enough. Spray area barely expands beyond the radius of the shower head. May return.

Very easy to install and you do not need plumbers tape. A bit disappointed in this. There's 4 modes, not 5. I have low water pressure and bought this specifically to increase flow, as advertised. It's a modicum more but even in massage mode, feels too soft. You get what u pay for, but I'll keep it now that it's installed. Nicely designed and sturdy, no leaks at all. Hose is 5 feet long. I'm tall and could use another foot.

I don't know why these companies insist on putting the other silly modes on these things. The various massage modes are just combinations of the main sprayer and are largely ineffective at anything. The mist mode actually produces mist but the mist cools off very quick and is not all that pleasant. The hose it comes with is plastic, smells funny and likes to stick out at odd angles. I never installed it, I'm using my older metal hose instead.The primary shower function however is pretty decent. I didn't expect great things from this shower head so I was neither impressed nor disappointed. I recommend it.

Overall is ok, The Massage setting are ok, but not that great because of the lack of enough water pressure. the picture is deceiving because is not angled at 90 degrees and the rubber part is not blue but grey. The stream of water is plenty but the pressure itself is not weak but is not strong either like the old one I had. Although there is plenty of water flowing out, the reason it comes out with little pressure is because it has too many holes. The manufacturer should make the holes smaller so the water comes out stronger. I did not use the enclosed hose because I bought a longer one that matches the color of the shower head, so no issues of water restrictions as others pointed out.

My review compares this hand held shower to two previously owned Waterpik hand held showers that lasted over ten years apiece.Pros: (1) According to the instructions, no pipe tape (teflon or otherwise) is required. I installed unit without tape using my hands only. No connection leaks. (2) This hand held shower head situates itself higher than previous units because the part that inserts into the holder is at the base/bottom rather than the neck of the hand held unit. If you're over 6' tall, the extra few inches of height helps a lot. (3) The main shower setting, "full body spray," provides a great shower. (4) The "misting spray" setting is good for humidifying your apartment.Cons: (1) Previous chords were six feet, not five. The shorter chord makes this unit less effective for foot and toe scrubbing. (2) Basically there is no message flow. Water flow is weaker than previous models, with or without the flow regulator. (3) Because the holder and the base are both circular rather than oval, the hand held shower head twists in the holder. Seems like a serious design error to me. (4) The entire unit is plastic and feels light. Previous units had some metal parts, felt heavier, and engendered more confidence as to durability. But time will tell.Sorry I couldn't give a higher rating to a previously superior USA product.

Average shower head...the "Seven-Spray" feature has a lever that has no positions indicated...it is a continuous movement lever without defined stops. It blends several different patterns of spray that results in a "gentle rain shower" to a "pressure washer". I don't know what they mean by a "champagne spray" because I didn't get no champagne with mine! If you're expecting a pulsing spray, you will be disappointed...there is none. I don't know where the "massage" comes from unless the manufacturer is counting the higher pressure from the narrow beam spray (pressure washer) as a "massage". I could feel a pulse from my old one without putting it on "jet" spray.
I'm not using the "shower arm mount" because it is plastic...I have a metal wall mount one that has lasted for several shower head replacements. Likewise, I am not using the hose because it is not long enough...a 6 foot hose isn't long enough to run out the window and shower nude in the moonlight. Guess that would be called the "shower moon"?

Well, the good news is that it's a whole lot better than the horrible WaterPik showerhead it was replacing (which felt like I was getting spit on in the shower; it was almost impossible to rinse my hair). For one thing, the adjustable tilt is far better, it's very smooth and easy to adjust. It also has 2.5 gpm, which is more powerful than the WaterPik's puny 2.0gpm, and I took out the flow restrictor or filter in the handle as well, which helped a little more. The spray patterns are a bit better, too, and I can actually rinse my hair now. I only gave 3 stars because the spray patterns are still not optimal (the full spray is very narrow, and two of the pattern positions are indistinguishable from one another), but it's not bad. It's just unfortunate that it's so difficult to get an unrestricted showerhead that just sprays water at the pressure it comes from the tap.

I just received and used this shower today. It's O.K., but really needs to be upgraded by company. I'd rather pay $30 for a cheap shower that works, than $23 for a shower that, yeah gives you the ability to shower, but is a pain.
Cons:
1) The ball joint will not move, so instead of the shower hitting the middle of my tub, it's hitting the far end. The nut that screws it to the, hose, and the nut that screws it to the pipe on the wall both go in the same direction, so if you try to move the ball joint, the shower starts screwing off the pipe. I tried to leave the ball joint nut loose before I screwed it onto the pipe, but it leaked. I tried again, but the weight of the head just turned it sideways. First, they could just use a better attachment assembly -- one that is metal, preferably so you could use wrench to tighten everything -- and second, they should at least have them turn in different directions, so when you try to move the shower head in a different direction, you don' start unscrewing the whole thing from the pipe in the wall.
Perhaps if you get one of those extension pipes that bend in the middle that they use for rainfall showerheads, you might be able to position this showerhead correctly, and it might even make a really nice improvement.

1a) If you have a shower pipe that is at a regular, or even height, this showerhead, once installed, is pretty high. It wouldn't be so bad if you could position the head downward, but, of course, the ball joint doesn't work. If you have a shower pipe that is a little low, then this is great, because it will position the head height just right.

2) It has 7 settings, which is good, but not all of them click in, so you have to king of guess where the setting is. This could be fixed if the little clicky disk that is between the spraying part and the base of the showerhead itself was of better quality.
There is no home fix for this.

3) The hose is really cheap, and is VERY stiff, though I believe it will relax in time. Still cheap.
You could probably buy a better hose.

I didn't take out the water restrictor yet, and the shower strength on 4 out of the 7 settings was still decent -- not great, but it didn't take forever to get the shampoo out of my hair either.
A personal choice -- the pulse setting gets real old real fast.

I called Delta, and they were very helpful. They're sending me out a new piece to attach it to the pipe. I don't think it will be any different, but I thought it was good customer service. They asked me several times if I wanted to send it back to them for replacement, but I didn't think it would change anything. Again good business. I told them that they should actually make a slightly better product (only slightly better, I don't expect a $1,000 showerhead for the price) , but they're not going to change anything. They didn't come out and say that, but they're not gonna.

Bottom line: It's not great, but it's not terrible for the price. I've been reading A LOT of reviews for different showerheads, and I've come to the conclusion that if you want a really good shower, you need to make Frankenshowerhead. Get good connectors, hoses,etc. a la carte, and assemble everything yourself. Despite the cons, I think that this showerhead itself is better than some of the expensive ones out there.

We have a small shower space - big enough to bend down to pick up things that fall to the floor, but not much bigger.

This is the third or fourth hand shower we've had, but this is the first one with this particular problem, which is:

It doesn't angle down very far, so a lot of the spray is directed towards the opposite wall of the shower, instead of most of it pointing down (which is what "shower" basically means, right?)

It seems like the problem is due to a combination of a relatively long handle, a shallow head angle, and limited ability to swivel at the ball-joint.

In other respects it's perfectly good - lots of different spray patterns to choose from, seemingly well made, and the white plastic is a bit matte-surfaced instead of slippery.

P.S. We ordered the white model, but the hose was chrome - doesn't match the photo. No biggie but keep that in mind.

ONE YEAR UPDATE:

The swivel joint at the top has become more loose, so the shower head often won't stay pointed where you want it to. I tried to tighten it but I couldn't improve it.

I have a combination showerhead with removable wand that started leaking, it was awesome as it could spray out of one, the other, or both, and it had a good flow rate. IT was perfect for me.

The Delta was purchased as a replacement and It is a dissappointment.

1. It's made entirely of plastic. Even the metal looking hose. If they wanted to use a non metal hose they should have used the garden hose type of flexible plastic you see for kitchen sink sprayers. Instead they went with a spiral plastic monstrosity that is too stiff to bend and just screams cheap.

2. The flow rate is much lower. My other showerhead is 2.5 gpm and it absolutely blasts dirt off you. This thing even on it's highest flow setting is too gentle and it takes me longer to shower. Plus the pattern isn't as broad so I have to move around a lot to get good coverage.

3. The head sits in a holder and that holder does not swivel very far and requires a lot of pressure. Sometimes it's nice to stand there and move the showerhead to different angles for a fast shower instead of doing the 'shower dance'. If you're over 6 feet you know what I"m talking about. This one doesn't adjust nearly as much and it mostly sprays down at a nearly vertical angle. I prefer the slightly shorter and more diagonal stream of my other sprayhead.

It came in a finger slicing blister pack that will likely make it hard to return so I will probably just move it to the guest bathroom and swap shower heads. A dissappointment.

The hand held feature of this shower head is great but I definitely would not call it a massager. By any stretch.

I purchased this 4 1/2 years ago and needed an additional one so purchased it again. The quality has sure gone downhill since the first purchase it shouldn't even be called by the same name. Very disappointed.

When you turn off the shower, water backs up through the fittings (no matter how tight) and sprays on the wall. I bought two of these, and both of them to it. Save your money.

so I just got this product today install is pretty easy however I have to say I'm a little disappointed in the sprayer functions leaving on the jet setting there's hardly any power behind it it's almost as if you stick your thumb over the garden hose there seems to really only be one good setting on the shower head and that's the regular shower

The suction holder doesn't work of course,(no one expects it to), but the problem I had was the misleading "chrome" terminology in the description as it implies metal. Plastic head makes sense but very thin plastic fittings? If you tighten them by hand, they drip, use pliers, they crack. Both holders fit the hose, not the head so the thing wobbles all over and no matter how you place it, no firm control of blast.

When I installed this the flow regulator was so aggressive that the trickle of water was unacceptable. After removing the flow regulator I was back to the good water pressure I expected. However, the first time I tried to adjust the spray with the water running the head came apart. Apparently the shower head is constructed so poorly that it can only handle about half the pressure my shower puts out. This is the first time I've ever had a problem with a shower head or any other plumbing fixture so my water pressure, while good, is not beyond normal ranges. Also the hose is just barely long enough for my shower where the head is mounted about six feet from the shower floor.

The hose is literally stiffer than my garden hose, which makes it protrude into the shower so I'm always bumping into it as I wash.

The holder has cavities underneath from a cheap injection-molding process, which are impossible to clean without undoing the plumbing, so things will grow in there.

The shower head itself has grooves around the back where the gray plastic portion is inset, which again are difficult to clean.

All that being said, it sprays water well enough, and installation was easy enough. I'm gonna see if I can fill the holes with epoxy and get a better hose, but at some point it's just throwing good money after bad and I should just get one that doesn't suck in the first place. That's sad, because it's replacing an older Delta which suffered none of these problems (though the plastic body eventually cracked after thirtysome years).

There really aren't any massage settings on this unit. It's essentially got a spray and a stream that will combine in various ways, but there's no alternating/pounding massage like I've had with other shower nozzles. It's hardest spray is also pretty weak when compared with past nozzles; I assume it's a water-saving feature, but I feel I have to shower longer to get the soap and shampoo/conditioner off. In addition, the 6 foot cord means the head has to rest on the floor of the shower if I don't hang it back up. (I've got a bad left knee and have to sit on a shower stool, so that's an issue for me.) I'll keep it for awhile, but will replace it sooner rather than later.

Based upon other reviews, I hoped this would have good water spray force. Even with the flow reducer removed, it was mediocre. Even drilling a larger bore into the handle, it was mediocre. I have used Kohler hand sprays in the past that gave 2-3x more pressure. I went to Home Depot and purchased a couple of the mid range Glacier hand sets, removed the reducer, and had much better results, roughly twice as strong. My wife has a bad neck and likes the water force. the 2 Delta 75700 hand sprays went into the trash.

I am reviewing the hose only. Opened the package and handled the hose and it is stiff and will not work in the shower. The hand held shower head must be easy to handle and point. The stiff hose will be in the way and knock off bottles and the shower curtain. The hose will not follow the head. This is a discard waiting to happen. The material is plastic and I am ok with it and the finish is good.

I wanted to like this shower head, I really did. Setup was a breeze, and there were absolutely no leaks (using sealant tape). But the thing I can not get over is is the fact that the hose is not flexible like they claim. It sticks straight out into the shower and I could not get it to go down no matter what I tried. The shower head itself was great, but the hose needs some work. Maybe i just got a defect, but i will be returning and getting another 2.0 GPM Niagara instead (highly recommended!)

I wish this product had better power. We have great water pressure and had to purchase a new hand held as the holder broke on our last shower head.While it says massage...there is no massage. I took out water restrictor and this did not help the water force. It took me a lot longer to rinse out shampoo and conditioner.

Upon installing this water went everywhere. Now we have to package it back up and send it back. Given how hard it was to get out of the package it will be a hard to package it back up to send back.

Showerhead greatHose failedThe hose is stiff and it cannot handle good water pressure. It works for about a minute and the the water blows out of the connection at the joint that attaches to your plumbing. I checked the washer, the correct end of the hose, still fails.Returned and ordered just the showerhead version.

This is the weakest shower massage I have ever owned. Visually it is great. I am sure people will need it for more than that. Will never buy another Waterpik.

I was shocked that this shower head leaked, given the glowing reviews by other Amazon.com customers. The shower head installed within seconds, but water leaked near the top of the head, near where the spray control dial. I called Waterpik to see if they could offer a solution, but they just suggested I return the item for a refund. The item itself didn't look like very good quality The head feels like plastic, not metal, and the hose itself was so stiff, it wouldn't lay flat against my shower wall. I'll be looking for another shower head tonight!

Over the years, we've bought several of these from Amazon; loyal to this reliable product. The Brushed Nickel version of the Waterpik TRS-553 Elements 5-Mode handheld shower head provided versatility, from a gentle shower to a focused, high-pressure/pulsating massage. We found the range of choice helpful in coping with injury. The 5 settings delivered up to 30% more intensity with its OptiFLOW technology. Note: After exercise, using an intense blast with the massage setting & cold water on the injured area really minimizes pain and swelling more effectively than office visits to physical therapy for electric pulse treatments. The shower head also withstood our extremely hard water well, and required replacement only every so often.NOW, we just got the Chrome model, and even after removing the "water-saving" devise, we have only a trickle of water coming through. There is a new design with another "filter" in the hose element that we can't remove. The water-flow is weak, and the "massage" is a joke. I'm afraid the prior Brushed Nickel version will now have the same problem. I can't recommend this formerly superb product any longer!

Both ends of the cheap hose leaked .The plastic fittings on the ends are as cheap of hardware as i have ever seen on any product .One end split when tightening. I went and bought a $15 stainless hose and put on it.As far as the head itself it is fine .i would not recommend this product as there are many just as cheap with better hardware .I say that from experience as i work in maintenance at a large resort and replace these on a regular basis.

I'm not sure if I received a defective product or my hard water killed this thing, or maybe I'm just a little more picky about my shower than all of these other reviewers. What I am sure of is that I have no idea how the shower head I had is the same one that has over 800 five star reviews.
I love taking showers, but for the two weeks I had this shower head, I absolutely dreaded getting into the shower. The water pressure was as weak as a bad public drinking fountain. I even tried soaking it in vinegar and water for hours, thinking there was some sort of mineral clog, and it made no difference. I'm a petite 5'1" female, and even on the widest spray setting, the water spray only covered the top of my head and not my full body. The hose it comes with is awkwardly long and stiff so it sticks out from the wall. And for some reason, my water wouldn't get as hot as it would in every other faucet in my house. (I got a new shower head and the water gets hot again so it wasn't some weird plumbing issue)
I used this as an overhead shower with the provided mount it comes with. Maybe it'd be usable strictly as a handheld shower, but if you're looking at this for the only shower head you'll have, do yourself a favor and spend a little more on a better fixture.

I put this together, no problem even with my arthritic hands. However, the connection between the hose and the showerhead crumbled in my hands. Did I mention they are weak and arthritic -- so it was not strength that made the cheap plastic connection fail. Very disappointed. Still no shower. Do not buy.

This shower head was bought to replace a 15 year old one
The old one was working okay I just thought that maybe it was time to relace it with a new one
It had a crack in the washer of the holder which was now leaking water
The holder also did not always keep the shower head from falling down
Maybe I should have just tried to get another holder
I guess the saying "they don't build them like they used to" definately holds true in this case
The new one is cheap plastic and does not offer a good massage feature
The fact that this is supposed to give "7" different spray modes is really inaccurate
I don't find much of a difference between them
3 or 4 usable modes is more like it
Some people may find the extra long hose to be great but it is a too long tome
Just preference
It is however way too stiff
I hope this information is helpful
I hope it will loosen up in time

Experienced DIY'er. Easier to install than to open packaging. Every part of this unit is plastic except for washers and water jets, however, "jets" is a misnomer. With water turned on full force there were no leaks but only a trickle of water came out of the shower head at each and every position of the dial except for the Pause selection where none came out at all. No obstructions could be seen and a return to old Speakman shower head resulted in an excellent strong stream. Possibly the flow restrictor is too restrictive but the Speakman has a similar restrictor and an excellent flow. Unfortunate piece of Chinese manufactured junk from a generally reliable US company. Too bad, I was really hopeful for this product.

Might just be a personal preference but handle of unit felt awkward in hand and hose while long was quite stiff. Removing and placing hand held wand in holder on shower arm may be problematic for children or short adults as it fits on top of holder rather than cradled in it like some. Also if you can't get it tight enough in proper position it may twist off line a bit.