I've been told that Vertex's 1/2 HP spinner has two speeds and is substantially more expensive than the 1/3 HP model.  That is not what shows on their website.  They show a 1/3 HP and a 1/2 HP, both with one speed and only  a $20 price difference.  I can call them and ask, of course, but I still want to see what everyone here knows about it.  I'm also interested in any opinions people have about their Vertex spinners.

Thanks,
Shiv

I also hear a rumor from a usually well-informed source that the Innovative company might be about to go under.
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Edited on 7/11/2003 1:56 PM

I have the 1/3 hp vertex. I have found no problem with the single speed. I have tried to apply more pressure then necessary to stop the ball, which I couldn't. With the slower spinner speed though, it does take a few extra minutes to achieve a high polish finish. Worth the extra minutes versus no wobble though. If I were to purchase another spinner, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Vertex. Hope this helps......
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Maybe the two speeds are on and off?  
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I have the 1/2 HP model in my pro shop and I must say I have been more than impressed with it's performance. It replaced a rather pricey Jayhawk spinner and has gone above and beyond what the Jayhawk was capable of.

Yes it is true, there is only 1 speed but I have had absolutely no problem getting a nice gloss polish on anything I wanted. The 2 keys to doing it as I have found is to use a product such as Tracks Clean N Sheen to remove any residual sanding marks before applying the polish and 2, have several different styles of cloths sitting there to use.

Using this method I have virtually eliminated my need for a dozen different polish compounds. About all I use anymore is:

Storm Diamond Gloss
Storm X-tra Shine
Storm Xtras stages 1,2,3
Track Clean N Sheen
Black Magic Rejuvenator (orange label)
Black Magic Polish (black label)

Applicators:
Soft white sponges, yellow coarse sponges, car wax applicator pads, red shop towles, diaper cloth and flannel cloths

I do have the majority of a Squeeky Clean kit left sitting in the cabinet but my guess is that it's probably rock hard by now.

The Vertex is well worth the money. And it has been said many times here.... NO WOBBLE!!!! I had an X Factor with 4 oz top weight on the thing with the disk at 45* tilt and it still did not wobble much at all even with all of that imbalance.
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
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www.dougsproshop.net
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This is slightly off topic.

If there is only 1 drive, then the only way it'll have 2 speed is from the motor.
If the motor nameplate states only 1 RPM (usually 1725)then you only have 1 speed. Otherwise it'll state 2 RPM. which can be through connection or by a switch.






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