OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk

by OXO

Product Features

• 11-inch whisk with balloon shape and comfortable teardrop handle
• Sturdy stainless-steel wires seal tightly into base for durability
• Handle moves freely in hand when mixing, or holds tight for heavy sauces
• Wire ends seal tightly in handle to prevent food buildup
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 2.6 x 1.1 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004OCNS
• Item model number: 74291
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,237 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #2 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Cooking Utensils > Whisks

Product Description

Whisk away your negative thoughts, and prepare the perfect ingredients and eggs with OXO's Good Grips balloon whisk. The whisk is made of stainless steel. which is ideal due to its durability and resistive properties, and the wires are perfectly shaped to provide maximum aeration. The black handle is soft to the touch, and significantly reduces strain on your hands.

OXO was founded on the philosophy of Universal Design, which is the concept of designing products that are easy to use for the largest possible spectrum of users. In the case of OXO, it means designing products for young and old, male and female, left- and right- handed and many with special needs. These ergonomically- designed, trans-generational tools set a new standard for the industry and raised the bar of consumer expectation for comfort and performance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well-designed whisk for multi applications, January 22, 2003

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A. Ryan "Merribelle" (Westminster, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk (Kitchen)

When shopping for a whisk last year I was tempted to get a somewhat cheaper one, until my husband pointed out that this one was particularly well-made, and the ferrule joined seamlessly with the wires -- which meant no food residue trapped inside, easier cleaning and no rusting. Trust me, not all whisks have wires sealed in at the base!

Well, he was right. The contoured, easy-grip handle is a bonus. This whisk is so stury, I doubt I will ever have to buy another. It's also a good medium size, versatile for eggs and everything else I've ever needed a whisk for. Perfect!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great whisk!, June 19, 2000

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G. Wilkie "brando" (Pembroke, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk (Kitchen)

I love this whisk. It has a large grip that is easy on the hand and it is very well weighted. The steel is very high quality and a wonder to clean. I make more salad dressings and french toast just to use my whisk! I really recommend buying this tool. It's great!

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly flexible whisk, May 9, 2004

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk (Kitchen)

As Norah Jones is singing something about love being a lost balloon, I am sitting here contemplating the sheer beauty of this whisk. Not only is this my new favorite whisk, it is truly well made. While making a custard filling for caramel éclairs (you know those magical éclairs in the Simply Irresistible movie) I found that the balloon shape and the way the wires adapt themselves to the shape of a saucepan was highly desirable.

For one thing, you don't want any clumping in a sauce or custard and things do tend to get clumpy if you can't get into the inner edge of a saucepan. With a bit of pressure, you can whisk into every inch of a saucepan. This is not always possible with a plastic whisk which is definitely not as flexible.

The handle on this whisk makes it easy to keep a grip and OXO is known for their ergonomic considerations. I think of it as an almost suede rubber that is not only comfortable to hold, it allows your hand to grip the handle more firmly.

Now the reason the 10 stainless-steel wires are so sturdy is because they are sealed into the base with a clear resin material. This also prevents food from building up and I throw this whisk in the dishwasher without fear.

If you bang the wires against your hand you can see how sturdy this whisk is and I can almost imagine that somewhere in the world someone is using this whisk as a musical instrument.

~The Rebecca Review