New Brass fittings are much better.

his garden hose indeed does not kink. However, there are 3 things of concern I identified: 1. The hose diameter is thinner thhan a regular rubber hose, so is seems as if I am not getting water flow as much as I would expect. The provided screw out nozzle is difficult to operate. 2. The plastic ends of the hose look pretty brittle. I am pretty sure they will eventually crack from being exposed to heat and direct sunlight, and will break as a result. 3. The fact that the hose is metal and does not flex when you step on it, it is a slipping hazard. If you leave the hose on the flat surface of the walkway, if someone steps on it they can slip and fall. This is actually a serious matter. The only way this can be addressed by the manufacturer wrapping the hose in a protective rubber or silicone

This is an amazing hose. I have tried all the rest and by far this is as advertised. So easy to wrap up it is crazy. Got to believe the inner diameter is a bit small so it cuts back slightly on pressure but is such a small sacrifice for the ease putting away

Best garden hoses we have. Light weight and easy to handle.

The hose seemed fine, but I needed a 3/4 inch opening.

Happy with its quality and light weight.

So far so good! Lots easier than rubber and lighter!

I've only had the hose for a couple of weeks but so far I like it. I really does not tangle up. The lawn mowers would take my old hose and wad it up in the flower bed and it would take 10 minutes to untangle. This hose just slides apart. Today it is 102 outside and the hose has been laying in the sun all day. I just went out and the hose is warm to the touch but certainly not hot. This is great in a city where summer days can pretty easily hit 100+.

don't buy only you crave the frustration of futile efforts. Attempting to take out of box and attach to spigot resulted in endless tangles that was 15 minutes of frustration before deciding to return. Return requires putting back in a tiny box and fedex. Not a way to start a Sunday. Taking a break from it before contacting Sam's Club to attempt to return to store. wish meluck, think ill need it

Very disappointed with this hose. I truly thought, I had finally discovered the perfect hose. Lightweight though diameter impedes good flow. I put it to use right away.when you roll ot back up, it stains your hands with metalic residue. This hose easily flatens if anything goes over it. When you try to reshape it, the metal punctures the inner tube which is to thin and now you have a sprinkler😡