Maxpower Planet Undercoat Rake Review
Product at a glance
Maxpower Planet Undercoat Rake
by Maxpower Planet
- Dual sided head, nine teeth for dematting and seventeen for deshedding
- Teeth described by the manufacturer as sharpened with finely rounded tips
- Compact and light, about four ounces
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The Short Version
An undercoat rake is built for the layer a normal brush skims past, and on the published specifications this one is aimed squarely at that job. The dual sided head pairs a nine tooth dematting row with a seventeen tooth deshedding row, and the manufacturer describes the teeth as sharpened with finely rounded tips, which is the detail that separates a rake that lifts coat from one that drags on skin. It is small and light, so it suits a patient sit down session rather than a quick pass over a large dog. For a thick double coat in seasonal blowout, the specifications line up well with the problem.
Our opinion, honestly given. · Sami & Diego
What the specs say
The head is the whole argument for this tool. Nine widely spaced teeth handle mats and packed tangles, which is the work that has to happen before any deshedding pass, because pulling a fine tooth row through a tangle loads the pressure onto skin instead of coat. Flipping to the seventeen tooth row then thins and lifts the loose undercoat once the path is clear.
The tooth finish is the specification that matters most on a rake. Maxpower Planet describes the teeth as sharpened but finely rounded at the tips, a combination meant to catch shed hair close to the skin without scoring it. Nothing in the published material quantifies that, so it is a design claim rather than a measured one.
Size sets the expectations. At 6.6 by 3.9 by 2 inches and roughly four ounces, this is a small tool that stays comfortable through a long session, and the non slip rubber base on the handle matters once hands get damp. The same compactness means it covers a large dog slowly.
| Head design | Dual sided, nine tooth and seventeen tooth rows |
|---|---|
| Tooth finish | Sharpened with finely rounded tips, per the manufacturer |
| Dimensions | 6.6 x 3.9 x 2 inches |
| Weight | Approximately 4 ounces |
| Handle | Non slip rubber base |
| Manufacturer | Maxpower Planet |
| Model | PGT-002 |
| Category position | Top ranked in Amazon's Dog Grooming Rakes at the time of research |
What buyers report
Aggregated buyer feedback places this rake at the top of Amazon's dog grooming rake category, which is the strongest signal available in the published record that it does the core job on dense coats. Reviewers frequently mention deshedding effectiveness as the reason for that standing.
Buyers commonly report the practical tradeoff the dimensions predict: the compact head suits controlled, careful work rather than fast coverage, so owners of very large dogs should plan longer sessions. Beyond category standing and that recurring size caveat, the published record does not support more specific claims, so none are made here.
Who it's for
Dogs carrying a dense double coat: Samoyeds, huskies, golden retrievers, shepherds and similar, especially through a seasonal blowout when the undercoat releases faster than a topcoat brush can keep up with.
Who should skip it
Single coated and short haired dogs. There is little undercoat to reach, so a rake is more tool than the coat needs, and a rubber curry brush or a soft slicker is the better fit.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dual sided head covers dematting and deshedding in one tool, in the order the job actually requires
- Rounded tooth tips are specified to reach shed hair near the skin without scoring it
- Light and compact enough to stay comfortable through a long grooming session
- Non slip rubber handle base holds steady when hands get damp
- Sits at the top of its Amazon category, the clearest published signal of broad satisfaction
Cons
- The compact head makes full coverage on a large dog slow
- Published material says nothing about long term wear on the teeth
- The rounded tip claim is a design description, not a measured result
- Wrong tool for single coated or short haired dogs
Quick questions
Will an undercoat rake stop my dog from shedding?
No. Nothing stops shedding, it is a normal coat cycle. A rake pulls loose undercoat out while you are holding the tool, so it ends up in the rake instead of on your floor and furniture. That is the whole benefit, and it is a real one, but it is worth going in with the right expectation.
Which side do I start with?
Start with the nine tooth side if there are any mats or packed spots, because trying to deshed through a tangle just pulls on the skin. Once the coat moves freely, switch to the seventeen tooth side for the actual undercoat removal.
Is a rake right for a short haired dog?
Usually not. Rakes are built for density and depth, so on a single coated or short haired dog there is not much undercoat to reach. A rubber curry brush or a soft slicker is the better fit there.
How often should a double coated dog be raked?
That depends on the coat and the season. During a blowout many owners work in short sessions several times a week, and outside of it a lighter cadence is usually enough. Watch the skin rather than the clock, and stop when the coat stops releasing easily.
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