Archived from the Tools In Action forum (Ryobi). This thread is read-only.
Marketing-wise Ryobi appears to have been green-lighted to continue a trend I’ve been perceiving of “punching up” at the prosumer companies with a number of new brushless and compact tools. Appearing to largely be rebadged albeit likely slightly down-tuned versions of assorted recently-released Ridgid and Milwaukee tools. Although there’s some novelty going on as well, as the right-angle drill is now the industry leader in terms of fitting into tight spaces. Interesting to see how these tools will be received in the market. I expect them to be a boon for Ryobi but is more poaching into Ridgid territory.