Customer Reviews for Stanley® FatMax® Reinforced w/Blade Armor™ Tape Rules, 25ft Blade
Item # : 598933
Model # : 680-33-725
FatMax® Mylar® Polyester Steel Single Side Measuring Tape is specially designed to hook grabs on side, top or bottom for versatility.
- Blade length: 25 ft
- Blade width: 1 1/4 in
Price is $49.99
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362 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 18, 2026
Built Like a Tank and Measures Like a Dream
The Stanley FATMAX 25-foot tape measure is hands down the best tape I’ve ever owned. From the first time I clipped it on my belt, I could tell it was built tough and made for real work.
The standout feature is the incredible standout. I can extend it out impressively far without it collapsing, which makes solo measuring jobs so much easier. Whether I’m framing, measuri...
The standout feature is the incredible standout. I can extend it out impressively far without it collapsing, which makes solo measuring jobs so much easier. Whether I’m framing, measuri...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 10, 2024
Not made in USA as shown in picture.
Pictures show made in USA but when I received it says made in Thailand. Lies.
Ericd334
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Posted Feb 18, 2026
Built Like a Tank and Measures Like a Dream
The Stanley FATMAX 25-foot tape measure is hands down the best tape I’ve ever owned. From the first time I clipped it on my belt, I could tell it was built tough and made for real work.
The standout feature is the incredible standout. I can extend it out impressively far without it collapsing, which makes solo measuring jobs so much easier. Whether I’m framing, measuri...
The standout feature is the incredible standout. I can extend it out impressively far without it collapsing, which makes solo measuring jobs so much easier. Whether I’m framing, measuri...
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DDSF
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Posted Feb 17, 2026
Almost the perfect tape
Can't even count how many I have owned by now! My go to tape measure. Fits well in the hand, easy to read, fit the toolbelt pouch perfect. Put them through the ringer and they keep on going! Would be 5 star if the line thickness was more consistent tape to tape and the dreaded twist was fixed. Extend a twisty to far and it rolls over and make long distance reaches a pa...
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Chettar
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Posted Feb 12, 2026
Perfect Tape
This is my 1# tape , perfect size for the major of all my needs ….Gave the other tapes away very happy with the size , durable , nice yellow helps me find it when I set it down and have to backtrack……
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Stanley 30 tape
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Posted Feb 10, 2026
Durable, dependable, and overall the best tape measure on the market.
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Brew
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Posted Feb 10, 2026
Excellent tape
Excellent tape. Easy to read. Quality is very good
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rodethom
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Posted Feb 9, 2026
Stanley Fatmaxx
Fits the hand perfectly easy to read even from a distance ! Tough, takes a beating !!! Lock works great easy on easy off !!!
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Mike 1967
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Posted Feb 7, 2026
I have been using fat max tape measures for over 25 years as a plumber. The best tape measure on the market.
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Locksmith
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Posted Feb 6, 2026
Reliable tape measure
Great reliable tape measure
Affordable, well built, long lasting. Overall great product.
Affordable, well built, long lasting. Overall great product.
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Zoom
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Posted Feb 5, 2026
Strong blade
The 2 pack is a great buy!this tape measure is built solid.
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Fatt Maxx
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Posted Jan 27, 2026
My go to
Favorite tape to use. Mainly because of blade reach & durability.
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jim 1946
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Posted Jan 11, 2026
arthritis
I have arthritis in my hand. The tape measure is too wide to handle.
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Response from Staples :
Hello jim 1946, your feedback is valuable as we take into consideration every piece of feedback that we come across. We have documented your comments and sent them to our product team for review and future consideration. It is feedback like yours that allows us to make improvements.
Thanks, Mike.
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Posted Nov 30, 2025
Faithful
Really like these tapes. I've been using them and faithful to them for years as a pipefitter. But now I see alot of the Fat Max on the market are imported. Very disappointing to see that. Stanley, be faithful to America like many of your customers have been to this Made in USA product!!!
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dcf921
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Posted Nov 21, 2025
Good strong tape measure
These tape measures are great. We have tons of them, and they are some of the most durable tape measures around.
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TAPE 25
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Posted Nov 21, 2025
A Hitch in time saves lots of time.
I am a strong user of this tape because it reaches out further than I can reach with my hands and I can get a real good accurate measurement and not worry about cutting something twice and finding it still to short. This ruler makes quick work of being by yourself and getting the correct measurements. it snaps back into its case with little or no effort. Catches on y...
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Gidconco
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Posted Nov 18, 2025
The Best Tape!
The Fat Max is the Best Tape in the Industry. I'm a 40 year Journeyman Carpenter and I have 2 15 year old Fat Max 35' tapes that I still use. I only buy Stanely Fat Max Tapes. All others are Not an Option!
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Fat max tape measure
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Posted Nov 17, 2025
Fat max
It doesn’t “hang” up like some other tape measures do. Easy to use. Easy to read. Not too heavy to carry around. One of my favorites
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painterdude01
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Posted Nov 16, 2025
"Fat Max"
This tape measure is one of the best on the market. This "Fat Max" is comfortable, easy to read and love the magnet on the end. Highly recommend this Stanley product.
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johnfili
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Posted Nov 16, 2025
Great product with great features
I really like the Fatmax tape because it allows me to run the tape out quite a way without the tape collapsing. It also makes it very easy to read the numbers. The colors makes it easy to keep track of the tape measure.
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MrRoper
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Posted Nov 16, 2025
Durable
Very sturdy tape measure. It is my go to tape measure.
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woodman
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Posted Nov 16, 2025
None better.
I wouldn't purchase anything,other than a Stanley tape measure.They are accurate,dependable,and have lasting quality,at a good price.
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