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 $51.29
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370 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 14, 2026
Best Tape Measure ever!!!!
The best and the one and only tape measure I'll ever use. Nothing else compares to fat max especially the the stand out 10 plus feet before it will fall or bend.
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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.
Rlayne87
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Posted Mar 14, 2026
Best Tape Measure ever!!!!
The best and the one and only tape measure I'll ever use. Nothing else compares to fat max especially the the stand out 10 plus feet before it will fall or bend.
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Mikey B 45
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Posted Mar 14, 2026
Better than the rest
This is the only tape I've ever used since its inception in the late 1990s. As a union carpenter, im constantly taking measurements, whether it be laying out partitions, cutting drywall, or measuring studs or ceiling grid. . Fatmax tapes definitely last the longest of all the brands out there. Its the only tape you'll find in my tool bag.
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fllocksmith
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Posted Mar 14, 2026
25 Foot with 14 Inch Reach
Overall Great Reach, Great Price, Great everything.
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Jtape
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Posted Mar 13, 2026
Great tape
Love the FATMAX products. The tapes have a great stand out or reach. Easy to read. Quality feel to them.
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NSXTECH
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Posted Mar 10, 2026
SOLID TOOL
This tape measure is a solid tool. Dependable and easy to read. I've dropped my tape more time then I care to mention and have never had an issue.
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Tron
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
A+++ for the Stanley Fatmax
This is hands down my favorite tape out of dozens that I have used over the years. The large display makes reading the measurements easier and quicker. The quality is great as with all Stanley tools I have owned and used. Highly recommended.
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BigDaddy73
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Posted Feb 19, 2026
Ruined once tip gets a little bend.
Once the end hook got bent, have not gotten it bent back to accuracy. Really don’t think it should’ve bent that easy, but can not wrap my head around getting it bent back correctly. So it’s been setting in a drawer, unused, for about 2months after purchase.
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Response from Staples :
Hello, I appreciate your feedback on 33-725, and I am sorry to hear the end hook bent. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We will be reaching out to you via the email provided.
Stanley Tools, February 23, 2026
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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Nyfllocksmith
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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.
Stanley Tools, January 12, 2026
Stanley 33 725
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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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