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Even though this is a specialty tool primarily used for making sauces, gravies, and roux, the OXO Good Grips Flat Wire is so well designed that it has earned its place as an essential in our kitchens. Its flat shape works comfortably around the edges of pans, and provides the same style of non-slip grip as our top contender. The stainless steel tines are organized so that the outside one is stiff and easily able to break up clumps; the inside tines are softer and flexible, allowing for more delicate mixing, resulting in a silky smooth consistency.
Unlike the classic balloon shape, the Flat Wire Whisk lacks somewhat in versatility. For example, it will eventually whip eggs into a consistent mixture, but it is tough to grab onto and break the yolk at first. While the grip sports the patented OXO non-slip design, for some reason, it is significantly smaller &mdash; which is odd, considering that the OXO Better Balloon only measures 1-inch longer. However, if your culinary goals include mastering the five French mother sauces, then this savvy utensil is a must-add to your kitchenware.

America's Test Kitchen

With a handle made from grippy TPE (a plastic-rubber hybrid material) and tines that had good rigidity and spacing, the OXO flat whisk aced our sauce tests and was relatively comfortable to use for longer periods. While this whisk had one of the longer handles in our testing, an additional inch would have made it even more enjoyable to use.

Even though this is a specialty tool primarily used for making sauces, gravies, and roux, the OXO Good Grips Flat Wire Whisk is so well designed that it has earned its place as an essential in our kitchens. Its flat shape works comfortably around the edges of pans, and provides the same style of non-slip grip as our top contender. The stainless steel tines are organized so that the outside one is stiff and easily able to break up clumps; the inside tines are softer and flexible, allowing for more delicate mixing, resulting in a silky smooth consistency.
Unlike the classic balloon shape, the Flat Wire Whisk lacks somewhat in versatility. For example, it will eventually whip eggs into a consistent mixture, but it is tough to grab onto and break the yolk at first. While the grip sports the patented OXO non-slip design, for some reason, it is significantly smaller &mdash; which is odd, considering that the OXO Better Balloon only measures 1-inch longer. However, if your culinary goals include mastering the five French mother sauces, then this savvy utensil is a must-add to your kitchenware.

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