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TPOB went from a loud social media persona to one of the most talked about clipper brands in barbering, and the question we see most is simple: which TPOB clipper is actually worth buying? This roundup ranks the current lineup – GO, Slime 2, Play and X – using what barbers who cut with them every day say on YouTube and in owner communities, not the spec sheet alone.
A note on the sources: this article draws on reviews from working barber channels, including 360Jeezy’s watch-before-you-buy review of the GO and comparison videos from Concise the Barber and Tank Be Choppin, plus long-term owner reports for the Play line. Where reviewers disagree, we say so.
- TPOB GO – best for most barbers Check TPOB GO set
- TPOB Slime 2 – best value single clipper Check TPOB Slime 2
- TPOB Play, Play Mini and Play Max – the budget line Check TPOB Play
- TPOB X – the trimmer to pair Check TPOB X
- Quick answer
- Who owns TPOB?
- TPOB GO: best for most barbers
- TPOB Slime 2: best value single clipper
- TPOB Play, Play Mini and Play Max: the budget line
- TPOB X: the trimmer to pair
- How to choose the right TPOB clipper
- Keeping a TPOB clipper cutting well
- Where to buy, warranty and guards
- What about the TPOB controversy?
- FAQ
Quick answer
For most barbers, the TPOB GO is the buy: a clipper, trimmer and shaver set that covers a full station for less than one flagship clipper from the big three. If you only want one clipper, the TPOB Slime 2 is the value torque pick. On a tight budget, the TPOB Play does honest work for the money. Details on each below.
Quick pick. Most barbers: the TPOB GO, because one box covers clipper, trimmer and shaver. One clipper only: the Slime 2. Tight budget: the Play. Small hands or detail work: the Play Mini.
Who owns TPOB?
TPOB stands for The Pissed Off Barber, and the brand is owned by the barber behind that persona. He founded the company in the UK and fronts its YouTube channel himself. In a video titled “TPOB IS BARBER OWNED,” he states directly that he is the 100% owner of TPOB, including the US entity, and that the brand is barber owned rather than backed by an outside tool conglomerate. The brand now sells through its own US store, through barber suppliers, and on Amazon.
In his own words. On the TPOB channel’s “TPOB IS BARBER OWNED” video, the founder states he is the 100% owner of TPOB, including the US entity, and that the brand is barber owned. His personal name is not public; he operates the brand under the Pissed Off Barber persona. The video is embedded below.
That founder-led setup explains a lot about how TPOB operates: fast product revisions, aggressive pricing against Wahl, Andis and BaByliss, and a very public social media presence, including a running dispute with Chris Bossio of Tomb45 that we cover separately.
TPOB GO: best for most barbers
The TPOB GO set bundles a clipper, trimmer and foil shaver in one box, and it is the product that put TPOB on most radars after 360Jeezy’s blunt review. His verdict flagged the early motor feel and questioned the value pitch against buying separates, but here is the part that matters now: TPOB keeps revising the GO, and the current version is not the machine he held. The clipper runs a 7,000 to 9,000 RPM TORQ motor and the set covers clipper, trimmer and shaver duties in one charge-stand footprint.
We break down his full verdict and what the current version fixes in our TPOB GO review. Short version: for a barber building or refreshing a kit, the GO is the most complete starting point TPOB sells.
TPOB Slime 2: best value single clipper
The TPOB Slime 2 is the brand’s flagship single clipper: 6,800 RPM, a DLC X Fade blade, and the matte green case you see all over barber Instagram. Across reviewer channels, from Concise the Barber’s mid-year awards to Tank Be Choppin’s trust lists, the consensus is consistent: it is the value torque pick that embarrasses clippers costing twice as much, especially on bulk removal and debulking.
Its weak spot is polish work, where the Wahl Magic Clip Cordless still sets the benchmark for blending. We put the two head to head in TPOB Slime 2 vs Wahl Magic Clip Cordless – if you can only carry one clipper, read that before deciding.
See the TPOB Slime 2 on Amazon
TPOB Play, Play Mini and Play Max: the budget line
The TPOB Play is the clipper younger barbers keep arguing about: quiet, light, and priced well under the premium names. The line now splits three ways – the full-size Play with the most owner history, the compact Play Mini for smaller hands and detail work, and the newer Play Max with a brushless motor and less long-term feedback so far. Owners like the weight, the rubber grips and the price; the complaints center on blade alignment out of the box and long-term durability questions that only time answers. For TPOB’s Slime 2 side by side with Wahl and StyleCraft at the same money, see our guide to the best clippers under $100.
We compare all three, including who each one suits and the problems owners actually report, in TPOB Play vs Play Max vs Play Mini.
Heads-up. The Play Max is the newest model, and late-July owner reports described pre-sale shipping delays and slow customer service. Whichever Play you pick, check the seller, the return window and the warranty before you order.
TPOB X: the trimmer to pair
Rounding out a station, the TPOB X is the brand’s brushless trimmer with the Psycho blade, built for line-ups and edging. It is a trimmer rather than a clipper, but most barbers shopping TPOB end up pairing one with their clipper, and it is the natural match for the Slime 2 or Play if you did not buy the GO set. For the full picture across clippers, trimmers and shavers, see our TPOB reviews and comparisons hub.
See the TPOB X trimmer on Amazon
Buyer tip. If you already own a trimmer you like, skip the GO set and buy the Slime 2 on its own. The GO’s value is covering all three tools in one case; paying for a second trimmer you do not need cancels that out.
How to Choose the Right TPOB Clipper
The ranking above is for most barbers. Your own pick comes down to three questions: do you need one tool or a full station, how much hand size and noise matter to you, and what you already own. This is how the current models line up, with the price bands the TPOB-sold Amazon listings showed on October 31, 2026.
| Model | Best for | Amazon band |
|---|---|---|
| GO set | Full station in one box | about $140–155 |
| GO clipper | Power, boost button | about $85–95 |
| Slime 2 | One clipper, low cost | under $60 |
| Play | Quiet, rubber grip | about $75–85 |
| Mini Play | Small hands, detail | about $70–80 |
| X trimmer | Line-ups, edging | about $65–75 |
- Building a kit from scratch: the GO set, because the clipper, trimmer and shaver arrive together.
- Want the GO motor without the set: the TPOB GO clipper on its own, listed with a 7,000–9,000 RPM motor and an instant-boost button.
- Smaller hands: the TPOB Mini Play, which its listing describes as compact and dual speed (6,000 and 7,500 RPM).
- Need clipper and trimmer but no shaver: the TPOB Play clipper and trimmer set.
If you cut mostly at home, the Slime 2 single clipper covers everything a family haircut needs; the extra tools in a set only pay off if you will actually use them.
Keeping a TPOB Clipper Cutting Well
TPOB clippers need the same basic care as any cordless clipper, and most “it started pulling” complaints come down to skipped maintenance rather than a bad motor:
- Brush out hair after every cut with the cleaning brush that comes in the box.
- Oil the blade daily. A few drops across the teeth with the clipper running keeps the blade cool and smooth. TPOB’s Play page says its XO Fusion blade has oil reservoirs built in, but it still needs oil.
- Use a blade spray between clients. A five-in-one spray such as Andis Cool Care Plus cools, cleans and lubricates in one pass.
- Be careful with zero-gapping. TPOB’s product page says it accepts no responsibility for equipment damage during blade fitting or modifications, so adjust blades only if you know how.
- Charge on the stand, not to empty. Marvy Marv’s advice on the Play applies to all of them: keep it on the charger between cuts.
Where to Buy, Warranty and Guards
TPOB sells through its own US store and through TPOB-sold listings on Amazon, and the two do not always carry the same edition. TPOB’s Black & White Play on its own store, for example, lists dual speeds and an XO Fusion blade, while the Amazon Play listing names a single 7,500 RPM figure. Match the exact edition and kit before you compare prices.
Warranty terms matter more than usual with a younger brand. TPOB’s US warranty terms route claims through its support email with proof of purchase and say a warranty fee may apply to products more than 90 days old but under a year; the Play page lists a one-year warranty on non-moving parts. Keep your order confirmation.
Guards are the other thing to check. TPOB’s Play page lists six guards in the box, and the TPOB Slime 2 (Black Splatts) listing says it includes eight guide combs. TPOB also sells its own magnetic guards separately.
What about the TPOB controversy?
If you search the brand you will quickly hit the public dispute between TPOB’s founder and Chris Bossio of Tomb45, which played out in two videos on TPOB’s channel. It is one side of an argument between competitors and says nothing about how the clippers cut. We summarize what was claimed, with everything attributed, in The Pissed Off Barber controversy: TPOB vs Chris Bossio. Our advice is the same there as here: judge each brand on specs, warranty and owner reports you can check.
None of it changes what the tools do on a client. If you want one TPOB clipper to judge for yourself, the TPOB Slime 2 is the lowest-cost place to start.
FAQ
Are TPOB clippers good enough for professional barbers? Yes, with caveats. Working barbers use the GO and Slime 2 on paying clients every day, and reviewer consensus puts the Slime 2’s bulk removal ahead of clippers twice its price. The tradeoffs are polish blending versus a Magic Clip and shorter long-term durability history than the legacy brands.
Is TPOB a white label brand? The “white label” label gets thrown at TPOB by rivals, and TPOB throws it back. Like many barber brands, TPOB sells tools manufactured to its specifications by outside factories. The founder says the brand is 100% barber owned and that current models are revised designs, not catalog re-badges. What matters for buyers is the final product, the warranty and the support behind it.
Where is the best place to buy TPOB clippers? Use the linked Amazon listings to compare the exact model and selected kit. Check the seller, return window, warranty and included accessories for that offer before ordering. A brand storefront does not establish that every product is currently available or covered by one return policy.
Which TPOB clipper is the quietest? Marvy Marv called the Play the quietest clipper he had used, and TPOB markets both the Play and the GO as very quiet. Reviewers have not measured them side by side, so treat “quietest” as one barber’s report.
Do TPOB clippers come with guards? Most do, but the count varies by kit. TPOB’s Play page lists six guards, and the Slime 2 Black Splatts listing on Amazon says eight guide combs. Check the box contents for the exact listing.
Is the TPOB GO better than the Slime 2? It is newer and listed with more motor speed (7,000–9,000 RPM against the Slime 2’s 6,800 RPM) and a boost button, but it costs more. For one clipper on a budget, the Slime 2 remains the value pick.
