I Was Wrong About the Flex Impact Driver

I need to admit something: I was completely wrong about the Flex impact driver in my last review. After over 30 years in this business, I know how important accurate testing is, and I made a critical mistake that unfairly represented this tool's performance. In this video, I'm doing a complete retest with a brand new Flex impact driver, and the results are dramatically different. The problem wasn't the tool, it was me not understanding the settings properly. You'll see me unbox a fresh unit, figure out the correct configuration, and put it head-to-head against my DeWalt. This is a humbling reminder that even with decades of experience, we can still make mistakes. I owe Flex an apology, and more importantly, I owe you accurate information. 00:00:00 - Introduction: Need to retest Flex impact driver 00:00:14 - Controversy from last test acknowledgment 00:00:30 - Still sealed, hasn't been opened or returned 00:00:34 - Same model with 2Ah batteries and charger 00:00:52 - Bought more powerful 3.5Ah battery for fair comparison 00:01:01 - Opening on camera to show no tampering 00:01:37 - Manual examination 00:01:49 - Three speed modes explanation 00:02:00 - Two driver settings for sheet metal 00:02:29 - Downloading correct manual from internet 00:02:42 - Settings explanation 00:03:16 - Realization 00:03:21 - Quick chuck functionality testing 00:03:25 - Bit release button works properly 00:04:43 - Quick chuck works in all modes 00:05:20 - Ready to test: Speed 3, correct settings 00:06:33 - First screw drive 00:06:37 - Powerful performance confirmed 00:07:01 - Wrong setting demonstration 00:07:08 - Shows previous problem recreated 00:08:08 - Speed comparison with DeWalt setup 00:08:50 - Side-by-side race preparation 00:09:23 - Second race with switched hands 00:10:00 - Reverse speed test 00:10:44 - Apology for previous video 00:11:13 - Redemption? 00:11:47 - Decision: Keep or return? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: 🛠️ https://www.instagram.com/drdecks 🪚 The Dr Decks Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/mee3nzc5 🎙️The Dr Decks Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@drdeckspodcast 💻 http://www.drdecks.com 👕Dr Decks merch: https://drdecks.bigcartel.com/ 📹 Recorded & Edited By: https://linktr.ee/calvinrussellrings ----------------------------------------------------------------- #Drdecks #FlexImpactDriver #ToolRedemption #HonestReview #FlexTools #ImpactDriverReview #ToolTest #UserError #FlexDrill #ToolComparison #HumbleApology #ToolRetest #FlexVsDeWalt #ConstructionTools #ToolMistake #HonestMistake #ToolReview #ImpactDriverTest #FlexToolsReview #ToolCorrection #ConstructionReview #ToolHonesty #PowerToolReview #ToolExperience #ToolAdvice #FlexRedemption