[Tools] "Turn smoothly even at an angle!" The world's first 12-point neck design "Smooth Ball Hex Wrench" arrives from Vessel!

Vessel Co., Inc. will begin shipping the "Smooth Ball Hex Wrench 9-Piece Set," which features the world's first "12-point cross-section shape" on the neck of the ball point, starting August 4, 2026. It can be used at an angle of up to 38 degrees, making it easier to quickly turn bolts in tight spaces such as motorcycle maintenance. Two lines are available: the "Premium Line," which is equipped with features to make work more convenient, and the "Standard Line," which focuses on basic performance. Each line is available in three types: standard, long, and short. Pricing is open.

12-point neck achieves a maximum tilt angle of 38 degrees

Ball point hex wrenches are essential tools for quickly approaching and turning hex socket bolts from an angle in tight or recessed areas where the tool cannot be inserted straight. However, with conventional ball point wrenches, when rotated in a tilted state, the neck part could contact the edge of the bolt's hex socket and get stuck.

The newly introduced "Smooth Ball Hex Wrench" adopts the world's first 12-point cross-section shape for the ball point neck. This reduces contact with the edge of the bolt's hex socket even when inserted and rotated at an angle, achieving a smooth operating feel without snagging. This 12-point neck shape is already design-registered.

The ball point section can be used at a tilt of up to 38 degrees. Even in places where parts or frames surround the area, such as around a motorcycle engine or cowl, and the tool cannot be inserted straight, you can approach smoothly from an angle. Since snagging during rotation is suppressed, it eliminates the need to repeatedly re-insert the tool or make fine wrist adjustments, significantly improving work efficiency.

12-point neck suppresses snagging when inserted at an angle

Can be operated even when tilted up to 38°

The wrench body is made of "EX Gokin," Vessel's proprietary high-strength steel material. By maximizing the material's properties through heat treatment technology cultivated over many years, it achieves both excellent strength and toughness. Designed to be resistant to twisting and breaking even during harsh maintenance work where repeated loads are applied, it provides stable performance for a long time.

Two lines and three types to choose from based on work style

This product is available in two lines: the "Premium Line," which is equipped with features to make work more convenient, and the simple "Standard Line," which focuses on basic performance. Both are 9-piece sets with widths across flats of 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10mm, and each is available in three types: short, standard, and long.

Premium Line

The Premium Line is a Japanese-made model equipped with color-coding for easy size identification, a magnetizer for magnetizing/demagnetizing, and an extension pipe for increasing torque when necessary. Because the hex shaft is color-coded by size, you can identify the desired size at a glance even when stored in the holder. The included extension pipe is compatible with 5mm/6mm and 8mm/10mm sizes, which is useful for loosening stuck bolts.

Standard Line

The Standard Line is a simple and easy-to-use model that focuses on the basic performance of the 12-point neck and a maximum tilt angle of 38 degrees. The surface uses chrome plating, which is resistant to rust and dirt. By changing the holder color for standard, long, and short types, it is easy to distinguish between them. It is a configuration that supports a wide range of maintenance work, including motorcycle maintenance.

The shipping start date is August 4, 2026, and the price is open. It is an excellent product recommended for everyone from professionals to Sunday mechanics, as it will dramatically increase the efficiency of maintaining your beloved vehicle.

Smooth Ball Hex Wrench 9-Piece Set

・Release date: August 4, 2026
・Price: Open price
・Lineup: Premium Line, Standard Line
・Size: Short, Standard, Long
・Set contents: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10mm (9-piece set)
・Maximum tilt angle: 38° (design value)
・Material: EX Gokin

Vessel/Smooth Ball Hex Wrench Product Introduction Page: https://www.vessel.co.jp/sp/smoothball/

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