Gamma+ clippers and trimmers

Gamma+ & StyleCraft Clipper Guide: Boosted vs Absolute Alpha vs Instinct-X vs Saber

Boosted, Absolute Alpha, Cyborg, Instinct-X, Saber or Rebel? How the Gamma+ and StyleCraft ranges compare and which to buy.

Gamma+ clippers and trimmers

Gamma+ (Italy) and StyleCraft (USA) are sister brands that share designs, motors and blades, which is why you will see near-identical tools under both names. In Australia StyleCraft is distributed by Silver Bullet. Here is how the ranges break down.

Gamma+ clippers

  • Boosted – the flagship modular clipper: high-speed motor, DLC-coated fade blade, long runtime and swappable body kits so you can change the look of the tool. The Boosted Up is the updated version.
  • Absolute Alpha – lighter and quieter, a favourite all-round fade clipper.
  • Cyborg – digital brushless motor with adjustable speed for matching power to hair type.
  • Xceed and X-Ergo – ergonomic full-size clippers with vector motors for heavy daily use.
  • Shorty – compact and low-profile for close fades and lineups.

Gamma+ trimmers and shavers

The Absolute Hitter and Hitter Up are the mainstream lineup trimmers; the X-Evo and Cyborg trimmer add metal bodies and brushless motors. For finishing, the Boosted foil shaver, Prodigy and Absolute Zero cover double-foil skin fades, and the Uno is the pocket-size single foil.

StyleCraft clippers

  • Instinct-X – the flagship, with a sensor motor that adjusts power to hair thickness and a metal body.
  • Saber 2.0 – the mid-range workhorse with a high-torque motor and long runtime.
  • Rebel – compact and lightweight, popular for detail work and mobile barbers.
  • Rogue and Ace – full-size cordless clippers at accessible prices.

StyleCraft trimmers and shavers

The Instinct-X, Saber, Rebel and Ace trimmers mirror the clipper tiers, and the Schnozzle handles noses and ears. Shavers include the Rebel, Uno and the Ace 7X bald-head shaver.

Which should you buy?

For a first professional cordless clipper, the Absolute Alpha or Saber 2.0 give the best balance of power, weight and price. For a full-time barber who wants the top tool, choose the Boosted or Instinct-X. Pair either with a Hitter or Saber trimmer and a Boosted or Rebel shaver and you have a complete three-piece kit – or buy the Boosted trio pack and save.

Where to buy Gamma+ and StyleCraft in Australia

MV Hair & Beauty stocks both ranges at 412 Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA (click & collect) with Australia-wide delivery. Shop Gamma+ or StyleCraft.

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