Flexon Flextreme Pro 5/8" x 100ft Performance Rubber Garden Hose – Heavy-Duty, Kink-Resistant, All-Weather Flexibility, Industrial-Grade Couplings, Durable Outdoor Watering Hose for Lawn & Garden

I recently purchased the Flexon Flextreme Pro 100ft rubber garden hose, and overall, it’s been a great experience. The hose is really sturdy, with a thick rubber material that feels heavy-duty and durable. Unlike cheaper hoses, it doesn’t easily wear out or crack. Even in extreme temperatures, it maintains good flexibility without becoming stiff or brittle, and I can still use it during the winter.The kink-resistant design works well, and I rarely encounter tangling or water blockages. The industrial-grade couplings are tight, and there’s no leakage, which gives me confidence while using it.However, there are a few downsides. First, when I first opened the packaging, the rubber smell was incredibly strong and unpleasant. It took a few days of airing it out outside for the odor to subside. Also, the hose is quite heavy. Moving and coiling the entire 100ft hose is a bit of a struggle, especially for one person, and it can be tiring to manage.Overall, if you’re looking for a durable, all-weather hose with excellent performance, this is a solid choice. Just be prepared for the strong initial odor and the hose's heavy weight.

I knew that rubber hoses are superior as you always see them used in the garden centers and by professionals but they typically use the heavy red rubber hoses. The problem with even the best vinyl hoses is when they do kink, and all hoses can kink, they have a memory of the kink and that spot will continue to kink and weaken. As far as I can tell this hose even when it does kink has absolutely no memory and thus remains like new. After several years of using mine and storing on a hose reel it still looks like new. I tried the highest rated vinyl hose (which apparently is no longer made) and it was a good hose for vinyl but did not hold a candle to this one. I hope they don't stop making it.Like another reviewer I just received my second hose and its different than the first one ordered 2 years ago. The surface is shiny and thinner compared to the old one. I don't believe this second hose is rubber, it sure looks and feels like a typical vinyl hose. All I can say is what a shame. The couplings are top notch - O ring, spring strain relief but what a waste if the hose only lasts a few years.Update 7/2023 - The vinyl hose burst after only 1 year. Its not any better than a typical hose you get at the home center. This is not a rubber hose despite what the description says. I still have the rubber version of this hose bought in 2021, I use it almost every day and its still functioning.

I never like to be critical of an item, but this hose is with out a doubt the worst hose I've ever purchased in my life. It came quickly and on time as stated, which is good. It arrived with a kink in the hose while still in the package. I unwrapped it hoping the kink could be undone. It didn't unkink completely but I chose to try it out anyway. Bad decision. It has kinked more while using it and remains so stiff that it's hard to hang on my hose rack. I probably can't return it now, but I'm probably going to throw it away.

Good product. Strong and durable like they said . Good price to comparison. Highly recommended

Nothing PROFESSIONAL about these hoses. I was disappointed in the quality. Didn’t read deep enough into the details. They are plastic pure and simple. I bought 2 to replace 2 that are 20 plus year old made by same company. These will never last 20 years.

Very good hose. Good price.

Last 3 months started bulging had 2 blow out spots in the hose maybe was a weak area in rubber i dont know. Nice hose ends and did not kink just didnt last at all.

Use it for garden-lawn-washing windows. It does have 2 bad spots what I am not really worried about, at the beginning of the hose. Any garden hose I had, (not cheap), less only about 3 years, in spite I take all hoses in as soon the weather turns cold, prefer the green once, but this black one looks stronger in material.