Very seldom do I write product reviews - usually because of a lack of time. However, on this occasion I am so impressed that I feel that the product and the company producing it are certainly worthy of the few minutes it will take to write a quick review.
I bought this mount for my 2019 Yamaha Waverunner VXR ("jet ski"), and utilized a 'Ram Mounts' base and articulating arm in conjunction with this impressive little phone mount to mount my phone to the PWC. On the water I use my phone much the same way you would on a motorcycle - for everything from simple things such as listening to music, to charting plots and using navioniocs software to navigate, to more important things like viewing my sonar system so I don't run aground. I mounted the Ram base to the flat plastic trim that makes up the "dash" (if you could call it that) between the handlebars and the gauge cluster. I placed the Ram base's mounting plate on the left side (just to the left of the gauges) so that the phone doesn't get in the way of being able to see the screen of the electronic gauge cluster, but is still tucked far enough behind the left mirror and gauge pod of the deck lid that I don't have to worry about wind or water beating on the phone or mount while under way. Although it may have initially been designed for motorcycle applications, I can tell you that without a fraction of a doubt if it can stand up to the abuses of being mounted to a Jet ski/SeaDoo/etc then it can handle darn-near anything on-road (so long as you keep your bike rubber-side down). The mount itself is made of what feels like some sort of stout yet lightweight metal that was CNC'd out during production, and then anodized to provide not only a good fit & finish but what also seems like some extreme durability. I was impressed to find that the springs that assist in the clamping action when inserting your phone are inside the mount itself, with no visible way of getting the mount apart to take them out. This is important because although I'm not interested in taking my brand new phone mount apart, if it were to feel so cheap that it would seem immediately obvious as to how I could get it apart then in my mind that tells me that I may encounter a potential failure of the product at some point. In fact, so far as I can tell there are no screws or other fastening hardware anywhere that I can see on the exterior of the mount, which again is great because it means no rusting in the salt water I'm in, and no further points of potential failure. Remember, I'm using it in a water application... Dropping it from a moving motorcycle may be bad enough, but if the mount fails in my application, it's going to the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay. And it's taking my $800 Samsung Galaxy with it.
The bottom line here, is this: the Tackform phone mount is rugged, yet sleek and refined looking. Has exceptional clamping force to keep your phone in place with or without the included rubber tether that they include for peace of mind (for applications such as mine). It uses a standard 1" ball, for modular mounting in a variety of applications, enabling you to not only adjust the mount easily but also quickly move it from place to place (i.e. from my Waverunner to my ATV if need be). It's built so well that I have a hard time seeing where it would fail, if at all. And one of the most important factors that speaks to it's build quality (to me anyway), is that it's made in America, by an American company, using American parts, and good old fashioned American Ingenuity. Yes, it may be slightly more expensive than those other cheap handle bar mounts that you can find online, but I promise you that you're getting what you pay for here. Why risk destroying your $300-1,000 phone just because you found some Chinese phone mount that was $15 cheaper? For me, this one was a no-brainer. I'm relatively certain that this mount is going to outlast the phone that's being mounted in it. And I'm extremely confident that the next time I need a device mount for anything, I'll once again be turning to the American made - Tackform.
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This Item  Tackform Motorcycle Phone Mount - 1" Ball Connection - Heavy Duty Spring Loaded Phone Holder. Compatible with RAM and ARKON 1 Inch Ball System. Optional Tether Included |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $39.99 | $31.49 | $29.99 | $26.99 | $17.99 |
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| Sold By | — | FANAUE DIRECT | Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions | Tackform Solutions | Grand Pitstop | FANAUE DIRECT |
| compatible phones | Universal, Apple, Samsung | iPhone | iPhone | Apple iPhone (All Models), Samsung Galaxy (All Models), Universal from 2.3" wide to 3.75" wide | Smartphones | iPhone |
| mounting type | Handlebar | Handlebar | Dashboard | Universal | Handlebar | Handlebar |
| material | Rubber | Aluminum, Rubber | Metal | Aluminum, Metal | Polycarbonate | Aluminum |
| special feature | Hand Free | Universal | Adjustable | CNC Machined Aluminum, 20 Series (20mm Ball), One Sized Fits Most (2.3" - 3.75" wide), Standard (LITE) Spring Tension, Octagon Grips | Adjustable | quick release |
| unit count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| weight | 0.22 pounds | 0.29 pounds | 0.15 kilograms | — | — | 0.22 pounds |
Product Description
Enterprise Series Motorcycle Phone Mount
TF-KIT-36
Tackform's Enterprise Phone Cradle with 1 Inch Ball adapter is the ultimate upgrade to any 1" (25mm) ball setup. The secure grip allows you to easily get the phone in and out with a single hand, even with your gloves on. Works seamlessly with all cell phones and devices up to 3.4 inches wide.
Built To Outlast You!
- CNC Machined Aluminum
- Single-Handed Operation
- Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Pins
- Industrial Springs
- All Metal Construction
- All Weather
- Perfect Viewing
- 1"/25mm Ball Compatibility
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Super tight grip!
I purchased a Rugged Ridge "07-10 Dash Multi-Mount with Phone Kit" for my 2009 Jeep JK which comes with a short and pretty weak phone grip. My Pixel 3a would fall out from even a pothole so not great for off-roading. The phone holder on the dash tray has a 1/4" threaded hole on top of the attachment point so you can screw something else right on top and leave the existing phone mount in place. In my case I used the Grifiti arm to replace to upper holder and just screwed it down tight once I got my position where I wanted it so now I have both making it usable for another small device or for a passenger phone.I purchased the "Grifiti Nootle 9 Inch Flexible Metal Black Gooseneck" and added a "RAM Double Socket Arm" and a "RAM Ball Adapter with 1/4"-20 Threaded Hole" to attach the 'TACKFORM Motorcycle Phone Mount - 1" Ball Connection' which has a death grip and it puts my phone within easier view and reach.Specific to the grip, it is incredibly tight and my phone won't budge. I'm considering trying to weaken it's grip a little because it is tough to get my phone in and out quickly and while it comes with a rubber wrap to give extra protection it's doubtful I will ever have a reason to use it.JK Dash Tray https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00SV54LQU/Grifiti arm https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KGHCSN5/RAM dbl socket https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L9LW00/RAM Ball https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006RKF1X8/TACKFORM grip https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFDKNZF/
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Solid and grippy. Does the job - would buy again.
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