This is actually one of those tools you hope you don’t need to use but when you do it needs to be a quality tool. Desoldering can lead to anger issues quickly. I actually saw this first on a YouTube video from Japan and I thought that not only did it look cool but I loved the silicon tip. I looked around a few places to order one but the EMS shipping was close to the price if the solder sucker. I got an email from Adafruit about new products and it looks like they now carry it. I jumped on the opportunity to snag one.

It’s got a great brushed aluminum body and a red aluminum push end. It feels solid in your hands and does not feel cheap by any means.

It has a heat resistant (up to 350 degrees C / 620 degrees F according to the instructions) silicon tip and it comes with some replacement tubing also.

The plunger is very sturdy and does not feel like it will bend or break easily.

There are 3 major components to this solder sucker. You have the body, tip and spring. It comes apart easily and can be cleaned with ease. Now it’s time for a bench test.