Griot's Garage
Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher
$179.99Cheaper
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Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher vs Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher is cheaper at $179.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher
$249.99
Which is better: the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher or Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher is the cheaper at $179.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher | Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 Griot's Garage direct list price | $249.99 |
| Brand | Griot's Garage | Adam's Polishes |
| Released | — | — |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 9 | 15 |
| Motor power | 1000 W, 8.5 A | — |
| Speed range opm | 2,000-6,400 | up to 5,000 (mfr.-stated ceiling; full range not published) |
| Backing plate size (in) | 6 in (converts to 5 in) | 5 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) | free-spin dual-action (random orbital) |
| Cord length (ft) | 10 | 25 |
| Weight (lb) | — | 5.75 |
Sources — Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher: griotsgarage.com (verified 2026-08-01). Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher: 44tools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher and Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Orbit throw (mm): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 9 vs Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher 15
- Speed range opm: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 2,000-6,400 vs Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher up to 5,000 (mfr.-stated ceiling; full range not published)
- Backing plate size (in): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 6 in (converts to 5 in) vs Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher 5 in
- Action type: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) vs Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher free-spin dual-action (random orbital)
- Cord length (ft): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 10 vs Adam's Swirl Killer 15mm LT Polisher 25