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Philips Norelco HQ9 SpeedXL Replacement Headsx$31.99
  (77 reviews)
Best Price: $38.99 $31.99
Product Description:
SpeedXL Replacement Heads for all Norelco SpeedXL and SmartTouchXL Shaving Systems. SpeedXl provides 50% more shaving surface for a faster, smoother and closer shave.
Features: SpeedXL Shaving Heads for a
MPN: HQ9 - UPC: 075020000743
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Customer Reviews
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Should be called Slow-XL
By A2ML7RYN9VQPPK on 2005-10-30
Somehow Norelco actually made the HQ9 SpeedXL heads worse than the old lift-and-Cut heads. To make it look like the heads will produce a faster shave, they reduced the area of the outer ring to make room for two additional cutter rings inside the outer ring.
The problem? The inner rings have a slower surface speed than the old, larger area, outer ring. So you actually have a smaller high speed cutter area while the inner rings end up pulling your beard hairs when you try to shave as fast as your old Lift-and-Cut shaver.
Why can't you buy the old lift-and-cut heads to fit you new Smart-Touch shaver? Like all Norelco rotary rasors, each model uses a slightly different drive pin to make you buy the newer, more expensive, heads. Philips knows how to make their old products obselete so you will buy the new "better" stuff.
A good shave regained...however, one concern
By AUX9KZUUB3YCE on 2007-11-30
This product contains three replacement heads for the Norelco 9160XL electric razor. After 1 1/2 years of continuous daily usage the original cutting heads were no longer giving a good shave. I decided to replace the original blades with this set.
The good:
1.)Easy to following instruction for replacement on the package, and the actual replacement process was incredibly simple and easy to do.
2.)The new blades functioned perfectly; because the decline in performance of the original blades was so gradual, it was difficult to believe how much of an improvement these replacement blades provided.
The not so good:
Only one complaint; the packaging. The replacement blade were embodied in a package that made it extremely difficult to actually get at the blades. There were a series of 6 grommet eyelets surrounding the entire package making it very secure. I literally had to force scissors between the layers of cardboard to get around the grommets to eventually get to the blades inside. In a word...frustrating. Plus, a slight slip and a bad cut may have occurred (I think everyone has experienced trying to open one of these newer hard-plastic wrapped items and knows just how difficult it can really be to get at the product inside).
Conclusion:
An excellent set of replacement blades. (I just hope they'll last longer than the 3 months it took for the original blades to start to lose their sharpness). Time will tell; but up to now, so far so good.
However, getting the blades out of this package could be considered a potential hazard.
5 Stars for the product itself, with 1 or 2 Stars off for the needless obstructive packaging.
Addendum Feb 24/08:
Interesting to note that they've changed the packaging on this product (since my original review) making it appear that it's less hazardous to access. However, as I haven't purchase this specific product package, I can't comment on the ease of access (or safety) of the new packaging.
R.Nicholson
replacement cutters
By A2DDSNIZS148YA on 2005-10-02
I needed to have a spare set of replacement blades for my Norelco shaver. These are brand name at a good price with immediate shipment. Saved me time from having to shop locally.
Waste of Money, Won't Buy Again
By APB74W3LH0ZBB on 2007-10-06
I was initially impressed by this line of razors and its blades, but no more. Having owned and used one of these razors for 1 and 3/4 years I won't be buying another one. The blades work great the first month. Ok the second and third month. But then quickly go down hill. Won't shave my beard worth beans anymore. I found myself returning more and more to my Gillette Fusion razor with increasing frequency each day; first to "touch up" what the Norelco missed, then inevitably for full shaving creme and razor shaves. If you want to keep using the Norelco it means you have to buy replacement blades far more often then you should; making the total cost of ownership excessively unreasonable.
They work!
By AGEKVD8JPZQMT on 2007-11-11
I had them for a while, but now I finally put them in a BLAMMO! The razor cuts as if it were brand new!
- Great...just don;t last long enough
By A2MAJUEXZA5IJE on 2007-01-11
I've had Norelco shavers in the past that would give you 2 years between cutter changes, but I only got one year out of the original set. Having said that, as soon as I plopped these babies in, it was immediately back to the silky, blade like shave I experienced when I first bought the razor. I love the shaver, and the baldes are great!
- Philipes Norelco replacement cutters
By A1NOX7U0FD3QIV on 2007-01-25
I ordered replacement cutters for my Dad's shaver. The shipment arrived quickly, cutters were replaced and my Dad was happy.
- Should have ordered sooner
By ARRNRXS1N1CFK on 2008-02-16
Amazing what a difference new shaving heads make. I hadn't noticed the gradual degradation in ease of shaving, and thought the problem was with the humidity. Got the new blades and my shaving time was cut by two thirds. Applied the cost savings over getting it in a store to overnight shipping.
- Works like a charm!
By A2H65S09SOVQPS on 2008-02-19
I purchased a Norelco 9160XL Smart Touch razor about a year or so ago. Bought these replacement heads as the original ones were worn out. Now the razor is working very well and I am back to enjoying my morning shave.
Changing the heads took less than 5 minutes. One thing I would recommend is that you routinely take the heads out (every 45 days or so) and give it a good wash.
- It is handy to have these replacement heads on hand
By A27YKN5IIUEILY on 2007-01-09
When I bought my hubby the new shaver for Christmas on Amazon, the offer of
a good price on the replacement heads made it very worthwhile. Now
my husband will have the new head on hand when he needs it and not
have to search them out.
He was very pleased to have the replacement head along with the
Shaver I bought him on Amazon, as he really LOVES the shaver!
- Norelco HQ9 SpeedXL
By A3LNXUXY3X5W37 on 2007-03-10
These replacement heads are easy to install and work just as well as the heads that are packaged with the product. This razor is passable, but is really more of a "first" electric razor. I don't plan on buying more replacement heads when this set runs its course; I'm going to upgrade to a razor with more flexibility and precision.
- Norelco Replacement Heads
By AV2WSPTOQJSU4 on 2008-06-29
I replace the heads of my Norelco Shaver yearly and it was nice to have a reminder from Norelco that I was due to change the cutters and then Amazon had a nice price plus Norelco had a $5.00 Coupon for my next purchase. Very satisfying experience Thanks john d
- Satisfied Customer
By A2XZK67W7Y31KI on 2006-06-29
Product was just as advertised and arrived in VERY quick time!
Great! Keep up the good work.
- Easy does it
By A72Q17CDK10AR on 2007-05-12
The replacement heads were so tightly packaged, the most difficult part was getting them out of the package. After that, installation was simple. A fine product to fit a fine Norelco shaver.
- Better than Imitation
By A3VDLIAKZKWX1G on 2008-05-15
I found some knockoff blades for half the price of retail and decided to try them. It felt like they were ripping my face off! These blades work much better and the pricing is also much less than retail in a drug store.
- Norelco User For Over 30 Years
By A26RJITGR4KOS2 on 2007-01-18
Having been a Norelco owner and user for over 30 years, I'm a raving fan of their product. When they upgrade their razors, I buy the latest and greatest version. I replace the heads annually, cleaning them weekly. I not only recommend this wonderful product by Phillips Sonicare Toothbrush which I just discovered and am now using.
- Norelco HQ9
By AKRYH8HAUP8PJ on 2007-08-30
Dependable blades and a great shaver too. Can be immersed into water. Nice feature
- A New Face!
By A39EIVALRIDRLQ on 2008-02-16
The difference of having new blades and the previous set is like getting a new face; go for it!
- norelco speedshaver replacement heads
By A3S5B61HD6L8V6 on 2008-03-29
There is nothing wrong per se with the product but the replacement heads cost $30. You're much better off buying a reconditioned speedshaver razor for around $42, which will include new heads.
- Replacement Shaver Heads
By AM8UIC14KLAFT on 2008-05-24
Shaver heads needed replacement and this was an easy and smooth way to do it.
- Good product, but confusing packaging
By A26CCHR4FJEU02 on 2008-07-02
It took me a very long time to figure out that these were the replacement heads I needed for my shaver (there are many choices, and none of them matched the model number of the shaver). Also, there are at least two different packages for the HQ9 heads, with different pictures that make it even more confusing. Having said that, and that the price is steep, I noticed a slight improvement in performance when I put in the new blades. Also, in my experience Philips products are always high quality.
- Philips Norelco HQ9 Speed-XL & Smart Touch replacement cutters
By A2MNVTUB9YGK0Q on 2007-02-06
It was a pleasure doing business for the purchase of my Norelco Electric Shaver Replacement Cutters. I was notified when shipment was expected to be made and it was delivered as expected and packaged very well. Thanks for saving me alot of money in this purchase.
- HQ9 Blades
By A1EAXVLKPVL8W5 on 2007-09-17
Product was new, shipped promptly and a great price. I will use this supplier again.
- Razor Heads
By A28W95WVML251F on 2007-10-02
The replacement heads were as promised, new in sealed package and they work fine. Verry happy with the transaction
- Norelco Shaver Replacement Heads
By AZD7PM616N5IU on 2007-10-11
The Norelco HQ9 replacement heads for my shaver made the shaver as good as new.
- Great product and service.
By AIICD8384ZNS0 on 2007-11-09
This is a great product. The company I bought it from was friendly, prompt and provided great customer service. A+++
- Replacement Blades
By A344FS1LFOBNCK on 2007-12-06
Philips Norelco HQ6 Quadra Action Tripleheader Replacement Heads
First replacement I have done since having the razor for a year.
What a difference.
- Norelco Replacement Heads
By A1WGSJ2VKOWNGF on 2008-02-12
Product is as advertised. This makes the razor just like new. Shipping was fast and trouble free.
- like new again
By A39N0GBUPXLBB3 on 2008-02-16
I recieved the Norelco replacement blades in about 4 days after ordering and they work great. Just like new.
- In-stock, Prompt & Less Expensive
By AGSC1G0TTLYZQ on 2008-02-21
When I bought my [first] shaver last year I never thought about having trouble getting replacement heads, but what I time I had. I don't know if it was because there are a lot of guys using this model, a lot of folks bought these during the holidays or what, but stores in my area, IF they had a spot on the shelves for it, didn't have it in stock AND wanted up to $10 more than I paid here.
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