PUQ Prep Navigator – automatic WDT and distribution tool
One press of a button, and the needles loosen the coffee grounds evenly – calm and controlled, without you lifting a finger yourself. The result is a calmer, more even puck structure, prepared the same way, shot after shot.
The PUQ Prep Navigator takes over this distribution step, the one you'd otherwise do by hand with a WDT tool: a motorised mechanism with a rotating ring and multiple needles moves through the grounds in a combined motion, breaking up clumps and covering the whole surface. This isn't a promise of the perfect shot, but a way to make the preparation step reproducible. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Type |
Automatic distribution tool (WDT-style), one-touch |
| Distribution modes |
Three profiles: Standard, Speedy, Precision |
| Delay mode |
Adjustable short delay before starting |
| Needle options |
Compatible with 18–20 g and 20–22 g baskets (needles adjustable) |
| Capacity |
approx. 500–800 cycles per battery charge (depending on mode) |
| Power supply |
USB-C, lithium battery – usable cordless |
| Dimensions |
10.5 × 9.5 × 5.0 cm |
| Weight |
ca. 400 g |
Who it's made for
For anyone who wants to distribute their puck evenly before tamping and keep the step reproducible – at home as much as at a busy bar with several baristas.
You'll find more tools in our Barista Equipment. For tampers: the Normcore Collection is affordable and precise, and if you want more presence on the counter, the Weber Workshops Collection takes it further. The same goes for scales: the Normcore Collection covers the essentials, while the Acaia Collection adds an app and flow-rate display. Our opinion is one of many – if you've already found your own system, you simply add the distribution step.
Frequently asked questions
Which baskets fit the PUQ Prep Navigator?
It's compatible with 18–20 g and 20–22 g baskets; the needles can be adjusted depending on basket size.
How many cycles does one battery charge last?
Around 500 to 800 cycles per charge, depending on the mode chosen. It charges via USB-C, and the tool is used cordless.
What do the three modes do?
Standard, Speedy and Precision differ in the process and pace of distribution; there's also a delay mode with a short pause before starting, for workflows with multiple steps.
Can you see the PUQ Prep Navigator before you buy it?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
Roastery tip: if you're using the PUQ Prep Navigator, you're usually after a dense, aromatic shot – our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight suit that particularly well, full-bodied and round. If you want maximum body with no acidity at all, reach for Very Nutty. And if you're curious about a fruity experience, Wild Peach is a lively discovery. Our recommendation – one of many.
