MHW-3BOMBER Armor Tamper 58.35 mm – self-levelling with adjustable depth
You set the depth to your dose once, place the heavy tamper on top, and it lowers straight down until it stops – always at the same level. The puck lies flat, the pressure is constant, and you no longer have to decide by feel when it's enough.
A solid, self-levelling tamper whose tamping depth you match to your shot.
What makes the Armor special
Its appeal lies in the adjustable depth: you can adjust the tamping depth by up to 13 millimetres and respond to different amounts of grounds – more coffee, a different setting, the same level result. A triple spring keeps the pressure constant at around 30 lbs and resets itself automatically after every tamp.
The result is an evenly compacted puck through which the water moves calmly and evenly during the shot – the foundation for a well-rounded shot. Made from stainless steel and aluminium, the Armor brings a substantial weight of around 540 grams to the hand. Tamping remains a craft, not a law – the Armor just takes the guesswork out of it. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Type |
self-levelling tamper with adjustable depth |
| Base diameter |
58.35 mm, flat (for 58 mm portafilters) |
| Tamping depth |
adjustable up to 13 mm |
| Pressure |
constant around 30 lbs, triple spring with auto-reset |
| Material |
Stainless steel and aluminium |
| Weight |
around 540 g |
Who it's for
For anyone with a 58 mm machine who likes to match their tamping depth to the dose and prefers a heavy, self-levelling tool. If you work with different amounts of grounds, you'll benefit from the adjustable depth in particular.
What you pair it with
An even tamp works together with the rest of your setup. You'll find tamping stations, puck screens and WDT tools at affordable prices in the Normcore collection and especially finely crafted in the Weber Workshops collection.
More tampers to compare are in our tamper collection. And because the best tamp only pays off with the right machine, it's worth a look at our espresso machines – supported by our advisory tool.
Frequently asked questions
What does adjustable tamping depth mean?
You can set how deep the tamper goes into the basket – up to 13 mm. That way you adapt it to different amounts of grounds and still always tamp flat and at the same level.
What's the difference between the Armor and the Flash?
The Armor is heavier and offers adjustable tamping depth; the Flash is calibrated and gives an audible click at around 30 lbs. Both work with a spring system for constant pressure – which one suits you is a matter of taste.
Does the Armor fit my basket?
At 58.35 mm, it's made for common 58 mm portafilters, such as those from La Marzocco, Gaggia or Ascaso.
Can I see the product before buying 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.
Tip from our coffee roastery
A flat, consistent tamp really shows with full-bodied, sweet roasts. Our Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight taste round and dense. For maximum body without acidity, the Very Nutty; for a fruity experience, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation – one of many.
