MHW-3BOMBER SE Pro Needle Distributor 58 mm – evenly distributed with one press
You place the SE Pro on the portafilter, the magnets hold it in position, and you press the handle down. Fourteen fine needles turn back and forth through the ground coffee, break up clumps and leave a loose, level bed. Available from us in Switzerland, online and in Bern and Zürich.
A needle distributor like this is often called a WDT tool. The SE Pro has won the Red Dot Design Award and is made of aluminium alloy, plastic (PC), natural rubber (NR) and SUS304 stainless steel needles.
Features
Stirring as you press
When you press the handle down, the needle plate turns back and forth and distributes the ground coffee. According to the manufacturer, the plate makes two fixed rotations per press. That way the process runs the same for every shot.
Steplessly adjustable depth
How deep the needles reach into the coffee is set steplessly on the adjustment ring between 20 and 30 mm. Turning clockwise reduces the depth, turning anticlockwise increases it. The scale on the ring shows the setting, so you can match the SE Pro to baskets with different fill amounts.
Needles in concentric circles
The 14 needles with a diameter of 0.25 mm are arranged in concentric circles. According to the manufacturer, the needle tracks are 2 mm apart and cover a diameter of 59 mm, so the entire surface of the basket is reached.
Magnetic attachment
Magnets in the base hold the SE Pro on the portafilter. You put it on and take it off again without spilling any coffee.
Does it fit your portafilter?
The SE Pro is designed for 58 mm portafilters. According to the manufacturer, it fits some portafilters with two ears and with angled ears, but not portafilters with three ears. If you are unsure, write to us before you buy at [email protected].
What is in the box and care
Alongside the needle distributor, the box contains a brush and a storage mat. The manufacturer recommends cleaning the needles after use with a brush or an air blower and not washing the distributor with water. The needles should not quite touch the bottom of the basket. The base is shaped so that the needles do not bend when you set it down. Because the SE Pro is magnetic, do not place it directly on an electronic scale.
At a glance
| Brand |
MHW-3BOMBER |
| Type |
Needle distributor (WDT tool) with press mechanism |
| Diameter |
58 mm |
| Needles |
14, 0.25 mm, SUS304 stainless steel, in concentric circles |
| Stirring area |
59 mm diameter, 2 mm track spacing |
| Needle depth |
stepless 20–30 mm |
| Attachment |
magnetic, on the portafilter |
| Material |
aluminium alloy, plastic (PC), natural rubber (NR), SUS304 stainless steel |
| Dimensions |
width 100 mm, height 140 mm |
| Colour |
Black |
| Weight |
around 430 g |
| Fits |
58 mm portafilters with two ears or angled ears (not with three ears) |
| Award |
Red Dot Design Award |
| In the box |
needle distributor, brush, storage mat |
SE Pro, Cyclone, Castle or Lightning?
At MHW-3BOMBER you will find several needle distributors. The Cyclone from the Yu series and the Castle also loosen the coffee with needles, each with its own design. If you prefer to stir by hand, go for the Lightning WDT-Tool 2.0. You will find them all in our WDT tools. Which handling suits you is a matter of taste. Our opinion is one of many.
Who it is made for
For you if you pull several shots every morning and want distribution done quickly and the same way every time: set the depth once, then one press is enough. For households and small bars where several people work at the same machine and every puck should be prepared the same way. And for everyone who grinds fine for espresso and wants a loose coffee bed without clumps.
Still looking for the right machine or grinder? Our advice tool helps you narrow down the choice.
What goes with it
For everyone who wants a WDT needle distributor that is affordable and precise: the WDT Tool from Normcore. If you want more: the Moonraker from Weber Workshops. For levelling after stirring, you will find Leveler and distribution tools.
After distribution comes the tamper. Affordable and precise: the Spring-Loaded Tamper from Normcore. If you want more: the tamper from Weber Workshops. You will find both among our tampers.
Only what is ground evenly can be distributed evenly. You will find matching grinders among our coffee grinders, machines among our coffee machines, and the advice tool helps you compare.
Frequently asked questions
How deep do the needles reach into the coffee?
You set the needle depth steplessly on the adjustment ring between 20 and 30 mm. That way you match the SE Pro to the fill height of your basket.
Does the SE Pro fit my portafilter?
It is designed for 58 mm portafilters and, according to the manufacturer, fits some portafilters with two ears and with angled ears. It is not compatible with portafilters with three ears.
How many needles does the SE Pro have?
It has 14 stainless steel needles with a diameter of 0.25 mm, arranged in concentric circles.
What is included?
The needle distributor, a brush and a storage mat.
How quickly will the SE Pro be delivered?
Delivery takes 2–5 working days, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. Click and Collect is available in Bern and Zürich.
Can I see the SE Pro before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zürich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. It is best to ask us briefly beforehand whether the model is on site.
Tip from the roastery: Set the needle depth so that the needles end just above the bottom of the basket. That way you reach the whole coffee bed without touching the bottom. We grind fine, start at 14.5 g and work our way up, usually to 17 g, at a ratio below 1:2 by weight. For the great majority, we recommend Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight: full-bodied, round, with chocolate and nut. If you are after maximum body without acidity, go for Very Nutty. For the curious who like it fruity: Wild Peach. You will find all our coffees under coffee beans. That is our recommendation, one of many.
