Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I ordered this because I had the 75 foot version of the older model and I love it, and this was touted as the "improved" model. I returned the first one because the valve lever would not move at all no matter how hard I tried, and I was afraid I would break it; it seemed be a manufacturing defect. So I got the replacement hose very quickly and I tried the lever and it was fine, if a little resistant. Well, after that I didn't use the hose for a while because it was rainy and cool but then the weather heated up and I attached a sprayer, and - nothing. Just a weak dribble of water no matter what setting I used. I thought it was the fault of the sprayer so I tried another one. Same thing - virtually no water pressure, but the pressure at the faucet is very strong. So I took off the sprayer and the stream was still very weak, and I figured out why - the valve openings at both ends of the hose are TINY! Maybe a quarter inch across! No matter how high the water flow is, almost no water comes out! I am very disappointed and now I can't return it because I foolishly got rid of the packaging already. I am going to buy one of the old style 75 foot hoses just like the one I have, if it's still available, but this was a waste of money. If you are thinking of buying this hose, test it out immediately so you don't get stuck with a dud!