Tool Review: Snap-On SDDP122 Phillips Screwdriver

Key Features:
 +   Good contoured grip
 +   Holds up well to rust

 -   Magnet isn't great


Unless it has a cool feature or it breaks easily, there's not much you can say about a standard Phillips screwdriver.  The Snap-On SDDP122 Phillips screwdriver is a standard driver, but it compares favorably to other, similar drivers.

The SDDP122 has a magnetic tip.  The magnet strength isn't great but it works; it's about average compared to other magnetic screwdrivers that I've used.  The tip is a #2 Phillips tip.

This is an extra-long driver, not one you would typically carry around with you.  It measures about 16-1/2" but it's not overly heavy.  The handle is a typical contoured plastic Snap-On driver handle that provides an easy grip.  The handle comes in black, orange, and red.

Over time, this driver fares better than some others.  I kept it in my car for over five years, right next to a Wiha screwdriver, and the Wiha rusted quickly whereas the Snap-On still looks pretty good.

Since it's a Snap-On, you'll probably pay a bit more for it, but if you need an extra-long Phillips driver, the SDDP122 is a good one.