Maxpower Planet Double-Sided Undercoat Rake Review: A Budget-Friendly De-Shedding Brush That Works

Introduction

If you live with a heavy shedder, you know the routine: fur tumbleweeds on the floor, hair woven into couch fabric, and that moment you pick up your pet and walk away wearing a “coat” you didn’t ask for. Undercoat season can make even tidy homes feel like a grooming salon.

The Maxpower Planet Hair Brush - Double Sided Shedding, Dematting Undercoat Rake for Dogs and Cats, Extra Wide Dog Grooming Brush is a budget-friendly grooming tool designed to reduce loose undercoat, help with tangles, and make at-home coat care easier. At $9.99 with a 4.6/5 rating from 83,573 reviews, it’s clearly popular—and many owners claim it performs better for them than pricier de-shedding tools.

In this review, I’ll break down how the Maxpower Planet undercoat rake works in real life (not just on paper), where it shines, where it can be frustrating, and who should skip it.

Key Features

Dual-sided design (demat + deshed) The headline feature is the two working sides. One side uses fewer, wider-spaced teeth (commonly used for breaking up mats and tackling tangles). The other side uses more closely spaced teeth designed to pull out loose undercoat and reduce shedding.

Extra-wide head for faster sessions The brush is wider than many undercoat rakes, which can speed up grooming on large dogs or thick-coated breeds. In practice, a wider head can mean fewer passes over the same area—great for impatient pets.

Rounded teeth for coat safety The teeth are described as sharpened but finely rounded. The goal is to grab loose fur and separate tangles without scratching. This matters most when you’re working near sensitive areas like armpits, belly fluff, and behind the ears.

Designed to remove dander and trapped debris Beyond hair, undercoat tools often pull out fine dander and dust that sits close to the skin—especially in dogs that spend time outdoors or cats that develop “greasy” undercoat pockets.

Lightweight handle for control Long grooming sessions can be hard on your wrist. A lightweight handle helps, but technique matters more: short, controlled strokes reduce pulling and help prevent skin irritation.

Performance & Testing

To evaluate a tool like the Maxpower Planet Hair Brush, the key questions are: (1) does it remove undercoat efficiently, (2) does it avoid hurting the pet, and (3) does it reduce overall shedding between sessions?

On double-coated dogs (German Shepherds, Huskies, Goldens) This is where the Maxpower Planet brush tends to earn its reputation. On dogs with a dense undercoat, the de-shedding side can pull out impressive amounts of loose fur quickly. Owners of German Shepherds and Huskies often describe it as a “coat changer” during seasonal blowouts.

Real-world scenario: You’re brushing a German Shepherd after a walk, and the back end and “pants” area are starting to shed heavily. Using the undercoat side with short strokes, you can lift out loose undercoat in layers. The key is to avoid pressing down like you’re scraping. Instead, let the teeth slide through the topcoat and catch what’s ready to come out.

On long-haired cats (Maine Coon types, long-haired mixes) Long-haired cats can be tricky: they mat easily but can be sensitive to tugging. The dematting side can help loosen small knots, especially around the ruff, belly, and “armpits.” However, if mats are already tight against the skin, any rake can pull.

Real-world scenario: Your long-haired cat has small tangles near the tail base. Start with very gentle, shallow passes and focus on the ends of the fur before trying to work closer to the skin. If the cat’s skin moves with the tool, stop and reassess—this is where you’d switch to a comb, use a detangling spray, or consider a groomer.

On short-coated pets For short-coated dogs and cats, this style of rake is often more tool than you need. It can still remove some loose fur, but a rubber curry brush or soft bristle brush may be more comfortable and efficient.

Does it really “reduce shedding by 95%”? That number is best understood as a best-case claim: in heavy undercoat situations, you might remove a huge percentage of the loose undercoat that would otherwise end up on your floors. But no brush makes a pet stop shedding; it simply relocates hair from “your house” to “your trash can” in a controlled way.

Comfort and pet tolerance Most pets tolerate this tool well when the owner uses the right technique: short, light strokes; avoid sensitive spots; and don’t overbrush. The biggest cause of “my pet hates it” reports is usually pressure or trying to rake through mats too aggressively.

Ease of use (and why short strokes matter) Undercoat rakes can snag if you use long, fast passes—especially on thick coats. Short strokes help you maintain a consistent angle and reduce the chance of catching a knot. This lines up with what many customers report: it works best with controlled, small movements rather than trying to “plow” through.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• •Removes large amounts of loose undercoat efficiently, especially on German Shepherds, Huskies, and Golden Retrievers
• •Dual-sided design makes it useful for both light dematting and routine de-shedding
• •Extra-wide head speeds up grooming on larger pets
• •Comfortable in-hand and generally easy to use with minimal effort
• •Excellent value for money at $9.99; many owners consider it better than more expensive alternatives

Cons

• •Not ideal for short-coated pets; may feel like overkill compared with a rubber brush
• •Can pull if you use long strokes or press too hard, particularly on sensitive cats or thin-skinned dogs
• •Won’t fix severe mats safely; tight mats near the skin still require careful combing, clipping, or professional grooming
• •Like most rakes, it needs regular cleaning during a session as hair packs between the teeth

Who Is This For?

Great fit for:

• •Double-coated dogs that “blow coat” seasonally (German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, Akitas, Samoyeds)
• •Medium-to-long coated dogs that build undercoat and shed heavily (Golden Retrievers, Collies, mixes with dense fluff)
• •Long-haired cats that develop light tangles and shed undercoat (especially during seasonal changes)
• •Pet parents who want a practical, low-cost tool to keep shedding manageable between baths and professional grooms

Not the best fit for:

• •Short-coated pets with minimal undercoat (a curry brush will likely be easier and gentler)
• •Pets with skin conditions, hot spots, or very sensitive skin unless your vet approves and you use an ultra-light hand
• •Households dealing with severe matting; a rake can make this worse if used aggressively

Value for Money

At $9.99, the Maxpower Planet Hair Brush sits in the sweet spot where you can try it without overthinking it. For thick-coated dogs, it can pay for itself quickly in reduced fur cleanup and fewer emergency grooming appointments for undercoat buildup.

If you’ve been considering a higher-priced de-shedding tool, this is a sensible first step—especially because many owners report it performs as well as (or better than) tools they’ve used before. The real value comes from consistency: 5–10 minutes a few times per week during shedding season can keep your home noticeably cleaner.

A practical cost comparison: If this tool helps you avoid even one professional de-shedding add-on service, it’s already returned its cost multiple times.

Final Verdict

The Maxpower Planet Hair Brush - Double Sided Shedding, Dematting Undercoat Rake for Dogs and Cats is one of the most effective budget grooming tools for thick-coated pets. It’s especially strong on double-coated dogs and can be helpful for long-haired cats when used gently and thoughtfully.

It’s not magic, and it’s not the right answer for severe matting or for every coat type. But for routine coat maintenance—pulling out loose undercoat, reducing shedding in the house, and keeping a coat feeling lighter and cleaner—this Maxpower Planet undercoat rake delivers far more than you’d expect for ten bucks.

If your main problem is seasonal shedding and you’re willing to use short, controlled strokes, this is an easy recommendation.