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Modernise Your Clipper – Upgrade Your Handset With The A2 Clipper Head

Modernise Your Clipper – Upgrade your handset with the A2 clipper head - Masterclip

Lauren Dorey |

Whilst traditional style clippers are great for standard clipping, modern techniques and needs have driven the design of innovative, easy-to-use clippers that offer more variety. Enter the A2 clipper head – a revolutionary upgrade that simplifies clipping, enhances performance, and provides an extended range of clip lengths. Compatible with the Masterclip Ranger, Hunter and HD Roamer clippers for horses and cattle. 


Whether you're a professional groom or a beginner to clipping, this modern attachment eliminates the hassle of manual blade adjustments, ensuring precision and ease of use every time. Best of all, if you own one of our older clipper models, there's no need to invest in a brand-new unit – simply upgrade to the A2 clipper head and a set of compatible blades at an affordable price. Read on to discover why upgrading to the A2 head is a must for all clipping enthusiasts!

The Ranger, Hunter and HD Roamer clippers with old style and new a2 clipping heads

Traditional Clipping Needs

Whilst our original clipper models with the traditional Heiniger-style head were robust, reliable, and well-loved by many, we wanted to take clipping to the next level. These classic models, though dependable, were limited to fine or medium-cut blades, leaving little room for variety. They also required a bit of a learning curve, especially for those new to clipping, as setting the blade tension and positioning just right could take some practice. That’s why we set out to design a newer clipper head – one that’s easier to use, offers more blade options, and makes clipping a smoother and more enjoyable experience for everyone.

The HD Roamer clipping a thick shetland coat

Upgrade Your Clipper For Less

The modern A2 clipper head is designed with simplicity and versatility in mind, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned professionals.

  • Its user-friendly setup means you can spend less time adjusting and more time clipping.
  • One of its standout features is the expanded range of blades, offering cutting depths from superfine to coarse, allowing you to tailor your clip to suit a variety of coat types, seasonal needs, and show preparation. 
  • Plus, the addition of a specialised livestock blade makes the A2 clipper head an invaluable tool for smallholders and farmers, making it easier than ever to shear and clip sheep, cattle, llamas, and alpacas.

Our latest Hunter and HD Roamer clippers come equipped with the A2 head as standard. But if you own one of these models  with the traditional Heiniger-style head, you can easily upgrade without buying a brand-new clipper. Many of our customers have already made the switch, enjoying better results for their horses and livestock while saving money. Why not join them and transform your clipping experience?

cordless HD Roamer clipper leaving a smooth clip on a grey pony

How Easy Is It To Upgrade My Clipper?

Upgrading the clipper head is easy and can be done at home in minutes without the need to send your clippers to us. Take a look at our YouTube guide below. Simply order your new A2 clipper head and A2 clipper blade of choice online from our website.

Traditional Verses Modern - Why Should You Upgrade?


Heininger Style Clippers


  • Traditional clipper
  • Standard blades
  • Limited choice of clipper blades – fine or medium cut
  • Requires manual adjustment to set the blades
  • Will not cut effectively if the blades are not positioned correctly
  • Tensioning can be a little tricky for new users
  • Easy to forget to undo the tension before changing the blades causing tensioning issues.
  • Consumable parts inside the head – laminated springs
  • Square bolt can become jammed if not sitting square within the blade carriage/could fall out during blade changes.
The Heiniger style clipper head


A2 Clippers


  • Modern clipper
  • Very easy to use
  • Easy to set the tension with arrow guide
  • Does not require manual adjustment so little chance of user error
  • Choice of clipper blades – superfine, fine, medium and coarse
  • Compatible with A2 livestock blade for shearing, dagging and clipping dirty cattle
  • Premium A2 blades made from toughened steel – longer lasting and harder wearing
  • Compatible with Lister A2 blades
  • No consumable parts inside the head (other than general wear and tear)
  • Superior clip quality
The A2 clipper head

Superior Performance With An A2 Clipper

Upgrade your clipper today! Simply visit our spare parts on our website to purchase your new A2 clipper head with a fine cut blade or contact us to purchase the head with a blade of your choice.

Lauren Dorey