Buy the Black P90 Pro with two batteries when standard universal and BMX threaded cartridges both have a regular job on your bench. Its two interchangeable grips keep both systems available on one fixed 3.0 mm machine. If standard universal cartridges cover the diary, buy the Black Biomaser U1 with two batteries and put that budget into an adjustable pen and the universal groupings you use most.
Compare the machine and connection on the same scale
| Bench factor | Black P90 Pro, dual battery | Black Biomaser U1, dual battery | Black TP010, dual battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal connection | Yes, using its universal grip | Yes | Yes |
| BMX threaded connection | Yes, using its BMX grip | Universal only | Universal only |
| Mechanical stroke | Fixed 3.0 mm | Six positions, 2.0–3.5 mm | Fixed 3.0 mm |
| Power included | Two matching batteries | Two matching batteries | Two matching batteries |
| Best purchase case | Both connection systems earn bench time | Universal work benefits from stroke adjustment | Universal work uses a fixed stroke |
The grip on the P90 Pro changes the connection that accepts the cartridge. The pen keeps its fixed mechanical stroke after the change. This matters if an artist wants to retain a familiar BMX grouping while a colleague works with a universal selection on the same bench. A dual-connection pen can serve those bookings at different times. On a bench that never uses BMX, the U1 spends the configuration budget on mechanical adjustment, while the TP010 keeps the fixed universal setup. Make the decision from the bookings each route serves.
Give each connection its own line and shade pair
A detail pairing needs to be compared by both pin and connection. The listed Pinky Pro 0601RL and BMX 1R backflow variant each use one 0.20 mm point. The Pinky Pro 1003RS and BMX 3RS backflow variant each use three 0.30 mm points. Their connection systems differ even when the grouping is comparable. This is why a mixed bench benefits from one line box and one shader box for each active route. Each artist can make the intended mark with a compatible cartridge when their station turns over.
All four specified needle options use EO-sterilised 304 stainless steel. The Pinky Pro options also have the clear PC bodies and silicone anti-backflow membranes associated with that range. On the threaded side order the specifically named BMX Backflow variants if that version belongs in the bench setup. The 20-cartridge universal boxes and the 10-cartridge threaded boxes cover different numbers of uses. If both routes need 20 fresh cartridges of each grouping, the universal route takes one box of each and the threaded route takes two of each.
Before a new booking mix goes live, try a narrow detail mark and a shaded patch on synthetic material with the appropriate grip and grouping. The paired pin dimensions give you a consistent starting point for that check. Keep each test within its intended connection system, then stock the pair that will earn repeat use.
Buy for the cartridge setup you actually run
Think about the work each connection would do next week. If one artist regularly uses BMX threaded cartridges and another uses universal on the same bench at a different time, the P90 Pro keeps both familiar setups available. The stroke stays fixed when you change grips. Two model-matched batteries give the bench a charged spare for the next booking.
If the threaded cartridges sit unused and all your recurring work is universal, a second connection buys little bench time. The U1 gives a universal-only bench six stroke positions from 2.0 to 3.5 mm. For a universal-only bench where a fixed stroke is the priority, choose the Black TP010 with two batteries.
Put one detail and one shading box on each active route
For the P90 Pro’s standard universal grip or either universal-only pen, choose Pinky Pro 0601RL, 20-pack for fine detail and Pinky Pro 1003RS, 20-pack for soft coverage. For the BMX threaded grip, buy BMX 1R 0.20 mm Backflow, 10-pack and BMX 3RS 0.30 mm Backflow, 10-pack.
Order the Black dual-battery P90 Pro and the two cartridge pairs when both systems are in the diary. For a universal-only bench, order the Black dual-battery U1 and the Pinky Pro pair.
FAQ
Does the two-battery P90 Pro package include both grips?
Yes. Both battery packages include the standard universal grip and the BMX threaded grip. The two-battery package adds a matching spare.
Is the P90 Pro worth buying if only one artist uses BMX?
Yes if that artist uses BMX regularly and shares the machine with a universal user at a different time. If both artists work at the same time, plan separate handpieces.
Does the P90 Pro turn a BMX cartridge into a universal fit?
The P90 Pro supplies a grip for each connection. Put the BMX cartridge in the BMX grip and the standard universal cartridge in the universal grip.
How should I buy if we use universal cartridges all week and BMX only occasionally?
Choose the dual-battery P90 Pro if the BMX work still regularly needs the same handpiece, and start with the 10-packs for the occasional route. For a universal-only bench, choose the U1 for stroke changes or the TP010 for fixed stroke.