Manfrotto is a name that’s synonymous with top-end tripods, tripod heads and other supports. Products are typically built as well as designed in Italy, combining flair, practicality and robustness. Honing in on the XPRO range, I think that the Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head with Top Lock is arguably the best ball head on the market, while the Manfrotto XPRO Geared 3-way Head is a very good (although not entirely perfect) geared head.
Without the spinning wheels of a geared head, this more conventional 3-way head has all the requisite tilt, pan and swivel movements required for stills photography, with a couple of extra design flourishes that make it stand out from the crowd. All in all, it aims to be one of the best 3-way heads on the market.
