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Normcore 51mm Spring Tamper V4 Titanium Ripple

Name: Normcore 51mm Spring Tamper V4 Titanium Ripple
Brand: Normcore

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Spring-loaded espresso tamper w/ titanium PVD ripple base

Typical price$$$30–75

The Normcore 51mm Spring Tamper V4 is a spring-loaded espresso tamper with a titanium PVD ripple base sized for 51mm portafilters.

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Last verified 10 Oct 2026

Specs

Tool type: Tamper
Size: 51 mm
Bottomless: No
Spring-loaded / calibrated: Yes
Material: Titanium PVD Coating

In short

The Normcore 51mm Spring Tamper V4 Titanium Ripple works with 51 mm Delonghi Dedica or La Specialista portafilters using a spring-loaded mechanism for consistent pressure and a titanium PVD coating on the ripple base.

The verdict

Users with 51mm Delonghi Dedica or La Specialista portafilters can use this tamper for spring-loaded dosing. It provides a direct match for those specific basket sizes. Choose it when the portafilter diameter is confirmed at 51mm.

What we like

Spring-loaded mechanism
51 mm diameter
Titanium PVD coating on ripple base
Fits 51mm Delonghi Dedica and La Specialista portafilters

What to know

Only fits 51 mm baskets

Who it's for

Home baristas who use 51mm Delonghi Dedica or La Specialista portafilters and want a spring-loaded tamper.

Skip it if

You use a portafilter size other than 51 mm.

Questions shoppers ask

Does this tamper use a spring-loaded mechanism?

Yes, it applies consistent pressure through its spring-loaded mechanism.

What size portafilters does it fit?

It fits 51 mm Delonghi Dedica and La Specialista portafilters.

Is this a bottomless tamper?

No, it is not a bottomless design.

What material covers the ripple base?

The ripple base has a titanium PVD coating.

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