We tested seven balloon whisks to find the best one for efficient, all-purpose mixing—and the GIR Whisk won by a landslide. Made from 12 high-quality stainless steel wires, the whisk’s head is designed to optimize wire tension and spacing to create the best foam and aeration. GIR’s two-piece whisk set includes our test champion, the Ultimate, as well as the 8-inch Mini, which delivers the same results in a more compact form. Use the Ultimate to combine dry ingredients, remove lumps from batters, mixtures and sauces and incorporate air into whipped cream and egg whites; try out the Mini to combine small amounts of dry ingredients, stir vinaigrettes or beat a single egg. The whisks’ handles are made from platinum-cured, pharmaceutical-grade silicone, which is safer than food-grade silicone and more resistant to wear-and-tear. They’re solid enough to grip comfortably, while staying light enough to allow maximum vibration (without wearing out your wrist). Available in colors Grey and Dark Green.