Kincrome vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Kincrome among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand. Milwaukee had about 2,950 branded searches, while Kincrome had 1,400. Milwaukee made up 24.1% of all rubber mallet brand searches we track, and Kincrome accounted for 11.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about rubber mallet brands, Kincrome appeared in four of the five answers and Milwaukee in none.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 2 searches for every 1 for Kincrome
Who does AI mention more?
Kincrome, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Milwaukee in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Kincrome, the only one of the two named
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Top rubber mallet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kincrome was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kincrome4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fuller3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Halder3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Thor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rubber mallet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best rubber mallet brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best rubber mallet brand in New Zealand for general home use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rubber mallet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rubber mallet brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Kincrome or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kincrome and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six rubber mallet brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Kincrome. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Fuller | Kincrome | Thor | Halder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.9% | 19.9% | 21.7% | 12.4% | 8% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 18.6% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.3% | 18.4% | 25% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 16.5% | 27.1% | 10.4% | 6.7% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 41% | 20.4% | 22.8% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.1% | 20.7% | 22% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.9% | 20.1% | 22.9% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 39.5% | 24.7% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 6.6% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 23.7% | 13.7% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 23.4% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.4% | 28.8% | 12.3% | 10.5% | 10% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 24.1% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 10.6% | 0.16% |
How has the Kincrome and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Kincrome in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kincrome’s share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand moved from 12.4% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand moved from 19.9% to 24.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand rubber mallet brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kincrome gained share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand, from 10.5% to 11.4%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand, from 28.8% to 24.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kincrome’s and Milwaukee’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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