Matco Tools Launches Next-Generation REX 2.0 Impact Wrench at NHRA Season Finale

New Matco Tools REX 2.0 Impact Wrench delivers up to 1,900 ft-lbs. of breakaway torque, enhanced ergonomics and a bold new Matco look

STOW, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Matco Tools launched the next generation of its professional power tool line with the introduction of the REX 2.0 1/2-inch Impact Wrench, featuring increased power, Matco’s latest ergonomic grip technology and an updated design.

The company will also transform Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season finale in Pomona, California, with a custom wrap celebrating the REX 2.0 1/2-inch Impact Wrench, its innovative textured grip and iconic Matco eagle design, bringing the latest Matco innovation to life for distributors, customers and race fans.

More Power. More Control. The Next Generation of Matco Tools REX.

Building on the original Matco Tools REX Pneumatic Impact Wrench, the next generation delivers more power and features Matco's latest ergonomic grip technology, combining optimized grip geometry with enhanced textures designed to improve comfort and control during use.

The Matco Tools REX 2.0 raises the bar for 1/2-inch air impact wrenches, boasting 1,900 ft-lbs of breakaway torque – more than any other mobile tool competitor on the market.

“Matco Tools REX 2.0 1/2-inch Impact Wrench represents exactly what we're focused on at Matco: advancing the tools professionals depend on every day,” said Cameron Richardson, Group President of Matco Tools. “We took the power technicians expect from their Impact Wrench and paired it with our latest thinking in ergonomics, control and design. And when you're launching a tool built to deliver this kind of performance, putting it on a Top Fuel dragster feels right at home.”

Built for Demanding Work

Matco Tools REX 2.0 1/2-inch Pneumatic Impact Wrench combines heavy-duty air-tool performance with features engineered around the professional technician:

• More power than the original Matco Tools REX Impact Wrench, delivering up to 1,900 ft-lbs. of breakaway torque to tackle stubborn fasteners.
• Lightweight composite construction to help reduce fatigue while improving maneuverability and access in tight spaces.
• Precision operation, including a variable-speed trigger designed to provide greater control and minimize vibration.
• Matco’s latest ergonomic grip technology, featuring optimized grip geometry and enhanced textures designed to improve comfort and control, paired with a distinctive new Matco design featuring the iconic eagle silhouette on the handle.
• Built for professional use, combining the power air-tool users expect with the durability needed for demanding shop environments.

Taking Matco Tools REX 2.0 From the Shop to the Strip

The product will be launched at the NHRA race weekend as Matco brings hundreds of distributors and customers together at the track. The custom dragster will serve as the centerpiece for Matco Tools REX 2.0 launch, highlighting the performance, control and durability that define Matco’s latest innovation.

“This is much bigger than putting a new product on a race car,” added Richardson. “We're putting Matco’s REX 2.0 in the hands of the professionals it was designed for. The dragster gets people's attention. The experience of using the tool is what tells the real story.”

Throughout the event, distributors will have the opportunity to see Matco Tools REX 2.0 in real shop environments, experiencing its increased power and improved grip in demanding, heavy-duty applications while capturing firsthand feedback from professionals on comfort, control and overall user experience.

The Matco Tools REX 2.0 Top Fuel dragster is planned to make its on-track debut during the NHRA season finale at Pomona, Nov. 13-15, 2026.

About Matco Tools

Since 1979, the mission of Matco Tools has been to provide professional mechanics and auto enthusiasts with all the premium tools, storage and equipment they need to get the job done, while also offering best-in-class service and customer support. The company's network of over 1,900 premier independent mobile distributors is focused on developing and maintaining trust-based relationships with its customers. Ranked among the top 50 in Entrepreneur magazine's 2025 Franchise 500®, the company continues to expand throughout the United States and Canada, adding several hundred mobile stores each year. For more information, please visit www.MatcoTools.com. Matco Tools is a subsidiary of Vontier Corporation. Vontier is a global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility.