The test... whisks

WMF Profi Plus Flexi Whisk £12, Salamander Cookshop At first glance, you might dismiss this as a prime candidate for form over function. But it’s shockingly good. Each prong vibrates independently, combining ingredients and doubling cream almost effortlessly, in seconds. Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian Photograph: Sarah Lee/guardian.co.uk Wonder Whisk £6.49, Lakeland These come in a pack of two and are ­invaluable. They’re light, small and easy to store. And, more importantly, they make short shrift of egg whites in need of stiffening and are brilliant for producing lump-free sauces and gravy. Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian Kuhn Rikon French Whisk £9.95, stockists: 01902 458410 A great all-rounder. French whisks are like balloon whisks, only a little less bulbous in shape. This one is easy to hold, well weighted and well made. Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian Photograph: Sarah Lee/guardian.co.uk