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I’ve used this style of paper towel holder for about 10 years in two houses. After moving, I bought a second one. The reason is simple: the ratcheting mechanism stops the roll from spinning freely, so I can tear off a paper towel with one hand.
The model shown is the Kamenstein Perfect Tear horizontal paper towel holder. The supplied listing describes it as aluminum and says it can be mounted on a wall or beneath a cabinet. It calls the internal ratchet system “Perfect Tear Technology.” In my experience, the basic mechanism works as described. I can hear and feel the ratchet engage when I pull, and it keeps enough tension on the roll for me to tear off a sheet without using my other hand.
That controlled movement is what matters most to me. I previously had a holder that spun so freely that a large part of the roll could unwind and land on the floor. This one provides enough resistance to prevent that in my use. Since I often need a paper towel when one hand is messy, one-handed tearing is genuinely useful.
Changing the roll is straightforward. It slides onto the horizontal arm, and the pressure fit holds it snugly. According to the supplied listing, the flexible interior wire roller is designed to accommodate regular, standard, select-a-size, and jumbo rolls. I haven’t tested every listed format, but the rolls I use have been quick and easy to load.
Installation was also simple in my case. The holder attaches with two screws, and I mounted mine beneath a cabinet. I wanted it to sit slightly lower, so I cut a small piece of plastic I already had and used it as a spacer. That was my own modification, not a supplied part or something required to install the holder.
I also like how it looks beneath the cabinet. It keeps the paper towels accessible without taking up counter space, though the ratcheting action remains my main reason for recommending it.
Our first holder has been in use since 2016, and we bought another after moving to a different house. After using this design in both homes, I would look for the same model again if we moved. It addresses the problem I had with free-spinning holders, and its simple mechanism works well for the way I use paper towels.