There was an article on gardenmyths.com about root feeders not being advantageous over a surface soak.
However, I wanted a tool to replace the Ross feeder that I had, since it was leaking profusely, perhaps a slight crack in the plastic.
So far I'm enjoying the Wiserwand. Here's a link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VIJ3q1Coxk
https://wiserwatering.com/
It provides good control of surface watering as well as getting under the mulch. The foot pegs prevent the probe from going deeper than about eight inches.