Unimpressed With Free/Sample Rocket Hammerhead

bkisel · Post by **bkisel** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:00 pm

[If this type of post is out of line please delete and accept my apologies.]

Received my free/sample Hammerhead broadhead in the mail this past Thursday. Speaking only about my impression with regards to this BH's construction quality I must say that I’m unimpressed. Tip appeared to be junk compared to what I see on my Muzzys and my brother’s Slick Tricks. Blades seemed slim and fragile; they wiggled around and appeared not to be well anchored. First thought I might be judging the blade to harshly but happened to get a close look at a club members NAP Spitfire BHs (not sure which model) and saw quality that was absent in the Rocket Hammerhead.

This is all just my impression and I could be all wet. Have no interest in trying this BH on game – it could be the best thing since sliced bread but I’ll have to pass.

Take care…

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:40 pm

LOL . . that was my exact first impression and mine wasn't free. I was actually a little pissed, but, had to use them because I was raised not to waste money.

Then I shot a deer with it.

I went from unimpressed to amazed.

PABOWDUDE60 · Post by **PABOWDUDE60** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:13 pm

When these first came out about 12 years ago I hit a 200# buck in the shouder and the arrow bounced off him. I got down and checked the arrow. The small tip on BH broke off in the bucks shoulder, no penetration. I switched to the Rocket Sidewinder with the better tip. I have shot close to 30 deer with the Sidewinder. no problem,hellish blood trails and most deer dropping within sight of the stand. I personally wouldn't recommend the hammerhead, but the Sidewinder I would.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:30 pm

They changed the tip to the chisel tip this past year, right? I know for a fact they improved the ferrule.

I haven't seen the "new" Hammerhead other than on the website.

If it's the chisel tip, then they should be removable, is it? That's a handy feature on the Stricknine . . .bust a tip on a rock and just replace it. I have a pack of tips.

I like the sidewinders too . . .do they have the removable/replaceable tip? When I run out of Spitfires, I may switch to the sidewinder.

Spitfire vs. Hammerheads . . .I really can't see big quality difference between the two. Both shoot great. Never shot a deer with the Spitfires, but, I shot a Woodchuck . . .wicked. Spitfires, the only thing I don't like is the retention spring because I don't know how long it will last. I just put a rubberband on and keep shooting. Works great.

I totally destroyed a Slick Trick on a rock once . . .well it bent the tip, same thing.

bojangles · Post by **bojangles** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:20 pm

I was unimpressed with the free meatseeker 3 blade I recieved also.....
After the first 2 shots I noticed there were nicks on each blade in the same spot from the force of the blades opening and hitting the bottom of the tip of the head.....just seem to be cheaply made....on the plus side they were sharp and flew like my field points......

knobby · Post by **knobby** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:32 pm

I wasnt impressed with mine

I got a steelhead xl and the blades are not made well at all. One blade had some small chips in the edge and another almost looks serrated like it was ground by hand or sumthin....a very uneven edge.

My dad got a meatseeker 2 blade and it was in better shape but I did not like how much energy it takes to open it and keep it open

DuckHunt · Post by **DuckHunt** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:37 pm

I've got my free Hammerhead screwed on a Firebolt. With a little luck maybe I can post some real world testing within the next week.

I agree that the blades are not as heavy as what you see on most NAP broadheads. But those heads are 1.5" cut and less. You have to give up a little mass somewhere to get a 2" cut in a 100gr head. As for the tip, it seems small but has a good sharp chisel in my opinion. The only concern I have is that the blades are LONG. They almost reach the tip. You really wouldn't want to use one of these on a seriously quartering shot. A 45 degree angle of impact is about the most I would feel comfortable. The closer to broadside the better. I prefer heads where the tip hits first at even higher angles.

We'll see. I'll put it on meat and see how it works.

DuckHunt

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:22 pm

i am still waiting on my sidewinder with 1 1/2" blades .036 think to come in. got a nanny to test it on!

rt2bowhunter · Post by **rt2bowhunter** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:27 am

I got the MS 3 I shot it side by side with the tekan and a field point. I placed a peace of card board 2" in front of my target. The MS opened every time. And looked like it flew will. but hit all over the place. The other broad head and field tip hit the bulls eye.I was shooting 40yds.with my Ibex 465gr arrow at 280fps. Not impressed with this head.

kennisondan · Post by **kennisondan** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:41 pm

when mine comes in I will then know what I ordered and then will report back.
A lot of folks don't care if the head will ruin on a meat shot; small price to pay ... proof is in the pudding, but I understand the looks making one hesitant to tryh it out on game.
dk

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:14 am

No opoligies needed..I like the truth even if it hurts...as for those rockets..Ive used the buck blasters..yes kinda a one shot throw away to me..never could use one twice..

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:09 pm

it maybe Snuffer time!