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Striker question

Started by chufagold, August 21, 2019, 06:39:19 PM

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chufagold

Been going through strikers lately and think that dymondwood cant really be beat overall. Also I've learned that i prefer thicker strikers than the thinner ones where you grip it.
what do yall think?

Clardh

I like a thicker striker as well but I'm a grip and rip type of caller. Finesse is not part of my game I sorry to say! As for dymondwood...it is hard to beat. Especially all those two piece strikers you get when you buy a call. Have about 20 of them and I can always find a few that sound as good as a one piece custom striker.

va longbeard

Quote from: chufagold on August 21, 2019, 06:39:19 PM
Been going through strikers lately and think that dymondwood cant really be beat overall. Also I've learned that i prefer thicker strikers than the thinner ones where you grip it.
what do yall think?

For a thick Rutland diamond wood tough to beat a stuckey straight tip and i agree all around it is a great option

Sir-diealot

Thus far with my limited experience I prefer a Stuckey Tulipwood with the mushroom tip over anything else I have tried. He makes many different versions diamond wood strikers but I am not sure if there is any difference in anything but the color of them, anyone happen to know the answer to that question so I do not throw my money away on a bunch of different colors that will all be the same?

I do have a Fowler Tulipwood coming and really am looking forward to trying that.

Some of you speak of the diameter and I definitely like thicker ones like the Stuckey, but that is because my hands have been broken and the thinner ones really do hurt my hand to use.
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Greg Massey

Straight, flare , mushroom all have a place depending on the calling surface your playing again. Rutland diamondwood one piece are great right along with snakewood , ebony, black locust, honey locust etc.  Weight of the striker does make a difference in how pots will play . That's why it's good to have a large group of strikers..I don't necessarily get stuck on one type or one brand of striker ...

mmclain

Can't be beat is a little too far.  It's great material and I keep a limited supply of it.  But it does slip on glass as the resin has a tendency to build up on the glass surface.  There are a few woods that grip as well but don't load up the glass.   

Triple B

Quote from: mmclain on August 22, 2019, 12:30:47 AM
Can't be beat is a little too far.  It's great material and I keep a limited supply of it.  But it does slip on glass as the resin has a tendency to build up on the glass surface.  There are a few woods that grip as well but don't load up the glass.
Very true and accurate observation Matt.

chufagold

Quote from: mmclain on August 22, 2019, 12:30:47 AM
Can't be beat is a little too far.  It's great material and I keep a limited supply of it.  But it does slip on glass as the resin has a tendency to build up on the glass surface.  There are a few woods that grip as well but don't load up the glass.
I'm not sure about the build up thing because I condition often. I've played hundreds of strikers and just about the best ones are the older 2 piece lonzos with the burgundy dymondwood. Those things great on everything I put them on. Anyone else agree or disagree? To me theres not a better overall striker out there. It is ugly though lol

davisd9

Never cared much for dymondwood personally.  Snakewood and wenge are two of my favorites.
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HookedonHooks

Quote from: chufagold on August 23, 2019, 11:50:19 AM
Quote from: mmclain on August 22, 2019, 12:30:47 AM
Can't be beat is a little too far.  It's great material and I keep a limited supply of it.  But it does slip on glass as the resin has a tendency to build up on the glass surface.  There are a few woods that grip as well but don't load up the glass.
I'm not sure about the build up thing because I condition often. I've played hundreds of strikers and just about the best ones are the older 2 piece lonzos with the burgundy dymondwood. Those things great on everything I put them on. Anyone else agree or disagree? To me theres not a better overall striker out there. It is ugly though lol
Those older Lonzo two piecers are BAD to the bone. Some of Schaffer's older two piecers are as well. I don't think *most* new two piece strikers are as good, even with real Rutland DW, although Strawser makes a good one too.

My favorite striker I own is one particular one piecer DW from Gary Anderson with a ball tip. I have a good few in other colors, but this one in particular stands out and is always in the vest.

WV Ridge Reaper

Quote from: chufagold on August 23, 2019, 11:50:19 AM
Quote from: mmclain on August 22, 2019, 12:30:47 AM
Can't be beat is a little too far.  It's great material and I keep a limited supply of it.  But it does slip on glass as the resin has a tendency to build up on the glass surface.  There are a few woods that grip as well but don't load up the glass.
I'm not sure about the build up thing because I condition often. I've played hundreds of strikers and just about the best ones are the older 2 piece lonzos with the burgundy dymondwood. Those things great on everything I put them on. Anyone else agree or disagree? To me theres not a better overall striker out there. It is ugly though lol


Would you care to post a picture of the Lonzo striker ? I'm a huge DW fan as well and my favorites are Lonzo one piece,Dawkins two piece and Schaffer


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Spitten and drummen

I like dymond wood , but macassar is my favorite. For grey slate a hickory cannot be beat.
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Turkeytider

Quote from: Spitten and drummen on August 23, 2019, 08:17:22 PM
I like dymond wood , but macassar is my favorite. For grey slate a hickory cannot be beat.
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I too like dymond wood, but Derrick Stuckey`s mac ebony is tough to beat. Everybody ought to have one!

PSEoutlaw07

I have 3 of those strikers from Lonzo with the burgandy dymondwood. I have some strikers that play better than them on a certain pot, but wont play worth a crap on another pot. But those burgandy dymondwoods from Lonzo will  play good on any pot i run them on.

Matt k

dawkins one piece dw is hard to beat