Title: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 12:58:43 PM
Post by: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 12:58:43 PM
Thought it would be fun for everyone to voice their opinion on the most underrated striker, material wise. Everyone always wants dymondwood, purple heart, and snake wood, but there are a bunch of others that are fantastic that don't get the attention they deserve. I'll start....
Yellow Heart and on a lesser note good ol hickory
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Yellow Heart and on a lesser note good ol hickory
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Dr Juice on March 25, 2018, 01:01:02 PM
Post by: Dr Juice on March 25, 2018, 01:01:02 PM
An old plexiglass striker from the early 90s is my 'go to' on slate during those damp hunting conditions.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: doublespurs21 on March 25, 2018, 01:06:20 PM
Post by: doublespurs21 on March 25, 2018, 01:06:20 PM
osage and maple
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: EZ on March 25, 2018, 01:14:24 PM
Post by: EZ on March 25, 2018, 01:14:24 PM
Quote from: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 12:58:43 PM
good ol hickory
Tried and true.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: wcerin on March 25, 2018, 01:15:27 PM
Post by: wcerin on March 25, 2018, 01:15:27 PM
Ipe - All Around
Cedar - Soft Talking
Cedar - Soft Talking
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 01:20:05 PM
Post by: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 01:20:05 PM
I have a striker made of Pecan that is phenomenal.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: raven105 on March 25, 2018, 02:03:54 PM
Post by: raven105 on March 25, 2018, 02:03:54 PM
I got a cocobolo striker from Chad Gunzenhauser a few years ago and for me, there isn't a close 2nd.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Tennessee Lead on March 25, 2018, 02:05:15 PM
Post by: Tennessee Lead on March 25, 2018, 02:05:15 PM
I have several strikers that are pretty popular that I use but one of my favorite that's not mentioned a whole lot is Persimmon, it's always with me.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: MickT on March 25, 2018, 03:13:14 PM
Post by: MickT on March 25, 2018, 03:13:14 PM
Quote from: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 01:20:05 PM
I have a striker made of Pecan that is phenomenal.
Pecan is in the same genus as the rest of the hickories do that comes as no surprise.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: letinmfly on March 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
Post by: letinmfly on March 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I have a couple of Kwila strikers that sound great on all surfaces.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: JLH on March 25, 2018, 03:25:13 PM
Post by: JLH on March 25, 2018, 03:25:13 PM
Yellowheart is no slouch on most surfaces.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 03:30:52 PM
Post by: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: MickT on March 25, 2018, 03:13:14 PMQuote from: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 01:20:05 PM
I have a striker made of Pecan that is phenomenal.
Pecan is in the same genus as the rest of the hickories do that comes as no surprise.
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I had no idea but upon hearing that it makes perfect sense
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: SteelerFan on March 25, 2018, 03:41:23 PM
Post by: SteelerFan on March 25, 2018, 03:41:23 PM
Hickory
Black Locust
Black Locust
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Chris O on March 25, 2018, 04:23:34 PM
Post by: Chris O on March 25, 2018, 04:23:34 PM
Quote from: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 12:58:43 PMAluminum Sounds good on many calls
Thought it would be fun for everyone to voice their opinion on the most underrated striker, material wise. Everyone always wants dymondwood, purple heart, and snake wood, but there are a bunch of others that are fantastic that don't get the attention they deserve. I'll start....
Yellow Heart and on a lesser note good ol hickory
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: BTH on March 25, 2018, 04:35:11 PM
Post by: BTH on March 25, 2018, 04:35:11 PM
Ipe for me
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 05:21:07 PM
Post by: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 05:21:07 PM
Y'all are making me want to buy a few more strikers. Some good suggestions here
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: sbbow on March 25, 2018, 05:27:15 PM
Post by: sbbow on March 25, 2018, 05:27:15 PM
I always carry an IPE.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: mossyhorn2 on March 25, 2018, 05:30:04 PM
Post by: mossyhorn2 on March 25, 2018, 05:30:04 PM
I have made several Chakte Viga and wouldn't be without one. I also like Yellowheart and Hickory.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: RiverRoost on March 25, 2018, 05:49:39 PM
Post by: RiverRoost on March 25, 2018, 05:49:39 PM
Got a halloran hickory this year that is nasty on his zebrawood green slate and the CM. I'm also really really loving the Macassar ebony from Stuckey! Sounds great on anything. Looking forward to trying the ebony on my halloran ceramic tomorrow.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 06:25:39 PM
Post by: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 06:25:39 PM
Quote from: mossyhorn2 on March 25, 2018, 05:30:04 PMNot familiar with the chakte viga. Got a photo?
I have made several Chakte Viga and wouldn't be without one. I also like Yellowheart and Hickory.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on March 25, 2018, 06:27:38 PM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on March 25, 2018, 06:27:38 PM
Anyone used a Dogwood striker?
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Chris O on March 25, 2018, 07:08:39 PM
Post by: Chris O on March 25, 2018, 07:08:39 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on March 25, 2018, 06:27:38 PMI got a Lyman second hand it is a good striker but I don't like it as well as Osage and bloodwood
Anyone used a Dogwood striker?
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Ol Yelper on March 25, 2018, 07:23:53 PM
Post by: Ol Yelper on March 25, 2018, 07:23:53 PM
Matt Mclain Black Locust sounds great and very forgiving on any surface.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 07:33:20 PM
Post by: compton30 on March 25, 2018, 07:33:20 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on March 25, 2018, 06:27:38 PM
Anyone used a Dogwood striker?
Really like my Fred Cox dogwood striker. Very versatile!
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: jjnfla on March 25, 2018, 09:56:58 PM
Post by: jjnfla on March 25, 2018, 09:56:58 PM
Quote from: mossyhorn2 on March 25, 2018, 05:30:04 PM
I have made several Chakte Viga and wouldn't be without one. I also like Yellowheart and Hickory.
Chakte viga for sure,jatoba and Chechen
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: 870BkWht on March 25, 2018, 10:01:04 PM
Post by: 870BkWht on March 25, 2018, 10:01:04 PM
My vote would go for tulipwood. I have a Stuckey Tulipwood that im confident would run any pot call or any surface out there. I never go to the woods without it no matter what call in carrying.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on March 25, 2018, 10:05:08 PM
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on March 25, 2018, 10:05:08 PM
Yellowheart
Persimmon
Jatoba
Mac ebony
I haven't found a Purple Heart or snakewood striker I like yet,I've tried my share of them
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Persimmon
Jatoba
Mac ebony
I haven't found a Purple Heart or snakewood striker I like yet,I've tried my share of them
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on March 25, 2018, 10:14:49 PM
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on March 25, 2018, 10:14:49 PM
I have a persimmon from Wendell Rye (Lights Out) that sounds great on anything I put it to.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: jordanz7935 on March 25, 2018, 11:02:49 PM
Post by: jordanz7935 on March 25, 2018, 11:02:49 PM
Macassar Ebony, 2pc Halloran
Persimmon, Lights Out
Primos Lucky Striker(Laminate 1pc)
Persimmon, Lights Out
Primos Lucky Striker(Laminate 1pc)
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: dejake on March 26, 2018, 02:40:10 AM
Post by: dejake on March 26, 2018, 02:40:10 AM
2nd the Stuckey Tulipwood
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: ridgerunner on March 26, 2018, 06:55:57 AM
Post by: ridgerunner on March 26, 2018, 06:55:57 AM
Tulip wood is a good one, bloodwood another
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: ChainReactionGC on March 26, 2018, 07:52:54 AM
Post by: ChainReactionGC on March 26, 2018, 07:52:54 AM
Black Locust. I use it a lot in my 3-piece strikers.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Double B on March 26, 2018, 08:02:16 AM
Post by: Double B on March 26, 2018, 08:02:16 AM
Ramin and tulip poplar for soft calling. Chechen is one I've stumbled upon recently that is a very versatile medium hard wood.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Jbird22 on March 26, 2018, 12:11:46 PM
Post by: Jbird22 on March 26, 2018, 12:11:46 PM
The most underrated striker is any quality two-piece striker. I have several that sound better than some of the more high dollar one-piece strikers I've owned. I'm as guilty as anyone when it comes to being a one-piece snob but I'm running a Halloran two-piece Dymondwood on an OG Metal Mouth cause it just sounds best with that call. So, no more snobbing for me. I'll hunt what sounds best, not what looks best. I have a PIIIILLLE of two-piece strikers to go through now...lol
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: chuckward on March 26, 2018, 08:27:17 PM
Post by: chuckward on March 26, 2018, 08:27:17 PM
That's the truth. My favorite striker is a halloran 2 piece ebony. The new 2 piece diamondwood striker from dustin jones are mighty fine also.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: raven105 on March 26, 2018, 08:34:14 PM
Post by: raven105 on March 26, 2018, 08:34:14 PM
Quote from: chuckward on March 26, 2018, 08:27:17 PMAgree, Dustin's dymondwood is very solid!
That's the truth. My favorite striker is a halloran 2 piece ebony. The new 2 piece diamondwood striker from dustin jones are mighty fine also.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: yelpaholic on March 26, 2018, 09:18:30 PM
Post by: yelpaholic on March 26, 2018, 09:18:30 PM
stuckey macassar.
homemade cherry
homemade cherry
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: zsully on March 26, 2018, 10:07:24 PM
Post by: zsully on March 26, 2018, 10:07:24 PM
I have a Stuckey holly striker that I really like for soft calling on a slate. I have a Lyman tulipwood coming. Can't wait to run that.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: grayfox on March 27, 2018, 10:30:37 PM
Post by: grayfox on March 27, 2018, 10:30:37 PM
Hickory
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: idratherb on March 28, 2018, 06:17:54 AM
Post by: idratherb on March 28, 2018, 06:17:54 AM
luv rosewoods, tulipwood
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: bobk on March 28, 2018, 06:28:12 AM
Post by: bobk on March 28, 2018, 06:28:12 AM
Butternut, great for soft talking.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: model94 on March 28, 2018, 06:49:57 PM
Post by: model94 on March 28, 2018, 06:49:57 PM
The Fowler Brazillion Ebony runs very well on glass and aluminum.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: boatpaddle on March 29, 2018, 08:20:05 PM
Post by: boatpaddle on March 29, 2018, 08:20:05 PM
Fowler Alaskan yellow cedar
Fowler yellowheart
Fowler ipe
Fowler yellowheart
Fowler ipe
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: M,Yingling on April 02, 2018, 07:09:51 PM
Post by: M,Yingling on April 02, 2018, 07:09:51 PM
for an under rated wood i would have say canary wood use see good many of them but not any longer
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: grayfox on April 02, 2018, 07:40:47 PM
Post by: grayfox on April 02, 2018, 07:40:47 PM
Quote from: EZ on March 25, 2018, 01:14:24 PMQuote from: southern_leo on March 25, 2018, 12:58:43 PM
good ol hickory
Tried and true.
X2
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: greentag on April 07, 2018, 12:21:08 AM
Post by: greentag on April 07, 2018, 12:21:08 AM
stuckey black and white ebony,and masacar ebony.....sounds good on almost everything
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Buckeye_Strutter_935 on April 07, 2018, 01:06:31 AM
Post by: Buckeye_Strutter_935 on April 07, 2018, 01:06:31 AM
Old poplar crosscut works on everything but a wet rock 
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: spurman on April 07, 2018, 08:47:17 AM
Post by: spurman on April 07, 2018, 08:47:17 AM
One of the most underrated woods for strikers is Sycamore.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: callmakerman on April 07, 2018, 10:42:03 AM
Post by: callmakerman on April 07, 2018, 10:42:03 AM
Black walnut. Runs everything well with less rasp than tulipwood.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: BTH on April 07, 2018, 06:02:46 PM
Post by: BTH on April 07, 2018, 06:02:46 PM
Quote from: M,Yingling on April 02, 2018, 07:09:51 PM
for an under rated wood i would have say canary wood use see good many of them but not any longer
No doubt about it. I have a Fowler canarywood that is a freaking orchestra conductors wand!
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Happy hooker on April 07, 2018, 08:16:07 PM
Post by: Happy hooker on April 07, 2018, 08:16:07 PM
Anybody try katalox
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: WNCTracker on April 07, 2018, 10:23:58 PM
Post by: WNCTracker on April 07, 2018, 10:23:58 PM
Acrylic on PA slate
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: JLH on April 08, 2018, 12:10:38 AM
Post by: JLH on April 08, 2018, 12:10:38 AM
Quote from: Happy hooker on April 07, 2018, 08:16:07 PMKatalox is one of my favorites....very close in density and hardness to snakewood.
Anybody try katalox
It almost like a snakewood with a little more grip.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Riley1 on April 08, 2018, 08:11:37 AM
Post by: Riley1 on April 08, 2018, 08:11:37 AM
Granadillo
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: roverboy on April 08, 2018, 08:17:12 AM
Post by: roverboy on April 08, 2018, 08:17:12 AM
I've used a lot of different woods, and other materials. Like acrylic and plexiglass, but right now I'm using mostly hickory, zebrawood, and cherry.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: RaspyD on April 08, 2018, 09:36:29 AM
Post by: RaspyD on April 08, 2018, 09:36:29 AM
A carbon tipped striker sounds great on just about any surface. I can call loud or soft with mine and it sounds great. I've used it with glass, aluminum, copper, slate and ceramic.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: ChainReactionGC on April 08, 2018, 09:23:55 PM
Post by: ChainReactionGC on April 08, 2018, 09:23:55 PM
Its not wood, but I live making strikers with deer antler. You have to make sure the antler isn't super porous though. It works really well on slate and glass/crystal.
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Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: LabsRUsII on April 08, 2018, 09:50:11 PM
Post by: LabsRUsII on April 08, 2018, 09:50:11 PM
Bubinga
Honduran Rosewood
Katalox
Morado
Marblewood
Persimmon
Mohogany
all with mushroom tips
Honduran Rosewood
Katalox
Morado
Marblewood
Persimmon
Mohogany
all with mushroom tips
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: Gumby on April 08, 2018, 10:14:31 PM
Post by: Gumby on April 08, 2018, 10:14:31 PM
Black Locust and Pecan
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: zelmo1 on April 09, 2018, 11:40:57 AM
Post by: zelmo1 on April 09, 2018, 11:40:57 AM
Rosewood Striker and Hippo Ivory tipped walnut Striker
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: vt35mag on April 09, 2018, 02:32:10 PM
Post by: vt35mag on April 09, 2018, 02:32:10 PM
Underrated, monkeywood.
Title: Re: Most UNDERATED striker (material)
Post by: West Augusta on April 10, 2018, 09:56:44 PM
Post by: West Augusta on April 10, 2018, 09:56:44 PM
Quote from: spurman on April 07, 2018, 08:47:17 AMI agree with that. Throw butternut in with it for soft tree calling.
One of the most underrated woods for strikers is Sycamore.
Oak is another very under rated striker wood.