HELP: Best Strikers (wood types) for SLATE?

[Huntress]

My 12-year old son would like to start collecting a few unique strikers, made from different woods.  He wants to know which striker woods will give him what results on SLATE.  If you have a certain call maker whose strikers you especially LOVE, please give them a mention.

Thanks so much for your help!

[West Augusta]

The "best" striker on a particular surface will depend on a lot of variables.  The particular call,  the density of the wood,  the playing style of the caller.  A striker of a particular wood made by Harold Fowler,  Pappy, Bill Lyman,  myself or any of the other call makers here will all sound different.  Not much help I know.  Try a few from different makers or find a friend that has some you can try.

[Huntress]

Thanks.  That makes sense.  Other than attending the NWTF Next year, I'm not sure how to "try" a whole lot of strikers.  We've moved beyond what's on Cabela's shelves...

[born2hunt]

Thanks.  That makes sense.  Other than attending the NWTF Next year, I'm not sure how to "try" a whole lot of strikers.  We've moved beyond what's on Cabela's shelves...

I see you've asked about glass, aluminum and slate. Its probably safe to say that any custom striker from most any reputable maker will sound good on one of those surfaces if not all. I cant think of a custom striker I have tried that sounded "BAD". They sound different on each surface and better on some but not bad. The woods they use are known to play well which is the reason for use.
Just buy a couple from a popular builder and try them, I doubt there will be disappointment. And keep that boy calling.

[chuckward]

Get him a woodhaven laminated birch flair tip a macassar ebony and maybe a dymondwood from any persons listed above and he will be in pretty good shape on all surfaces. Chuck

[mgm1955]

The "best" striker on a particular surface will depend on a lot of variables.  The particular call,  the density of the wood,  the playing style of the caller.  A striker of a particular wood made by Harold Fowler,  Pappy, Bill Lyman,  myself or any of the other call makers here will all sound different.  Not much help I know.  Try a few from different makers or find a friend that has some you can try.

Great advice. Stick with those makers and he'll have some awesome strikers.

[Huntress]

They sound different on each surface and better on some but not bad. The woods they use are known to play well which is the reason for use.

Just buy a couple from a popular builder and try them, I doubt there will be disappointment. And keep that boy calling.

Thank you!  I have seen thread after thread of this or that wood on this or that surface...  It gets a bit overwhelming, but yes, certain call makers names come up again and again.

We will give a few a try...

[mmclain]

black locust or bubinga.......and it won't cost ya' $$$

matt

[Stump.270]

Call mr Harold fowler and talk to him and tell him what surface you want what calls that you have or plan to have and always ask whoever you talk to what they use in their vest for each surface I'm no expert but here is my list
Slate - persimmions (holloran or fowler) snakewood (fowler) tiete,Brazilian,padagodion rosewoods all play well on late

Crystal-dymondwood about anybody,Macassar ebony,ipe,a woodhaven strike 3 birch,fowler hickory

Aluminum- dymondwood,Purple Heart,snakewood,hickory

[wcerin]

Another vote for Black Locust. I love it w my Sneed Hot Hen.

[Bntmtngamecalls]

We have several different woods available, but you can't go wrong with the black locust.  Cherry also works well on slate.  We usually let folks play all they can on the call the are purchasing when we are set up at a show.

www.bentmountaingamecalls.com

[mudhen]

I've been using the Primos Cuttin' Stick for many years, with all my different pot calls, don't count it out just because it's at Cabela's & Bass Pro...

I agree with most of the selections listed above, and can add Light's Out laminated strikers....




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[Stump.270]

The primos laminate is a great striker

[Stoner]

On slate I like Bubinga, Purple Heart, and Hickory. It does depend on the called as mentioned above.

[Team Bucky]

For slate you want a softer wood with more grip and that by far is Halloran's persimmon one-piece striker. The purrs are amazing and the clucks are realistic. I also like hickory on slate and heart pine, but persimmon is best!