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BrettL 06-28-2013 06:44 PM

Allan ball drivers
 
I'm going to invest in a set of allan ball drivers and I want opinions on what's worked for you. We've all seen the Losi, Duratrax, Dynamite, XTM, etc. but there may be some out there not so well known that deserve a look. I'd like feedback on the brands mentioned and any others you may be using.

So chime in guys. What's worked for you? Thanks

got_nitro 06-28-2013 08:26 PM

This isn't really a life threatening or crucial decision, just go buy a set that you like, all the name brands you mentioned are good.

BrettL 06-28-2013 08:46 PM

Tools
 
I know, not life threatening, just don't want to spend $50 or $60 on inferior tools. If particular brands strip before others I'd like to know before I buy. Thanks for any input.

+1 on Support NRA!!!

nv529 06-29-2013 01:31 AM

MIP makes the best allen ball driver. They are worth the $15 each wrench

sschultz 06-29-2013 06:44 AM

AE offers a set that's a 1/4 drive. Coupled with my lithium powered driver cost me under $40. It comes with 1.5-2.5, ball and straight. Don't know who makes them for ae but they seem to be good quality and work great for maintenance.

LightningStruck 06-29-2013 06:47 AM

I snapped the ball off my EDS 2.0mm. I always keep a regular Allen handy for those really tight screws now.

Eivind E 06-29-2013 07:35 PM

Using RB ball driver. Seems good quality.

Gsnow39 06-29-2013 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by nv529 (Post 12300836)
MIP makes the best allen ball driver. They are worth the $15 each wrench

+1

tony montana 06-29-2013 08:01 PM

Buy once. Buy mip.

ark champ 06-29-2013 08:51 PM

VP-PRO hands down. Great quality and even better pricing.

pickle311 06-30-2013 10:51 AM

Hudy, they are regarded as the best for a reason.

LosiPRRACER 06-30-2013 01:51 PM

EDS or MIP... i've owned hudy tips and eletric tips...and they wore out pretty quick

george919 06-30-2013 01:54 PM

I like AE, MIP, Hudy, And Vp. These four offer the best type of metal so you won't strip any more screws. AE is by far the cheapest though.

BrettL 06-30-2013 07:20 PM

Buy Once
 

Originally Posted by tony montana (Post 12302632)
Buy once. Buy mip.

"Buy Once" is my way too when it comes to tools and MIP seems to be the popular choice so far. AE's popular too. Opinions on the AMainhobbies.com house brand? Curious who makes them for AMain.

Thanks to everyone who's taken a minute to let me know what works for you. Keep the opinions coming.

Matthew Bailey 06-30-2013 08:30 PM

I have used almost every brand, and MIP is all that I will use now. They are the best tools I have owned. They are much better than my Hudy were and they are cheaper.


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