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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Bulldogmikey on March 07, 2010, 08:51:47 AM

Title: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 07, 2010, 08:51:47 AM

I like this one Adam not so much (he has to turn them) we are still going to do the regular one's also. Please tells us what you think!

(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff42/Bulldogmikey/3-7-201094652AM.jpg)

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: hunter22 on March 07, 2010, 09:10:12 AM

Mike,

I really like that design. Looks like it would have the needed weight on top and still have a real sleek look as well. I like a fine striker almost as much as a fine pot call. What wood is that shown?

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: letinmfly on March 07, 2010, 09:20:18 AM

Mike.

I agree with what Rickey said.  The only thing I would like to see on that design is a bit of a flared tip.  I know when I first started running potcalls , many years back, I personally found it a bit difficult to run a straight tapered striker like the one you posted.  I'm sure anyone that is new to running a potcall will find it a bit challenging.
I had this discusiion with a new callmaker a few years ago and he did wind up changing his design after having some newbies run his calls with a tapered striker. 

The last thing you want is someone thinking that your calls aren't any good because they are having problems running the striker you sent along with the call.  ;) 

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 07, 2010, 09:37:11 AM

Rickey that is Cocobolo Dymondwood! Lou I agree with the flared tip. Adam is going to start that on this striker. He does it on most of his regular strikers.

Mike

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 07, 2010, 09:39:57 AM

 Regular Striker In Redheart

(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff42/Bulldogmikey/3-7-2010103809AM.jpg)

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: hunter22 on March 07, 2010, 09:42:41 AM

Mike,

I like the looks of the Coco Dymondwood!! I agree with Lou on the flared tip being more user friendly. I have run so many different strikers I actually think I can control the straight tip better now. 

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: Porter on March 07, 2010, 09:48:23 AM

Looks good to me!  I'm indifferent on the type of tip, but I do believe the flare is easier for newbies... 

That coco diamondwood is awesome!

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: silentk on March 07, 2010, 09:56:40 AM

looks nice....& work intensive....im not big on a flared tip

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: letinmfly on March 07, 2010, 10:12:46 AM

Mike.

Personally I prefer a straight tip on my striker.  You can always offer the customer the choice of which they prefer. *cheers*

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: BD1 on March 07, 2010, 11:05:14 AM

 *up*

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: Shadetree Callers on March 07, 2010, 11:16:12 AM

Looks good Mike !

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: turkey stew on March 07, 2010, 12:53:59 PM

Sharp looking striker!

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: AlanKrow on March 07, 2010, 01:08:47 PM

I like it! Looks good...

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: Dragonfly on March 07, 2010, 01:25:25 PM

I like them.---Jason

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: B-Ready on March 07, 2010, 01:31:17 PM

Quote from: silentk on March 07, 2010, 09:56:40 AM

looks nice....& work intensive....im not big on a flared tip

I've used both and I like the straight tips best

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: superstrutter on March 07, 2010, 04:59:50 PM

I think they are sweet, I agree you should let people decide if they want a flared tip or not! Nice work, guy's! *up*

Title: Re: New Striker Design need honest opinions
Post by: Yelpy on March 07, 2010, 10:39:23 PM

       It sure looks good to me!  *up* *up*