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Hades Pro Series
Grim Reaper
A fixed three-blade with a hybrid feel: a wide cut from a short head, sharp out of the pack, at a price that lets you practise with one.
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S Series (S100)
Iron Will
The penetration benchmark. A one-piece A2 tool-steel single-bevel head with a bleeder option, ground to a shaving edge and built to be resharpened for years.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Hades Pro Series | S Series (S100) |
|---|---|---|
| Design Type | Fixed 3-Blade | — |
| Cutting Diameter | Generous | — |
| Construction | Steel Blades, Robust Ferrule | — |
| Sharpness | Field-Ready Out of Pack | — |
| Flight Characteristics | Stable, Consistent | — |
| Field Point Match | Excellent | — |
| Price Tier | Accessible | — |
| Maker | — | Iron Will |
| Model | — | S Series (S100) |
| Material | — | A2 Tool Steel |
| Weight | — | 100 grains (also available in 125, 150, 175, 200, 225) |
| Design | — | One-piece, single-bevel |
| Blade Type | — | Fixed |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Hades Pro Series
- Excellent flight stability and field point accuracy
- Generous cutting diameter for a fixed-blade
- Razor sharp out of the package, ready to hunt
- Durable construction handles impacts well
- Accessible price point for practice and hunting
- Not as wide a cut as some mechanicals
- Aggressive blade angle can make sharpening tricky for novices
- May require slight tuning adjustments for finicky bows
S Series (S100)
- Unmatched penetration and ethical wound channels
- Extreme durability and structural integrity
- Exceptional edge retention of A2 tool steel
- Consistent flight characteristics, field point accurate
- Resharpenable for multiple seasons of use
- High initial cost compared to competitors
- Requires specific sharpening tools for optimal reuse
- Fixed blade design may not suit all quiver styles
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