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[DEWALTDUDE]

Ok did some testing, and here are my results. First I want to mention, that for those of you who have read my reviews know that I like to push these tests to the limit. I choose to test this way because I get quicker results, and I'm not a patient person.

I bought a package of 5 bit's, one from ®Milwaukee, and one from ®Dewalt. Models are;


2" ®DEWALT DW2022IR5 5pc Impact Ready™ #2 Phillips Bit Tip.


 
2" ®Milwaukee 48-32-4602 5pc ShockWave™ #2 Phillips Bit Tip.



Both 5pc packages retail for $5.97.

I started off using engineered materials. This way I could speed up the breaking process, waste less time, and get more consistent results. I used 9 1/2"x 1 7/8" LVL material. I used ®GripRite 3" exterior screws.

So how does ShockWave™ technology work?

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/OgKWV4jIhxM&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/OgKWV4jIhxM&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0</a>

What does ®Dewalt say about Impact Ready™ bits?

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/uXzM8tfn88Q&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/uXzM8tfn88Q&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0</a>

Here is a sample video of the testing done by me. I zoomed in close, and shot in HD, this way you can hopefully see everything that's going on. Make sure you adjust your settings if you want to view the video in HD. Also make sure you crank your volume!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/mrvvgGAbI7E&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/mrvvgGAbI7E&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0</a>

As you can see from the video, the ShockWave™ bit's did not hold up very long. On average I was only able to get around 12 screws per bit. I never actually broke a ®Milwaukee bit because the tips simply gave out. They didn't wear down, they simply bent over. See the pictures below.

With ®Dewalt Impact Ready™ bit's I got on average of 25 screws before each bit broke. I did have one rouge bit that surpassed 25 screws, and never broke. I got 32 screws before the tip simply wore down much like the ®Milwaukee bits. The other 4 snapped off.


New ®Dewalt and ®Milwaukee Tips.


®Milwaukee ShockWave™ bit after 12 screws.





®Dewalt Impact Ready™ Bits after 12 Screws.



®Dewalt Impact Ready™ bits after 25 Screws.



In my opinion ®Milwaukee bits need a stronger tip. I don't believe the ShockWave™ technology works, and if it does actually work, then the weak sauce tips are the problem. I've used cheap no-name bits in the past, and seen this type of bit wear. I highly doubt these bit's are made of premium materials. Enough complaining~ I did manage to find one thing I liked about these bits, and that was fact that they are magnetic.

The ®Dewalt Impact Ready™ tips held up much better! If I was a consumer shopping the aisles and I was shopping simply by appearance, ®Milwaukee has it hands down. The bits look cool, and that's about it.

[Gatorb888]

Thanks for going through the trouble of doing this, I'm glad to see the Dewalt bits won out!

[tgf]

Yes, thank you for running these tests.

[roadhog96]

Another Thank you here, I almost bought the ShockWave myself, glad I didn't and after this review I won't be.

[deshi]

I've used the milwaukee torx bits with spax screws and they worked fine but I only bought them because I couldn't find the dewalt ones at the borg. I have had the dewalt phillips bits shear off at the tip but it was after a load of screws into pt lumber.

I really wish that the big box stores would stock all of the impact ready stuff.

[roadhog96]

I've used the milwaukee torx bits with spax screws and they worked fine but I only bought them because I couldn't find the dewalt ones at the borg. I have had the dewalt phillips bits shear off at the tip but it was after a load of screws into pt lumber.

I really wish that the big box stores would stock all of the impact ready stuff.

I found that our local Lowe's carries the best assortment for Impact Ready accessories. I wish DeWalt would offer a better Impact Ready kit with more 2" and longer bits that work with the 18V Impact Drivers. These drivers will not take a 1" bit and all the kits have plenty of them. The only way you can use them is with a extension holder and then it's longer than a 2" bit, not good in tight areas. I haven't seen any kits that offer a 2" T-25 Torx bit and just about all the Deck screws that Home Depot and Lowe's sells have a T-25 Torx head. The shelves are loaded with every size and color but they don't carry a Impact Ready T-25 Torx bits. I had to buy regular DeWalt T-25 Torx bits and so far it's been holding up but it's a matter of time because their not rated for Impact use. I've already lost a few other non impact bits. Come on DeWalt get with the program. I even emailed them and suggested this early this year and nothing on the market yet.

[quig1984]

Great Review. I like to use the long impact bits. They are thin and tend to be perfect foe odds and ends. I just need to remember to swith to the impact bit holder so I can break the little ones.. The long ones are pricey to break that much. I do really appreciate that review...

[dewaltUK]

i might have believed this test had the tester newly opened both packages in front of the camera. who knows what kind of tampering he did to the bits, for example he could have easily removed the temper or hardness of the steel with a regular flame torch.

[golden valley const.]

I almost only use dewalt bits and they break all the time and get dull.  Still seem to be better than most.

[ewils91]

I'd have to say that our crew has seen about the same results in the field as the test demonstrated. We purchased the Milwaukee bit from reputation and their appearance, within the day the guys were all complaining that the bits were failing quick, the DeWalts have lasted longer for us but have the best luck with Snap-On automotive impact bits. These are just a slight more inconvienent to purchase. Take it for what it's worth but this has been our experience.

[DEWALTDUDE]

i might have believed this test had the tester newly opened both packages in front of the camera. who knows what kind of tampering he did to the bits, for example he could have easily removed the temper or hardness of the steel with a regular flame torch.

Protoolreviews.com called me out when I did this test, after doing their own independent testing, they drew the same conclusion that I did. I took before photo's of the tip's, that's why they were out of the package.

[dewaltUK]

i might have believed this test had the tester newly opened both packages in front of the camera. who knows what kind of tampering he did to the bits, for example he could have easily removed the temper or hardness of the steel with a regular flame torch.

Protoolreviews.com called me out when I did this test, after doing their own independent testing, they drew the same conclusion that I did. I took before photo's of the tip's, that's why they were out of the package.

after doing a little more research on the matter, your conclusions seem to be verified, so in that case thanks for taking the time and effort to do this test, although i wouldn't consider buying these particular bits (in my mind, Wera bits are far superior than any on the market) i can see how potentially you've saved certain people some money.
i hope you can understand why i wrote what i did, im not one to blindly believe everything i see or hear, especially when i know that person is bias and if it's going to potentially influence decisions i'm going to make.