Grim Reaper Micro Hades Pro broadhead
Verdict
Four-blade fixed replaceable, 1 in cut, one of the more forgiving fixed heads to tune on a hot compound rig. Real-world reports flag occasional tip bend on whitetail shoulder and one Archery Talk user reporting two of six broadheads spinning true out of the pack. The micro cut trades wound width for accuracy on 290+ fps setups.
What real bowhunters say
The broadheads fly extremely well. They seem to be a really good combination of sharpness, durability, and flight, and are one of the more forgiving fixed heads to shoot.
Archery Talk, thread 6240388 (Grim Reaper Pro Series and Micro Hades)
The tips were bent after shooting the micro hades heads on whitetails.
Archery Talk, thread 6183013 (Grim Reaper micro Hades Pro Experiences)
Only two out of six broadheads I purchased spun true.
Rokslide, thread 274735 (Should I modify these Micro Hades)
Specs that matter
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Style | Fixed 4-blade replaceable |
| Cut diameter | 1 in |
| Blade thickness | .027 in |
| Blade count | 4 |
| Ferrule | Aluminium alloy |
| Grain weights | 100 / 125 gr |
| MSRP | $35-45 per 3-pack |
Field performance
The small 1 in cut and short blade profile makes the Micro Hades Pro one of the easiest fixed heads to keep grouping with field points at 40-60 yd on faster compound bows. Wound channel is narrower than a Slick Trick Magnum, so blood trails on marginal hits are shorter. Bone-strike behavior is mixed: some users report full pass-through, others report tip bend on hard shoulder impact.
Common complaints
Quality-control on spin-true testing at the pack level is the loudest complaint on the forums. Tip bend on hard whitetail shoulder has been reported by multiple users. Small gap between the washer and the arrow insert on some inserts, which Grim Reaper says does not matter, but users flag as a sign of loose tolerance.
Who should consider it
Hot compound bowhunters (290+ fps) who want a fixed head that groups with field points to 60 yd and are willing to spin-test every head in the pack before hunt day. Not the pick for elk shoulder.