VegaT30 TORX Impact Driver Bits. Impactech Professional Grade Impact Grade T-30 TORX 2" Bits. (Pack of 5) P150T30A-5

I happened on these bits when building my dock. I'd hired a professional to do the real work, I'm pretty handy and of course had to 'help'. I had specified SS screws to be used and they were driving them in, when they had bit issues I gave them a few of these that I had purchased. They finished the job and were amazed that they didn't wear out. I had previously built a large project using these bits and screws and was confident of their usefulness. The units I actually used where T25, the bits under review are T20's. Same item, but I haven't used them a thousand times, just hundreds. My ONLY complaint is that I wished that they would do a simple color code for the various sizes; I took these new T20's and sprayed them bright yellow so its easier to find the right bit for the torx screw.

I installed over 2700 3 inch screws with 2 bits ...the first bit did not brake it was just a bit worn down not bad though.. good tough bits no complaints

Bits break after less than 10 screws. Used GRK CARD10-2 Carded T-10 2-Inch Bits, 2 Bits per Card, Yellow bit for over 500 screws with no problems - switched to the Vega bit - first one broke on the second screw (identical materials and driver). Another two bits broke in less than 10 uses. Finished the project with the "free" bit that came with the screws. I would certainly NOT recommend. I purchased the T15 and T20 Vega bits as well - haven't used them, but I expect the same lack of performance. VERY disappointed.UPDATED - Since I purchased the five pack, I went ahead and gave them another try. I needed to remove some screws on steps that were installed in May. It was composition treads screwed to 2x12 yellow pine stringers. The bits broke just trying to remove the screws. After breaking the last 2 VEGA bits, I put in a GRK bit - no issues on removing the screws and then reinserting them. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch, or if the quality is really that bad on the VEGA bits.

My go to driver bits have always been the Makita Gold Impact driver bits. I initially purchased the VEGA impact driver bits because I need the bit lengths and dimensions not available from the Makita Gold Impact Driver Bits. I started using the Vega bits, as needed. I was initailly pleasantly surprise, when I or my crew did not kill them after a couple of days; and over time, I have become a real champion of the Vega driver bits. They fit tightly into the screw heads, which I understand some "speed demons" do not like. However, I, and my crew by default, prize quality work; and the Vega bits, like the Makita Gold Impact driver bits, are the driver bits to choose, if you are a person that demands quality, reliability, and endurance. I now send the generic bits that come into my work free though the boxes of fasteners to a friend's family in Central America.

So one of the first things I did with these bits is try to remove the screw holding the chuck on a 1/2" drill with my impact. Needed a bit holder to reach down in there and get it.Blew out 2 bit holders in 15 seconds, completely ruined, and the bit wasn't even scuffed.I'm happy.

I ended up snapping the tip of all 5 within a week, but I'm giving them a good review because the did remarkably better than the Milwaukee bits that were supposed to last "90 times longer" and that were way more expensive. I think that the tiny head of a T-10 just can't hold up to an impact driver for long, especially in the dense material that I'm using it on. I'm going to buy two more packs to complete my project.

I've been finishing my barn and part of that involves framing between the hardened, old school true 6x6 beams. Using my impact to run screws into those well crafted columns kept twisting and breaking my T20 bits, some of which were DeWalt. Reviews looked pretty good for these so I ordered them. I've now put in as many screws with 1 of these bits as I did with 3 others and it's still in great shape, not twisted or stripped at all. I'm very happy with the strength and durability of these bits.

I use these in a Dewalt cordless impact driver for maintenance on Stryker ambulance stretchers. They are the perfect length and have held up with no problems. It should be noted that I don't use these under any "high torque" conditions, however, I have been able to remove screws that were secured with Loctite with no problems at all.