QAD Exodus vs Slick Trick Standard
The Exodus and the Slick Trick are the default answer when someone wants a compact, accurate, replaceable-blade fixed head that won't break the bank. They're more alike than different — but the details matter.
Head-to-head scorecard
| QAD Exodus | Slick Trick Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Flight & accuracy | 8.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Penetration | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Durability | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Blood trail | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
Specs side by side
| QAD Exodus | Slick Trick Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fixed Blade | Fixed Blade |
| Cutting diameter | 1 1/4" | 1" |
| Blades | 3 fixed, replaceable (full or swept) | 4 fixed, replaceable |
| Steel | Stainless | Stainless |
| Grain options | 85gr, 100gr, 125gr | 85gr, 100gr, 125gr |
| Price | ~$40 / 3-pack | ~$45 / 4-pack |
The verdict
The QAD Exodus gives you a slightly bigger hole and a famously tough blade-over-shaft design; the Slick Trick is the penetration and flight benchmark with a 4-blade wound. Pick the Exodus for value and blood, the Slick Trick for the tightest groups and deepest pass-throughs.
FAQ
Does the QAD Exodus or Slick Trick fly better?
Both are excellent and frequently group together. The Slick Trick has a slight edge in many hunters' testing, but a well-tuned bow shoots either with field points.
Which penetrates more, Exodus or Slick Trick?
The Slick Trick Standard won a 2022 penetration test outright; the Exodus's short ferrule also penetrates very well. Both are strong on bone for compact heads.