Makita A-98326 ImpactX 35 Pc. Driver Bit Set

With several hundred screws taken in and out, I'm yet to make more than aesthetic dent in the bits in this set. I very much like the bit holder with the "P2" bit, but would advise that the bit holder can be a bit overzealous in holding onto bits - I keep a pair of needlenose pliers in the same bag as my impact as a result, and that's my only (slight) criticism. I've used everything but the flatheads for something or another around the house and have no complaints other than the bit holder's tendency to stick. I very much like the case these bits come in. It's rather large (notably I can't fit it, my Makita impact driver, battery, and charger base all in the impact driver's bag, for what it's worth), but makes up for that with extra space within the box, and a clever design where the hinge pulls out to allow storage of long bits, screws, or whatever else suits your fancy. It's built tough and it'll stay in my tool set even after I've ground the original bits to stubs. For the $15 I paid and the quantity of bits along with the nice case, I highly recommend.

Got it at $36. Amazon dropped the price to $20 less than 30 days later. Lesson learned! The box looks and feels great. I think the color variation from Makita teal (teal is an ugly color-admit it) is due to the material from which it's made and the manufcturing process. I actually like this color a lot better. Pictures don't do it justice. The feel of the case and the look in real life is much better, in my opinion. I like the design of the case, especially the tube for longer bits. It's sturdy enough and I think it's a better design from some others. There isn't any hard plastic that can Crack and the joints are tight enough so they will last with repeated use. The latch is better designed than the Dewalt tough box and it is thicker plastic, yet still flexible. The bits seem OK to me. Yes, the first time I put the bits into the bit holder, they stuck. Lubricate or sand down the retaining ring if you have an issue with it. After a couple of times in and out, the retaining ring gets worn down and there is no problem. In fact, I like there to be a tight hold on the bit. It eliminates slop and feels more precise. That's a plus. The magnets are also stronger than other brands I tried. Dewalt/Milwakee... If that's still an issue, Makita solved the problem with it's new set of gold bits. The bottom hex stock is taller with indents for a retaining ring, so they never get caught like the impactX black color bits, which have a shorter stock. I'll have to use the bits more to be able to review in detail, but from using the #2 Philips on some wire clamps w scews, I'd have to say that the Milwakee 3in impact ready bits are stronger, but Makita fits better, not as loose. It also depends on the screws... some fit amazingly well, some don't.

Has pretty much anything you need starting out. It’s useful with its inner tube compartment for storage. I do wish the magnetic strength was stronger on certain bits but even with that it’s still an awesome kit.

It holds almost every type of 1/4" driver bit in multiples a drill tool could use. However it's storage capacity, including the removable long side hinge tube (perfect for drill bits) comes with a size deficit- do you really need all this? I preferred the previous no longer available more compact versions. Still a great portable resource!

I've been using these bits since they come out, anyone who thinks the bits are permanently stuck in the bit holders are deeply incorrect, they have a well functioning retaining rind that holds the bit in place so they don't get stuck and pulled out when impacting a fastener. As a pro contractor my biggest annoyance with ALL manufacturers bit holders is they will let go of the bit after heavy impacting, only locking bit holders like the WiHa slimfix have not let me down in this aspect. These impact bit holders have exceptional retention of bits and do not let go, as a pro contractor I love these holders for this reason and I don't have to waste time pulling bits out of screw heads and reinstalling the bit. Anyone who can't pull these bits out of the sleeves with there hands probably suffers from having exceptionally below average grip strength. These sets are long lived and high quality and definitely would recommend. I don't do a lot of nut driving however so I would take most people as accurate in saying they are poor in that aspect though.

Son muy resistentes y de muy buena calidad, en comparacion a los de la nueva generacion, estos sos mil veces mejor

Well, I’ve been using these bits for a solid three weeks now. Only one of them has stripped on me. People seem to not know how to use bits responsibly and always use them on full power. This is a great set. At first the bits are tough to pill out of the extenders but after a few uses you should have no problem getting them out. Even had a coworker of mine give me a Milwaukee phillips bit and it stripped in about 6 uses. Only one phillips has stripped on me thus far. The bits are very squared which means they won’t strip as easily.

As advertised