Side by Side Comparison of: HAMMERHEAD vs Stanley vs TEKTON

Sept 17th worked great for taking tires off and doing brake jobs on Chevy Truck and Mini cooper .This really helped speed up the tasksHighly Recommend

Broke an axle nut free in about 2 seconds, it was torqued to 175 ft/lbs and hadn't been touched in years. Can't speak about longevity yet but it seems well made, durable, and does the job.

I was a bit skeptical when I placed the order because the price was much lower than the other units I looked at. But, I figured I'd give it a go. So far, I am far from disappointed. I have already used it to install a fractured lug stud on my GMC Sierra 1500, and it passed with flying colors.

I have an air impact wrench, but sometimes I can get the air hose to the problem. I used this one to get to my truck which was about 20 feet from the garage... I think I will use this one more than the air...

I've only used this a few times but it seems very powerful, and removing lug-nuts is a breeze. With regard to its heaviness, I hefted a DeWalt at Home Depot, and it too was very heavy - I think it's just the nature of the beast.

Purchased this to remove lug nuts, wheel bearing nuts, and other things like harmonic balancer nuts. This thing works great. I don't use it too often so I can't comment on longevity. It is a bit larger and heavier than regular impact wrenches but I liked the price and it works great for me.

A really good set of sockets for the price. They're not fancy but they get the job done. Not a lot of play or wobble when attached to a wrench or extension. I've seen no wear or signs of breakage even though they get plenty of use on an impact wrench. The case they come with is pretty basic but it works. The sockets had some coating of oil still on them from the factory, so wipe them down when you get them. I would highly recommend them.

Heavy duty, well made works great!
One note. If you are buying these needing a specific size, check the listing for what sizes are included. They have the most common sizes, but if you are looking for a 15mm to remove the transmission mount off the skid plate on a 95 wrangler YJ, you will be out of luck. I didn't remove any stars for this because it was my mistake, the sizes are clearly listed in the details.

I hammered on these with my 1/2 air gun and took very rusty bolts out of the skid plate mounts. No wear on the socket and no stress fractures.

This impact socket set contained all the sockets I needed to remove stubborn metric bolts from my rusted on caliper brackets. Each socket is nicely labeled and the blow molded socket box is great quality and way better than the quality of the "socket tree" that some cheaper brands like harbor freight come with.

Great set. I should have read the description because doing a job last weekend I needed 18mm for many applications on a Jeep. I had to run to Lowe's and pay over $5 for one.

Overall, this is a very good set but if there was a next time, I'd purchase a more complete set.

I do all my own repair and maintenance on my vehicles, which currently number 6... All except my boat are foreign vehicles, and I finally got around to getting a set of deep impact sockets in metric... (Since impact sockets are six sided, you can get by with SAE sizes, but it's far from ideal... :) )

These sockets are good. The finish on the sockets doesn't match quite exactly, but that's really not an issue. Some are a little flatter black than others... Apparently they were made either in separate batches or they were made at different subcontractors, but they don't all look like they came from the same set... But they are well made and sized exactly right... (Some sockets are a little tighter or looser than the standard, but these are dead on. I measured them with an inside micrometer; they are dead on with the spec.)

If I had a wish list, I would have made this set include a 25mm socket and drop the 10mm. I have never seen a 10mm bolt that I actually needed an impact socket for. If the bolt is extremely tight, I would just grab a 6 sided regular socket to remove it.

Since I have a very large collection of sockets and these are deep sockets, I didn't have room in my toolbox drawer that I have all my sockets in... I knew I wouldn't, and that's why I wanted a set that came in some sort of holder or box that I can store in the cabinet where I keep my impact wrenches. The box is nice, two locking tabs and a handle to grab it with. The standard spring loaded socket holders won't work with these, they are far too heavy and will just fall off.

Very happy with these sockets.

Handy and dandy! If you're like me, you came here to find deep-well impact sockets for cheap! These sockets are well-made, sturdy, and can take any punishment my cordless impact wrench can dish out. Stanley is well known for making workhorse tools that work well for occasional/non-pro (people like me, and maybe you) use, and these are an excellent bargain. They're not flashy but they get the job done. I highly recommend!

Nice, heavy duty set.I have a mixed set of sockets that I have acquired throughout many years, but I am missing sizes, some are wearing out,etc... So I needed a fresh set. I bought this and the metric sizes. I am impressed.The first job I tackled came in the form of removing the skid plate bolts on my 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Just google it, they are rusted in, stuck and a lot of people cut them out. I put some PB Blaster on it, let it sit overnight and cranked the PSI up on my compressor for my impact. I hammered on them and these held up perfectly. One of the toughest jobs you could put these through.There are a few common sizes missing, so look to make sure that any sizes you may need for your projects are included. It's handy that they have a 1 inch socket as that is not a common socket in most sets. The carrying cases feel well made and fit well. Not overly bulky but strong.I highly recommend these sets.

Item arrived in the retail package. I initially purchased the Stanley 97-126 11 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Metric Deep Impact Socket Set (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NIKA4U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), which came with a Lifetime Warranty as well. I was so impressed with them, I ordered this item as well. These will be used with my DeWalt Impact Driver. I work with a local PD, where I work with a teammate and assist motorists needing assistance. One of the many things we do is help disabled motorist with flats. This socket set and the Metric brother set will allow me to remove and replace the lug nuts a lot faster. Sure, we will still need to break the lug nuts loose manually, but once that is done, we can now speed through the process of removing and replacing the lug nuts. Add in the Lifetime Warranty and you have a WINNER!I will use this seller again!

I have really put these through some work and they performed as described. Nice case too. What more can I say.

Good quality. Don't have to worry about them breaking in my impact gun like standard sockets. Great value.

there stronger perfect for my impact gun

The head length can be a problem, but great product.

Good product little bit heavy though takes off the lug nuts on my truck no problem

Works great, plenty of power for most situations.Only issue was the size, it's too big in many spots.

Used it once to rotate tires. Did the job w/ ease. It is pretty loud & heavy, but works all the same.

For the price, it works very well. As many have stated, it is uncharacteristically heavy which may seem like nothing at first, but as soon as you have to use it with one had or at an odd position you will definitely wish it was lighter.Build quality is as good as i would hope and doesn't get that hot with repeated abuse on stubborn bolts.My only complaint is that it is a bit too long.

This thing weighs a ton but works great - one complaint is getting sockets off takes a huge effort (as in needing a hammer and crowbar)

Havent broken yet on some insanely stubborn bolts. But it is missing some important sizes I need. Thats what the tool truck is for I guess, or they could complete the socket set........whatever. Does the job

I know this is ridiculous and I should read the description, but the set is missing an 18, 20, and 23. Kind of strange to not include these, and of course I needed an 18 for the first job I was doing....

Other than that, great impact set and way cheaper than any other brand but about 50%. Will be getting the 18, 20, and 23 separately to round off the set.

Didn't care for the grease that comes on them, but it's a solid set for the money. I mainly wanted a quick access set for my torque wrenches when working on my motorcycle and I also needed a 6pt 24mm which my big set didn't have. Covers everything I need in a durable plastic case that fits in my bike with my torque wrench.

Packaging and cleanup was inconvenient, but I'm happy with the ratio of value to quality.

These are a good value. However, they are not Chrome vanadium/black powder coated as shown in the picture. My set looks like the industrial Pittsburgh impact set that you find at Harbor Freight where oil will soak in rather than simply wipe away. Regardless, they work fine and are significantly cheaper in price than the Harbor Freight brand.

If you're looking for a nice similar set that is indeed Chrome vanadium/black powder coated, check out the Ingersoll Rand SK4M14L set here on Amazon. However, note that set costs $65.

Great set, nice and robust. I don't think I'll be needing replacements any time soon, however, two things keep this from being a 5 star set:
1. This is a decently sized set for the money ($22), and even though it includes the sizes in the description, the lack of 15, 18 and 20mm sockets makes this a hard set to finish off later. I really needed a 20mm, although I didn't realize I needed it until I got into the job. It's my fault, but still makes this set less attractive than a truly consecutive one.
2. The case this set comes in is certainly handy (so is the handle), however, mine opened during shipping, despite the extra metal screw to hold it closed. By the time I got it, only 1 of the sockets was actually still in the case, and the box had opened. Luckily, they all stayed inside the box. The sockets were just too heavy for the case given the typical UPS treatment, but it also makes me concerned that it could do that to me should I drop it.
This is a great set, just not perfect.

not a whole lot to say about an impact socket

Items arrived on time and were as described.

The deep sockets are a great value for the price. They are much cheaper than the alternatives and get accomplish the job. The only way to make this product better is to provide a case/holder.

Came secured and extremely greased up.works great and already used once tro take my tires off and check brake pads and they worked great my only gripe though is hard to see the size markings

I was impressed with the overall quality of the sockets, they are surely five star quality sockets. My only issue is my kit shipped with TWO 11/16" sockets and no 5/8"... It took me a couple months to realize as these aren't a set of sockets I use everyday. I just made a large purchase of a large toy that needed large sockets to work with and this seemed like a good set to start me off. Hopefully Amazon will fix me up even being outside the return window. Will update if so...

i had purchased because of the price. after seeing the product. its as good as the craftsman. i purchased both the SAE and the metric. only draw back is the size markings. hard to see black on black.

Used it to put 10" 3/8" lags into 6x6 lumber does the job nicely. Haven't used it on anything else yet I'm sure the rating will go up as I do.

It start off working real good since I get it then all of a sadden within the space of 2-3 months it just stop working with out any warning.

Bought this for changing tires and it's fine except that I subsequently bought a cordless Milwaukee impact driver which does the job just as well, has more torque, and is a fraction of the weight. This thing is HEAVY! Makes a great paperweight.

The lug bolts on my Volkswagen CC was very tight, I cannot take it off with brake bar. And it also broke my chrome socket. Therefore, I bought this impact wrench. I tried this impact wrench for the lug bolts about 10 seconds, and the bolts did not come off. After that, I went to Pep Boys, they use air compresses impact wrench to help me remove the bolts. Air compresses impact wrench is much more powerful than this.

I got this to change the timing belt on my Toyota. the 14mm socket is used a lot for that application. My 14mm socket is lightly stamped and there is no way a 14mm bolt head is going to fit in it, but a 13mm bolt head will??? I think this one was dropped off the production line at the factory and was mis-stamped at the factory? I'll be seeing what I can do to get it corrected, no fault of the seller, more a fault of Stanley tools I think. Otherwise a very nice set of sockets that I will probably use my whole life.

Nice set, just wish they wouldn't have skipped the 18mm and 20mm. If they absolutely had to skip a couple it would make a lot more sense to skip the 11mm and 13mm since I'm far less likely to be slamming those smaller sizes with a 1/2" impact, or if I did I'm more comfortable using my standard 11mm and 13mm since they wouldn't be on all that tight anyway.

Who the heck doesn't include a 18 mm! Case doesn't last

Seems like a good enough set for the money but it skips the 15mm size for some reason. I bought this to do replace my shocks and guess what size I needed...15mm. In all fairness, it says what sizes are included in the description and 15mm is not listed in there. Still, I just don't get a set that skips sizes.

Quality seems OK but why leave out 15, 18, & 20 mm sockets?- not like you never use those sizes. Get rid of the 10, 11, & 12 mm- not that useful and a bit overkill thinking you'd really need a 1/2" torque wrench for those size fasteners. Just picking up those 3 individual sockets at Sears cost more than this set. Hindsight is better spending a bit more and getting a complete range.

Not a full set other than that it's good

It came with 2 of the same sockets and is missing one of the others. I didn't figure it out until I needed the one that was missing but it's too late to exchange. Pretty annoying but the sockets themselves are stout, I've used an impact that has 700 ft lbs and they had no issue busting loose an old rusted in gas tank bolt.

Awesome sockets just remember that when you order something don't always expect it to have everything as listed. My set my wife bought me came with two 22mm sockets they didn't put in the 21 that was supposed to come with it. Anyways great product other than that

Good set for the price. I just wish they wouldn't leave out certain sizes.

I received my Stanley set very quickly via Amazon Prime as always. I have used them in my Small Engine Repair shop for the past week removing mower blades, spindles, lug nuts and other various tasks. This is the first so called "Impact Sockets" I have owned because I have never broken a single one of my Craftsman standard sockets using my Ingersoll 325 ft lb variable power impact wrench. My main reason for purchasing this set is the need for some deep well 6 point 1/2" drive sockets. Here is my impression;Pros; Very nice case to store the sockets, they are very heavy and show zero signs of wear after testing the 7/16-3/4 at full power for at least a full minute, not the slightest markings or wear inside the socket or the drive insert, fitment on all bolts is good at this price, there is very little slop.Cons; received sockets soaked with oil and rust scaling causing them to appear very dull, the 7/16 and 15/16 size markings are completely un-legible as the engraving is to shallow, these sockets are very thick walled making them unusable in low clearance spots, I have never seen chrome vanadium rust prior to these which raises an advertising question.Overall; I placed all of the sockets in my ultrasonic cleaner to remove the oil and most of the scaling than used steel wool to clean all the scaling off. I wiped them down with a lightweight oil to protect them as it was obvious they would rust. This also made the etching much easier to read though the two mentioned above remained un-legible. It appears these sockets are very durable and will likely last a lifetime but I can't say I am happy with the purchase. Compared to the Tektron sockets I have purchased here, these are inferior products regarding the quality of steel and poor quality engravings. However, I do like the case very much and I really have no reason to complain at this price for a socket that seems unbreakable. I recommend spending a few extra dollars for the Tektron brand in this price range as they have a nice shiny surface without oil and the marking is extremely easy to read.Kevin BowleyKevin's Small Engine and Tractor ServiceSouth Berwick ME. 03908

These are decent heavy duty sockets but they can and will rust easily.The other problem is the very hard to read markings that will drive youcrazy trying to read the sizes. If I had to do it again I would pick a set thatwould't rust easily and I could read the size easily.

we returned this because it was missing a couple sockets...which just happen to be ones my husband needed.

Didn't fit my impact wrench at all, even though it's supposed to fit 1/2" but I did get a refund & bought another set that actually does fit

Outer rims too thick, cannot go into small spaces, especially car rims.

Solid set in a plastic case. 2 stars because I got two 13 mm and no 12. Pretty disappointed because I use the 12 a lot. Not returning this used item.

1 socket has no chamfer, kind of poor quality

It is a good set of sockets but was not a complete set. It was missing 15 & 18 mm sockets which were the two l needed the most.

It's impossible to see the socket size engraved on the socket. Take it out in the sunlight and still impossible to read on some of the sockets. I recently bought a shallow set of impact sockets by TEKTON and you can read the socket size from across the room. I recommend the TEKTON over the Stanley for that reason alone....and I think they were a little cheaper. All from Amazon.

sizes seem way off, took 2 sizes down from 1" to make a 1", the drive insert already looks eat up after 2 jobs

240 ft lbs? Doubt it's anywhere near that. Ended up using a breaker bar. Maybe I got a bad one. Not nearly enough torque especially for how heavy the thing is. Sending it back.

Was only able to loosen 10 of my 20 lug nuts, had to do the rest by hand. Very disappointed.

First time using it it was good for one tire I was trying to remove the second one and it quit working

No good any more power

Poorly made product. One socket was out of spec. and wouldn't even fit the bolt.

Socket stripped out lug nuts they do not hold up

Buy an 11 piece socket set, only get 10. Not happy.

The product seems fine, but instead of a 17mm socket (the most common use one for me) it came with two 16mm sockets instead. Obviously a quality issue in the packing. The quality of the product seems fine. Just frustrating to not have the correct sockets it should have.

Some of the sockets engraved markings are hard to read. The photo on Amazon makes the sockets appear to have a nice finished surface, which is also not the case. Socket 14mm appears to have a bit of a casting/forging imperfection and is not readable. Compared to my Pittsburgh SAE set, these look like a child made them. I expected something with the "Stanley" label to be a higher quality to that of it's generic counterparts. I am sure they will work, but now I wish I got the 13 piece Pittsburgh Metric set rather than this set.I own a Sunex 3680 12 Piece 3/8" Deep Drive SAE 12 Point Impact Socket Set, they deserve 5 stars and are what I expected these Stanley sockets to be on-par to (based on the photo they look of the same quality and finish).Update: I've purchased the 13 piece Pittsburgh Metric set to complement this set. The other set includes sizes 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30 and 32. The end result is 8 duplicate sockets sizes 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, three of which are common lug nut sizes. Combining these two sets to make one well rounded set is the way to go.Had this Stanley set not had poorly made 13 and 14mm sockets in my set I would have given it 4-5 stars. The rest of the sockets are ok for the price I paid.

Poor quality control. I received a set with 2 duplicates, and a size that's not even marked as supposed to be in the set. So that's 3 sizes that I don't have due to it going out the door as wrong sizes. Metric set was fine.

They shipped me used ones. They are very old and dirty. I have to clean it myself. But it still works so I don't want to waste time shipping it back. DO NOT buy it if you hate old and dirty things.

Stanley 11 pc. deep 1/2 drive impact sockets. Contained two 11/16 and no 3/4. The duplicate socket is a Husky not Stanley. Looks like Stanley dumps their mistakes on Amazon. To much trouble to return...I'll look for a 3/4 at the flea market. Should have looked there first.