Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

I am really wanting to try the new NAP magnetic nocks and wanted to see if anyone has used them yet. In theory, they make sense. Please let me know what you think ifyou have tried them!!

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

I have looked at them, however I don't like the fact that there is no indexing mark built into the system.

What happens if you happen to bump the fletch on your arrow after it is nocked? With this system the arrow will turn and potentially screw up your arrow flight as it bounces off the rest or whatever.

No thanks. If you are looking for a better nock then consider using Beiter nocks. They are probably about the same cost per arrow as the NAP thunder balls, don't require any extra weight added to the string and are as consistent a nock as you can buy.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

98Redline - there is an indexing mark on the nock for that very purpose. It may be hard to see in the photos, but it's there.

Also, the magnet is a lot stronger than you would think it is. It would take a pretty good bump/twist to get that sucker to move once you've put it on there and rotated it to the proper position. I could see it happening during a spot/stalk, but not likely from a treestand if your bow is on a hanger.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

HNIJUstin,
Have you shot these? I ordered the sample pack of 6 and cannot wait to see what happens. I would also like to know if any speed is lost using the magnet v.s. regular nock.
Thanks,

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

Justin....thanks for the reply on that one, I was not aware that there was an indexing mark.

In either case, I had shot the original Magnocks (the guy that NAP bought the rights from) and they were a very nice setup. I shot them on my spot bow for a couple of years with very good success. The relase tension for each nock is exactally the same, eliminating any sort of nock related variation in the shot.

Huntnfool....From what I have read although have not personally tested, you will loose speed due to the increased weight on the string, however Magnock used to brag that although the launch speed was lower, the arrow did not loose energy as fast due to less flexing in flight. Like I said, that was marketing literature and I had not ever actually tested it.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

Here's a photo where you can see the indexing mark on the top of the nock.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

Thanks guys,
I am looking forward to trying them out soon. I will post whether or not I liked them once I shoot em'.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

Just a thought, if they made the sides of the nock stick out a little further so they cupped around the ball more it might prevent any problems with twist. Thats if it is even a problem.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

I'm looking forward to trying them out this season. They cerainly seems like they could eliminate all the stress, torque and tension that a normal nock undergoes on most modern short rigs. I'm betting that they perform very well. We'llsee soon enough?

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

please let me know what you find out as far as speed difference.these look really cool and have been thinking about trying them but was nervous about to much velocity loss.thank you

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

I went to Bass Pro tonight looking for them but they haven't arrived yet. They have them on the website but not in the store. If anyone has tried it yet please post your results.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

anybody shot these through a chrono yet

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

I just got mine in a few days ago from Bass Pro and tried them out. They shot really good. I didn't notice any change in how far they entered my target. I have not chrono'd them yet so I don't know if I am losing any speed. The arrows also seemed to fly much straighter.....not sure why, they just seemed to. I am going to switch for this upcoming hunting year and I will see if there anything I don't like about them!!

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

While I have not tried the NAP system I did test out the Magnock's and they worked pretty well. There are a lot of advantages to this type of system. The accuracy potential is greater, but they do add weight to the arrow which will slow thing down a bit. There are ways around that however. Like everything else some are going to love it, some are not, but the idea is a sound one.

RE: Magnetic Thunderball NAP Nock
 

has anyone chronoed these yet?