Mar-Den pro extreme 75grain mini-max

Plywood 5 points
Steel drum 3 points
Orange 4 points
Cutting diameter 5 points
Accuracy 5 points
Blades 2 points
Total score 24 with a blade sharpness rating of B

This broadhead is very similar to the 75 grain solid I tested from Mar-den. In fact the only difference I can see is in the tip. This one use’s a steel tip compared to the solids all aluminum style. It is a basic 2blade swing open style mechanical head with a 2” cutting diameter. When the blades are closed it still has 7/8” cut.
In the plywood the head fully penetrated and without damage. In the steel drum the head penetrated the first side, with the tip sticking in the back wall. The blades were twisted, but all cutting surface remained. In the Orange the 75 grain pro extreme fully opened by the time it exited the back, and showed the typical 7/8” cut on the front.
This, along with the 75 grain solid, was an excellent performer. Penetration was great, along with accuracy and durability. The blades are sharp and open fast as well. I was very impressed with how durable this 75grain head is. If your looking for a lightweight 75grain head with a larger cutting diameter and excellent penetration, I don’t think you will find a better one.


Vortex Mini-Max solid 75 grain
Plywood 4 points
Steel drum 4 points
Orange 4 points
Cutting diameter 5 points
Blades 2 points
Total score 24 with a blade sharpness rating of B

The Mini-Max solid series of heads are similar to the solid steel line of head, except that they use an all aluminum body with an integrated aluminum tip. The blades and overall style are the same as the regular lineup of Vortex heads. The 75grain version uses 2 stainless steel blades that combine for a total cutting diameter of two inches.
In the plywood the head completely penetrated and the only damage was one slightly bent blade. All cutting surface was intact however. In the steel drum the head penetrated the first side with the tip sticking in the back wall. The blades were in excellent shape, while the tip was slightly smashed in. I was really surprised by this. I figured that the aluminum tip would crumple or be smashed beyond repair. To my surprise it came through in great shape, and with 6 strokes of a file the head was ready to go again. In the orange it showed the typical 7/8” cut on the front and fully opened on the back.
This head was one of the biggest surprises in my Mar-Den/Vortex/Min-Max series of broadhead tests. I really thought the aluminum tip would be destroyed, but it held up like a rock! In all honesty I was really impressed with this head. The accuracy was excellent, as was the durability! The blades are shaving sharp, and they open quickly and reliably. For those looking for a high quality 75grain mechanical broadhead with a larger cutting diameter this would be an excellent choice.


I decided to post these two tests together as they are so similar. The scores are Identical and I think their preformance on game would be as well. These are far and away the best two 75 grn mechanical broadheads I have tested and would make a great choice for those looking for smaller 75 grn heads.

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5-shot , this is the head that the guys I hunt with in Pa use , with great sucess . I have been witness to many animals taken with this model blade and it flat out works on deer . The thing that surprises me on the preformance of this head is the number of passthru' s these guys get , allmost every deer I' ve seen shot with one is a passthru and the hole is impressive .

I' ve said it before and I' ll say it again.....as long as you have the KE these head sare awesome. I' ve killed several deer with the 100 & 125 grain 2 blade models and none have gone far and blod trail is AMAZING!

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The amount of penetration these heads have is suprising considering the 2" cut diameter. I think just having two blades helps along with the main blade tips that actualy slice while they open. In any case I know I were to shoot a 75 grn head one of these two would be it. I seriously thought about setting up a bow with lighter heads just to try them out, but I hate to fool with my setup this close to the season opener.