BEST Tripod ball heads for shooting?

[_MountainBum]

Snagged a used two vets tripod and am looking for input on most preferred ball heads for shooting 10 ish lb setups. Budget to more expensive. Open to suggestions!

 

[wpeach1912]

Anvil 30 is the best. The Leofoto ma-40L and ma-30l are pretty decent for more budget. I’m curious to see what the new Leofoto/mountain forged head is like. I like levers for clamping into a rail much more than the knob. Knob works better though if you have an assortment of China arca rails that vary significantly in dimensions. The lever may be tight on some and loose on others (they can be adjusted, just frustrating). A lever tension mechanism seems to work best.

 

[JMundy84]

I haven't tried very many but I'm really liking my aziak front country

 

[wildernessrimfab]

RRS Anvil 30.

Thread closed.

 

[DroptineNW]

Leofoto ma-40 https://leofotousa.com/products/leo...l-rapid-lock-ball-head?variant=49692655485221

 

[wildernessrimfab]

The Leofoto is an obvious Chinese made copy of the Anvil 30.

 

[firemtn]

Before I upgraded to the RRS Anvil 30 I used the sunwayfoto IB-30. Cheaper alternative and it was pretty decent. The Leofoto Juggernaut head looks pretty awesome, that'll probably be the next one I try.

 

[wind gypsy]

Anvil 30 is it. Leofoto - MA 30L is the knockoff that isn't quite there but close. My MA 30L got dusty and is grabby AF now.

 

[OrangeMan73]

Aziak ridgeline has been working great for me to shoot from, and when I wanna glass (spotter or bino) I just lock the head down and throw the vantage pan head on top of it. Maybe not as light as tricers panhead but smooth and compact when stowing.

 

[Smokinyotes]

I have a sunway foto IB65 ball head. I really like it and locks up solid.