Both. I deafen myself whenever I use the Sonik Blast and it is harder to manipulate the tweet.

This is what I see on coaches' faces when I call one against their team.

Especially the blue one. :rolleyes: BTW - did you notice one of them says "MADE IN CHINA" on it? Maybe Yao Ming posed for it?

Tried one for football. Don't like it. Takes too much air.

Tobacco pipe tip covers. Like a wide rubber band. I tried them when the CMG changed to the fat thing it is now instead of how it was when they first came out. Used to use them and ran out. Never really missed them until I read this. Think I'll try to pick some up if I see them.

The Sonik sounds absolutely horrible. I refuse to use it officiating. I bought one and now use it to direct traffic at work.

I prefer the Eclipse. It sounds the exact same as the classic IMHO. I always have a few spares on hand.

If the Eclipse sounds the same, what is the advantage over the Fox 40 Classic or Fox 40 CMG?

It's got a rubber tip built-in. It's like a CMG, but it just fits in my mouth better.

I picked up a couple on a whim and until the next best thing comes along, it's my go-to whistle.

For little kids games, I have a bag full of old Acme Thunderers (remember them, the Blackberry of officiating whistles?). I found that youngsters always covered their ears when I used the Eclipse.

I actually happen to like the sonic blast for large packed gyms. I find that it different sound cut through the crowd noise better.