Archon vs Prophecy vs Sentinel

[Galactic Overlord]

Help me plan out my next ultrasaber purchase.

There are 3 ultrasabers I have my eye on: Archon v2, Prophecy v3, and the Sentinel v4.

Which of these three is the best from a wielding/gripping comfort/spinning/practicality perspective? Which has the best balance and weight, especially for 36" blades, and a deep/strong blade socket?

Also, is the Covertec wheel required on the Prophecy v3? (I know you cannot get an Archon v2 without the covertec wheel, but if I go the Archon route, I'd just purchase an Archon v3 and get the v2 emitter, since I don't like Covertec wheels on my hilts.)

[shade_1313]

For your criteria, I go with the Sentinel.

The Prophecy does come with a covertec pre-installed, but you can always remove it and put in a button head screw.

[Vivectius]

Sentinel.  No question in my mind.  I have one, and I love it.  Comfortable, easy to grip one or two handed, spins well with the two choke points, handles great in combat, and looks good, especially with the windowed emitter.

A lot of people will also say the Prophecy.  I don't care for it, but that's just my personal preference.  It's not a bad hilt, and is quite popular, just not one I care for.

I also have an Archon v3.1.  And I cannot find a comfortable two handed grip on it.  I hadn't tried it with the v2 emitter yet though, so that may make a difference.

But get a Sentinel.  You'll be glad you did.

[Isola815]

Sentinel.  No question in my mind.  I have one, and I love it.  Comfortable, easy to grip one or two handed, spins well with the two choke points, handles great in combat, and looks good, especially with the windowed emitter.

A lot of people will also say the Prophecy.  I don't care for it, but that's just my personal preference.  It's not a bad hilt, and is quite popular, just not one I care for.

This.

Except I don't own a Sentinel YET. But I do have it's baby brother The Apprentice V4 and it's exquisite.

[hazard502]

I have an Archon V2.1 and my son has a Prophecy V3.

I believe the Archon is good for all that you're looking for as that is how I see it as an owner of one.  An extra plus is the full MHS hilt style as compared to the others.  So this is my suggestion.


However, you are comparing 3 great lightsabers and which ever you choose you'll come out a winner.

[Zren Tobas]

I have both actually. Sentinel definitely for reverse grip. Archon v2.1 is kinda too wide for a reverse kind of grip for me anyway. Plus its too classic looking of a saber to do anything like that you know

[Prowl 1701]

I'm on this, I have reviews of all three.

Prophecy reviews

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc8NkennMoc&amp;t=1s" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc8NkennMoc&amp;t=1s</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF3Io9kbgPM" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF3Io9kbgPM</a>

Dark Prophecy review

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXEDlWz1vuU" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXEDlWz1vuU</a>

Archon V2.1 review

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl5Zd-_c6vs" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl5Zd-_c6vs</a>

Archon V3.1 review and a comparison with the V2.1 model.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM6RD8RH05Q" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM6RD8RH05Q</a>

[Prowl 1701]

Dark Sentinel reviews

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9zjvEe2Ow8" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9zjvEe2Ow8</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2oeRzV8_M" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2oeRzV8_M</a>

Hope that helps!

[Samhain138]

If you're getting a 36 or larger blade get a sentinel.  I use mine as a practice saber all the time.

[Zren Tobas]

I say go for whatever is calling to you the most at the moment, its what I always do =]

[Galactic Overlord]

Looks like the Sentinel is winning out, which is the way I was leaning.

I own a Dark Apprentice v4 LE, with a Dark War Glaive pommel, and the balance with a 36" heavy grade blade isn't too far off. I bet with the longer hilt of a Sentinel and a long pommel (probably go with a Catalyst pommel), it will have pretty good balance.

Gave points all around, although accidentally gave Samhain a light point, taking him off of the mark of the beast (-666) LOL.

[shade_1313]

Gave points all around, although accidentally gave Samhain a light point, taking him off of the mark of the beast (-666) LOL.

Corrected your error.  DS to Samhain.

[Zren Tobas]

Yeah seems the Sentinel is the winner Also looks good with a regular Shock pommel as I have on mine I always get compliments on that especially for my save being in Sun Rider's Destiny too. Still such an underrated color now days at least in my opinion. So glad I went for that color in my Sentinel and with windows as well. To be honest I actually like the Sentinel windows design over the Dominix/Aeon V4 windows design

[MavRick]

I have all 3 of these sabers. I love them all. I say give in to your want and get them All !! 
 But seriously for what You want to do I recommend them in this order:
 1) Sentinel
 2) Prophecy
 3) Archon
 IMO: when it comes to dueling,spinning,and wielding in general less is more. So that being said the most comfortable hilt that I have used for all of this is the Aeon V3. The two choke points are great for spinning and there is nothing on the hilt to get in the way of your hands. Here is a pic of mine, that I slightly modified. Oh, and that cover tech kept the saber from flying out of my hand while dueling so I added them to 3 of my sabers.

 Good luck on your choice. MTFBWY!

[Prowl 1701]

I will admit the Prophecy is my personal favorite hilt, but the Sentinel is a fantastic hilt as well.