Ballhead for PIG0311-G Tripod?

[sevenplagues]

I would like to order this tripod, seems to have good reviews online and these forums.
I am on a budget but don’t mind spending a little more for the right product.
I’d like to get a ballhead adapter & I was reviewing a few on the Shadow tech / Hog Saddle website and found these (organized by price - low to high)
And I don’t teally know the advantages of them.

My rifle currently doesn’t have an ARCA attachment , I can get one, (150 bucks) or go the route with the PIG or HOG saddle, which I can’t tell which one is better based on reviews both being strong.

Need some advice on what to buy

FB-52 Ball-head

GNN FB-52 Ball Head

Sunwayfoto GNN FB-52 Tripod Ball Head for Shadow Tech, LLC, HOG Saddle, PIG Saddle, PIG0311-G, PIG0311-GS, and PIGlite-CF4 Carbon Fiber Shooting Tripod Systems

stores.hogsaddle.com

Feisol Ball-head CB50D

Feisol CB-50D Ball Head

stores.hogsaddle.com

XB-44-DL BALLHEAD

GNN XB-44DL Ball Head

Shadow Tech, LLC Sunwayfoto GNN XB-44DL Superior Low Profile Tripod Ball Head with Duo-Lever Clamp Kit with Sunwayfoto DP-60R Universal Quick-Release Plate for Tripod Shooting

stores.hogsaddle.com

XB-52-BL BALL HEAD

GNN XB-52DL Ball Head

Shadow Tech, LLC Sunwayfoto GNN XB-52DL Low Profile Tripod Ball Head with Duo-Lever Clamp Kit with Sunwayfoto DP-60R Universal Quick-Release Plate for Tripod Shooting

stores.hogsaddle.com

 

[hafejd30]

Just purchased one with the fn52 head. I believe the difference came to the others having built in levels and being able to adjust a bit more vertically. The others also have clamps to hold the mount vs a bolt you tighten. I’m sure there is more but that is a couple things I remember.

The others are also rated for higher weights. That didn’t make a difference to me as the tripod is only rated for 26 lbs. I’m sure it will handle way more than that but aside from my 50 nothing I have weighs that much anyways

 

[_Windrider_]

I use the cb50d. It’s been a good combo. I have no real complaints, for the money it does a fantastic job.

 

[Shoots 700's]

I bought the cd 50d and have had no issues so far.

 

[shields shtr]

I use the cb50d. It’s been a good combo. I have no real complaints, for the money it does a fantastic job.

I bought the cd 50d and have had no issues so far.

Do you guys run a set of binos off the ball head too? I have a set of 15x56 Meoptas I just picked up and I am trying to decide on a head to mount them to...

 

[bunsen27]

I have the PIG0311 and pig saddle. In place of a ball head I went with a leveling head. I've found it to be quite stable.

Amazon.com : Neewer Tripod Leveling Base with Offset Bubble Level for Canon, Nikon, and Other DSLR Cameras with 1/4" Thread, Tripods & Monopods with 3/8" Thread : Gateway

Amazon.com : Neewer Tripod Leveling Base with Offset Bubble Level for Canon, Nikon, and Other DSLR Cameras with 1/4" Thread, Tripods & Monopods with 3/8" Thread : Gateway

smile.amazon.com