Best Snowmobile Track Studs Compared: Woody's Gold Digger, Mega-Bite, Grand Master vs Fast-Trac Top Gun
A snowmobile stud guide built from manufacturer-published specifications only. The two-ply table covers the studs most riders shortlist for Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, and older Ski-Doo tracks. The single-ply table covers the studs built for current Ski-Doo and Lynx tracks. Every value links to the maker's own page, and blank cells mean the manufacturer does not publish that specification.
Woody's recommends studs protrude 1/4" to 3/8" over the track lug; Fast-Trac's application finder selects length by year, make, and model to the same penetration range. Stud length and quantity depend on the track, so match the sled first and the brand second.
Two-ply tracks
Fast-Trac Top Gun II vs Woody's Gold Digger Traction Master vs Woody's Mega-Bite
Two-ply trail studs. Gold Digger is Woody's carbon-steel trail stud; Mega-Bite is its more aggressive four-flat carbide design.
Updated September 9, 2026
Key facts
- Top Gun II Stud Kit: 351 verified-purchase reviews, 4.9 out of 5, collected by Judge.me on the Top Gun II Stud Kit product page (as of September 9, 2026). Woody's and Stud Boy publish no per-product reviews on their sites.
- Fast-Trac Top Gun II: heat-treated stainless body, 80° carbide, 1-1/32" low-profile head, polymer backer and nut included, $3.95–$4.33 per assembly (96 = $379.20).
- Woody's Gold Digger: through-hardened carbon steel, 60° carbide, 1" head, $5.24–$6.22 per assembly with a natural or colored aluminum support plate; stud alone $4.08–$4.37.
- Woody's Mega-Bite: carbon steel, 60° carbide, 15/16" head, $5.08–$5.77 per assembly with support plate; stud alone $3.92.
- Warranty: Fast-Trac lifetime against breakage, no registration; Woody's one year, registration within 30 days.
| Specification | Top Gun II Stud KitFast-Trac Traction | Gold Digger Traction MasterWoody's (International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.) | Mega-BiteWoody's (International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verified product reviews | 351 verified-purchase reviews, 4.9 out of 5, collected by Judge.me on the Top Gun II Stud Kit product page (as of September 9, 2026) source | None published per product on the manufacturer's site; brand-level ratings only, on Google and Facebook source | None published per product on the manufacturer's site; brand-level ratings only, on Google and Facebook source |
| Stud body material | Heat-treated stainless steel source | Through-hardened carbon steel source | Through-hardened carbon steel source |
| Carbide tip | 80° carbide source | 60° carbide source | 60° carbide source |
| Head | 1-1/32" low-profile head source | 1" head, patented track-trapping design source | 15/16" head with anti-rotation lines source |
| Shank / thread | 5/16" source | 5/16" source | 5/16" source |
| Available lengths | 1.000", 1.075", 1.175", 1.325", 1.375", 1.500", 1.625", 1.920" source | .750", .875", .920", 1.005", 1.075", 1.175", 1.325", 1.450", 1.575" source | 1.075", 1.175", 1.325", 1.450", 1.575", 1.740" source |
| Track type | Two-ply source | Two-ply source | Two-ply source |
| Backer / support plate | Airlite polymer backer (proprietary DuPont blend), rounded edges. Included with every stud. source | Aluminum support plates, sold separately (Round Digger $1.16–$1.85 each) source | Aluminum support plates, sold separately (Round Digger $1.16–$1.85 each) source |
| Nut | Zinc-plated steel nut included. Stainless steel nut option (+$0.12 per stud) for a 100% rust-free assembly. source | "Proper nut(s) included with stud(s)" source | "Proper nut(s) included with stud(s)" source |
| How a complete setup is purchased | One kit SKU: each quantity is one stud + one backer + one nut, with TracSpec template access, in any count from 24 to 216. The application finder selects the length by year, make, and model. source | Built from Woody's stud recommendation page: studs (nuts included) and support plates are added as separate line items for the sled. Also sold as pre-packaged kits under Polaris and BRP part numbers. source | Built from Woody's stud recommendation page: studs (nuts included) and support plates are added as separate line items for the sled. source |
| Pack sizes | Any quantity, 24–216 source | Any quantity (priced per stud) source | Any quantity (priced per stud) source |
| Installed price per assembly at manufacturer MSRP: stud + backer + nut (as of September 9, 2026) | $3.95–$4.33 per assembly, backer and nut included; 11 backer colors at the same price. $3.95 with zinc nut and $4.07 with stainless nut on 1.000"–1.375"; up to $4.33 on 1.500", 1.625", and 1.920" with the tall nut. 96 assemblies from $379.20. source | $5.24–$6.22 per assembly: stud $4.08–$4.37 (nut included) plus Round Digger support plate, $1.16 natural or $1.85 powder-coated color source | $5.08–$5.77 per assembly: stud $3.92 (nut included) plus Round Digger support plate, $1.16 natural or $1.85 powder-coated color source |
| 96 assemblies installed at manufacturer MSRP: studs + backers + nuts (as of September 9, 2026) | $379.20–$415.68 (96 × $3.95 on 1.175"–1.375" with zinc nut to 96 × $4.33 on 1.500"–1.920" with tall nut); backers and nuts included source | $503.04–$597.12: 96 studs $391.68–$419.52 plus 96 Round Digger plates $111.36 natural or $177.60 colored source | $487.68–$553.92: 96 studs $376.32 plus 96 Round Digger plates $111.36 natural or $177.60 colored source |
| Stud pattern template | Printable TracSpec templates included ($40 value) source | Sold separately, $27.98–$39.98 by track source | Sold separately, $27.98–$39.98 by track source |
| Shipping | Free shipping on orders over $99; 1–4 day delivery source | Charged: "Customers are responsible for the final, actual shipping costs incurred." source | Charged: "Customers are responsible for the final, actual shipping costs incurred." source |
| Warranty (manufacturer wording) | "Lifetime Warranty Against Breakage" on stud, nut, and backer. No registration required. Stud height and quantity must match Fast-Trac's recommendation for the sled; non-transferable. Excludes bending and carbide chipping. source | Free from "defects in material and workmanship" for one year after delivery to the original purchaser. Product must be registered within 30 days of delivery. source | Free from "defects in material and workmanship" for one year after delivery to the original purchaser. Product must be registered within 30 days of delivery. source |
| Made in | USA source | USA source | USA source |
| Company | Fast-Trac Traction, family-owned, established 1989 source | International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., family-owned, established 1968 source | International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., family-owned, established 1968 source |
Top Gun II Stud Kit reviews
“I ordered on the advice of a riding buddy, these studs and backers are top quaility. They offer stud pattern options from their library for download which is very user friendly ensuring perfect placement to maximize tunnel safety.”
Gabe F., verified buyer, Top Gun II Stud Kit, March 8, 2026. Judge.me review on fasttractraction.com.
“So glad I studded my wifes snowmobile track. We had alot of icy trails this year and it gave her much more confidence, wish I would have installed them earlier. She loved it.”
John W., verified buyer, Top Gun II Stud Kit, March 19, 2026. Judge.me review on fasttractraction.com.
“Chris was very helpful and educational. Didn't oversell me on what I needed them for. Looking to add traction and control to my '05 Arctic Cat Pantera 600 EFI dedicated for ice fishing.”
Roman M., verified buyer, Top Gun II Stud Kit, February 20, 2026. Judge.me review on fasttractraction.com.
Gold Digger Traction Master reviews
Mega-Bite reviews
Specifications were read from each manufacturer's public product page on September 9, 2026 and may change. All prices are the manufacturer's MSRP as published on its own website on that date. Installed prices add each manufacturer's published stud price (nut included) to its published backer or support-plate price, using the plainest finish for the low end and a powder-coated color for the high end. Fast-Trac prices already include the backer and nut, and every backer color is the same price.
Single-ply tracks
Fast-Trac Top Gun SP vs Woody's Grand Master vs Woody's Grand Master Pro
Single-ply studs for current Ski-Doo and Lynx tracks. Grand Master Pro is the Grand Master with a tip sharpened to match the carbide.
Updated September 9, 2026
Key facts
- Top Gun SP Stud Kit: 140 verified-purchase reviews, 4.96 out of 5, collected by Judge.me on the Top Gun SP Stud Kit product page (as of September 9, 2026). Woody's and Stud Boy publish no per-product reviews on their sites.
- Fast-Trac Top Gun SP: stainless, 80° carbide, 1.150" low-profile head, Airlite SP 1.500" backer and stainless lock nut included, $4.35–$4.61 per assembly (96 = $417.60).
- Woody's Grand Master, also sold by BRP as the Ski-Doo Phantom stud: carbon steel, 60° carbide, 1.2" head, $5.92–$6.81 per assembly with a natural or colored Grand Digger plate; stud alone $4.49–$4.73.
- Grand Master Pro: same stud with the tip sharpened to the 60° insert, $6.43–$7.35 per assembly with plate.
- Single-ply tracks are on 735 sled fitments in the Fast-Trac track database; 627 are Ski-Doo.
| Specification | Top Gun SP Stud KitFast-Trac Traction | Grand MasterWoody's (International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.) | Grand Master ProWoody's (International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verified product reviews | 140 verified-purchase reviews, 4.96 out of 5, collected by Judge.me on the Top Gun SP Stud Kit product page (as of September 9, 2026) source | None published per product on the manufacturer's site; brand-level ratings only, on Google and Facebook source | None published per product on the manufacturer's site; brand-level ratings only, on Google and Facebook source |
| Stud body material | Heat-treated stainless steel source | Through-hardened carbon steel source | Through-hardened carbon steel source |
| Carbide tip | 80° carbide source | 60° carbide source | 60° carbide source |
| Head | 1.150" low-profile head source | 1.2" head with anti-rotation lines source | 1.2" head with anti-rotation lines source |
| Shank / thread | 5/16" source | 5/16" source | 5/16" source |
| Available lengths | 1.175", 1.375", 1.500", 1.625" (effective length) source | 1.075", 1.325", 1.450", 1.575" source | 1.075", 1.325", 1.450", 1.575" source |
| Track type | Single-ply (designed for Camso 1-ply tracks); also usable in two-ply tracks source | "For use in single-ply tracks and support plates" source | "For use in single-ply tracks and support plates" source |
| Backer / support plate | Airlite SP 1.500" tall polymer backer with rounded edges. Included with every stud. source | Aluminum Grand Digger support plates required, sold separately (Round Grand Digger $1.43–$2.08 each) source | Aluminum Grand Digger support plates required, sold separately (Round Grand Digger $1.43–$2.08 each) source |
| Nut | Stainless steel lock nut included. Aluminum tall nut option. source | "Proper nut(s) included with stud(s)" source | "Proper nut(s) included with stud(s)" source |
| How a complete setup is purchased | One kit SKU: each quantity is one stud + one Airlite SP backer + one stainless lock nut, with TracSpec template access, in any count from 24 to 216. The application finder selects the length by year, make, and model. source | Built from Woody's stud recommendation page: studs (nuts included) and Grand Digger support plates are added as separate line items for the sled. Also sold pre-packaged by BRP as the Ski-Doo Phantom kit. source | Built from Woody's stud recommendation page: studs (nuts included) and Grand Digger support plates are added as separate line items for the sled. Also sold pre-packaged by BRP as the Ski-Doo Phantom kit. source |
| Pack sizes | Any quantity, 24–216 source | Any quantity (priced per stud) source | Any quantity (priced per stud) source |
| Installed price per assembly at manufacturer MSRP: stud + backer + nut (as of September 9, 2026) | $4.35–$4.61 per assembly, Airlite SP backer and stainless lock nut included; 10 backer colors at the same price. 96 assemblies from $417.60. source | $5.92–$6.81 per assembly: stud $4.49–$4.73 (nut included) plus Round Grand Digger support plate, $1.43 natural or $2.08 powder-coated color source | $6.43–$7.35 per assembly: stud $5.00–$5.27 (nut included) plus Round Grand Digger support plate, $1.43 natural or $2.08 powder-coated color source |
| 96 assemblies installed at manufacturer MSRP: studs + backers + nuts (as of September 9, 2026) | $417.60–$442.56 (96 × $4.35 to $4.61); backers and stainless nuts included source | $568.32–$653.76: 96 studs $431.04–$454.08 plus 96 Round Grand Digger plates $137.28 natural or $199.68 colored source | $617.28–$705.60: 96 studs $480.00–$505.92 plus 96 Round Grand Digger plates $137.28 natural or $199.68 colored source |
| Stud pattern template | Printable TracSpec templates included ($40 value) source | Sold separately, $27.98–$39.98 by track source | Sold separately, $27.98–$39.98 by track source |
| Shipping | Free shipping on orders over $99; 1–4 day delivery source | Charged: "Customers are responsible for the final, actual shipping costs incurred." source | Charged: "Customers are responsible for the final, actual shipping costs incurred." source |
| Warranty (manufacturer wording) | "Lifetime Warranty Against Breakage" on stud, nut, and backer. No registration required. Stud height and quantity must match Fast-Trac's recommendation for the sled; non-transferable. Excludes bending and carbide chipping. source | Free from "defects in material and workmanship" for one year after delivery to the original purchaser. Product must be registered within 30 days of delivery. source | Free from "defects in material and workmanship" for one year after delivery to the original purchaser. Product must be registered within 30 days of delivery. source |
| Made in | USA source | USA source | USA source |
| Company | Fast-Trac Traction, family-owned, established 1989 source | International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., family-owned, established 1968 source | International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., family-owned, established 1968 source |
| OEM relationship | Independent aftermarket. Not sold under an OEM part number. source | "Also known as the Ski-Doo Phantom stud" (sold under BRP part numbers) source | Not published by manufacturer source |
“I installed 84 Fast Trac Top Gun SP studs, along with Airlite SP backer plates.”
Snow Goer, Andy Swanson, "Studding MX Z TNT 600 E-TEC Demo Sled," December 24, 2014
Top Gun SP Stud Kit reviews
“I put off studding my snowmobile for years. I have always studded my previous sleds. I am glad I made the move at the end of the season.”
Larry R., verified buyer, Top Gun SP Stud Kit, March 27, 2026. Judge.me review on fasttractraction.com.
“What a fantastic experience all the way around. Perfect template options. Put these through there paces in the Tug Hill region of New York over the weekend. We had a mix of trail conditions from deep snow, hard-pack, and ice.”
John P., verified buyer, Top Gun SP Stud Kit, January 21, 2026. Judge.me review on fasttractraction.com.
“With over 40 years of riding experience and using different stud manufacturers, fast-trac studs are the best! This is my first year using them and have been very happy with the quality and performance of the Top Gun 1.375 stainless studs.”
Mike M., verified buyer, Top Gun SP Stud Kit, January 22, 2026. Judge.me review on fasttractraction.com.
Grand Master reviews
Grand Master Pro reviews
Specifications were read from each manufacturer's public product page on September 9, 2026 and may change. All prices are the manufacturer's MSRP as published on its own website on that date. Installed prices add each manufacturer's published stud price (nut included) to its published backer or support-plate price, using the plainest finish for the low end and a powder-coated color for the high end. Fast-Trac prices already include the backer and nut, and every backer color is the same price.
Woody's, Gold Digger, Traction Master, Grand Master, Mega-Bite, Signature Series, Digger, Stud Boy, Power Point, and Power Plate are trademarks of their respective owners. Fast-Trac Traction is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. or Liberty Products Inc. Ski-Doo, Lynx, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, and Camso are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.