Pro x vs Vertex Motorcycle Pistons?

[95jersey]

Time for another rebuild on my KTM...I mean Husqvarna.  Last time around I used a Vertex, but I can get a really good deal on a Pro x (about $40 cheaper).  Please no Wiseco or forged vs cast discussions, keep the discussion limited to Pro x vs. Vertex.

Is there any reason I shouldn't go with Pro x?  Aren't they the OEM on Jap bikes?

[Motox367]

Made in Japan same as oem yes. I use them in my personal bikes 

[I'm trying]

Thx for posting this. I was going to post this exact question. Only I have a cr250r. I was stuck between these 2 and going OEM. But it looks as though ProX is the OEM replacement for my bike. 

If it helps I've only heard good things about these 2 brands. I believe that Vertex is the OEM replacement for your bike. I think the Vertex is rates higher from what I can see.

[TGP]

Vertex is the Euro OEM. Honestly, my opinion is it’s 6 one way, a half-dozen the other

[turbo dan]

Pro-X is making their own pistons now, they are no longer repackaged OE. 

I would go Vertex between those two.

[Creeature]

If both Pistons were the same price and someone offered me $40 to run the pro x then that's what I'd run lol

[seer]

10 hours ago, Motox367 said:

Made in Japan same as oem yes. I use them in my personal bikes 

I bought one a few weeks ago. Box said made in USA. 

 I read here not long ago Weisco bought them.

[Pontificus Maximus]

Pro-X is sourced from different suppliers.

[Motox367]

30 minutes ago, seer said:

I bought one a few weeks ago. Box said made in USA. 

 I read here not long ago Weisco bought 

Does it say that on skirt?

[seer]

5 minutes ago, Motox367 said:

Does it say that on skirt?

Nothing on the piston. Box said made in usa.

 Uncoated 2 ring for 150xcw.

[Rob@ProX]

On 12/6/2018 at 6:24 AM, 95jersey said:

Time for another rebuild on my KTM...I mean Husqvarna.  Last time around I used a Vertex, but I can get a really good deal on a Pro x (about $40 cheaper).  Please no Wiseco or forged vs cast discussions, keep the discussion limited to Pro x vs. Vertex.

Is there any reason I shouldn't go with Pro x?  Aren't they the OEM on Jap bikes?

Our two-stroke pistons are hypereutectic cast and are manufactured by Japanese OE suppliers. We have a lot of customers and racers running our pistons in their new model KTMs (both orange and white) and everyone has been really happy with them.

[I'm trying]

31 minutes ago, Rob@ProX said:

Our two-stroke pistons are hypereutectic cast and are manufactured by Japanese OE suppliers. We have a lot of customers and racers running our pistons in their new model KTMs (both orange and white) and everyone has been really happy with them.

I've just recently found out Pro X is owned by Wiseco. Is anything changed? Do I have to order through Wiseco now? I'm going to be ordering one of your piston kits for my CR250R. Honda and another shop have told me they're discontinued, but I've seen the link on the Wisco page.

[Rob@ProX]

Just now, I'm trying said:

I've just recently found out Pro X is owned by Wiseco. Is anything changed? Do I have to order through Wiseco now? I'm going to be ordering one of your piston kits for my CR250R. Honda and another shop have told me they're discontinued, but I've seen the link on the Wisco page.

We are actually not owned by Wiseco, we are owned by the same parent company, but still operate independently. As a result, Wiseco stocks and sells a lot of our product in the US, but there are still many other dealers in the US that sell our products as well.

[Motox367]

12 minutes ago, Rob@ProX said:

We are actually not owned by Wiseco, we are owned by the same parent company, but still operate independently. As a result, Wiseco stocks and sells a lot of our product in the US, but there are still many other dealers in the US that sell our products as well.

But you're pistons and rods still made in Japan correct?

[I'm trying]

32 minutes ago, Rob@ProX said:

We are actually not owned by Wiseco, we are owned by the same parent company, but still operate independently. As a result, Wiseco stocks and sells a lot of our product in the US, but there are still many other dealers in the US that sell our products as well.

Ok thank you for the reply. But should I order through the Wiseco Website with the Pro X link? I'm in Canada and as far as the power sport store I deal with and Honda themselves, these are discontinued. 

[Rheemed]

I would go Vertex and only buy from Andrew. 

 

https://www.cookseycrank.com/

 

[Rob@ProX]

1 hour ago, Motox367 said:

But you're pistons and rods still made in Japan correct?

Yes they are!

[Rob@ProX]

1 hour ago, I'm trying said:

Ok thank you for the reply. But should I order through the Wiseco Website with the Pro X link? I'm in Canada and as far as the power sport store I deal with and Honda themselves, these are discontinued. 

Let me check with the team on the best places to purchase in Canada and I will let you know ASAP.

[I'm trying]

25 minutes ago, Rob@ProX said:

Let me check with the team on the best places to purchase in Canada and I will let you know ASAP.

Thank you.?

[seer]

49 minutes ago, Rob@ProX said:

Yes they are!

So...? What about mine? Box clearly states made in usa.