Pics added! Air-Cooled Reflectors: U-Shape Insert or Angled Insert?

Do you guys prefer the U-shaped aluminum insert or angled aluminum insert in air-cooled reflectors? I'm using a 4x4x8 tent, so I'm not looking for too much light spread.

The Sun System "Yield Master II" has the U-shape aluminum Insert.



The Hydrofarm "Radiant" has the angled aluminum insert.




Also, is it true that hammertone texture aluminum has better reflectivity than smooth aluminum?

Thanks for helping out!

I like none of them its personal preference and grow area so on and so on . I like open hoods no glass or a cool tube 8 inch . my but im running 1000 watts for 2 square feet . if your only doing a 4 by 4 area I would throw in a 1000 watt hps into some thing like this has to have a fan blowing . to keep it cool
this is not the best place to get it ive used these in the past very good many of my friends have these http://www.greenstategardener.com/raptor-indoor-grow-light-hood-indoor-grow-light-hood-reflector-rpac?gclid=CjwKEAiA__C1BRDqyJOQ8_Tq230SJABWBSxnjom8w_TB_61bC4lCGpQMwKjzKhwnRua1GDs5Qhtj2BoCa2Tw_wcB

for got to mention I had the yield master 2 its only good for 4 plants 4 foot tall . suggest a 600 watt hps in that one . its cheap it works but buy the good shit once and no need to upgrade later

Bryan Conner, thanks for the response. I ended up going with a Yield Master 2 Supreme just because I found one cheap. Down the road I will experiment, but would you say that an open hood will get too hot in a closed tent?

I was planning on going 1000 watt but decided to start with 600W to get a feel for how much heat I am going to have to deal with. Down the road I will either change it to 1000W or add another 600W or add an LED. My plants will only get ~ 24"-36" tall.

I went with price and availability... Raptor 6" .... With a 1000w it matters so much less, lol...

Flagg, the Raptor is badass! Maybe one day haha. I know 1000 watts is far superior, but I'm just not at that level yet.

ok yield master 2 then veg them 10 inches tall topped and put 6 or 8 plants under it with 3 gallon pots with a 600 watt pull about 12 zips . if you have a fan pulling the air out you can open hood . there is a slight advantage in veg there is a major advantage you will see . finish height is about 20 to 24 inches solid buds top to bottom . open hoods are like ovens air needs to be moved away . closed hoods are hot as well if there is not a fan pushing air . yield master 2 height should be 2 feet above the plants with a 600 and have a fan blowing the tops of the plants . have fun with your hobby

slight advantage in flower open hood . major advantage veg open hood

bryan oconner said:

for got to mention I had the yield master 2 its only good for 4 plants 4 foot tall . suggest a 600 watt hps in that one . its cheap it works but buy the good shit once and no need to upgrade later

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Where are you pullin this info from?
I've rocked 1000w's in the yield master 2's for days. They work excellent. 4'X4' area.
I'm more of a DE kinda guy these days, but the ym2's work just fine with 1K