Torx is the only head that needs to exist. The rest can go fuck a rusty chainsaw.

Torx is great but fuck security torx

Situation: There are 20 screw standards.

John Corporate: “20 standards… I know, I’ll create a new type of screw that will be unique to my corporate overlords and prevent users from repairing their own devices!”

Situation: There are 21 screw standards.

The torx are the most resistant, the rest can also cease to exist.

Anyone who willfully uses a slotted screw on a new project in the presence of even somewhat reasonable alternatives should have a lifetime ban on designing any items for anyone.

Also, use Robertsons, gink.

Torx or Robertson, are the only ones worth a damn.