Warning: Will cause maniacal laughter My favorite rear Trail tire, smiles for miles. Used over a couple of seasons everywhere in janky New England tech and flow. Absolutely rips hard pack singletrack and tackles mostly everything as long as you don't mind whipping that tail around. It's biggest weaknesses are wet, polished roots and deep sand - I wish there was a T9 version to counter the effect. I would also love a Grid Gravity T9 for the park bike, but can't have everything. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Best paired with a Butcher or Purgatory grid trail T9 in front.

I've been to bike parks and trails all over the Midwest and I have not encountered anything this tire isn't good at dry. I use it on my 27.5 trail bike and it improved speed noticeably over stock tires. It carries speed well and bites in the corners. Works great on loose hardpack, way less wash outs. It's my go to.

I have always been a fan of semis slick tires sadly they are a dying breed. In my opinion the slaughter trail is the last good one out there and hopefully Specialized will continue the production. I recently bought the butcher and eliminator too and the "new" t rubber compounds and tread patterns are really amazing.

Love this tire in the 27.5/2.6 size. I have run this year round in Louisville, KY area. Very fast rolling for a true 2.6 wide tire. I use this in the rear combined with a Purgatory up front. Fast rolling combo, but caution needs to be exercised once the ground gets wet.

Like the title says, very fast and surprisingly capable tire that is perfect for dry summer conditions where I ride in the SE.... rooty, rocky and hard pack in Pisgah, Wilson Creek, etc. Swap for a Butcher or Eliminator as it gets cold or wet