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Torx are harder to fuck up, tool has better engagement.
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There is nothing wrong with Philips per se. Drywall screws work perfectly fine for example. The issue is with torque delivery. Crosshead screws will naturally cam the screwdriver out if the torque is too high. This can actually be a design feature to stop the over torquing of screws and prevents the fixing snapping. Torx or square drive screws will transfer the torque much more efficiently from driver to fixing than a crossheaded alternative, which is useful in some applications but will also increase the chance of breakage.
The main issue is the large variance in crosshead screw types, and minor differences between types mean that if you don't have the correct screwdriver, or if the fixing is poorly made it can make using the screws difficult/impossible. Very subtle changes in the dimensions can mean that delivering any torque without knackering the head of the screw is almost impossible.
There's generally the right screw for the job, and getting that right usually solves a lot of the problems. Torx are great for smashing in, but they're also a pain when the bit size changes so much between screw sizes.
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What's wrong with Phillips head and what do you recommend instead? I still get frustrated with the single slotted screws in most of my dad's stuff.